In 2018, no F/EF4’s or F/EF5’s were rated in the US. This is the first time this has happened since implemented ratings dating back to 1950. There was however an EF4 rated in Manitoba Canada last year. The EF3 in this photo occurred on June 17th, 2014.
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#nebraska #tornado #stormtrooper #ourworld #meateater #isitmayyet
Sometimes, thousands of hours, miles and dollars can lead to a flash of a moment that can be reflected for a lifetime.
Blue jets initiate as a lightning channel propagating upward from thunderstorms and fanning out into the high altitude rarified air. I captured this vibrant blue jet over Texas in 2022. Right Paul? #bluejet #tle #missionaccomplished
This large jellyfish sprite was vibrant with the naked eye and the most detailed capture on camera in my collection. June 17, 2023 over OK. #redsprite #tle #yippy
Security Man (that’s his name) has grown into a dominant male in my backyard. He has no fear and often waits for me to notice him and give him an easy snack. When he was young and skinny, he used to perch on our “security surveillance” sign. See a previous video. After hand feeding him 5 or 6 times over a period of 9 or 10 days, he disappeared for 5 or 6 months and returned an adult. He remembered our little game. I was surprised at how good his memory was. #greenanole #chomp
Thanks to everyone who came to the book signings in Houston, Dallas, and Oklahoma City. It was an inspiration meeting you all. Photo by my man @jaymarroquin
I’m really starting to feel the excitement of this book release. It hits book stores around the globe in 5 days. Those of you near Houston, Dallas & Oklahoma City, I’d love to meet you next week. Swing on by.🙏 Link in the Bio. #storm
A real life ghost maker. When the magenta of this sprite vanished a microsecond later, a faint aurora-like green glow, called a green ghost, lingered for close to second. You can learn more about how @paulmsmithphotography and I discovered this new TLE in my new book. Link in bio. #sprite #ghosthunting #tle
