Storm Chase Details
Chase Date: April 4, 2010
Miles Logged: 450
States Chased: IL
Severe Risks: SPC Outlooks
Chase Recap:
Easter Sunday 2010 had a slight risk in Illinois. The SPC had outlooked a slight risk with a 5% tornado, 30% hail & wind probabilities.
Departure
I had easter lunch with my mom and then took off, heading towards Western Illinois a little after 12:45 pm Eastern Time. The drive down was pretty uneventful, reaching the El Paso, IL area as a supercell was exploding west of Keokuk, IA. The real monster exploded to the west near Kansas City, but it was too far out of my striking distance.
I positioned myself for an intercept of the cell just north of Macomb, IL. I managed to get into the outflow winds in the video below.
I met up with Mike and we went to Buffalo Wild Wings in Macomb. Brandon joined us and we all eventually went back to Jesse’s place that evening.