How to Become a Storm Chaser
Storm chasing has become popular with cable networks like The Weather Channel and movies such as Twister spotlighting this dangerous hobby. Storm chasers need a great knowledge base of weather science to be effective. Here are some tips on gaining the expertise to become a storm chaser.
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Become a storm chaser by obtaining a sufficient grasp of weather knowledge and science. A storm chasing tour can be a good way to get started. This will introduce you to the equipment, costs of fuel, food and accommodations required to be a storm chaser.
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Take a storm spotter course with your local branch of the National Weather Service. This course teaches you how to report storm data and the hazards of storm watching or chasing.
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Become a storm spotter after taking the SkyWarn course mentioned above. You can learn the ropes of storm chasing by becoming a mobile spotter. Mobile spotters are responsible for traveling in a defined location and reporting weather conditions to local emergency and weather service agencies.
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Report the conditions of a storm to aid in proper notification. Spotters and chasers help forecasters using radar or satellite imagery with warnings by reporting the local conditions of a storm. For example, if radar signifies a tornado, a spotter/chaser is contacted for information to confirm a funnel cloud sighting.
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Learn how to use amateur radio equipment. This is a necessary communication device in remote areas and for chasers in cars. Cell phones are not a reliable method of communication. You must obtain a license to operate a radio.
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Tips & Warnings
Proper training is required to be a storm chaser. It is important that you take all precautions in weather tracking.
You need a storm-chasing partner. It is impossible and dangerous to drive a car, read a map and provide information. Bring a trained spotter along for the ride.
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aha I went to see a movie at a theater by the way huge mungus theater called omnimax ans it was called ''Tornado Ally''.
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remdrper
Feb 05, 2008
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