Dan Nichols
........And what are you doing about it? Personally I best enjoy storms right on my front porch. I can see the different sky colors, watch the rain come down, hear the crashing thunder, and even see neighbors' reactions right while sitting in my easy chair. Unfortunately, I've seen all too many storms "go around me", as they say, with little more than a few muffled rumbles and a brief shower. People from elsewhere would talk of "That teriffic storm" which would invariably be the local flop I saw.
So this is what got me into chasing. I have chosen about a dozen spots designated as my intercept destinations which appear to get more intense storms; half of which I visit frequently. Which area I choose to visit all depends upon where the radar will direct me. My "game plan", which might differ from some, is to get to the new location BEFORE the storm does, so I can enjoy the whole sequence of events from beginning. Otherwise, it's like arriving at a concert, looking for your seat while the music is beginning! My chase range is usually quite small: no more than about 40 miles, one way, and often much shorter.
However, it would be beneficial to hear others folks' experiences with storm reception in their own neighborhood, and what they may feel is either the cause of getting teriffic storms, or the "cold shoulder".
Dan Nichols
So this is what got me into chasing. I have chosen about a dozen spots designated as my intercept destinations which appear to get more intense storms; half of which I visit frequently. Which area I choose to visit all depends upon where the radar will direct me. My "game plan", which might differ from some, is to get to the new location BEFORE the storm does, so I can enjoy the whole sequence of events from beginning. Otherwise, it's like arriving at a concert, looking for your seat while the music is beginning! My chase range is usually quite small: no more than about 40 miles, one way, and often much shorter.
However, it would be beneficial to hear others folks' experiences with storm reception in their own neighborhood, and what they may feel is either the cause of getting teriffic storms, or the "cold shoulder".
Dan Nichols