Shelby County Funnel Clouds

Has it really been a month since last post? Haven't meant to abandon the blog and will try to update as time allows for the past few weeks have been busy. Per the title, a weak frontal boundary dropped through the region yesterday and with that, a few showers and storms having additional funnel clouds developed. Of those reported, the most impressive ones were found in far East Central Illinois. Following an area of convergence further to the west where conditions were less favorable for slender tapered formations, in Northwest Shelby County I observed a few good sized non threatening funnel clouds as well.

Driving shot on a cell to the east.


Separate cell to the WNW and where I would place my attention.












To the east, another cell would produce.

Still Around...

Apologies for not staying up on the blog. Below are some highlights from the balance of June. What a year it has been thus far.

Work in progress for an old friend that has since been completed.


June 18th during a significant heat wave.




Exhausted squall line moving overhead from the 19th.


Photogenic post-severe squall line from the 21st.


Did not chase alone this day...


Nor that evening :)


Northside outflow streaming up from the SE on the 23rd.


Heading back from a marginal EC IL funnel cloud run on the 24th.


Finally, miniature portrait studio utilizing the iPhone flashlight.

Monday Morning

Harassed a few damselflies yesterday.