shack in Oklahoma

Decrepit structures like this one north of Watonga, Oklahoma, make for interesting photos, as do wildflowers, in the place of storms. Photo by Chris Kridler, chriskridler.com

There was a chance of an isolated severe storm in western Oklahoma today, May 18, and I was sure I could get to it. I targeted Watonga, and adjusted the target a little north and west, only to get a doomed turkey tower – a cloud that tried and died. For the whole area, it was a bust for many chasers.

18 MAY 2011 – Since the convection to the south was pathetic, I decided to go west out of Watonga to check out the other area of convection. On the way, I saw this neat horseshoe funnel. Photo (from video) by Chris Kridler, chriskridler.com

Along the way, I continued Dilapidated Shack Tour 2011, and I shot a few images of a horseshoe funnel, which was pretty neat. But day after day of massive drives for little in the way of storms is starting to wear thin. Prospects should get better over the next couple of days. I know, I’ve thought that before.