Trentham Stormchasers

'Going to Extremes' 2011 USA Roadtrip

Report: Clyve Herbert

Photography: Jane ONeill / Clyve Herbert

10th May, 2011

10th May: Valentine, NE to Pratt, KS
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No storms? No problem!!  We'll look at anything!  Line marking, Nebraska

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One of the many farm contraptions - methodology? Put as much on and hope for the best...meanwhile, everyone has to get off the road

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Roller coaster roads, Nebraska

 

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Switcher, Phillips Corner

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Passing under a stationary cold front, SW Kansas

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The high based storm passes through Greensburg - this sent a microburst recording 40mph winds through the town

 

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South of Greensburg - very high based storm cell (with lightning!)

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Two pushers on a UP doublestack heading eastbound somewhere SW of Pratt

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UP grain train, SW of Pratt

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The American flag always looks good backdropped against a nice sunset.

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Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode...

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