Angie Norris
EF5
I chased solo for years and never had any problems (well, except for the night I drove into a flash flood
). You just have to study, study and study...make sure you understand storm structure so you don't get yourself in a problematic situation. Skywarn class is a good start, the videos Amos mentioned are also excellent resources, as is The Art of Storm Chasing (shameless plug for Tim V here :wink: ). Read everything you can get your hands on...another plug for Tim V...Storm Chasing Handbook is a good start. The only equipment I ever take is my cell phone, CB radio which has NWR, cameras and maps...once I leave the house, I'm working totally visual. I may have a nowcaster on standby for radar updates...sometimes I call them, sometimes I don't...pretty much depends on the storms that day. Learn to listen to your instincts on a storm, too. If the gut feeling is to back off...do it. If the gut feeling is get your a** moving, do it. Sometimes, just ain't nothing like just being out amongst nature...busts included.
Of course having a partner or convoying has it's advantages...an extra pair (or more) of eyes...somebody sharing gas expenses and the experiences of the day. I never had partners until I came out on the Plains, and it does make for a different experience. However, choose your partner carefully. A good partner can make for good days, even when the weather doesn't, just like the wrong partner can make your life miserable even with the best storm.
Just use good common sense, follow saftey rules and traffic laws, and we'll see you out there!!!
Angie
Of course having a partner or convoying has it's advantages...an extra pair (or more) of eyes...somebody sharing gas expenses and the experiences of the day. I never had partners until I came out on the Plains, and it does make for a different experience. However, choose your partner carefully. A good partner can make for good days, even when the weather doesn't, just like the wrong partner can make your life miserable even with the best storm.
Just use good common sense, follow saftey rules and traffic laws, and we'll see you out there!!!
Angie