Michael Towers
Supporter
For the best online resource I’d say you’re already there, this forum is a treasure trove where you can learn a lot about storms! I think you can acquire a lot of knowledge right here in this section alone, look through the topics and dive into the ones you think would be the most useful.
If you’d like a good book I’d personally recommend this one:
http://www.weathergraphics.com/chasing/
I found it to be an excellent resource for learning the basics and I think it could prove very useful to any new chaser in grasping the fundamentals of storm chasing. Read the whole thing before your trip and I think it will benefit your learning curve, take it with you on your trip and you can have a handy resource at the ready.
And while I don’t personally own it this DVD looks to be just the thing you’re seeking:
https://stormandsky.com/stormanalysis101
Sometimes seeing things visually and having them explained to you can be the most effective teacher. The guy selling the DVD is an accomplished chaser and he definitely knows what he’s talking about. He has some great footage from his career and puts it to use here in an educational capacity.
Regarding fatigue if you leave that early you should still be able to get plenty of rest for the next day. For many chasers long drives are just a part of the game and personally I can’t recall the number of marathon drives I’ve done over the years, some exceeding over 1,000 miles on chase day alone. With a full night’s sleep and waking up in the target area you should not only be fine but also the envy of many other chasers!
If you’d like a good book I’d personally recommend this one:
http://www.weathergraphics.com/chasing/
I found it to be an excellent resource for learning the basics and I think it could prove very useful to any new chaser in grasping the fundamentals of storm chasing. Read the whole thing before your trip and I think it will benefit your learning curve, take it with you on your trip and you can have a handy resource at the ready.
And while I don’t personally own it this DVD looks to be just the thing you’re seeking:
https://stormandsky.com/stormanalysis101
Sometimes seeing things visually and having them explained to you can be the most effective teacher. The guy selling the DVD is an accomplished chaser and he definitely knows what he’s talking about. He has some great footage from his career and puts it to use here in an educational capacity.
Regarding fatigue if you leave that early you should still be able to get plenty of rest for the next day. For many chasers long drives are just a part of the game and personally I can’t recall the number of marathon drives I’ve done over the years, some exceeding over 1,000 miles on chase day alone. With a full night’s sleep and waking up in the target area you should not only be fine but also the envy of many other chasers!
