US Storm Chasing 2014

Peter · Unread post by **Peter** » Mon 09/12/2013 07:53

Hi there - if you're thinking of going storm chasing in the US in 2014, check out this - www.stormgroupchasers.com - a unique, collaborative approach to a storm chase tour.

We’ve built up a pretty impressive track record in the first 3 seasons, with 22 visual tornado sightings including some major EF5 tornados – and have been on some major outbreaks, including the Joplin, La Crosse, Kingfisher, Ault, Moore, Carney/Shawnee, El Reno & Hutchinson events.

In 2013, we chased <and caught> severe storms on 34 out of the 43 days spent on the Plains – a great season.

If you’re interested come join us in 2014 – or maybe convince someone else that they should have this unique experience with a great collaborative, personalised tour. <please share this email with your Contacts if that’s ok>.

It's a non-commercial offering, essentially run on a shared costs basis, so much more value for your $ - check out the testimonials from 2013, and the chase summaries to see what a fabulous vacation you've been missing - only 5 spots left on the 2014 tours.

NZstorm · Unread post by **NZstorm** » Thu 20/02/2014 20:24

SPC have a slight risk of severe weather for central southern USA tomorrow. I don't think its much of a set up but I post a forecast sounding for Mississippi. Notice that although it's still winter there, their low level temps and dewpoints are comparable to ours in February! Warm advection off the Gulf of Mexico.

Orion · Unread post by **Orion** » Mon 24/02/2014 09:44

Brief news item on training for storm-spotters in Oklahoma:

http://www.news9.com/story/24795684/okl ... ado-season

Peter · Unread post by **Peter** » Sat 01/03/2014 18:15

Don't miss out on the best, value for money, storm chasing tour on the Plains - a full 7 days chasing on the road, all run on a non-profit basis - only 4 spots left now for 2014 - check it out at http://www.stormgroupchasers.com

RODALCO · Unread post by **RODALCO** » Mon 17/03/2014 00:20

I have booked tour 2 and 3 with Roger Hill and will be chasing the beginning of May 2014, after my 3 day train trip from Los Angeles via San Antanio to Oklahoma.
Tour 4 was booked out unfortunately.

jamie · Unread post by **jamie** » Mon 17/03/2014 07:31

Hey that's awesome! Hope you get good strms

Peter · Unread post by **Peter** » Mon 17/03/2014 08:39

Hey Rodalco - why didn't you book with a Kiwi chaser, cheaper and a better experience?

http://www.stormgroupchasers.com

spwill · Unread post by **spwill** » Mon 17/03/2014 12:38

The Kiwi dollar is strong at moment so a good time to book a trip. Rising interest rates should keep our dollar strong.

jamie · Unread post by **jamie** » Mon 17/03/2014 13:49

Yea but the bloody rising interest rates will be what keeps me from going any time soon. My home loan is fixed for a couple years but once that comes off I'm going to be hammered!

NZstorm · Unread post by **NZstorm** » Mon 17/03/2014 18:54

Looking like a great trip Rodalco.

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Mon 17/03/2014 19:14

Looking forward to your reports rodalco. I won't be going anywhere this year, well not the USA. Got two trips to asia already booked and a wedding to plan for Nov.

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Mon 17/03/2014 21:26

Peter wrote:why didn't you book with a Kiwi chaser, cheaper and a better experience?

In your opinion maybe.
Who the heck are you to question his decision?
Don't go ramming your tour group down our throats.

Peter · Unread post by **Peter** » Tue 18/03/2014 02:08

Hey - just a light hearted comment, tgsnoopy - I run a non-profit tour group - just extending a welcome to people here - I've lived here in NZ for nearly 30 yrs, would like to meet some of the chasers from NZ - cheers, Peter

Manukau heads obs · Tue 18/03/2014 08:56

one day I would like to go back
and I do like the look of your tour group Peter, being more personel (i.e small groups) sort of idea
that will appeal to some people

NZstorm · Unread post by **NZstorm** » Tue 18/03/2014 17:18

There are a number of NZers who chase with Roger Hill. He has quite a loyal following.

I see most of Roger's 2014 season tour is sold out now.

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Tue 18/03/2014 19:25

NZstorm wrote:There are a number of NZers who chase with Roger Hill. He has quite a loyal following.

I see most of Roger's 2014 season tour is sold out now.

We saw him arrive at a lot of the cells we were on. Far more than certain other groups, so I would consider touring with him if I was going to do a commercial tour.

He also seemed pretty friendly when I talked with him.

Peter · Unread post by **Peter** » Tue 18/03/2014 19:59

Roger's a good guy - and really successful at targeting - I always know we're in the right area when we cross paths

jamie · Unread post by **jamie** » Tue 18/03/2014 20:14

Yea roger is very good and really good at teaching. But jeez hes expensive. But worth it in my opinion. I'd also be keen on doing it in a car with one or two others again.

Nev · Unread post by **Nev** » Mon 24/03/2014 08:55

Some amazing footage below of what should probably be more accurately described as an 'ash-devil'…

'Massive dust devil forms during controlled burn in Colo.' - KARE 11

jamie · Unread post by **jamie** » Mon 24/03/2014 09:16

That's awesome. I like how it just kept going and created its own life in a way. I fed off itself by creatin intense fire at its centre.

Orion · Unread post by **Orion** » Tue 25/03/2014 08:37

Fascinating

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Tue 25/03/2014 20:47

For the record, since I've fielded a couple of calls. Renegade Chasers is not chasing in the US this year. We are hoping to get most of the group together again over there in 2015. I won't be going earlier next year like I did last year. I'm thinking go over around 10th May come back about 11th June.

NZstorm · Unread post by **NZstorm** » Tue 25/03/2014 21:35

Spwill and I are looking at a 10 day chase in May this year.

Looks to be the first set up of the season in the pipeline for early April according to gfs.

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Wed 26/03/2014 06:26

NZstorm wrote:Spwill and I are looking at a 10 day chase in May this year.

You guys kept that quiet. Good luck, certainly a good time to be going. We were gutted those first few weeks last year when it never warmed up and we only had a couple of low risks.

NZstorm · Unread post by **NZstorm** » Fri 28/03/2014 07:09

A nice tornado over northern California yesterday, just north of Scaremento.

The tornado occurred within a polar airmass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgv0f49a ... e=youtu.be

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