Chase Log: May 12th, 2004


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MAP

Total Distance: ~475 miles
Target Area: Alva, OK, to Medicine Lodge, KS
Chase Area: South of Medicine Lodge to Anthony, KS
Maximum SPC Risk category: Slight
Watches: Tornado Watches 193, 196, Severe Thunderstorm Watches 194, 195
Mesoscale Discussions (MCDs): 670, 672, 674, 675, 677, 678, 679, 680, 681

The chase of my career so far...

This day looked looked to be the best we've had for some time. However, as the day neared, the models continue to indicate a slowing of the upper wave in the west. This meant that the best mid and upper level flow would remain north and west of Oklahoma. Shear profiles, therefore, looked pretty meager for much tornadic action.

Since I have a myriad of pictures and video stills from this event, I have have just made a couple pages for different tornadoes. Follow them below: