A Free Thunderstorm/Tornado/Storm Chasing Guide

[Neil Robinson]

Great piece of work and useful for a learner driver like me.
I'll print it out for some night-time reading (this year's read through of Lord of The Rings has finished early LOL)

 

[Ryan Wichman]

2 Thumbs up, I was surprised how professional and informative this was....good job!

 

[Uday Verma]

Thanks Jeremy.I had to wait for my account to become active to say thanks

 

[Jeremy Den Hartog]

Thanks for the kind words everyone

 

[joel ewing]

I have chased solo many, many times...and I assure you....I will do it again in the future.

 

[Toni Scholz]

Jeremy,

This is something that middle and high school science teachers could use to increase interest in meteorology studies. You mentioned that you could use a hand in working on it; I'm pretty good at editing copy and technical writing. Let me know!

 

[Connor McCrorey]

This looks excellent. Great job!

(Although I'm not sure I would go so far as to say there are "hundreds of thousands" of storm chasers )

 

[Jeremy Den Hartog]

I have chased solo many, many times...and I assure you....I will do it again in the future.

Okay, but does that mean you SHOULD do it? Realistically, I know there are a lot of people who chase alone (I've done it myself too). However, it still is not really a good idea to do it - driving and not paying attention to the road is not the safest thing to do to say the least...

This looks excellent. Great job!

(Although I'm not sure I would go so far as to say there are "hundreds of thousands" of storm chasers )

Thanks Connor. I suppose that all depends on who would be considered 'storm chasers'. I would say there are two basic 'classes' of storm chasers - those who travel great distances to chase storms and those who are 'locals' and are curious to see whats going on so they get in their vehicle and drive around looking for the 'action'...and by doing so are themselves technically 'storm chasers'...this is how I factored my guesstimate of the number of storm chasers out there.

 

[Jeremy Den Hartog]

Jeremy,

This is something that middle and high school science teachers could use to increase interest in meteorology studies. You mentioned that you could use a hand in working on it; I'm pretty good at editing copy and technical writing. Let me know!

Sounds good Toni and thanks for the suggestion...

 

[Bob Hartig]

Okay, but does that mean you SHOULD do it? Realistically, I know there are a lot of people who chase alone (I've done it myself too). However, it still is not really a good idea to do it - driving and not paying attention to the road is not the safest thing to do to say the least...

So David Hoadley got it wrong, then?

Chasing alone isn't a bad idea, just a different set of pros and cons and a matter of how one goes about it--in my opinion, anyway. But then, that's really what we're dealing with: opinions.

Don't mind me, though. I'm just giving you a hard time because it's my nature to do so when it comes to written material. Overall, I think you've done a great job, Jeremy, and rendered a palpable service to people interested in learning about storm chasing. Applause! [Thumbs-up icon would be inserted here if one were available.]

 

[john.sibley]

I am always looking for good testimonials to be used on my website. If you would like to leave a testimonial for my book, please call (214) 615-6044 ext 9451 to leave your message. The call is free but long distance fees may apply. Thanks!

You should call him. It's apparent he does not want to call you.

 

[Robert Dewey]

Well... it was a nice guide while it lasted. I checked it out, and have to say good work Jeremy. On the copyright issue, I'll just say "no comment" lol.

 

[Jeremy Den Hartog]

Well... it was a nice guide while it lasted. I checked it out, and have to say good work Jeremy. On the copyright issue, I'll just say "no comment" lol.

Thanks Robert, was really just trying to help people out by giving them a free resource to learn from. Guess it kind of bit me in the backside though

 

[Scott Weberpal]

Wikipedia's image use policy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Image_use_policy

If an image is listed as "free use" it can be used for non-profit or educational purposes without seeking permission.

Concerning the stock photos, I'll let you and the stock company (and Lanny) sort that out. If you purchased them legally and used them within the guidelines of the purchase, you're in the clear; if not, expect trouble.

 

[MatthewCarman]

Jeremy, maybe you can just use pictures from Wikipedia and the NOAA photography library? There is no reason to take your guide down forever when people may use it. I too have no comment on the other issue and I hope you get this resolved so your guide can be put back on the net.