STORM2K

I have a chase buddy for Hurricanes based in of all places Chattanooga,TN. If TS Fay hadn't fizzled and I hadn't had to go to work that would have been my first official chase. Hopefully we can hook up and do some chasing this year. If that happens Storm2k will be the first site behind the NHC and his TV station to receive on the spot 1st hand reports and pictures9possibly video).

I do not take the chasing lightly either!! Chasing a massive storm like a Hurricane has to be done VERY CAREFULLY so as not to become a victim. I have been through many Hurricanes and TS's and will not endanger myself or others!!!

I have tried to get to Skywarn spotter classes the last two years and it has never worked out. This year I was going to go and the guy doing it died the week before it was to happen. Now there aren't any more scheduled for months in Houston!! I do need to check the NWS for coop spotting etc. too though.

100% Agreed here with David on this about the many dangers of storm chasing ... careful planning helps a lot, but dealing with Mother Nature, she always throws surprises, and it is recommended that anyone that isn't experienced, should do many chases with an experienced chaser before going out on their own.

Storm chasing isn't easy ... and in fact, is can get quite boring and very exhausting ... driving 1000 miles just to miss a tornado by 5 miles and never see it can be extremely upsetting ...

Furthermore, when I do in the future decide to go on a Midwestern Storm Chase ... The ideal situation that I would like is a driver who isn't interested in the weather, but only one thing ... DRIVING ... while myself and if anyone else comes along can take the photos, video, etc ...

I have to agree Stormsfury, chasing can be very boring. A lot of time is spent waiting and waiting.

When we chase, we have a driver that really does not care too much about the weather. All he does is drive and listen to us for directions. We use a GPS to aid in finding roads that may not be on the maps that we have.

Caution is our number 1 priority. Storm chasing is great fun, but if someone gets hurt....well you know.