Thumb stuck out as I go, I'm just travelin' up the road. Maps don't do much for me, friend; I follow the weather & the wind. Storm chaser/Sky photog. Fundraiser. Political guy. Capsaicinophile. Former college baseball coach/pitcher. Owned by GSD & 2 cats.https://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mr2edidmzs2bStorm chasers and firefighters when a Super Niño is on the horizon [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Jul 2026 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2edidmzs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mok4k52v3s2hAnother tornadic day in Illinois with at least 3 & perhaps as many as 5 tornadoes, including the significant tornadoes that struck Charleston and Effingham, the latter we viewed at close range just to our S. Unfortunately among first on scene of significant damage for the 2nd time in a week. #ilwx18 Jun 2026 05:41 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mok4k52v3s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mo7tl2e5es2lA sample of tornadic scenes in #mowx and #ilwx Wed./Thu. At least 13 tornadoes for me between the 2 days across MO/IL/IN. Heard words like “miserable” & “wretched” often to describe this season from a storm chasing perspective. At 29 tors & counting, my experience couldn’t be further from it.14 Jun 2026 03:34 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo7tl2e5es2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mnxq3aodgc2kStrong, long-lived tornado west of Unionville, #mowx at 2113z. This tornado roped out and dissipated west of Unionville before producing another, separate tornado north of town after this.10 Jun 2026 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxq3aodgc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mnxlwgra722iTornado northeast of Ravanna, MO from 2028z to about 2037z. #mowx10 Jun 2026 20:56 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxlwgra722ihttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mnur4ax2l22oA reminder that despite how dumb this storm setup is and how dumb everything is in the world, you’re guaranteed to have a #nice day today.09 Jun 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnur4ax2l22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mmayewfxwk24Congratulations to @toohotintheair.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 May 2026 03:42 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmayewfxwk24https://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mm5s4255ds25Tornado south of Palmer, KS lasted from about 2058-2105z.18 May 2026 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5s4255ds25https://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mjqfzcwcwc26Several tornadoes today along the Illinois/Wisconsin border, including these at Lena and Harrison/Rockton, Illinois. Video screenshots by the incomparable navigator, @skydrama.bsky.social18 Apr 2026 02:40 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjqfzcwcwc26https://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mjgbgteou222Strong, long-lived tornado between 2324z and 2337z between Truman and Amboy, MN today.14 Apr 2026 01:52 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjgbgteou222https://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3miutsa3mes2wOh yeah obligatory https://media.tenor.com/d8GH3gU0abUAAAAC/nice-south-park.gif?hh=303&ww=49807 Apr 2026 03:32 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3miutsa3mes2whttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3miutcs4m5s2w07 Apr 2026 03:24 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3miutcs4m5s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mirsgmqmh22rHow your email finds me [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Apr 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mirsgmqmh22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3min3vml5lk2hElephant trunk tornado at approximately 6:02 p.m. looking west southwest from the east edge of Hopedale, IL.04 Apr 2026 01:36 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3min3vml5lk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mikc7m3lf225Cute ropeout of a tornado that lasted several minutes near West Liberty, IA at 4:45 p.m. central.02 Apr 2026 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mikc7m3lf225https://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mik5dgywos2zBrief tornado as viewed from the east south of Riverside, IA02 Apr 2026 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mik5dgywos2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mijcvm3dgs23I was there; as usual, it fucking ruled. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Apr 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijcvm3dgs23https://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mgj5rymyek2h [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Mar 2026 01:09 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgj5rymyek2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/donkeydownburst.bsky.social/post/3mf32pofzqc2uAnd the US tour is confirmed. Not many artists could expect to announce a spring 2026 tour on February 17th and sell it. Again, showing up when most needed. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Feb 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:nb5q7xkpobdfvx7pu54dd6kp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf32pofzqc2u