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Chase Log - 9 August 2002
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Theme: Lamar Supercell
Target: Wray, CO
Chasers: John Haynes, Jill Schaefer, Chris Rozoff
Chase Vehicle: My old Chevy Prism
Data Contacts: Dan Lindsey and John Weaver

Brief Summary:

No photographs; only video. Incredible HP supercell today. Originated in Limon. We intercepted SE of there and got stuck in dusty and impressive inflow near Cheyenne Wells. The video is incredible! Probably 40 to 50 mph sustained. It right-moved into Lamar. We watched a low-level mesocyclone develop north of Lamar and a tornado warning was issued. Steve Hodanish got video of a very weak spinup and one that is very hard to notice unless you were at the right spot at the right time so we missed it. The RFD surged near Lamar and produced a very long and photogenic arcus cloud. Once again, the video is spectacular. See me or John Haynes for a view of it.