Storms of 2010
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An early morning MCS developed over lake Michigan after producing tornadoes in Wisconsin. This line of storms still had some rotation in the north end comma head about 15 miles north of my position. I headed out to take lightning shots and was successful in doing so. The following is a sequence of lightning shots from b/w 12 am and 1am. The lightning was pretty intense. I missed many excellent shots but was able to capture several nice staccatos. This storm produced several tornado warning one in which prompted sirens for my area. I was frustrated that they had done so because there was no reason for it. The was to my north but not my area. My guess is they issued the sirens because it is such a populated area. Full report here: June 21/22, 2010
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Full Report Here: June 18, 2010/
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Full Report Here: June 5, 2010/
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Full Report Here: May 10, 2010/
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Gentleman's chase in Indiana Beginning of May. Beautiful colors and lots or rain.
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Drove in the dying circulation of a rain wrapped tornado near Pembroke Kentucky.
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I am scared to death of tornadoes….i dont know how you guys do that
It can be a scary situation especially if your home is in the path. I was responding to someone else earlier how I hate seeing tornadoes hit structures and homes. Sometimes I am able to stop and help families who have been effected. This situation I felt like I would have been more in the way than anything. So Bob and I decided that we should continue tracking the storm. We do it because we like to witness the amazing power of storms and to also help people out that may be in the path of such an adverse feature.
I have watched the video from last Satuday,June 5, 2010 of the tornado in the Yates City/Elmwood area—-many times—in fasination. The tornado came through north of YC—about three-block lengths from our house! Then ripped into Elmwood–wiped out the historical downtown. “The Palace Lives On!” has its’ own page on FB. Donations/fundraisers are already in motion to save the original vaudeville stage/movie theatre, built in 1913. The other buildings were put up between 1820 – 1845. Something interesting: an F-5 blew through here and Elmwood last June 18, 2009 during the night—–stayed above the trees, twisted and destroyed them! No loss of life in either event.
I am glad to hear there were no injuries. It will take sometime for the town of Elmwood to recover I am sure. I am happy to hear the effort that people have made to aid in the recovery. Again I am praying for all of you.
Nick indeed it is, this is the same dude you met on the corner overlooking the field east of Allegan. I posted my shots from last night finally. Some amazing shots, some of the best this year for me. Some of the best for my chase career.
http://midwestchasers.com/blog2/2010/07/july-22-2010-allegan-mi-supercell-and-lightning/
It was good to meet you. You can reach me at this email account mwchaser1@yahoo.com. Was that your wife or girl friend that was with you?
Peace.
Kurt Hulst
Kurt we wouldnt have believed these pictures if we weren’t there watching it unfold along with you. These pictures are awesome man. We look forward to seeing more of your work!
By the way that was my girlfriend.