HREF bullish on today’s threat. HREF continues to be somewhat bullish on today’s storm mode evolution with a consistent UH signal through the afternoon into the evening. This is a sign that multiple models are picking up on the possibility of rotating storms from Louisiana into Mississippi. A strong tornado is possible in the afternoon…

Here Are Where Tornado Watches Were Issued This Year This year felt like a year where the action areas were both south and west, and this map generated by the Storm Prediction Center really matches that gut feeling. From a busy early start in the South to a slow but steady pace in the High…

Gorgeous supercell in the Texas Panhandle! A supercell from the backside at sunset south and west of Dalhart, Texas this past Spring. This storm formed off of the high terrain in New Mexico and marched very slowly south and east on its path. This cell exhibited some majestic structure during its life, and dropped some…

Are we headed for a snowy winter on the Plains? It is no secret that we are heading into an El Niño winter for the first time in awhile. Historically, El Niño has been linked to above-average snowfall on the Plains, which may just spark some excitement for snow enthusiasts. However, it’s crucial to remember…

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…

The 2020 storm season is fast approaching! With that realization means its time to finish out my gear purchases ahead of 2020. This video serves as an overview of Sanner’s gear and some of the thought processes behind why they’re using each piece. And for your shopping list, here’s links to a lot of what’s…

Filters Hi everyone, we’re back with another camera tip. Today’s video is two easy to obtain and universal pieces of gear that will change your storm photos and videos for the better. Both of these are easy to obtain and will offer a quick and easy improvement to your photos and videos this season. The…

No matter if you are just starting out or if you are a long-time veteran of taking photos — you are probably glued to the meter that’s typically at the bottom-center of your camera’s display screen. Hey, this thing was pretty good to get some aspects of exposure right, but its not the best tool…

Hey do you want to know one little secret to improving your storm compositions? What if I told you that so long as you are able to walk, better compositions are within your grasp? This video shows you a very simple tip that will improve your compositions to make for more pleasing photos and videos….

A lot of photographers and videographers overlook a very simple trick with their cameras to create a much more simplified workflow. This trick is using your camera’s custom functions to create a streamlined shooting experience with presets dialed in. Here’s how I set mine up for filming storms… Our camera tips are meant to improve…

Gene is a very pragmatic person with his design of his chase vehicle. Call it an old pilots instinct, but Gene has a pretty simple setup so he can focus on the storms in front of him. In the front is a regular ham radio, a laptop, and a dash cam for streaming of some…

The pattern was terrible at the beginning of April in 2018 so that allowed for us to record another vlog. Here’s Sanner talking about their camera gear as we moved into the early parts of the Spring doldrums (which sometimes does happen with a chase season). Let’s unpack the 2018 camera bag! The highlights of…

Every summer in the desert southwest of the United States, a familiar pattern emerges and storms roam the desert landscapes. This pattern is known as the monsoon pattern. While this pattern isn’t as violent as the spring supercells on the Plains or as active as its namesake from India — the southwest monsoons are an…

Hey there fellow storm lovers! Today we’re excited to get our first photo tip type video out to you all, today’s subject is simply “Five Tips to Get Good Foregrounds for Storm Shots”. As with all of our tips (unless otherwise noted) these can be considered universal to photographers and videographers alike! So what makes…