As u can see on the chase mode radar scope… We ain’t seein’ sheeeit. Making the drive south in the general direction of the Bookbinder residence.
(Sent by Mike’s Alltel Blackberry smartphone)

Outflow boundary convergence is still pretty good to our southwest,
and congested cumulus development was noted way off in the haze to our
southwest as well as on visible satellite. We will be here in Webster
City until it is obvious we need to reposition or we have a storm
develop. More later

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As expected, outflow boundary from early morning convection continues to mix
out across Iowa, with cloud streets and an upstream weak shortwave (along
with much needed cooler temps aloft), targeting NW to N Central Iowa later
this afternoon. Will likely head toward Algona, although an ultimate shift
toward Mason City may be needed as strong heating continues. – Evan

After a day of exceeding frustration, capped by a “beef-less” Arby’s at
midnight in Omaha, I was able to sleep in my own bed this morning, as well
as see the wife and kids (YAY!). Cooler heads prevailed and we’re going to
forego the Royals game and the crap tables. Now Antle-less, Mike and I are
headed for Iowa to hopefully do this outflow boundary vs. 70F dewpoints
thing the correct way. Looks like another great tornado day. Here’s to a new
day and a change of luck. Why are we here? Because we’re here. Roll the
bones. – Evan

We are not far from Lawrence, KS where we will drop off Jay and drive
to Evan’s place for the remainder of the night. Tomorrow is a down
day. We need it. We will not chase the northern Iowa moderate risk.
After the “bust for the ages” chase yesterday, I need a mental break
from this hobby for a good couple days. I’ll relax Thursday, regroup,
run a couple errands, visit my folks perhaps, and maybe even catch the
Royals game since they have a home game tomorrow night. Then Friday,
depending on how Evan wants to finish out his vacation we will either
A) make Friday a Day 2 drive to target for Saturday or B) drive to
Dodge City so Evan can pick up his vehicle and head back to KC.
Either way, I will likely continue chasing Saturday-Monday (if Evan
decides to continue chasing) or Saturday-Tuesday if he doesn’t. It
depends on the pattern, too, of course, but there should be decent
chasing ops Saturday through Tuesday given the southwest flow pattern
and good return moisture. It will be setting up farther north,
though, especially Sunday and beyond.

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