2018 Travels, Stats
This was my fifth full year storm chasing and while it did not feature a lot of tornadoes, there were plenty memorable storms and other experiences. The year 2018 started in a unique way,...
Category: FAQs
Frequently asked questions about storm chasing, my experiences and much more.
Where Did I Chase in 2017?
This was my first full chase year based out of Oklahoma. I did not chase nearly as many events as in 2016, but I witnessed at least three tornadoes in Oklahoma, one on which...
Where Did I Chase in 2016?
This was my most active chase year with the most miles driven, tornadoes seen and chase days in a calendar year. The year started quickly with my first tornadoes coming on February 2nd in...
Storm Chasing: When Is It Time to Bail Out?
I recently had a storm chase in Oklahoma that lead me to purposely bail away from a tornado-warned storm. Why? In my mind there comes a time when you need to bail out of...
Is Storm Chasing Expensive?
Simply put, is storm chasing expensive? Perhaps a better question is: Does storm chasing have to be expensive? To that, my answer is a resounding no. Some chasers will spend tens of thousands of...
Where Did I Chase in 2015?
This year has been very rewarding, because I have had the ability to chase more than 50 thunderstorm events, while covering all of this land by car. That’s nearly 70,000 miles in just about...
What’s Challenging Besides the Forecast?
“What’s the biggest challenge you face with storm chasing, besides the forecast and storm itself?” I would have to say that the single hardest thing comes down to road navigation. While road networks are...
How Long Have I Been Chasing?
People often ask how long I have been storm chasing. Aside from running out into thunderstorms as a kid, I didn’t really start trying to storm chase until college. It was sometime around 2006...
Where Did I Chase in 2014?
My first full year of storm chasing west of the Appalachians was 2014. My chasing career was very young at this point, but I managed to chase two separate tornado outbreaks. The first tornado...