Storm chasers A n A Anyone can be
Storm chasers
A n A- Anyone can be a storm chaser and hunt for storms.
B n B – “A storm chase bust” is a failed chase trip.
C n C is for the first storm chaser. He hunted for severe thunderstorms.
D n D- Storm chasers drive SUV’s. Explorers, Durangoes and Broncos are the most popular.
E n E- Most storm chasers eat fast food and convenient store diets, because they are quick and easy.
F n F- Storm chasers are always concerned about flash flooding.
G n G- The going rate for storm chaser tours is between $2500 - $3500.
H n H- There are probably hundreds of chasers counting students and media crews.
I n I – Individuals for a storm chasers’ tour are chosen on a first come first selected basis.
J n J – Roger Jensen was the first storm chaser in the 1940’s.
K n K – Storm chasers look for storms in Kansas and other mid-western and great plains states known as Tornado Alley.
L n L – Before the latest NEXRAD radar was invented, no one had a way to predict when or where tornadoes were likely to happen.
M n M – Storm chasers use weather maps, computers, and weather systems to try to locate storms.
N n N – There are nine government vehicles that are equipped to drive as close to a storm as possible.
O n O - Oklahoma has had many tornadoes.
P n P – A total of up to 18 people (including instructors, assistants, and 2 staff drivers) can participate in a tour.
Q n Q – They must drive vehicles that they can maneuver quickly to chase storms or to get out of the way of danger.
R n R – Storm chasing is risky, but you must use common sense.
S n S – Some chasers have gone for 50 or 60 chases or over several years without seeing a real tornado.
T n T – “Thunderbolt Tours” advertise that they track down the most violent storms and tornadoes on the planet.
U n U – Most killer tornadoes take place in the unique environment of the Great Plains.
V n V – The vehicle is the most important piece of equipment that storm chasers use, because it helps them get to the storm and away from the storm safely.
W n W – Fourteen instrumented 4 WD vehicles are used by researchers to study tornadoes.
X n X – Scientists, who are storm chasers, use x-ray radar to study storms.
Y n Y – Each year around April or May, storm chasers get ready for the excitement of chasing storms.
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