Today we’re going into the comments section to talk about some of the most popular comments (or at least topics) that we see. Simply put, it seems like there are a lot of misconceptions about storm chasing and what it is all about, including how easy it is and how each of us approaches it.…

Tornadoes taking highly deviant turns is not really that unusual, even with large and violent tornadoes. That’s the inspiration behind this video, where I recount our storm chase of the infamous El Reno tornado in 2013 and also talk about how, at least when it comes to the track, it was a perfectly normal type…

We’re starting a new series on Tornado Titans, “Weather Satellite 101”. This series aims to teach you everything we know about satellite imagery, which we’ve been using our entire chase career as one of the biggest weather data sources you can get. Satellite images can clue you in on what is going on in real…

Many people have a love/hate relationship with the dryline on the Southern and Central Plains — UNDERSTANDABLE! This unique boundary is what touches off many/most of the most major tornado outbreaks in that part of the region, and up until this last year, it had been pretty quiet for several years. But the dryline isn’t…

oin Storm Chaser Raychel Sanner as she delves into the captivating world of atmospheric instability. Discover the secrets behind convective available potential energy (CAPE) parameters and other methods of measuring instability, unraveling the mystery of what storm chasers seek in the sky. In this video we break down the different CAPE parameters (SBCAPE, MLCAPE, and…

In this educational video, we delve into the realm of storm chasing and provide five valuable tips for aspiring tornado hunters. Join us as we explore the science behind tornado formation and learn about the indicators and parameters that can aid in identifying potential tornado activity. Through an in-depth analysis of atmospheric conditions and weather…

In this re-release and re-master of our popular Skew-T instructional series, we combine all the videos for your convenience and ease of use. Here are the lessons included: 0:00 – Introduction to Skew-Ts 4:00 – Where We’re Going 7:30 – LCL, LFC, EL Intro 7:50 – LCL 10:42 – LFC 15:09 – EL 16:55 –…

Get ready to uncover the secrets behind tornado formation in this captivating video titled “Boundaries Are Tornado Magnets: Here’s Everything You Need to Know.” Join experienced storm chaser Raychel Sanner as she dives into the fascinating world of boundaries and their impact on tornado potential. In this informative presentation, Raychel sheds light on the significance…

Something that still surprises me to this day is how often people get watches and warnings confused! This…IS NOT GOOD! Tornado watches mean conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form in the next few hours. A warning is literally an alert telling you a tornado is ongoing or imminent. I explain this in a bit…

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. Thanks for reading…

I, like many of you, watched in horror as a supercell rapidly took shape and took aim on Western Mississippi. This tornado was rated an EF-4 and caused devastating human loss of life along its path. But why did it happen? What was so different about the area this tornado formed in versus the other…

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,…