Any vehicle can become a "storm chasing" vehicle. Most chasers will add electronic weather stations to the vehicle to give live temperature, humidity and wind information. Often times, chasers will have a HAM radio setup on the truck to talk with other chasers and the National Weather Service. I will stress that storm chasing can be extremely dangerous if you're not a professional with a meteorology degree! In order to chase is a safe fashion, you have to know tons of dynamic factors of the atmosphere to know where the safest viewing spot of the storm will be. This part of the storm will change between different days and different thunderstorms depending on storm structure and other properties of the upper atmosphere at the given time. That's why it's imperative to NOT chase UNLESS you have a meteorology degree and know all the details of how the storms will behave that day and how to determine signs of storm misbehavior in advance.
Some storm chasers may have other jobs in addition to storm chasing during the summer months to supplement their income. This could be due to the seasonal and unpredictable nature of storm chasing, which may not provide a stable source of income throughout the year.
Matt Hughes of Storm Chasers died from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was struck by a train at a railroad crossing while chasing a tornado.
Yes, storm chasing can be a career for meteorologists, researchers, photographers/videographers, and tour guides who actively track and document severe weather events. They may work for government agencies, research institutions, media outlets, or private tour companies. However, it can be a risky profession that requires specialized knowledge, training, and safety precautions.
Not necessarily, there are very few jobs that include storm chasing. You would need to train for a job that includes storm chasing such as university researcher, NOAA scientist, or even a free lance photographer. Storm chasing itself is not an actual profession that someone will hire you to do. Most storm chasers are just people with more time and money than sense.
Yes, storm chasing can be very dangerous due to the unpredictable nature of severe weather. Chase enthusiasts often encounter hazards like tornadoes, flash floods, hail, and high winds, which can lead to serious injury or death. Additionally, navigating rural roads during extreme weather can pose risks, such as getting caught in rising waters or being struck by debris. Proper training and safety precautions are essential for anyone considering storm chasing.
The Science of Storm Chasing - 2007 was released on: USA: 7 November 2007 (part 2)
people who like storm chasing
Some storm chasers may have other jobs in addition to storm chasing during the summer months to supplement their income. This could be due to the seasonal and unpredictable nature of storm chasing, which may not provide a stable source of income throughout the year.
Yes, storm chasers are MOST DEFINITELY in danger. From even observing the storm in a mile-wide radius, to chasing after the storm is not a good Idea. They make their money because no one else is willing to do such a dangerous task.
Matt Hughes of Storm Chasers died from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was struck by a train at a railroad crossing while chasing a tornado.
Yes. A few people have been killed while storm chasing. Though oddly, no storm chaser has yet been killed by a tornado.
MythBusters - 2003 Storm Chasing Myths 9-2 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG USA:TV-PG
The cast of The Art of Storm Chasing - 1999 includes: Shannon Key Vasquez as Narrator Gene Rhoden as himself Tim Vasquez as himself
There is no storm chasing company. Storm chasing is a hobby and not a real business. Some people have made a business out of it but, for the most part it is just a hobby that some storm chasers take seriously. Storm chasers do sometimes get paid though because some tv stations will pay chasers for their footage but, that is no guarantee.
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Yes, storm chasing can be a career for meteorologists, researchers, photographers/videographers, and tour guides who actively track and document severe weather events. They may work for government agencies, research institutions, media outlets, or private tour companies. However, it can be a risky profession that requires specialized knowledge, training, and safety precautions.