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May 5, 2019 - Chester Nebraska US

 

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I was late to the game on this one after the mesoscale discussion had everything to my east and models had cells developing into northern Kansas. I took the risk and missed out on the eastern Nebraska severe weather that afternoon.

 

Though I was late I wasn't out of the game as I approached from the south back into Nebraska and got into position for the severe warned cells that had just produced a tornado 25 mins before my arrival to my north. Excellent structure as the cells moved to the due south... I was in for a supercell photographic treat!

 

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July 6, 2024 - East of Minden Nebraska

 

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Dramatic mammatus clouds stretch across the sky, creating a sense of movement and impending weather. Below, a flat horizon of green fields contrasts with the swirling gray and white above.

 

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June 11, 2021 - North of Columbus Nebraska US

 

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1st storms for June 2021

 

Moderate risk for this section of Nebraska. As we packed our gear and left about 3:00am to intercept these forwarding storm cells. Yes I said 3:00 am.

 

6:30am ish....Once in position to intercept... They were moving extremely fast and once they moved over our location it was hard to keep in front of them. We tried. Though we eventually have to move south Close to Shelby Nebraska we got the last severe storm of the day!

 

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May 29, 2016 - Northwest of Oconto Nebraska, US

 

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Now about 30 miles north on Hwy 21 north of Lexington Nebraska. I seriously really wanted to stop several times to watch this storm develop, it had some incredible structure. But I knew not to. I would be rewarded for my patience....

 

This storm had significantly developed south of my location and NWS also just reissued severe thunderstorm warnings on these cells

 

3rd and final storm of my chase that day. Some nice gems in this set of captures! Enjoy!

 

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May 30, 2022 - North of Riverdale Nebraska US

 

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Counting on some photographic opportunities on this day since I've missed out on the past few. I was lucky enough to have one nice storm cell just west of our location.

 

Caught up with the end of the storm where I knew there would be something good to get... A nice mammatus cluster on the back end of this storm as it exited to the northeast.

 

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May 6, 2024 - South Central Nebraska

 

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Early May ... 2024

 

Menacing storm clouds loom above a rural landscape, signaling the approach of a nasty outflow boundary. A solitary fence post in the foreground stands against the windswept grass beside an empty road that cuts through the green fields.

 

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April 17, 2019 - South Central Nebraska

 

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Unusual yes.... To see severe thunderstorms in Nebraska in the morning hours of April... But it is what it is. Of course I'm not gonna miss a beat. I had gear packed and was ready the night before.

 

HRRR models had storms starting to develop about 5am ish to my west southwest and the models were right on spot that morning. Though I slept in till about 7 and was off without coffee and hopped into the truck to chase these morning cells.

 

Nice structure in the beginning but they eventually all when high based. Not many but some good photo's on this jaunt. It was worth my time!

 

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May 19, 2024 - Kearney Nebraska

 

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Mid May ... 2024

 

Vivid bolts of lightning dramatically illuminate the night sky as they strike, casting an eerie purple glow over the landscape. A solitary tree stands resilient against the stormy backdrop, overshadowed by the intense electrical display.

 

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March 14, 2016 - West of Kearney Nebraska US

 

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Our first non severe thunderstorms of the 2016 season.

 

I've been itching to get out to capture some Nebraska stormscapes. I was totally satisfied with that afternoons storm front that passed through about 6:30pm.

 

Not bad for my first batch of storm captures 2016!

 

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August 29, 2014 - Northwest of Kearney Nebraska US

 

Just a few captures from that evening. I've been under the weather as of late with a late summer cold.

 

Though I'm a trooper when it comes to storms. Wasn't gonna let this pass me by with a few nice captures from that nights storms. They were dissipating , but a good show of cg and cc lighting!

 

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July 2, 2017 - Hwy 23 West, Between Eustis & Farnam Nebraska US

 

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2017 Storm Season in south central Nebraska really hasn't been. Until this storm.

 

I wasn't feeling that good that afternoon. Had a touch of the crud, and energy level was way down. I honestly had no plans to chase storms that afternoon.

 

The storms that afternoon were moving the from east to the west. (This is RARE in Nebraska) As these storms had been brewing and raging most of the afternoon in north central Nebraska. Most of these had died and parts had reformed or backbuilded throughout late afternoon. Seen that a few of my other chaser friends from StormViewLive.com were out and streaming and these developing cells. I simply couldn't miss this....The rest is history....

 

Now positioned just to the west of Eustis Nebraska. In some of these captures you can see the water tower from city of Farnam. I wasn't able to get ahead the storm, though just as good, as I got right along side this monster.

 

Perfect timing, perfect light, and the perfect storm... what more could I ask for!!!! You Gotta Love Nebraska!

 

It simply was the best structured photographic beauty that I wait for each year. It is, in my own personal opinion, this set of images are my Best Captures of 2017.

 

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April 30, 2025 - Kearney Nebraska

 

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A vibrant sky filled with swirling clouds and flashes of lightning casts an eerie glow over a vast, dark landscape below. The luminescent scene creates a sense of drama and intensity, with contrasting colors illuminating the horizon.

 

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May 26, 2024 - South Central Nebraska

 

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Late May ... 2024

 

Mammatus storm clouds dominate the sky, creating an ominous yet mesmerizing scene over a countryside road at sunset. The contrasting colors of the setting sun and the dark clouds evoke a dramatic and intense atmosphere.

 

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September 1, 2018 - Kearney Nebraska US

 

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Oh Yeah... Lightning Storm that evening... It came in late, and I had gear packed and ready in case a storm started to brew. Only a 30% chance but that means its gonna storm in Nebraska.

 

NWS had just issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Phelps & Kearney Nebraska Counties and it was moving right in my direction. I had time to get into position and wait for the show to begin! I ALWAYS have front row tickets to this type of show!

 

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July 10, 2015 - North of Arapahoe Nebraska US

 

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Evening storm cells were in full force. We had some warnings for Furnas and Frontier counties as the storms were building. I was approaching from the north via Hwy 283. Once in position, I had to wait a bit before the action began.

 

Though having patience is part of the game. I was right on the money for this set of storms cells brewing to my west.

 

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May 7, 2016 - Hwy 365 North / North of Wray Colorado

 

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It has been an excellent start to the 2016 chase Season. Bonus was, that I had the day off and no commitments except for storm chasing. I was set for an Epic Day!

 

I ended up with well over 700 pic from this storm chasing event, but I've skimmed it down to about 100+. Truly this will become some of my best severe weather photography to date...

 

I was seriously late the game on this storm. But I was never out of the game. I had now positioned myself just to the North of Wray Colorado.

 

Strategically, you want to be to the south east, southwest for the best light... It's all about timing, and I thought it wouldn't produce till it was well west of my location. Giving me that perfect view of the backside rotation of the storm.

 

In my opinion, I found a perfect view, looking due south southeast. I ended up on the northwest side of the rotation. Dangerous yes...but this will eventually give me one excellent view of this tornado and all her glory.

 

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March 26, 2021 - Hwy 6 Westbound... Nebraska

 

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Primed and Set for a new year of Chasing Severe Weather throughout Tornado Alley. This was close to home and not a huge jaunt across several states to find those severe storms. Instead this was just really a test run for the real thing coming soon to our neck of the woods.

 

Time to wrap up shop for this first chase of the year. Sun was setting fast and there wasn't much light left to capture this storm. Packed up the video gear and headed back home.

 

I was really enjoying this last light of the day. Cresting light blues from the storm to my south with a mammatus field above my head and more storms developing off to my west... what more could I ask for! A Nebraska Thunderset... what an awesome way to end this day!

 

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June 9, 2018 - Kearney Nebraska US

 

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*** Remastered Series***

 

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Once a year a pull out a few sets from years past to start of the new year. In 2024 this year I have went back & revamped one of my favorite severe storms photo shoots of 2018

 

Back then I over colorized & over saturated the images. Pixelated & not my best work... Images were what I wanted but not the final product. If you want to see those to compare to these remastered images... here is your Flickr Link to that set of images...

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But these are Gems of Gems.. I've even added about 50+ images in this set that I wasn't able to work on back in 2018. I even made a video with the old images to kick off the 2023 season... You can watch this right here on Flickr... Click Here ** Please remember I used the old images in this video **

 

Lightning is my forte... It is why I chase storms. To have an photo opportunity come up like this & traveled only 6 blocks from my home to get these pics...Gotta Luv Nebraska!

 

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About that evening...

 

An epic night of sunset light and storm light @ twilight. Its almost every storm chasers dreams... or at least, in my own opinion, to get along side of a storm like this, as its firing away some incredible CC & CG every few seconds. What more could you ask for...

 

I was that Lucky Guy that evening. Just mother nature and I. Close to home after a few long storm chasing jaunts is just fine by me. She was producing and I was capturing every incredible second of this storm.. No Forking Bolt went away that evening without me getting a snap of its presence..

 

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June 7, 2024 - Merna Nebraska

 

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Early June... 2024

 

Supercell Approaches...

 

A massive supercell thunderstorm looms over a flat, open landscape, with dramatic cloud formations spiraling towards the ground. The scene evokes a sense of impending power and intensity.

 

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March 4, 2016 - Kearney Nebraska US

 

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The 2016 storm season is upon us here in the plains of South Central Nebraska. Thought I better get the cobwebs out of the lens and take a few different perspectives.

 

Just wanted to see if I still had in me to capture that surreal Nebraska Sunset!

 

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April 27, 2023 - South of Odessa Nebraska US

 

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I've been waiting... & I've had some opportunities to chase the past few systems that came through eastern Nebraska. But I didn't. Time factors & distance would have put me back home about 4:30am. I'm getting older... my bio-clock wasn't going to let me chase those storms.

 

Watching all the freak'n incredible pics every year, come across my feed from other chasers across the nation. Just some phenomenal storm photography already in 2023. I finally get to get a few snaps of some weak storms out that evening. At least it is a start.

 

I have to be patient & wait till late April to mid May to see anything of photographic significance come into play into south central Nebraska & north central Kansas. I'm not the only one noticing that 2023 has been weary of our normal moisture flow this time of year. Its has been rather dry & the drought here continues. Especially Western & South Central Nebraska this year.

 

I was glad to blow the dust of the old cam & get a few snaps of this evenings storm. Non Severe as it passed through south central Nebraska this evening. It sure was photogenic. Bet the farmers were enjoying what rain we did get out of this system.

 

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June 10, 2023 - Between Minden & Axtell Nebraska US

 

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Hail Core was on top of me on that first storm to the north of the City... I deiced to bail & go pick up my daughter, as she had called & said I want to go...I scooped her up & proceeded south of the city about 20 miles between Minden & Axtell Nebraska!

 

The 2nd supcell of the day was coming at us from Dawson County. @ That time that would be direcly to our west northwest. This storm was a fast mover. The first storm of the afternoon was only moving at 14 mph... So we didn't have much time to take snaps.

 

Though I did take a lot of snaps ...but I made a rookie play & didn't reset this focus from manual. I can be a knucklehead sometimes with I'm in the thick of things....

 

These were the final images of that afternoon. The ones in focus... We arrived just minutes ahead of its approach. Just in time to get these phenomenal captures right underneath the base of this monster!!!

 

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May 7, 2016 - Hwy 385 Northbound / North of Wray Colorado

 

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I was seriously late the game on this storm. But I was never out of the game. I had missed a few of the other tornados that afternoon in Northern Yuma County. Coming from south to north I had to position myself correctly. Chaser Convergence was also in full swing so there were not may open areas to choose from.

 

For best pics of a Tornado and to be safe about it a storm such as this was moving North by Northeast... strategically, you want to be to the south east, southwest for the best light... Behind the RFD (Rear Flank Downdraft) It's all about timing, and I honestly didn't think it would produce a tornado til it was well west of my location. That was going to be the wrong guess... Though when I went due north of Wray I had a good viewing point but not in the safest location as you see.

 

I got lucky this day as...In my opinion, I found a perfect view, looking due south southeast. I ended up on the northwest side of the rotation. Dangerous yes...but this will eventually give me one excellent view of this tornado and all her glory.

 

Staying as safe as I could I wouldn't bail till it was about a mile away then I would head north again to a safer / better viewing position.

 

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November 27, 2016 - South of I-80 Minden Interchange, US

 

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There was some risk of severe weather that afternoon. In fact.... way out of season severe weather. There was just enough instability by afternoon to allow the thunderstorms to develop, strengthen, and even spin up a few tornadoes in the 4-5 p.m. CST time frame.

 

I had a 5 hour drive back from Missouri and was exhausted. Plus I had to work in a few hours so chasing this storm was just not possible that afternoon. But I did venture out to capture a few snaps of that afternoons events.

 

Pictured here were the cells effecting the Red Cloud to Clay Center Nebraska areas. I was just to the south of the I-80 Minden Interchange. Found a cozy spot without any powerlines and pointed my camera to the east southeast.

 

Some amazing captures to finalize my severe weather photography for 2016

 

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July 18, 2018 -South of the I-80 Minden Interchange, Nebraska US

 

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Now your gonna think I'm absolutely out of my mind... but I drove into that first cell to get to this one... In storm chaser terms is called punching the core... I was more than safe. The cell had been downgraded. Yes I went through some hail and torrential rain.. but that's what I do & I do it safely. When there is a will there is a way.

 

The storm was dying and I had to get into position for this next incredible cell moving out of northern Buffalo County.

 

Now I've caught some incredible lightning this year.. so instead of say it was my best.... It was simply JAW DROPPING FREAKING INCREDIBLE AWESOME DELICIOUS lightning.

 

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October 21, 2024 - North Central Kansas

 

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Dark, swirling clouds dominate the sky over a rural landscape, creating a dramatic and foreboding atmosphere. Golden-brown grass in the foreground contrasts with the ominous storm clouds above.

 

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June 20, 2018 - Northern Franklin County Nebraska US

 

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Even though I wasn't feeling the best, there were small chances of some small cells developing to our northwest that afternoon. It was enough to pull me out of my slump...

 

I always have gear ready just in case this happens.. I scooted south from Kearney and just north of Axtell Nebraska this was a brewin'

 

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July 16, 2022 - Central Nebraska US

 

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Obviously... This storm was now over my location. I was still about 4 miles from the core of this storm. 1 inch hail was being reported to my east. 3 inch hail in what was coming at me. Time to leave.

 

I gathered up the equipment & took these final shots as I head back southeast.

 

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July 16, 2022 - Central Nebraska US

 

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Hwy 2 Bound Northwest...

 

Boiling afternoon temps... was a relief when the the cloud cover finally covered the sun that afternoon. From about 103 to 85 was a welcomed relief. I would be in the thick of it soon.

 

This monstrous storm system was creeping in from the northwest. As I got closer, or as it approached... it was from horizon to horizon. Beautiful crepuscular rays from the frontal outskirts of this incredible storm presented a wicked good view.

 

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June 27, 2016 - Northwest of Benkelman Nebraska, US

 

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Hail core was right on top of my location. Big stones this time with over quarter sized hail. Already broke my windshield this day in 2 places... didn't want a 3rd. Had to pack up my gear and headed south to Benkelman Nebraska.

 

This severe warned storm cell was moving almost due south. I had positioned myself again in front of the advancing outflow.

 

There is something special about the landscape in southwest Nebraska. More wheat fields than corn. It was surreal. Especially with this incredible structure on this storm.

 

I really enjoyed the photographic opportunities this day....Some of my best storm chasing photography for 2016! Enjoy!

 

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Sept 11, 2019 - North of Wellfleet Nebraska

 

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In my own opinion....One of the best things on this Planet to experience as a human being...

 

Sitting on the side of a supercell at sunset in Nebraska! What I was about to witness was going to be epic! True Thunderstorm Eye Candy! Tons of ambient cloud to cloud lightning! Erupting over the spacious Nebraska Skyline..

 

Front row tickets to the show and this was going to be a double creature feature!

 

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June 21, 2010 - South of I-80, Kearney Nebraska, US

 

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Late evening and storms were coming up due south out of North Central Kansas that evening. Not much development until it developed just south of Kearney Nebraska.

 

Some intense CG's with lots of crystal clear lightning! Continues Forked and Electrified Cloud to Ground lightning Strikes... It was an impressive night for storm photography!

 

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June 15, 2022 - South Central Nebraska US

 

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A few hours after sunset the first of the storms were entering our area from the due south southwest. I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said that this storm was gaining strength as if crept slowly ever so closer.

 

The amount of cloud to cloud and cloud to ground lightning was excessive. Excessive & Impressive. The video from this night says it all.

 

Enjoy these captures from this evening. Some of the best lightning I've caught in YEARS!

 

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August 11, 2016 - Hwy 136 East of Red Cloud Nebraska, US

 

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Reminiscing, I haven't spent this many times in this location in years past. Its been the 2016 hot spot for severe storms to cross over from northern Kansas into south central Nebraska in 2016. Again I was there to capture these severe weather moments.

 

Its mid August and its late season for severe storms. We are in a drought and any rain helps as we get closer to harvest time. This was a beast storm. HP all the way, and I didn't get many captures from this storm but what I did get was something special.

 

Now just east of Red Cloud Nebraska and I was eastbound on Hwy 136.

 

Paused a few moments to get the radar check and to figure out if the storm behind me was going to overtake my position before I got further to the east.

 

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May 29, 2016 - I-80 Interchange / Darr Nebraska, US

 

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This storm was picking up speed, and I had to stay in front of the development. Picked up the gear and headed north to I-80 then West to the I-80 Darr Nebraska Exit.

 

Stopped for just a few minutes to get my bearings on this storm. She was in reorganizing and rebuilding as it was almost moving due north now.

 

Some nice new structure was developing, and I was in the perfect place to watch it develop... oh yeah, and to take a few snaps....

 

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August 30, 2020 - Merna Nebraska

 

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On the Last Stormchase of the Summer. I had to make this one count. First chase in my new truck. I couldn't have asked for a better Nebraska Stormscape Scenario!

 

Found and open spot just to the south of Merna Nebraska. Had the perfect view and this thunderstorm was talking!

 

Loaded all the gear out and started my thing. This truly would become one of my best photographic outings for storms in 2020. Glad I made the effort to go. In spite I just had major surgery 3 days before!

 

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May 3, 2020 - Ogallala Nebraska

 

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First moderate risk day of the year out in Western Nebraska. We decided to head out early to catch the action.

 

Was trying to Twitch Stream (streaming link down below) our chase this day, though my HD camera decided otherwise. Had many technical glitches that afternoon and I'm happy mishaps happen on the first chase of the year. Prepares the next adventure without failure.

 

First storm erupted north of Grant Nebraska but I was messing around with the live feed and didn't take any snaps... put the problems aside and moved north to Ogallala Nebraska to catch this dying cell.

 

Not many pics in this set but was caught was worth every second to get out of the house for a few hours!

 

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July 18, 2018 - Northern Buffalo County Nebraska US

 

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I had to get south and fast to stay in front of this storm. All within the legal limits of the law eh. Hwy 10 Southbound now and Road 370. This cell was still Nader Warned and I was right under the base @ sunset...Pure Storm Chasing Eye Candy!!!!

 

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May 29, 2016 - North of Oconto Nebraska, US

 

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I had about a 1/2 hour left before I was forced to leave to get to work on time... I had to scoot a tid bit north of Oconto to get these final captures.

 

Now a full fledged developed shelf.. and it was reforming to become even stronger as it moved due north for the rest of that evening.

 

Can't complain... a very good day of storm chasing. 2 good storm cells, 3 good opportunities for some of my best captures for 2016. It was a good day!

 

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May 26, 2024 - South Central Nebraska

 

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Late May ... 2024

 

A dramatic sky shows a striking contrast between storm clouds and a vibrant sunset. The landscape below is a rural field with neat rows stretching into the distance.

 

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June 2, 2010 - Kearney Nebraska, US

 

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Recovered from that old drive, I honestly thought I would never see these images ever again.

 

Early June.... conditions this time of year are prime for night storms. Didn't have to chase... just wake up...

 

It was just plain luck that I got these captures at all that night.

Ever have one of those VERY LONG DAYs... I had crashed out on the couch and about 12:30 am and my son strolled in and woke me up and said... DAD storms a brewin to the west. Sure enough... Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Buffalo County with an incredible cloud to ground lightning display.

 

We both jumped in the Truck and went out a few blocks west outside of the city lights... We only got only a few shots as the lightning was abnormally severe.. The type that has a huge crack when it strikes. Every bolt that you see had an individual unique sound a few seconds after it has stuck.

 

Incredible strong positive lightning strikes.

 

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May 19, 2024 - Kearney Nebraska

 

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Mid May ... 2024

 

Undulating storm clouds roll across the night sky, colored in ominous shades of yellow and purple by flashes of lightning. Below, the darkened landscape features outlines of trees and grass, suggesting the quiet just before a storm unleashes its fury.

 

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May 5, 2019 - Chester Nebraska US

 

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I was late to the game on this one after the mesoscale discussion had everything to my east and models had cells developing into northern Kansas. I took the risk and missed out on the eastern Nebraska severe weather that afternoon.

 

Though I was late I wasn't out of the game as I approached from the south back into Nebraska and got into position for the severe warned cells that had just produced a tornado 25 mins before my arrival to my north. Excellent structure as the cells moved to the due south... I was in for a supercell photographic treat!

 

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July 9, 2021 - Kearney Nebraska US

 

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We usually get these nasty storms earlier in the year. History's track record has them in the latter part of may early June. But the last 3 years in south central Nebraska have all been those early July storms making them worthy of remembering.

 

We had tried to race this storm all the way back from Cozad but strong storm cells developed just to the north of the Interstate (80) and were destined to move south. We were east bound back to Kearney as we got slammed again once we got back into city limits.

 

Knocked out power to the city for about 6 hours.. Tons of transformers blew all over the town...

 

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August 13, 2019 - Kearney Nebraska US

 

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We had a long drive back to home! Behind the storm that afternoon was a full lit sky of mammatus cloud. We had to wait for the sun to peek out behind the clouds but that is when the real magic happened. The sky at dusk was simply epic!

 

An experienced... storm chaser knows that after the storm is one of the most photogenic parts of the storm. Some of the best shots I've ever taken have been on the backside of a thunderstorm. I call them Thundersets!

 

Now...if your not a storm chaser and one is patient enough to wait for the base of the storm to move with the limits of the sunset light. Special things can happen, have your camera ready there is always some magic happening!

 

This was that experience. There is no place like Nebraska!

 

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August 22, 2021 - North of Alma Nebraska US

 

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We had to pack up and move south via Hwy 283 South then Head due east of Hwy 89. This route takes us though Beaver City, Orleans, and eventually just north of Alma Nebraska.

 

Now just north of Alma Nebraska...

 

We didn't allow us much time to find a suitable spot for us to the base of the storm. A few things to note here.

 

When we chase, SAFETY is the number 1 thing that I stress to the individuals that chase with me. I have to practice what I preach.

 

We have to find a safe spot to pull off and get the pics, vids. Once we make this choice to pull off when always include a EXIT plan before we stop. (Chasing for all these years, I've learned a very valuable lesson. Never stop unless you have an open an safe exit area when chasing severe weather

 

We had limited time when we stopped. Storm was approaching fast from the southwest. Where we stopped I wasn't considering how high the corn here in Nebraska in late August. We didn't get a choice to move. It was now or never. So we stopped & set up fast and got with I could with 4k @ ground level.

 

It was our best structure of severe weather 2021. Defined Meso... Eye Candy Structure.... What more could we ask for!

 

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August 29, 2019 - Kearney Nebraska US

 

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Late August and I wasn't chasing this day... In fact I was preparing to head out to the east coast to catch up with Hurricane Dorian.

 

Just few blocks from my home here in Kearney Nebraska with no warnings issued this was creaping in from the west northwest. This thunderstorm didn't become severe until it passed over the city of Kearney. But as it approached... the sky was talking and I was listening...

 

I couldn't resist! With camera in hand I was out to capture a few hundred pics of what was in front of me. A wicked good photographic Nebraska stormscapes and some epic Nebraska Thunderheads!

 

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June 6, 2022 - South Central Nebraska US

 

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Just to the west of Odessa Nebraska...

 

First few shots of the day as this already severe warned storm was approaching from the northwest of my current location. Got in alignment of where I thought I had the best possible chance for pics & video. An open view with no power lines. Which is rare. Even in Nebraska.

 

There were actually 2 storm cells. Both were severe warned. I was on the outer boundaries of the western storm. The eastern storm was going to eventually merge with this storm & become one.

 

The lean or tilt in this storm meant business. Nothing to take away its energy for doing its building process. Rotation was imminent, though question was would this storm produce a tornado?

 

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