I’m writing this blog because I think it is always good practice to talk about when drylines set up but don’t fire robust storms. Tomorrow is one of those days (in all likelihood). If a storm were to fire in Kansas/Oklahoma/North Texas it would likely be a pretty tiny storm but might post a hail threat. Let’s dive in quickly. The first thing I notice is that there looks to be a bit of a weak wave that comes over the dryline earlier in the afternoon (when moisture is still quite low and a cap quite strong). This is the wave likely responsible for the showers/storms in Eastern OK and NE Texas t ..read more

A pair of severe weather risks are on the way this week, with Thursday and Friday both outlooked by the Storm Prediction Center in Norman. Let’s take a look at both days with some quick-hit analysis. Upper level storm system hanging back on Thursday. Thursday An upper-level storm system will be coming ashore from Wednesday into Thursday, but model guidance continues to hang this system back more and more on Thursday. With the ongoing frontal intrusion into the Gulf of Mexico, the moisture return you need for significant severe weather on Thursday will likely be delayed by a few hours, which wi ..read more

This monsoon chase day started off VERY slow. As you can see in the video, I was beginning to blame Eugene for all of our failings on what seemed like a hopeless day (hint: I was joking because I was actually at fault). We even had gotten to the point we gave up on the day and ate an incredible Mexican food dinner in Tucson with the plan to visit Saguaro National Park at sunset for photography. But, as luck would have it, a storm began exploding right over the park an hour before sunset. Not all ‘bad’ days have to end that way in storm chasing! The post Beautiful Building Storm Over Saguaro Na ..read more

There is a risk of a few severe hailers tomorrow across Oklahoma and Texas starting in the afternoon and lasting into the overnight hours. Storms should form along and behind a sagging cold front and move north and east quickly. The tornado risk currently looks very low with this setup, but it is not zero. Check out more details in the video! The post Forecast Briefing: March 23, 2023 Severe Hailer Risk OK/TX appeared first on Tornado Titans ..read more

There is a risk of a few severe hailers tomorrow across Oklahoma and Texas starting in the afternoon and lasting into the overnight hours. Storms should form along and behind a sagging cold front and move north and east quickly. The tornado risk currently looks very low with this setup, but it is not zero. Check out more details in the video! The post Forecast Briefing: March 23, 2023 Severe Hailer Risk OK/TX appeared first on Tornado Titans ..read more

Storm chasing is often thought of as a pursuit of tornadoes and awe-inspiring storm structures, but what if success in storm chasing was something different? In this (hopefully) thought-provoking video, I challenge the traditional ideas of storm chasing success and delve into what it really means to be successful in this exhilarating hobby. Through my personal anecdotes, I take some time to explore the idea that success in storm chasing isn’t just about seeing the most tornadoes or chasing the biggest storms, but instead it’s about constantly learning and having fun. I touch on the importance ..read more

The Storm Prediction Center has had an area outlooked for a few days now across a broad portion of Oklahoma and Texas. With ample moisture and a strong jet stream overhead, it does appear that any storms that can form will be severe — but at this time the main threats do look to be more of the hail/damaging wind variety.  The surface pattern shows a sagging front and a sharpened dryline just at sunset on Thursday. Some backing winds near the dryline/front intersection are visible in SW Oklahoma/Western North Texas. A pulled box sounding from the intersection fo the cold front and dryline ..read more

A risk of severe storms seems apparent tomorrow across Oklahoma and Texas (mainly the eastern half). Large hail and damaging winds will be possible with storms that may be ongoing as already as the morning, but a low tornado threat is also apparent. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tornado Titans (@tornadotitans) What we’re watching: There are several aspects to tomorrow’s setup that are worth noting. First, dewpoints are pretty marginal once again with just-in-time momisture return. This always affects the potential for dryline initiation in that it makes it a little harder ..read more

Capture stunning storm images and videos with the right camera gear. In this comprehensive 15-minute video, we guide you through everything you need to know when buying camera equipment for storm photography and videography. From cameras to lenses, accessories, and filters, we share our expert opinions and provide valuable tips to help you make informed buying decisions. My goal in this video is to help you take your storm photography to the next level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this video provides the information you need to choose the right camera gear for cap ..read more

Witness the majesty of the monsoon season in SE Arizona in our latest video. Join Raychel and Eugene on a serene chase through Arizona’s stunning landscape as they track a picturesque cell with solid monsoon structure. While this storm may not have produced the most dramatic lightning strikes, the moody atmosphere and breathtaking vistas were pretty solid. Enjoy this clip from their Monsoon 2022 trip which featured several days of cool storm chasing in Arizona! The post Stormy Vistas of SE Arizona’s Monsoon Season appeared first on Tornado Titans ..read more