This video is meant to be an introductory lesson for those folks just starting to chase and those who traditionally chase the more traditional lower plains of Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, etc.
Chasing in the high plains is a different experience which requires less overall on the parameters to have success. Additionally, there are unique strategic consideration to think on, especially including road options and storm formation off of terrain features.
In this lesson, Sanner is joined by Parker Koppes (http://www.twitter.com/pawneestorm) to talk about what chasing in the high plains is like. They go over some strategy considerations for the high plains as well as some forecast tips on what to look for.
The High Plains season typically peaks sometime in June but you can get worthy setups throughout the summer. Thus, this is a great place to consider extending your chase season beyond the more traditional Late April to Mid June period.
Be sure to watch this video if you’ve never chased, armchair or otherwise, the High Plains before!
Be sure to follow Parker on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/pawneestorm
Thanks for having me. Great fun!
good job man
Thank you for the High Plains specific video. Every year’s chase season seems to have good opportunities to get photogenic tornadoes there.
My chase partner and I were on that magnificent "Simla" day from even prior to initiation. Spent the nite before in Limon and the "HIX" as we call 'em (Holiday Inn Expresses), so it was an effortless drive, park and wait. I know we saw at least 10 separate tornadoes that day, and literally almost got killed by the "big one" of the bunch when I zigged instead of zagging like i should have. Seriously….we damn near bought it…I thought we were dead….it was RIGHT BEHIND US, and I literally could not see the dirt road we were on, and our SUV was bouncing up and down and shaking every-which-way as I had the driver's door open in an effort to try to see the ditch along side the road in an escape attempt. Man, we were fortunate. Anyhow….nice video here….well done. No "fluff" and b.s. "filler" like most vids nowadays in an effort to keep people watching your vids longer than normal . jbeinarizona
5:58 The Falcon tornado! I filmed that one with my phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzFTd2jJmxA March 29th actually, but yes that cell was a thundersnow on the back side!!
when will be the next vid?
im exited for this year's potential its going to be similar to 2011