A messy, young supercell headed off into one of several major voids of decent roads in the Nebraska Sandhills, while merging with other convection to its north and northeast, it’s mesocyclonic “hook” wrapping directly from left to right over this remote, one-lane ranch road. The path is like several in that area: an isolated, rough, thin strip of asphalt laid down directly upon graded, loose sand—hardly suited for tail-chasing a storm we were content to let go anyway. That was a good decision, too, thanks to this sensational scene. Despite its logistical difficulties, I’ve had some great times storm observing in the Sandhills, and this was one of the best.
12 S Hyannis NE (16 Jun 13) Looking E
41.826, -101.7579Springtime in the Sandhills
A messy, young supercell headed off into one of several major voids of decent roads in the Nebraska Sandhills, while merging with other convection to its north and northeast, it’s mesocyclonic “hook” wrapping directly from left to right over this remote, one-lane ranch road. The path is like several in that area: an isolated, rough, thin strip of asphalt laid down directly upon graded, loose sand—hardly suited for tail-chasing a storm we were content to let go anyway. That was a good decision, too, thanks to this sensational scene. Despite its logistical difficulties, I’ve had some great times storm observing in the Sandhills, and this was one of the best.
12 S Hyannis NE (16 Jun 13) Looking E
41.826, -101.7579