Was plesantly surprised to see moderate risk issued by SPC this morning. Wasn't expecting to see that when I got up, but was happy to hear the chance for severe weather was up there. Fortunately the risk did not include strong tornadoes which this part of the country does not need right now. Hopefully any tornadoes which form do little more than has already been done.
In Amarillo's Quality Inn fighting with their idiotic internet connection right now trying to disect the day. About to give up cause I have to reauthorize my connection every few minutes. Not fun! None the less, what I looked at gave me a basic idea of the day. Basically, we overshot our target coming here! Back north we'll likely go. The morning weather briefing should give more details as to what's going to happen today in terms of our travel plans. I know we're returning to Denver late Friday to swap out tour groups and likely leave on Sunday for week 2. What will go into that remains uncertain as well, but playing that by year, especially in terms of chasing tomorrow.
I'm waiting for Verne to get down here so we can grab some breakfast and I can start charging my cell phone. I left the cell phone charger in the van overnight and he had the keys. I have very little battery life remaining on my phone and I'm sure I'd make the ol' Treo happy to give her some juice. Most of my gear is packed and ready to go, so I can be ready with just a few minutes notice. Anywoo, off to wrap up some stuff and grab our free hot breakfast. Expect cell phone updates through the day, particularly if we chase up into Kansas where my signal is nearly constant and picture mail will be available. I am finding I miss my amplifier and booster antennas! They may be brought along for week 2.
