[TomGuy]

How many people are out there chasing storms?

I have an html weather radar map I 'borrowed' from a tv station website. Whenever a big storm breaks out, it pops up emblems representing chasers and spotters who are or have the capability to stream live video. When big storms start, there are 1 or 2 emblems. As the storms continue, there may be half a dozen or more emblems.

Many of those are local area spotters who volunteer to watch approaching weather for signs of heavy winds, hail, and tornadoes. Some are actual chasers who chase to collect data.

[JRandomFreeper]

Lots of those guys are ham radio operators that participate in the SkyWarn and RACES nets. We get annual training and certification from National Weather Service.

Chasers seem to be better trained than the average spotter. I suppose it goes with the territory.

Me? I'll remain a spotter and report winds over 50, hail over 1/4 inch, or rain over 2 inches an hour, or whatever net control wants, snug and safe. Chasers are a special breed. I ain't one.

/johnny