Chase likely today

With the outlook being better then yesterday, and a 10% hatched, it is very likely to be a chase day for me. Later (near noon) I'll be taking a second look at the models, and decide were to go. If I can head north away from the city, that will be favorable because of traffic and congestion. I hope to be up near the PA border. However, if I have to be near the city, it will likely be a small chase area for usually in these situations, I get as close as I can, and then find a high spot (parking garages are usually good). Look for another update around noon to 2pm today. Reports and photos will be posted late tonight or tomorrow.

Severe Weather looking promising for Wednesday

I've just done a quick review of the models and convective outlook and things look good for the possible first chase of the mid-atlantic season. Yes, it's very early for thunderstorms, as we usually are still watching out for snow at this point in the winter season. But right now I get any storms I can get snow or rain. Bottom line is I need content to post on the website.

Of all days!!

Of all days that I have to have a major deadline at work, and will be at work for 12 to 15 hours so that project is ready to go to the county permit office.

There is a slight risk with a 5% tornado risk from the DC area northward. Pennsylvania will likely see most of the action, but most areas in and around the 5% area will see good supercell storms. Northern Maryland is also my favored area to chase storms since it is not as populated as the DC region. I like to drive upto Interstate 70 in Frederick or Howard County and let the storms come to me, and from there follow them westward. Montgomery County is just too crowded, and too difficult to chase in. It's OK, if you go to a spot and watch a storm go by, but not to chase.

I'll likely try to sneek out while in Bethesda at my office to get some lightning shots, but who knows what will happen in the narrow views I have from that location.