May 7, 2016 Tornadoes
Initial Target:
Final Target(s):
Start:
End:
Tornadoes:
Severe Hail:
Severe Wind:
Features:
Miles:
Yuma, CO
Deer Trail to Wray, CO
2016-05-07 11:55 AM MDT
2016-05-07 10:49 PM MDT
3
0
0
tornadoes
471

Summary

Intercepted three tornadoes across NE Colorado on a 5% day. First tornado spun up under one of the earlier cells that popped closer to Denver. Hi-rez models consistently ex cells going up further east later so as soon as the earlier cells showed signs of weakening I blasted east. I made it to the first cell just in time to intercept a tornado near Eckley. Unfortunately I spent too much time moving north on a muddy road to get closer. That cost me a close encounter with the catch of the day, an EF2 tornado near Wray.

HINT: Skip to the next and previous photo by typing j/k or ←/→.

 

 

 

 

 

Tornado #2 [5:03PM MDT]

 

 

 

 
 

Popular

  

SPC Outlook

spc outlook day 1
spc outlook day 2
spc outlook day 3
(Opens in a new window)

Chase Stats

 2004-05-24 - 2023-06-15
Chases:
Busts*:
Tornadoes:
Tornado days:
Severe Hail:
Severe Wind:
Miles:
111
39
42
25
9
7
47,796
see more stats

Aurora Monitor

aurora monitor icon
(Opens in a new window)

All content © 2003-2026 James Hammett. No part of this website may be reproduced, published, translated, downloaded, printed, or otherwise distributed by any means without explicit written permission. This website is for educational use only. Do not attempt storm chasing. Property damage, personal injury, and death can result from the hazards of storm chasing. By using this website you agree to assume all risk and responsibility for its use and the use of any of the information derived.