Columbus - Lincoln, NE April 18, 2004

This was a rather irritating day. My chase target was Wayne, NE but in the interest of time James and I settled for hanging
out in Columbus, NE which was further south. Sure enough my initial target area was inundated with warnings including a spotted
tornado. The lesson learned was make sure you have enough time to chase or consider getting other priorities/chores done first.
The day was not without convection, but first we had to eat dirt... (Click photos for large version)

Left: A quick stop at the beautiful Seward County (Nebraska) Courthouse. Right: Blowing dust near York, NE.

Left: Excellent upper level jet stream (no need to laugh). Right: Dust ahead of cumulus on the dryline near Columbus, NE.

Left: Eating dirt on U.S. 34. Middle and Right: Clouds gather over the the "not so" Rising City, NE.

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