Storm Chasing day 6

We started the day in Amarillo once again and unfortunately the Weather wasn’t with us for chasing so a day of sight seeing was on the cards with some historic route 66 landmarks on the cards, Bendy Dave was particularly impressed.

Bendy Dave at the Cadillac Ranch

Next stop was Palo Duro Canyon, the 2nd largest Canyon in the United States and home to lots of lizards, Rattlers and some beautiful vistas, the landscape was right out of a Western and walking a trail down into the Canyon made you appreciate just how difficult it was for those travelling West in the 19th Century, it was very hot and very dry.

Bendy Dave taking in the view at Palo Duro Canyon

Heading back to Oklahoma we were treated to one final super cell that was producing plenty of thunder and lightning, standing in the updraft provided one final storm chasing thrill, the power of the storm is something that has to be experienced to truly understand the forces of nature involved.

The Last Supercell

Once we arrived back in Oklahoma city there was a short stop before driving into Moore where the power of the Tuesdays Tornado was evident in the total devastation that was dotted around the entire town, the path of the Tornado was clearly defined bby flattened houses and a torn up trees. The Moore Tornado is one I’m definitely glad we didn’t chase and my thoughts are definitely with those who were in the path o the storm. Storm chasing through the Midwest has been a real adventure but witnessing the destruction in Moore first hand really brings home the power of Nature.

House caught in the path of the Moore Tornado

This was a suburb on Monday

If you look closely you can see some National Guard Humvees in the rubble of a suburban street.

After the sombre end to storm chasing, we went on to Cowboys a local bar where Country and Western and Bull riding were served in equal measures, and the dress code was definitely Dukes of Hazzard. Below is a video of a valiant attempt to sty on the bull for 8 seconds,not as easy as it sounds.

I leave Oklahoma tomorrow and head back to Amarillo for the 3rd time on this journey where the rest of route 66 awaits.

I’ve met some great people storm chasing and hope to keep in touch.