The period from mid-May to mid-June covers several important stages of the 2028 Great Plains storm season. It begins during the peak Southern Plains window, continues through the late-May transition, and finishes as the strongest chase opportunities increasingly move into the Central Plains.
This part of the schedule includes Tours 3, 4, 5, 5A and 6. Travelers can choose between six-day packages and a longer ten-day option while experiencing different landscapes, target regions and storm environments.
Mid-May Reaches the Southern Plains Peak
Tour 3 begins with arrival in Wichita on May 13, followed by chasing from May 14 through May 19.
The operator describes this package as part of the peak Southern Plains season. Its six-day duration offers several forecast opportunities without requiring the longer commitment of a ten-day tour.
During this stage, the chase team may monitor targets across Kansas, Oklahoma or another suitable Southern Plains location. The exact route depends on current moisture, instability, wind patterns, road access and storm timing.
Tour 3 may appeal to first-time guests and experienced weather enthusiasts who want a focused mid-May package.
Late May Brings a Prime Chase Window
Tour 4 follows with arrival on May 20 and chasing from May 21 through May 26.
The operator presents this period as one of its strongest and most successful storm chasing windows. Late May can provide several active forecast days, but no tornado or specific storm can be guaranteed.
Guests should expect:
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Morning weather forecast briefings
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Long-distance travel toward the selected target
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Periods of waiting for storms to develop
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Rapid repositioning during weather
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Different hotel locations during the tour
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Flexible meal and restroom stops
The value of the package comes from professional forecasting and six chase days rather than a promise of one particular result.
The Season Begins Moving Northward
Tour 5 starts with arrival on May 27 and runs from May 28 through June 2.
This package covers the transition from late May into early June. The chasing strategy may still include classic Southern Plains targets while increasingly looking toward the Central Plains.
This can expose guests to different storm environments. Southern Plains setups may produce intense supercells, while locations farther north can provide more isolated storms over open countryside.
Photographers may particularly value the broader views and changing landscapes during this stage of the season.
Tour 5A Extends the Opportunity
Tour 5A uses the same May 27 arrival date but continues chasing through June 6.
Its ten-day schedule includes nine hotel nights during the active tour. The longer format gives the team four additional chase days compared with Tour 5.
Those extra days may allow guests to experience more than one weather system or target region. However, a longer package still cannot guarantee tornadoes.
Tour 5A may suit:
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Returning storm chasing guests
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Dedicated weather enthusiasts
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Photographers wanting more field time
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Travelers comfortable with ten road-based days
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Guests with a larger budget and longer leave period
The six-day Tour 5 remains more practical for travelers with limited time.
Mid-June Highlights the Central Plains
Tour 6 requires arrival in Wichita on June 10, followed by six chase days from June 11 through June 16.
By this stage, the severe-weather focus has moved farther north. The package may cover traditional areas near Oklahoma before extending into Nebraska and beyond.
The official description highlights expansive Central Plains scenery, more isolated mothership-style storms and unusual destinations. These features make Tour 6 especially relevant to photographers and landscape enthusiasts.
The route remains weather-led. Guests may travel farther north or west when stronger conditions develop outside the expected region.
What These Packages Have in Common
Although the seasonal focus changes, the main package structure remains similar.
The six-day tours include five hotel nights during the active chase. Tour 5A includes nine hotel nights across ten chase days.
Packages also provide:
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Transportation and fuel
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Forecast experts, guides and drivers
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Weather forecast briefings
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A guaranteed window seat
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Airport-transfer arrangements
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An exclusive tour shirt
Guests must also plan for flights, meals, personal expenses and the outside hotel nights required by the individual package listings.
Choosing the Right Part of the Window
Travelers should choose based on their available dates, desired tour length and regional interests.
Tour 3 suits guests seeking the mid-May Southern Plains peak. Tour 4 covers the prime late-May period. Tour 5 and Tour 5A follow the seasonal transition, while Tour 6 emphasizes Central Plains scenery and later-season storm structure.
Conclusion
Mid-May to mid-June is a key part of the 2028 chase calendar because it connects several distinct phases of the severe-weather season.
Travelers can begin with peak Southern Plains opportunities, continue through the northward transition and finish with more isolated Central Plains storms.
With six-day and ten-day formats available, guests can select the package that best matches their schedule, budget and interest in different parts of the Plains storm season.