ConvergenceZone wrote:Scorpion wrote:Looks like a Panhandle to Big Bend hit to me, for now. It's within driving range, so I might chase it.
Chasing canes is a whole lot different than chasing tornadoes. I've done none of the former and quite a bit of the latter. Most of the guys I've talked to who've chased canes treat it like they're driving into an apocylpse -- hefty 4WD vehicles, lots of extra gas in the back, lots of extra food and water, and waterproofing for all of their equipment. They also arrive a day or two in advance and scout the city out to find a strong reinforced concrete shelter (usually a parking garage) to base from during the peak winds. From what I understand, most of the 'cane chasers spend some time learning from someone with experience before they try it on their own. I guess all I'm saying is that you should be careful in the extreme if you decide to try to chase Ernesto, especially since he has the potential to be a major. You don't want your first cane chase to be a Cat 3+!
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