US Storm Chasing 2011

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TIV2's video from today is now up:

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Tornado Tim wrote:The latest Show demonstrates that Reed is actually quite an a-hole when it comes to differences of opinion.

Kicking Joel out of the car is quite low.......
I agree, my opinion of him has now dropped to similar to "DOCTOR" Josh.
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Good footage here from 07/11 including a tornado going thru a windfarm!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KdVCxY9o4s
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That Oklahoma tornado got an EF4 rating. It produced a 47mb pressure drop in 1 minute as it passed over a weather station. That would make your ears pop.
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Short Movie of the November 7 Storm Chase: Youtube
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I see reed timmer is now taking storm chase tour groups from next year
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I see he has already half sold it. There is good demand in USA spring for chase tours and I suggest they are worth every cent for those interested in thunderstorms.
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LOL, But he busts so often from what I've heard. Much better odds with Silver Line ;)
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Joel has quit TVN according to Reed on his facebook page, Im not surprised........
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I hope they follow Joel in the next season.
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Might be time to make a 2012 thread..... wish I was going!
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Tornado Tim wrote:Joel has quit TVN according to Reed on his facebook page, Im not surprised........
Not only that word is Storm Chasers has been canned by Discovery Channel.
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03Stormchaser wrote:word is Storm Chasers has been canned by Discovery Channel.
Bugger, I'll miss that. Will have to go there to experience it first hand now :)
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I think they'll make something about storm chasing. The storm chasing docos are popular in USA, so there is money in it.
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Reading between the lines I kind of got the impression they were asked to cull the series but didn't want to, subsequently I suspect they are under pressure to make it seem more dangerous and difficult to do, the reasoning could be to try to reduce the number of people trying to do it themselves from watching the series (and getting psyched up from it).

I suppose it would be a fair request if the series has caused a dramatic increase in chasers and they are putting themselves and others at risk.
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I have read on Stormtrack that last seasons ratings were not good. I'm sure most storm chasers in USA will be happy to see the show finish.