5/21/2017 - Storms in OK/TX Panhandles

Fairly marginal day, with only about 500-1000 J/kg CAPE and moderate westerlies atop southwesterlies. This led to the potential for high-based, multicell structures. We left Amarillo, targeting the area northwest of Boise City in the beautiful Cimmaron Valley at the NM/OK Panhandle interface.  Convection fired as we neared the valley floor. We watched the multicells strengthen and become warned for marginaly severe hail. Enjoyed the view in a stationary spot near an ol’ Santa Fe RR boxcar for what seemed like a couple hours. Eventually the cold pool strengthened and the storms began to shift south. The structure got very cool just northwest of Dalhart just as the light got “right”.  Ended the day in Dumas. Overall a relaxing a pleasing chase with some nice structure.

Timelapse of various scenes -- includes DSLR stills and a few DSLR "movie" tests thrown in.