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061023 - Ahh Yeah... A Supercll Cometh 001 by NebraskaSC

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June 10, 2023 - Kearney Nebraska US

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2023 sure has had a strange weather pattern. Almost a whole month late to our severe weather season here in south central Nebraska. Little would I know that coming weeks I will find what I've been seeking...

This was the first severe storm with a warning to come into play. In actuality there were 2 storms. This first storm was really defined & had some good visual rotation. The storm behind it with the intense hail core would steal all of this first storm's energy....

Supercell in play... what an epic view this storm had to offer!!!

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July 13, 2019 - Close to Riverdale Nebraska US

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Well its be close to a month since I've actually been out chasing. July 2019 in South Central Nebraska has been hot and dry... for the most part. Another reason for my absence is my trusty storm chasing truck is on her last leg. I've had transmission problems and the wheel bearings are going out on 2 of the tires. Its 20 years old and she has taken good care of me and my storm chasing adventures over the past. I'm going to have to retire her instead of putting more money into the till for her to get fixed. I have new truck being custom built for storm chasing in 2020. She has been ordered and will be picking it up in September.

Oh yeah... we have had severe storms in the State of Nebraska, both West and East throughout the month of July. By the time they would even get to our location in the South Central Region of the state....they were just rain showers. More flooding rains to the east a about a week ago 3rd time for some of the folks in the state. I'm sure the farmers are not to happy and are waiting for harvest to start.

So with that being said...I did get out just once in July. On a night that the storms were perking and it was late. Extremely tired but you all know when it comes to lightning, I don't miss a beat! Opportunities are rare this time of year and I really never miss a storm. Especially if it is close! I couldn't resist!

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091517 - Last Chace Lightning for 2017 by NebraskaSC

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September 15, 2017 - Kearney Nebraska, US

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I didn't know this would be my last batch of lighting for 2017 at the time of these captures.

Yeah, I knew these season for storms were coming to an end. I even made several more attempts and failed before 2017 was over.

Fitting that I wouldn't have to travel far to have one last really good photographic night storm.

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April 6, 2021 - North of Lebanon Kansas US

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We had packed up and parted ways that evening. It would be about another 2 hours before the storm to the south would be in the area we chose for that afternoon. We were not set up for night chasing that day and so we called it a night.

These storms were dying on the way north as we tagged along side. Nice rays with cloudbase to end this day's chase!

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070624 - Epic Nebraska Supercells 033 by NebraskaSC

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July 6, 2024 - East of Minden Nebraska

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Dark supercell storm clouds loom over a lush green landscape, creating a dramatic contrast between the ominous sky and the vibrant fields below. The distant trees and expansive fields emphasize the vastness of the approaching storm.

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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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071715 - Mid July Nebraska Thunderstorms 047 by NebraskaSC

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July 17, 2015 - South of Ansley Nebraska

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Was quite surprised to see storms develop out in the western part of Nebraska that day. The cold front had pushed into the state by early afternoon and severe storms were forming. Severe weather watches were posted for Dawson and Custer counties. Storms were moving at 10mph and I had plenty of time to catch up to them from Kearney.

Storm warnings for cells in western Dawson county promoted me to position myself to the south of Ansley. Found my favorite road called Box Elder and waited. Impressive Hail Core and developing shelf cloud was just to good to pass up!

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July 23, 2015 - North of Alma Nebraska

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We pulled way north and got back into southern Nebraska. Now on the backside of this thunderstorm. Intense cc lighting was to good to pass up.

We pulled off just north of Alma Nebraska. Pointed the lens due south and captured some of the best lightning of 2015

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060708 - Updrafts Rising 040 (Remasters) by NebraskaSC

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June 7, 2008 - Kearney Nebraska US

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Part of a severe weather system moving northeast out of North Central Kansas. These late afternoon Supercells developed under the perfect conditions. They were in photographic range just to the Southeast of Buffalo County. Sculptured cumulus thunderheads were way to good to pass up that afternoon.

Torrential heavy downpours, hail up to 1/2 dollar size and 3 confirmed tornadoes in Adams & Hall counties just to the east of Kearney Nebraska.

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042619 - April Thunderstorm Eye Candy 018 by NebraskaSC

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April 26, 2019 - Kearney Nebraska

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Severe warnings just to the west of Lexington Nebraska on a Sunday eve...shortly after 9pm... what more could I ask for!

Way past sunset and I had all the equipment ready to go. Jaunted out to a few miles west of the city to get set up for a intense night of storm photography & videography.

This ended up being the best photogenic storm of April 2019 and I didn't have to chase it as it came to me! How sweet is that! April Storm Chasing Eye Candy!

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070624 - Epic Nebraska Supercells 038 by NebraskaSC

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July 6, 2024 - East of Minden Nebraska

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A massive, swirling supercell storm cloud looms over a flat rural landscape, casting dramatic shadows and creating a vivid contrast against the fields below. The sky is a mix of dark gray and lighter hues near the horizon, possibly indicating an approaching storm.

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060515 - Nebraska Night Thunderstorms (Round 4) by NebraskaSC

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June 5, 2015 - Northeast of Pleasanton Nebraska US

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4th night in a row of Severe weather in South Central Nebraska. Had a late start to this overnight adventure but I had a bust of a afternoon. I wasn't going to go away tonight empty handed.

Storms were forming and moving due east, had to get north of the storm as it was building. Perfect time to get some best night captures of the season!

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August 11, 2019 - North of Alma Nebraska US

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Now back in South Central Nebraska... We were about to experience the strongest outflow boundary of the year. 110-120 mph winds were accompanied by this super strong beast. Tons of cloud to cloud lightning and beautiful arcus shelf cloud structure was beautiful view as she approached from the southwest.

Now moving almost directly due east we had to jimmy south to Alma Nebraska from Hwy 89 to get back in front of this monster. Believe it or not, the calm before the storm was evident here. No wind until the shelf came over our heads and then we got hit hard. Luckily we had gear already prepped and put away as headed north as soon as this hit our location.

Though you know me... I waited till the very last second to get these captures!

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081319 - Last August Storm Chase 063 (Pano) by NebraskaSC

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August 13, 2019 - East of Atwood Kansas US

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Heading south from Trenton Nebraska down to Atwood Kansas via Hwy 25....

Was simply a white knuckle drive. Nothing but straight line winds and big hail. Couldn't see anything in front of us. 10 feet was the maximum visibility. Hydroplaning due to the amount of water on the road we had to slow way down to stay safe. It was the last of the day for core punching. It takes some nerves of steel to do what I did that day.

Though I remained calm during this part of the trip the rewards for the final jaunt to get back in front of these emerging storm cells was worth the trip.

Localized flooding and several trees down in Atwood Kansas. The main part of this cell was due east about 10 miles. We didn't take long to get to our destination on beautiful plains of Kansas. One more chance for some incredible structure before we called it a day of storm chasing...

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041417 - First Storms of the Season 029 by NebraskaSC

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April 14, 2017 - Kearney Nebraska US

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Final Shots of that evening as the intensity of this storm was strengthening. It had some wicked good outflow winds once it came a little closer.

Got quite & calm for about 10 mins then all hell broke loose. Of course you know I waited till the last minute....

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061108 - Intense Nebraska Sunset by NebraskaSC

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June 11, 2008 - Kearney Nebraska US

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Storm system was east of Kearney Nebraska. NWS predicted that we would not have any development but when there is a chance... lol

I went out for a bit as the first waves of storms hit south central Nebraska. This sunset illuminated the brewing clouds above.

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June 30, 2020 - Eddyville / Kearney Nebraska

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June 2020 coming to a close. Though mother nature is just ramping up storms out here on the plains of Nebraska.

Another afternoon of severe weather and parts of Central and South Central Nebraska would be under the gun later that evening. Gear ready and packed we were off for another Severe Weather Adventure!

Though the storms we wanted to catch that afternoon decided to form and then weaken then form to our due north northwest again for the afternoon. Too far north for us to chase as they were developing and moving fast northwest.

Caught would we could for that afternoon and waited for the lightning fest that would be to the southeast and east of Kearney. No direct intercept this day... But mother nature was talking...

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062525 - Storm Chasing South Central Nebraska 010 by NebraskaSC

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June 25, 2025 - South of Cairo Nebraska US

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A vast landscape is dominated by swirling, ominous clouds hinting at an approaching storm. The darkened sky contrasts with the subtle light of the horizon, casting a moody atmosphere over the open fields. Sparse vegetation on the gentle hills adds to the stark beauty of the scene.

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032424 - 1st Storm Chase of 2024 004 by NebraskaSC

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March 24, 2024 - Beaver City Nebraska

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Late March ... 2024

Just to the east of Beaver City Nebraska we encounter of first of many to come storms of 2024...

Dark storm clouds loom menacingly over a straight road that stretches through a flat landscape. The ominous sky suggests a powerful storm is imminent, with the potential for severe weather.

Not may pics to display due to I was driving & when I wasn't I was playing with some new tech. What I did capture was of course right what I was looking for.

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070522 - Ouflow Dominate 005 by NebraskaSC

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July 5, 2022 - South Central Nebraska US

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A hop skip & jump from my home here in Kearney Nebraska to this location with a wide open sky! A nicely defined thunderhead was approaching from the southwest and she was moving my way! You know me, I wouldn't miss this opportunity.

Gear was primed & so was I. Simply a beautiful view of this storm. A nicely defined shelf cloud to end out this series of captures!

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060724 - Supercell Adventures 019 by NebraskaSC

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June 7, 2024 - Merna Nebraska

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Early June... 2024

Supercell Approaches...

A massive storm cloud looms over an expansive field, creating a dramatic contrast between the dark, turbulent sky and the calm landscape below. The light from the setting sun breaks through the clouds, casting an eerie glow.

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060316 - Billowing Beauty 002 by NebraskaSC

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June 3, 2016 - Kearney Nebraska, US

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We had a few storms that I missed that first week of June, so just to get out and get some captures was my mission on this day.

Some really good development just to the southwest of Kearney caught my eye... I was surprised to see a small pileus cap on this developing cell. It was a precedence on what was to become.

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052916 - Chasing Nebraska Stormscapes Part 3 065 by NebraskaSC

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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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071023 - Epic Skies of Nebraska 020 by NebraskaSC

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July 10, 2023 - North Central & South Central Nebraska US

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Solo Chase Day & Close to Home....

Luv it when the chases are in my backyard. Not having to drive 3 states and 1200 miles in 1 day is relief. I know I'm not the only chaser that says that. This was a phenomenal afternoon of severe weather. When I say this... It means that its photogenic & for the most part not effecting the farms, agriculture, livestock & the human element.

Mammatus before the storm, then I decided to bail on this first storm for the next which was to the north about 25 miles. This storm had wicked good rotation under the base. Even though it was high based it was producing some freakin awesome views.

The storm had overtaken my position and I had a 40 min drive to get back in front of this storm. It was on my tail the whole way back to the I-80 corridor. Though a little late I was still able to get back in front of shelf cloud. The teeth on the outflow were almost scraping the ground. It gave the effect of a funnel but it was not. Been doing this to long to make sure I know the difference.

That was a hoot. Though I waited til the last minute. I got swallowed by the core & had to wait it out. Want to see what its like out in the open with no shelter... This I have also done a billion times. 50mph winds rocked my truck! That was fun!

Finally, I blazed it backed to Kearney for this Storms Finale... Beautiful Sunset light illuminates the exiting storm with a Anvil Rain & Mammatus Cluster ... It was truly a Sight to See!!!!

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062019 - Colorado Kansas Storm Chase 021 (Pano) by NebraskaSC

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June 14, 2019 - Eastern Colorado

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A late June Storm Chase with fellow chaser Myles Nelson in the Eastern Plains of Colorado. Which would eventually takes us into Kansas and back into Nebraska.

We never did catch a tornado due the RFD getting undercut. Simply meaning that it wouldn't produce just south of Yuma Colorado via Hwy 59. Once the storm became outflow dominate it was picture perfect. We had made several stops on Hwy 36 Eastbound. Beautiful structure close to Kirk Colorado and south of Wray. Pure Storm chasing eye candy!!!

Once we got into Kansas by St. Francis and Bird City we were loosing light fast but the it was picture perfect for viewing this incredible storm cell.

We had a long drive back after the last light of the day and this storm was to intensify. It did, making our trip back a little more interesting than expected. This part is not on video, but we became the hunted as this storm really intensified. There was so much lighting being fired off we could see for miles and miles as the storm was picking up steam and moving to the northeast. Relentlessly following us on our heals ever inch of the way back we were getting concerned about out safely. Once we turned east via Hwy 89 back into the southwest portion of Nebraska, we came face to face with a Tornado on the ground close to Wilsonville and another possible one north of Beaver City. That was not in the plan for that evening and it definitely got our attention.

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051517 - Nebraska Thunderstorm Eye Candy by NebraskaSC

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May 15, 2017 - Hwy 6 East of Heartwell Nebraska US

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Under the shelf, still a few minutes before the heavy rain and hail hits us. I couldn't have asked for a better light opportunity!

Gustnados, Shelf Cloud and Sunset created this perfect Nebraska Stormscape!

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July 14, 2008 - Late Night - 3rd Round of Supercells

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What an afternoon of storms. I was hoping and we got them Just about 11pm. The Third Round of Storms!

Utilizing the city lights to paint the sky so I'm not used to doing this even the lightning is my favorite thing to capture I'm not very well versed with the Nikon D50 in this process.......

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052421 - Epic Nebraska Thunderset 012 by NebraskaSC

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May 24, 2021 - East of Franklin Nebraska US

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An EPIC Nebraska Thunderset (Thunderstorm @ Sunset)!

Nebraska has many different views... Sunsets are one of my favorite things to take the time and watch. This one this evening after the storm had dissipated... simply was surreal!

Glowing prisms of colors coming off of the Nebraska Plains... Need I Say More... If you Luv Sunsets... Your gonna love this one in Nebraska!

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August 14, 2021 - Kearney Nebraska US

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It was the reason why I got into storm photography. It has taken years of practice to capture it without a lightning trigger. Patients is the Key. But when it happens you have to be ready. It doesn't stay around for very long.

Had the equipment locked and stocked. Knew the storm was coming and wala... It took til August 2021 to do but finally some incredibly good and wicked lightning!

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080215 - LP Nebraska Storm Cells (Pano) by NebraskaSC

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August 2, 2015 - Southwest of Kearney Nebraska

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Early August storm cells are usually non severe and with little to no precip. Though the dry air creates some of the best photographic scenarios you could ask for if you love clouds... especially storms in Nebraska.

I had the afternoon off and was ready for that afternoons chase. Camera in hand, and storms moving into northern Buffalo County from the northwest...I was ready to catch some incredible storm captures.

August has always been my month to capture some of my best pics. This set of captures was just the first of many to come!

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061624 - The Essence of Lightning 021 by NebraskaSC

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June 16, 2024 - Mirage Nebraska

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A powerful lightning strike illuminates the night sky, casting a dramatic glow over the landscape. Dark, swirling clouds add to the intensity of the scene, contrasting sharply with the bright flash of lightning.

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061023 - Ahh Yeah... A Supercll Cometh 012 by NebraskaSC

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June 10, 2023 - Kearney Nebraska US

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2023 sure has had a strange weather pattern. Almost a whole month late to our severe weather season here in south central Nebraska. Little would I know that coming weeks I will find what I've been seeking...

This was the first severe storm with a warning to come into play. In actuality there were 2 storms. This first storm was really defined & had some good visual rotation. The storm behind it with the intense hail core would steal all of this first storm's energy....

Supercell in play... what an epic view this storm had to offer!!!

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052516 - Late May Nebraska Thunderstorms 007 by NebraskaSC

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May 25, 2016 - Kearney Nebraska, US

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It's that time of year that we have our daily severe thunderstorms roll though south central Nebraska.

Storms were brewing just to the counties west. Of course I had to work, and only had about an hour to do my thing.

Grabbed my equipment and found a new spot away from the city lights to capture the incredible structure and cloud to cloud lightning display.

Though not many in this set, some good gems to add to my 2016 collection of thunderstorm captures.

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050212 - Sculptures of Nebraska (Updrafts & Anvils) 089 by NebraskaSC

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May 2, 2012 - Kearney Nebraska US

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South Central Nebraska, early May 2012. No chasing this day due to work late. Afternoon Storms were predicted that afternoon & evening. Slow movers they were to be.

Off work & I was in luck. The dryline had stalled right over south central Nebraska that afternoon & the explosion of billowing thunderheads erupted. Billowing picturesque Thunderheads. Some of the most photogenic cells I caught in 2012.

Wicked Photogenic Severe Storms developing just to my east and & another batch of developing severe storms right over my head & moving the northeast. What a afternoon of Light & Severe Storms... Click Click Click!!!!

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052624 - Adventures in Eye Candy 074 by NebraskaSC

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May 26, 2024 - South Central Nebraska

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Late May ... 2024

Dark, ominous mammatus clouds loom over an open road stretching into the distance as the sun sets, casting a dramatic contrast between the stormy sky and the warm horizon. The wet road reflects the threatening atmosphere, enhancing the mood of an approaching storm.

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062521 - Central Nebraska Supercell 036 by NebraskaSC

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June 25, 2021 - North of Grand Island Nebraska US

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June was a tough month... Not only did I have my transmission go out on the truck. Their would be NO storm chasing for about 3 weeks. Of course its June and we did have few good storms pass though and I was disappointed that we couldn't go get em all.

Back in the saddle for this last June storm. Nice for almost end of season development. Under the base this storm no tornado was going to form due to it being undercut. Nice rotation in this cell though, and it was what we came for.

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May 2, 2012 - North of Kearney Nebraska, US

Typical May evening in Nebraska. High humidity and warm temps were returning to the plains.

Cells were to form to the west north west of Kearney that evening. We had a few rogue storm cells, small but were building and shooting off just a ton on cloud to cloud lightning just to the north of my location.

Trying to get out of the city lights, so I could get some long exposure without all that ambient light. Found a little notch along the highway, and parked. OK, not the best with they power lines in the frame, I know I could photoshop these out but I think it helps give depth.

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112716 - Rare Tornadic Supercells in Nebraska by NebraskaSC

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

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Rare for Nebraska in November that is....

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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April 9, 2017- North of Odessa Nebraska

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2nd Chase of 2017...

I got positioned just ahead of the front, even though it was pacing fast to the east. I had about 10 mins before the front passed again.

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were in effect now for eastern Dawson and Western Buffalo Counties. The storm that I had caught south of Lexington had split and those cells now were south my location were producing golf ball sized hail.

I was in for some horizontal rain, pea sized hail. While I could, I was photographing some formidable Nebraska stormscapes!

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062210 - Mammatus Cloud Field B4 the Storm (Instalbility) by NebraskaSC

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June 22, 2010 - Odessa Nebraska US

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June is Nebraska is go time for storms... and another moderate risk day at hand. So guess what I was doing... Storms were already firing to the counties to my due southwest & were foretasted to move directly over our location here in south central Nebraska.

I-80 Westbound, Mammatus cluster before the storm. It was a sight to see. Full scale from one horizon to the horizon packed full of these cloud types. Mammatus cloud types are usually after the storm. How ever... If they are in forming in front of the storm... Watch Out... Instability will be afoot!

I was prepared and aware of the severe weather warnings that were being announced over the weather radio. It was going to be a good show from mother nature.

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052621 - Chasing Night Tornadoes 021 by NebraskaSC

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May 26, 2021 - Phillipsburg Kansas US

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Prime Time....

Way past midnight now, and this was the 3rd set of storms to come into north central Kansas. This was the same storm that produced the tornado just a few mins ago.

We were under a tornado warning and we thought that this was going to pass fast over us... what it did was produce a nice sized funnel headed directly at our location. We stayed until it passed right over us. It did drop a tornado just about a mile to our east... according to the radar...

We didn't stay for much longer after this. Waited till the hail and headed north.

What a storm to end up the month of May 2021!

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August 4, 2023 - Kearney Nebraska

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Early August 2023...

Storms were predicted & delivered right after midnight. Severe Warned for high winds & hail... This was a sculptured outflow dominate storm. I learned a long time ago doing night storm photography that you have some extra light to make this happen. Not the light from the storm but I use the city lights to help paint the sky.

Sitting now on the so called edge of the city (always expanding). One the few last places I can get good clear view of the sky to the west without power-lines... Probably the last year I can take snaps from this location since there is construction going on all around.

I forgot one of my nice 4k cams with extra sensitivity for night... Figures I had everything ready but forgot to load the battery.

Cam in hand I went to town with this set of images with this most impressive ominous overnight shelf cloud. This was an Night Time Eye Candy Storm. What a beauty!

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091517 - Last Chace Lightning for 2017 by NebraskaSC

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September 15, 2017 - Kearney Nebraska, US

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I didn't know this would be my last batch of lighting for 2017 at the time of these captures.

Yeah, I knew these season for storms were coming to an end. I even made several more attempts and failed before 2017 was over.

Fitting that I wouldn't have to travel far to have one last really good photographic night storm.

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August 27, 2015 - Northwest bound Hwy 40, Nebraska, US

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My last storm chase of the 2015 season was at hand....

This set of captures were taken at the end of August 2015. Even though there have been plenty of small cells over the months of September and til the end of October. This was by far the last supercell that I got to chase, and it was a once in a lifetime photographic opportunity, but I say that for every chase....because it is!

Storms now moving from Custer County to to Northeast Dawson county. Had to hall a$$ north to get set up and find a good location to get some great snaps. Off to Hwy 40 NW to intercept this storm cell in eastern Dawson county!

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072920 - Late July Supercell 009 by NebraskaSC

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July 29, 2020 - Kearney / Odessa Nebraska

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Gotta luv severe weather when it pops close to home and I don't have to travel very far. One concern was my truck. Diagnosed with wheel bearing and axle problems. I wasn't going to go to far.

Right off the bat, wall cloud was forming on the back edge of this supercell. Severe warnings were up, but this storm had other plans. It just decided not to move for about 25 mins and stayed right in place.

Quarter sized hail and I had a few bruises to prove it! Plus we had another lone cell just to the north of this one which would eventually get eat'n up by this cell but it sure was purdy to watch!

No nader this day, but structure, hail, and strong winds made this a perfect day for severe weather photography and videography!

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081421 - Nebraska August Lightning (Stacked) 043 by NebraskaSC

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August 14, 2021 - Kearney Nebraska US

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It was the reason why I got into storm photography. It has taken years of practice to capture it without a lightning trigger. Patients is the Key. But when it happens you have to be ready. It doesn't stay around for very long.

Had the equipment locked and stocked. Knew the storm was coming and wala... It took til August 2021 to do but finally some incredibly good and wicked lightning!

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071116 - Crepuscular Nebraska Thunderset 004 by NebraskaSC

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July 11, 2016 - South of Clay Center Nebraska, US

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Almost mid July in Nebraska. This means ... Boilermaker...

It was 102 when I left Kearney. Hot Humid and uncomfortable. But when storms come, I'm not going to miss these special photographic opportunities. You can always count me in with camera in hand.

Had a moderate threat for severe weather on this day to the south and east of South Central Nebraska. Knowing this, Hwy 6 east through Hastings and then South of Clay center was battle ground for storms to develop. I was in position, but this day would be a bust as the storms would cap and no strong development came out of these storm cells.

I took advantage of what light & storm there was.... and went to town. Click Click Click!

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070714 - Late Afternoon Nebraska Thunderstorms by NebraskaSC

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July 7, 2014 - Kearney Nebraska US

Always good storm chasing stories to tell about my weather adventures in 2014.

Days right after my knee operated on... Home from the hospital & I definitely wasn't supposed to be out and about. Knee was almost in a cast and I wasn't supposed to be doing anything to aggravate the situation. Though my quest for severe weather never ends and I wasn't going to miss another possible chase especially when its in my backyard. This storm was going to be a photogenic monster... Decision was made & off I went.

Personal Note *** On the original set Back in 2014 I had use the free Avery photo editor here Flickr and it wasn't the best but I had no prior knowledge of editing them back then. Only shot in .jpg format and I didn't do the best by over coloring and over saturation. Was very under experienced in photo editing back then.

This is the original set of captures from this day. There are some here that are edited but most of them are not altered here. Another epic set of thunderstorm captures from South Central Nebraska.

By going out ... I paid for it. Soreness without relief for a few days after this shoot. Knee after the surgery was super sore with lots of swelling. All worth it when it comes to what epic views I caught storm chasing on that particular day!

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