Before I went to bed on Tuesday night, the SPC Day 2 was showing a moderate risk for NW IL and then a slight risk for the rest of the state. After being in a slight risk for the past…
April 10, 2001 – Hail fog chase
After a disappointing day/night of waiting on Monday, I decided to go to bed around 1am. The storms that were moving in from Missouri had loss their strength and we just ended up with a little lightning and some gusty…
March 12, 2001 – Another bust in Southern Illinois
While some people prefer to spend their spring break in Cancun or Florida, I’d rather spend it right here in IL. (well, not really, but I don’t have the $$$ to go on vacation) Anyways, what would be more fitting…
February 24, 2001 – Chase to Southern Illinois
Well, it’s been a long off-season and the SDS is almost too unbearable! After last year’s dismal chase season, this year brings new anticipation and excitement. It also gives everyone a chance to improve on their mistakes from last year.…
August 26, 2000 – Chase in Coles County IL
The Day 2 Outlook from the Friday had virtually the entire state of Illinois in a slight risk for Saturday. Now while I’m not a huge fan of Day 2 outlooks, it was at least a promising outlook for Saturday.…