This storm produced a brief tornado over a scenic Plains landscape about 60 miles and two hours farther W, then quickly wrapped lots of dense rain and hail and stayed in a heavy-precipitation (HP) phase the rest of its lifespan. The ominous, looming sight of such a storm approaching must have left native tribesmen and early explorers feeling inescapably vulnerable and helpless out in these wide-open spaces, with few options other than to hunker down as low as possible, pray not to be struck by lightning, and cover oneself with something to blunt the force of the hail. Can you imagine the storm stories that lone tree could tell if it could talk?
7 ENE Sylvan Grove KS (24 Apr 15) Looking WNW
39.0517, -98.2806HP Supercell Approaching
This storm produced a brief tornado over a scenic Plains landscape about 60 miles and two hours farther W, then quickly wrapped lots of dense rain and hail and stayed in a heavy-precipitation (HP) phase the rest of its lifespan. The ominous, looming sight of such a storm approaching must have left native tribesmen and early explorers feeling inescapably vulnerable and helpless out in these wide-open spaces, with few options other than to hunker down as low as possible, pray not to be struck by lightning, and cover oneself with something to blunt the force of the hail. Can you imagine the storm stories that lone tree could tell if it could talk?
7 ENE Sylvan Grove KS (24 Apr 15) Looking WNW
39.0517, -98.2806