July 11, 2020
Statistics
Initial Target
Start
End
Storm Intercepts
Tornadoes
Hail
Wind
Features
Miles
Gibson City, IL
Springfield, IL 1:28 PM 7/11/2020
Springfield, IL 8:14 PM 7/11/2020
Arrowsmith, IL
0
0"
0 mph
Updraft Base
343
Summary
Local severe storms chase in central IL. Noted small updrafts before staying ahead of derecho.
Crew and Equipment
Solo chase. Equipment: Sony AX100, Samsung Galaxy S9.
Video
Details
I chased small cells around Gibson City noting updraft bases and some non-rotating lowerings. Then I ran south and east to stay ahead of a derecho that was plowing southeast through the Midwest with raging wind driven hail.
Conclusion
Despite the raging derecho that raked the Midwest, I didn't have much to show for this chase so marked it up as a backyard bust.
Lessons Learned