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Storm Chasing Resources

Useful tools and websites for storm chasers

Weather Forecasting Tools

National Weather Service (NWS)

Government weather forecasts and warnings.

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Storm Prediction Center (SPC)

Tornado and severe storm forecasts for the US.

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College of DuPage Weather

Weather models and satellite images.

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Radar Resources

RadarScope

Professional radar app for phones with detailed storm data.

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GR2Analyst

Popular radar software for Windows used by storm chasers.

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NEXRAD on AWS

Raw radar data for developers and researchers.

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Educational Resources

Recommended Books

  • "Storm Chasing Handbook" by Tim Vasquez
  • "The Tornado: Nature's Ultimate Windstorm" by Thomas P. Grazulis
  • "Meteorology Today" by C. Donald Ahrens
  • "Severe Storm Forecasting" by Tim Vasquez
  • "Weather Analysis and Forecasting Handbook" by Tim Vasquez

Online Courses

  • MetEd: Free meteorology education modules
  • SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training
  • Coursera: Introduction to Meteorology
  • National Weather Service Webinars
  • American Meteorological Society Education Resources

Storm Chasing Communities

StormTrack

Online forum for storm chasers and weather discussions.

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Reddit - r/stormchasing

Reddit community for storm chasers to share photos and tips.

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Facebook Groups

Storm chasing groups for sharing forecasts and photos.

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Mobile Apps for Storm Chasers

RadarScope

Professional radar data for detailed storm analysis.

Linked Network

Report weather and see other spotters.

Waze

Navigation app to avoid traffic and road hazards.

NOAA Weather

Government weather forecasts and alerts.

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