*New Users. Meet and Greet Area*

[Christel Danning]

Also new here, saying hello

Hi! I am so very happy to finally be a part if this community in which I feel I have come to know many of you from reading this site for a couple of years or so. I want to thank all the members from whom I have learned a great deal, and the sites that have been posted to further my informal meteorological education.
I live in Texas, just inside Johnson County - we have 10 acres out here, and a large field across the street facing southwest. Last year I saw my first 'nado, (got a bad photo with my cell) but could not call it in (bad cell area) - it was called in later as torwarned, as it headed to Crowley. In total, we had three by our home last year - the last one tracked the county lines. This one was rated a F3 and was 3 miles from our home. Weather is a passion of mine, and I could (and do) spend hours tracking systems that head our way. I have my basic spotter certification, and will get the advanced this spring.
And yes, if there are any chasers out this way, you are welcome to crash in our tiny moblie home, if you can handle animals lol. Or, there is room in the little barn. We should have an underground shelter by next spring, and that would also be a good 'spare sleeping quarters'.

Thank you again for allowing me to join. I hope to contribute to this community to the best of my armchair ability!

 

[Danny Neal]

Welcome! Here is to many years and learning experiences on Stormtrack!

 

[Kevin Stumpf]

Also New

This is very exciting for me. I have been a severe weather freak since I was a kid. I don't often chase storms but we frequently get some big ones roll past where I live in Woodstock Ga. This spring was a busy one for us.

We don't expect much from tonight but it is so mild outside and there is supposed to be quite a bit of energy with this system coming through tonight I expect we may see some lightning and hear a little thunder.

 

[Augustino Patti]

I have a very basic question, and hope to get some real honest answers, I have watched Storm chasers chase huge tornadoes in the plains, and have seen there vehicles get beat up by hail, windows smashed and so on. But my real question is these chasers are all using a laptop for internet weather images, do all laptops come prepared to hook up to a cigarette lighter or what?. Last question since their windows are getting pounded, I never hear of how long it took to replace the windows. Oh yes since they travel so many miles how do they do it?, with the cost of fuel?.
I am thinking about chasing in the west Georgia area, and I would like some real advice as to what kind of equipment I need to invest in to take, I have the digital camera, plus 1 pro-video camera, that has really seen it's days.
Can you answer any of my questions? And thanks for the info.

 

[Dustin Wilcox]

But my real question is these chasers are all using a laptop for internet weather images, do all laptops come prepared to hook up to a cigarette lighter or what?

We use inverters, allows us to power not only our laptops, but our cameras, phones, coolers, TV's whatever you want to plug in....

Oh yes since they travel so many miles how do they do it?, with the cost of fuel?

Thats no different than asking how someone pays to go on a vaction, every person saves money a different way, some have enough money they don't have to worry about it, others I am guessing have huge credit card debit, I personally just try to save throughout the year, when your passionate enough about something it seems the money is always there.

 

[Dann Cianca]

Welcome to Storm Track, Christel.

 

[Dann Cianca]

Welcome to Storm Track, Kevin.

 

[Dann Cianca]

I am thinking about chasing in the west Georgia area,

Now are we talking west Georgia, United States ... or Europe?

 

[Augustino Patti]

Sorry about that my mistake

Georgia USA in the deep South, or really I am in Douglasville, Ga. which is 30 miles away from Atlanta. Sorry for the mistake.

 

[Augustino Patti]

Thanks I had no idea how that was being done, as I said I am a beginner at Storm Chasing and hope to travel the South to maybe get some good photo's of storms. You have been so helpful and again Thank You!

QUOTE=Dustin Wilcox;203513]We use inverters, allows us to power not only our laptops, but our cameras, phones, coolers, TV's whatever you want to plug in....



Thats no different than asking how someone pays to go on a vaction, every person saves money a different way, some have enough money they don't have to worry about it, others I am guessing have huge credit card debit, I personally just try to save throughout the year, when your passionate enough about something it seems the money is always there.[/QUOTE]

Your so right again, I guess I will start saving as Storm season will be upon us soon, and again thanks, NO CREDIT CARDS though, don't need the huge debt. I will save and save and save, and then I hope that I can become as good as you are, well maybe never that good but I will try.

 

[Shane Adams]

Welcome to the Asylum

 

[Shane Adams]

Welcome to the Asylum

 

[Aaron Wesson]

Welcome to the site!

 

[Aaron Wesson]

It's not always about being good. You can plan for hours and pick the PERFECT spot and the ingredients for that perfect setup will still be E of you. So it is a little about LUCK. As you do it more you will notice TRENDS and lean towards them...but it is luck as well.

Now if you are chasing after the storms fire and can get in a good spot to catch THE SHOT then sure that is the easy part LOL

Good luck with your new hobby. BTW if you don't have your HAM license I would HIGHLY recommend it. If you need more info on how to obtain this or what study tools to utilize don't hesitate to ask. HAM is a great way to keep in direct contact with your EM and NWS it is also a great way to keep in touch with fellow chasers.

 

[Jeremy Jones]

Also new here, and saying my hello.

Hello,

My name is Jeremy Jones, I am 25 years old and married with no children. I am a Landscape and Nature Photographer who has always had a deep passion for mother nature.

I was directed to ST by a meteorologist friend of mine in order to obtain more
knowledge, in the field of chasing and general knowledge of storm structure. I am a carpenter by trade, with no professional education in weather other than
what was taught in high school. I have been slowly building my storm chasing gear other than my photography equipment.

I have just recently started to out rigg my vehicle with a laptop mount and Grlevel3, and I am going to be setting up high end video so as to start documenting my chases other than what I shoot photography wise. I am also thinking about trying to stream live video back to my photography website.

My goal by joining this forum is to learn as much as I can, and to try and participate in weather discussions.

Thank you and I hope to someday a strong contributor to the Storm Track Forum!!


Jeremy Jones