May 24, 2004 Supercell Initial Target: Final Target(s): Start: End: Tornadoes: Severe Hail: Severe Wind: Features: Miles: Cumming, IA Cumming to Lacona, IA 2004-05-24 3:44 PM MDT 2004-05-24 7:19 PM MDT 0 0 0 high risk tornado warned supercell 120 Summary Intercepted a tornado-warned supercell southwest of Des Moines in a high categorical risk and PDS tornado watch. It quickly transitioned to a bowing line segment but low-level rotation remained embedded initially. A brief touchdown was reported but I didn't observe any interaction with the ground. This was the first time I brought a camera with me on a chase: an Olympus D-360L 1.3 megapixel digital camera. HINT: Skip to the next and previous photo by typing j/k or ←/→.               Popular What to do if you're caught outside in a tornado? Camera rolling INSIDE Parkersburg EF5 tornado! Tornadoes in North Carolina (don't seek shelter under an overpass!) Storms of 2007 DVD Benefits Greensburg What happens if you're caught outside in a hail storm?

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