May 8th

Awesome storm chase in West TX. Justin and I originally targeted the Vernon area long highway 287 for initial storm development. We made it into the area right around 4 pm as storms erupted all along the dry line to our West. We initially targeted a small LP storm to the south of 287. We were in contact with Mike Mezuel however and he informed us of a organizing storm along 287 near the town of Estelline. We pushed farther West and came upon the incredible storm right over the highway. It tried very hard to produce a tornado but couldn't quite get it done. We then left the storm as is quickly fell apart and targeted new development near the town of Paducah. The storm exploded rapidly as we approached but just as quickly it died as it moved away from the better moisture.