Storm Chase Details
Miles Logged: 607
States Chased: TX
Tornadoes Witnessed: 4
Largest Hail Encountered: 1.75"
Severe Risks: SPC Outlooks
Severe Reports: Storm Reports
Chase Recap:
At first I was on the fence about chasing on Thursday the 24th. I awoke to our normal springtime morning MCS rolling through the OKC metro. The previous day, the 23rd, was a prolific hail and structure producer. However, dewpoints were higher on the 24th as well as boundaries to play with. Either way, it appeared to be a later show, so I’d have some time to mull it over as I got some work done during the day.
Forecast
Morning 12Z Observed Soundings
21Z Amarillo Observed Sounding
Matador Texas Tornado
As we continued south on highway 70, we decided to take a westward jaunt near Whiteflat north of Matador on Ranch Road 2999. We got about 6 1/2 miles west of 70 and were greeted with a beautifully structured supercell and a sign reading Pavement ends. We pulled off there and by the time I could empty my bladder we were getting strong rotation underneath. Shortly after, the Matador Texas Tornado appeared underneath with some crazy motion.
