6-17-03 East Central MN Mini-Chase

Finally, thunderstorms in Minnesota in Melanie's backyard!

Ok, so they weren't severe, but they were beautiful!

On the drive home going through Maple Grove, MN on I-94 West

Later in the night just North of Elk River, MN

I finally found an exit on a hill to catch the sunset

Towers went up to my Northwest on my drive home from work.

The sunset with edge of towers was too gorgeous to pass up!

After I walked the dogs and the night grew darker, the storms approached my house in Elk River, MN. To my surprise, a nicely striated base with a wall cloud appeared amongst the flashes.

The striations were very apparant even in the dark

A nice inflow band developed before the cell quickly weakened

The cell became very elevated with a nice rain core

And remained electrified as the night wore on