Satsquatch is one of the best apps for storm chasers on the market today! It features all the mesoanalysis essentials you need and every satellite view you could ever dream of with a customizable drag/pinch/scroll type of map customization to make sure you can see the exact view you want to see. There is so,…

One of the biggest ‘bad’ storm reporting trends I see are areas of spinning dust under a storm seemingly almost always ending up as a tornado report. This is irrespective of the broader context that said spinning area of dust exists within. If there is an overarching message I’d like this video to get across…

Wow! Last night was awesome. Thank you to everyone who came on, watched, and participated in our discussion! Myself (Raychel) and Eugene had a great time talking storm structure and explaining some of the basics to everyone. This was a great time, with lots of questions answered and lots of great discussion about storms and…

Every new storm chaser will learn some harsh lessons while chasing — that is how you get better! Failing at the start is how we learn our best lessons that turn into successes down the line. I experienced my fair share of hard lessons or important findings so this video is dedicated to past me…

IT IS FINALLY HERE! My guide for beginners to using the very popular weather modeling website Pivotal Weather (you can find it at https://www.pivotalweather.com). While this video is aimed towards beginners, I think there are a lot of small tips for intermediate folks who aren’t quite to the advanced power user stage. I’d certainly recommend…

I am a firm believer that there are some very essential items that will set my storm chases up for the ultimate success. You will want to make sure you have a reliable car, a good camera and source of data, extra layers, sunscreen, and paper maps. Why this matters: One of the most frequently…

For years, I have tried out and tested many new weather apps both for home and field usage. You could say I’ve developed some strong preferences as to which apps I prefer and which ones I don’t. But in this video, despite any small quibbles I might have otherwise, I reveal my five favorite weather…

What you need to know: There have been a few studies done about the changing frequency of tornadoes and tornado-favorable environments in the country, showing a notable shift to the east for the most active regions. So is tornado alley shifting? A big reason why tornado environments seem to be less common on the Plains,…

Supercells are what storm chasers are after each and every year. Ask any storm chaser what they’re really after out there and it is probably either tornadoes or incredible storm structure — both of those are most common with supercells! These rotating storms pack a punch, creating some of the most dangerous weather on earth…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcATU3Rc8tM Storm chasing is a giant game of chess. There are so many decisions I have to make when it comes to chasing storms to get in good position for photos and videos — from road networks to storm mode to storm speed, goodness me! But what if I told you, that despite all of…

Both October 10 and October 12 saw big severe weather risks introduced over the Great Plains. On both days, the possibility of long-tracked, strong tornadoes was discussed and on both days that threat largely failed to materialize (at least in the highest outlook areas!). What happened? I personally didn’t chase either day — though I…

Just about every chase season, I get to see a supercell do something terrible and miraculous all at once: produce a tornado. The build up to a tornado in most supercells is pretty predictable. How a tornado forms is just incredible to witness. Check out the video we recently posted highlighting four steps of the…