April 21: North Texas Storm
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Thunderstorm develops ahead of weak surface low in northwest Texas.
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Storm strengthens near Graford, Texas, west of Ft. Worth.
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Cattle ranch ahead of storm.
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Looking due west as storm approaches.
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After some nickel-size hailstones, I head east on Highway 254 to stay ahead of the storm.
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The storm moves southeast towards Weatherford.
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Thunderstorm is only marginally severe due to low levels of both vertical wind shear and CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy).
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Storm over Weatherford, a little west of Ft. Worth.
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Thunderstorms form back towards the southwest.
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Entrance to cattle ranch south of Weatherford.
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Leading edge of storm passes over grazing land.
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Nothing severe at this point, but still scenic.
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Last shot before the storm passes over me.
April 29: Southwest Kansas thunderstorm
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High-based thundershower near Johnson City in southwest Kansas.
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Looking south at small updraft.
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Another high-based thunderstorm develops west of Syracuse, Kansas.
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Odd shape at sunset. This closes out a very quiet April for supercells.