MattG
Enthusiast
Thanks, Elliott!
Matt
Matt
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John Olexa
EF5
Hey Tyler, welcome aboard!! You should be able to find out just about anything you need to know just by searching the site. If not, please don't be afraid to ask questions. I guarantee someone here will be able to answer it.
Mara Factor
Looking for other 2014 chasers
Hi all.
I just found ST and rather than lurk a while, I thought I would post right away given the upcoming storm season. I'm looking forward to learning a lot on these forums and hopefully contributing at some point.
I'll be in Louisana until mid to late May and thought that would be a perfect time and place to jump start some time storm chasing in Tornado Alley. Since I'm a newbie and going alone seems unwise, I would love to find someone (or multiple people) with more experience and/or knowledge to go chasing with this year. I can offer myself as primary driver with a minivan (old enough that I don't care if it gets hail dinged) or I would be happy to join you in your vehicle. Interested anyone?
I've been fascinated by weather since I was a kid. Having always lived in New England, I've always reveled in blizzards, and thunder, lightning, and hail storms. I walked through Hurricane Gloria as it swept across campus in 1985 and more recently watched a July 2012 microburst as it swept through Arlington, Massachusetts.
I don't have time restrictions so could chase for days, weeks or months depending on the situation.
Looking forward to hearing from some other chasers.
Hi all.
I just found ST and rather than lurk a while, I thought I would post right away given the upcoming storm season. I'm looking forward to learning a lot on these forums and hopefully contributing at some point.
I'll be in Louisana until mid to late May and thought that would be a perfect time and place to jump start some time storm chasing in Tornado Alley. Since I'm a newbie and going alone seems unwise, I would love to find someone (or multiple people) with more experience and/or knowledge to go chasing with this year. I can offer myself as primary driver with a minivan (old enough that I don't care if it gets hail dinged) or I would be happy to join you in your vehicle. Interested anyone?
I've been fascinated by weather since I was a kid. Having always lived in New England, I've always reveled in blizzards, and thunder, lightning, and hail storms. I walked through Hurricane Gloria as it swept across campus in 1985 and more recently watched a July 2012 microburst as it swept through Arlington, Massachusetts.
I don't have time restrictions so could chase for days, weeks or months depending on the situation.
Looking forward to hearing from some other chasers.
Welcome to Stormtrack! If you are looking for a chase partner, I would suggest making a post over on this thread, http://www.stormtrack.org/forum/showthread.php?30222-2014-Chase-Partner-Thread. Good luck this season!
Mara Factor
Thanks Kayla. That's just the thread I was looking for.
Avrtis40
Enthusiast
Hey Stromtrack members im a new member on here 
My name is Ashley, i am from Chicago Illinois. Im extremely happy to join this community! im currently 23 years old and ever since i can remember as a little girl i have had a huge insane passion for weather and tornado chasing. My destiny and my dream are tornado chasing. I have tried schooling, but find it very difficult for me. Since i was younger i always taught myself about meteorology and tornado chasing, i would say i have some well knowledge about weather. As im growing older im realizing i need to go after my passion, tornado chasing. Lately i have been having dreams about chasing, and it bothers me everyday that im not out there living my destiny. It would be extremely helpful to have someone kind of teach me the forecasting and storm chasing knowledge, kind of like a chase tutor. I know having a degree would be extremely helpful but i was wondering that if i can have the right knowledge and skills to chase i can live out my destiny by not attending school, which is very difficult for me. Again im glad to be apart of this community and glad to be a new member here on stromtrack 
Im excited to chat and listen and learn new things on here
My name is Ashley, i am from Chicago Illinois. Im extremely happy to join this community! im currently 23 years old and ever since i can remember as a little girl i have had a huge insane passion for weather and tornado chasing. My destiny and my dream are tornado chasing. I have tried schooling, but find it very difficult for me. Since i was younger i always taught myself about meteorology and tornado chasing, i would say i have some well knowledge about weather. As im growing older im realizing i need to go after my passion, tornado chasing. Lately i have been having dreams about chasing, and it bothers me everyday that im not out there living my destiny. It would be extremely helpful to have someone kind of teach me the forecasting and storm chasing knowledge, kind of like a chase tutor. I know having a degree would be extremely helpful but i was wondering that if i can have the right knowledge and skills to chase i can live out my destiny by not attending school, which is very difficult for me. Again im glad to be apart of this community and glad to be a new member here on stromtrack Im excited to chat and listen and learn new things on here emcauliffe
Hello All!
My name is Eric McAuliffe and i'm currently in Dodge City Ks. I travel all over midwest servicing turbines in the summer, and have recently been intrigued by the awesome/scary storms that are produced here. I'm from Lake Tahoe CA, and have been flying paragliders and kiteboarding for a few years, so my weather knowledge is fairly basic. I would love to join up with anyone willing to have a total NOOB tag along, I'll bring the beer I'm willing to pitch in on fuel, provide my stellar driving skills, and maybe even some navigating or whatever help i can be to the team. I'm planning on heading south towards Woodward OK today solo, as the discussion and some parameters are suggesting better strong supercell development to the south where the Td will be higher.
Cheers and happy chasing!!!
Feel free to contact me if you are in the field in SW Kansas today or in the next 3 weeks. 209-five5nine-908nine
My name is Eric McAuliffe and i'm currently in Dodge City Ks. I travel all over midwest servicing turbines in the summer, and have recently been intrigued by the awesome/scary storms that are produced here. I'm from Lake Tahoe CA, and have been flying paragliders and kiteboarding for a few years, so my weather knowledge is fairly basic. I would love to join up with anyone willing to have a total NOOB tag along, I'll bring the beer
I'm willing to pitch in on fuel, provide my stellar driving skills, and maybe even some navigating or whatever help i can be to the team. I'm planning on heading south towards Woodward OK today solo, as the discussion and some parameters are suggesting better strong supercell development to the south where the Td will be higher. Cheers and happy chasing!!!
Feel free to contact me if you are in the field in SW Kansas today or in the next 3 weeks. 209-five5nine-908nine
John Olexa
EF5
Welcome to all the new members
Ty Traphagen
EF0
Hello everybody! My name is Ty. I'm 23 years old. For as long as I can remember, I've been obsessed with severe storms and tornadoes. I grew up in South Dakota, so we did get some severe weather, but I never got the chance to chase there. I currently live in Charleston, SC. It's a beautiful city, but there isn't much severe weather here. We do get tornado-warned storms every once in a while, though, so I intend to get some chasing in this year! I don't know why I haven't tried chasing before, but now I've decided to chase my dreams, which means chasing storms! I recently got my ham radio license (KK4ZXQ), and made friends with some folks down at the local Emergency Operations Center. My next step is to take a CERT class, in order to be better prepared for emergencies. I did my Skywarn training recently, and I'm also on Spotter Network. Oh, and I actually went on my first chase a couple weeks ago. It was a slight risk day here, and the radar started to look promising, but it ended up mainly being a rain event. My dream is to eventually spend a few weeks in tornado alley during April and May. Sorry for rambling lol. Happy chasing!
KrissyHeishman
Enthusiast
I originally posted this in the spotter forum before I realized there was a new user intro area. Seems appropriate here.
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My name's Krissy. I'm a mechanical/electrical engineering student full-time at UTA, and work as an assistant to a Research Engineer PT. I have a passion for weather systems and the mechanics driving them, as well for the technology used to track and document them. I also have a small background in broadcasting so streaming peaks my interests as well.
I would love to find a group of people locally to chat with and/or go chasing with. I have a few projects I am working on as well for trackers, and would love to talk about them or get some input on them from active trackers. I also have a passion for education and STEM awareness, so if anyone wants to get together and do things with/for local schools that would be great too!
Currently, I am a SKYWARN spotter, licensed ham radio operator and will hopefully be a member of the Tarrant County RACES after their next meeting/training date this month.
So ya... Hello everyone!!!
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My name's Krissy. I'm a mechanical/electrical engineering student full-time at UTA, and work as an assistant to a Research Engineer PT. I have a passion for weather systems and the mechanics driving them, as well for the technology used to track and document them. I also have a small background in broadcasting so streaming peaks my interests as well.
I would love to find a group of people locally to chat with and/or go chasing with. I have a few projects I am working on as well for trackers, and would love to talk about them or get some input on them from active trackers. I also have a passion for education and STEM awareness, so if anyone wants to get together and do things with/for local schools that would be great too!
Currently, I am a SKYWARN spotter, licensed ham radio operator and will hopefully be a member of the Tarrant County RACES after their next meeting/training date this month.
So ya... Hello everyone!!!
Jared5595
Hey y'all, I'm Jared. I'm 18, working two part time jobs as a computer technician and a radio DJ. I've been interested in severe weather and meteorology since I was 7/8, but I've only now decided to feed that interest; now that I have the funds to purchase the equipment. I'm a novice at storm spotting, but I want to learn! I'll be taking the exam to get my ham Tech license before long, I've completed the online SkyWarn course, but sadly our local NFO (Huntsville) doesn't accept the online certifications so I'll be taking the first Spotter training they have in the fall. I'm currently using GR3 to view most of the data and have the trial of GR2A, and am loving it. It was nice to have GR3 during the last outbreak, mainly on Monday when the EF-3 in Lincoln County, TN passed no more than two miles from my home. I'm glad to be here, and I'll be doing my best to learn everything that I can!
Nace Gerhart
Enthusiast
I’ve been a member on Stormtrack for a few weeks now and I apologize for the late introductory post.
I’m 42 and live in Euless, TX. My passion to want to chase began on October 10, 1992 when a friend of mine and I were hit my a F2 tornado in my hometown of Columbus, MS. It wasn’t until a friend of mine suggested I take the NWS spotter training course at Hamcom in Plano, TX in 2010 that I even knew it was possible for me to do it. After that, I went through basic and advance spotter training 4 more times and went through the super spotter training session given at TESSA’s convention twice. I’ve taken Jon Davies’ forecasting class at Chasercon twice as well as Tim Vasquez’s basic forecasting class. I’ve also taken courses offered through the COMET program.
This is my third season chasing. I’ve made my share of mistakes and have ventured out a time or three expecting very productive chase days only to find myself chasing clear skies all day. Over the past couple years and through many hours of studying, I’ve managed to pick up on the basics of forecasting severe weather events but know there is much, much more to learn.
My entire motivation for chasing is based entirely on selfishness. The closest I will ever come to saving lives is if the sirens are ever sounded as a result of my calling in a storm report. Although I would love to be able to chase for a living, I realize that my chances of winning the lottery are likely better than my chances of being able to quit my day job. I’m resigned to the fact that this will most likely never be anything more than an expensive hobby for me. I’ve come to enjoy creating time lapse sequences of severe storms and this will likely be my primary focus. I’ve always enjoyed photography and I plan to one day add this aspect to my chase days. In my humble opinion, there is no such thing as a busted chase for the world has much to offer and I’ve come to discover the beauty the Great Plains has to offer. The bottom line is I do this strictly as a hobby.
I joined Stormtrack looking for a meeting point of experienced and safe chasers to be able to share information and receive constructive criticism in hopes of improving my chase and forecasting strategies.
I’m 42 and live in Euless, TX. My passion to want to chase began on October 10, 1992 when a friend of mine and I were hit my a F2 tornado in my hometown of Columbus, MS. It wasn’t until a friend of mine suggested I take the NWS spotter training course at Hamcom in Plano, TX in 2010 that I even knew it was possible for me to do it. After that, I went through basic and advance spotter training 4 more times and went through the super spotter training session given at TESSA’s convention twice. I’ve taken Jon Davies’ forecasting class at Chasercon twice as well as Tim Vasquez’s basic forecasting class. I’ve also taken courses offered through the COMET program.
This is my third season chasing. I’ve made my share of mistakes and have ventured out a time or three expecting very productive chase days only to find myself chasing clear skies all day. Over the past couple years and through many hours of studying, I’ve managed to pick up on the basics of forecasting severe weather events but know there is much, much more to learn.
My entire motivation for chasing is based entirely on selfishness. The closest I will ever come to saving lives is if the sirens are ever sounded as a result of my calling in a storm report. Although I would love to be able to chase for a living, I realize that my chances of winning the lottery are likely better than my chances of being able to quit my day job. I’m resigned to the fact that this will most likely never be anything more than an expensive hobby for me. I’ve come to enjoy creating time lapse sequences of severe storms and this will likely be my primary focus. I’ve always enjoyed photography and I plan to one day add this aspect to my chase days. In my humble opinion, there is no such thing as a busted chase for the world has much to offer and I’ve come to discover the beauty the Great Plains has to offer. The bottom line is I do this strictly as a hobby.
I joined Stormtrack looking for a meeting point of experienced and safe chasers to be able to share information and receive constructive criticism in hopes of improving my chase and forecasting strategies.
Mark H
Hey, everyone....
I'm Mark, I just signed up on here a few days ago. I've been working in logistics/transportation (I get to go all over the place) off and on since 2003, got
my skywarn training about 3 years ago. I run an online radio show (time permitting) and website. I used to hang out on the grlevelxstuff site, until it disappeared. I'm usually not in any good areas to do any chasing, but once in a while I get lucky and get into an area that has some severe action. I'll probably spend most of my time
on here checking out the forums, and learning what I can. I've been a storm junkie, ever since I can remember.
My gear includes 2 laptops, a Nikon D3200 DSLR camera, GRLevel3 and
WeatherStudio, plus RadarScope on my android phone.
Hopefully i'll get a chance to chat with y'all sometime.
I'm Mark, I just signed up on here a few days ago. I've been working in logistics/transportation (I get to go all over the place) off and on since 2003, got
my skywarn training about 3 years ago. I run an online radio show (time permitting) and website. I used to hang out on the grlevelxstuff site, until it disappeared. I'm usually not in any good areas to do any chasing, but once in a while I get lucky and get into an area that has some severe action. I'll probably spend most of my time
on here checking out the forums, and learning what I can. I've been a storm junkie, ever since I can remember.
My gear includes 2 laptops, a Nikon D3200 DSLR camera, GRLevel3 and
WeatherStudio, plus RadarScope on my android phone.
Hopefully i'll get a chance to chat with y'all sometime.
jmperretta
EF0
Hello Seth!
No, I am not a Ten-Ten Member. When does that county hunter net meet up on 20 meters? Since 10 meters is pretty much dead as a doornail these days (when you call CQ on 10 meters for 10 mins straight, it's time to throw in the towel), maybe I'll head on over to your part of the amateur radio spectrum and hear what you guys are talking about.
I recently had to readjust my antenna in my backyard the other day which is a Hustler 5BTV (converted to a Hustler 4BTV (10,15,20, and 40 meters) about 25 feet vertical mounted approximately 5 feet off the ground. I came home from work one day to find my antenna, thankfully, leaning against my house (and not the neighbor's house OR the power lines!). There was some gutter damage done to the roof, but nothing that a few whacks of a hammer couldn't fix. So, I tied down my antenna (5 point tie-down) and drove the antenna mount in the ground approximately 6 feet. The ground stakes are pretty much buried underground now. Since the adjustments, we had a few thunderstorms roll through producing winds of 20-25 mph and that antenna isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Anyways, I wrote down the frequency to your net. I'll be out of town for a few days, but when I get back, I'll definitely give a listen and maybe a shout over the air.
73
Jason
KD4HML
Fort Myers, FL
clere
Hello everyone, I'm Cody from Rapid City, SD.
I'm a photographer and graphic designer (on the side), I work in a lab (microbiology), and am going to school to be a PA.
I've loved weather and storms ever since I was a kid and love photographing it more than anything else I photograph, even if it doesn't pay me like portraits! With my busy schedule, unfortunately, I don't get to stray too far from home so I have to hope we get something within a couple hours of me to chase anything. And I'm in dire need of tips on a setup and learning some basic weather concepts! That's why I'm here!
I'm a photographer and graphic designer (on the side), I work in a lab (microbiology), and am going to school to be a PA.
I've loved weather and storms ever since I was a kid and love photographing it more than anything else I photograph, even if it doesn't pay me like portraits! With my busy schedule, unfortunately, I don't get to stray too far from home so I have to hope we get something within a couple hours of me to chase anything. And I'm in dire need of tips on a setup and learning some basic weather concepts! That's why I'm here!
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