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Storm chasing is broadly defined as the intentional pursuit of any severe weather condition, regardless of motive. A person who chases storms is known as a storm chaser, or simply a chaser. While witnessing a tornado is the biggest objective for many chasers, many chase thunderstorms and delight in seeing cumulonimbus structure, watching a barrage of hail and lightning, and seeing what skyscapes unfold. There are also a smaller number of storm chasers who chase hurricanes.
Storm chasing is chiefly a recreational endeavor, with motives usually given toward photographing the storm for personal reasons. Though scientific work is sometimes cited as a goal, such work is almost always impractical except for those participating in a university or government project. Many chasers also are storm spotters, reporting their observations of hazardous weather to the authorities. Storm chasers are not paid to chase, with the exception of television media crews in certain television markets, video stringers and photographers, and a handful of graduate meteorologists and professors. A few entrepreneurs, however, manage to sell storm video and pictures or operate "chase tour" services. Financial returns are relatively meager given the expenses with most chasers spending more than they take in.
The very first storm chaser is generally agreed to be Roger Jensen (1933–2001), a Fargo, North Dakota native who pursued western Minnesota storms from Lake Park around 1951 ([http://www.onthefront.ws/jensen.htm). David Hoadley (1938– ) began chasing North Dakota storms in 1956, systematically using data from area weather offices. Bringing research chasing to the forefront was Neil Ward (1913–1972) who in the 1950s and 1960s enlisted the help of Oklahoma state police to study storms. His work pioneered modern storm spotting and made institutional chasing a reality.
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run run lets run for life - storm chasing us ;) storm of kisses ;) #Angelina roks @nonkanya Okay, tell me once again: Whos' bad?! *winks*
ahsan (A h s a n) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:07:48 -0000
run run lets run for life - storm chasing us ;) storm of kisses ;) #Angelina roks @nonkanya Okay, tell me once again: Whos' bad?! *winks*
I feel like I'm storm chasing driving so far. This drive gets long when ur by urself. I got lots of woody show podcasts to help me out tho.
superbig (Aaron ) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:28:11 -0000
I feel like I'm storm chasing driving so far. This drive gets long when ur by urself. I got lots of woody show podcasts to help me out tho.
Swearing up a storm and then chasing that storm.
MrMattMoskal (Matt Moskal) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:41:55 -0000
Swearing up a storm and then chasing that storm.
@Mandelich Will you be tracking your storm-chasing tour? Or making a video/writing about it after?
gogodanae (Danae) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:54:13 -0000
@Mandelich Will you be tracking your storm-chasing tour? Or making a video/writing about it after?
@csweather I got it in 2006 when we went storm chasing, and have used it sparingly since then =/ But want to start using it more often now
rqhart (Rob Hart) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:33:48 -0000
@csweather I got it in 2006 when we went storm chasing, and have used it sparingly since then =/ But want to start using it more often now
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DantoNews (Danto News) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:33:51 -0000
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Hook Echo - This site provides reference material on the history of storm forecasting, research and chasing.
In Search of the Perfect Storm - Wayne Curtis on tornado and lighting chasers and the hunt for torn porn. Atlantic Online article.
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Storm Spotter's Guide - An illustrated guide to identifying severe storms from the NOAA.
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ThunderChaser - Severe weather website based in Nashville, TN. This site also includes information about storm chasing and Skywarn.
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UK Stormchasers site - Video clips and images of severe weather from UK stormchasers. Links to other storm chasing sites and forecasting tools.
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Under The Meso - Large collection of chase photographs, DVDs, and a blog by Mike Umscheid.
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Vortex100 Storm Chase Page - Presents analysis of current conditions, convective outlook, and a forecasting module. Includes a forum, and notification of active warnings.
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