Storm Chasing Adventures

Posted by Maureen K. Fleury Aug 13, 2008

On TV, we see programs where there are convoys of storm chasers driving around Tornado Alley. Tour operators are busy every spring escorting people from all over the world in hope of seeing a tornado touch down.

In addition to offering guided tours, professional storm chaser Warren Faidley offers positions to people who want to be a volunteer tornado chaser. He is already advertising positions for the 2009 season and people can sign up at his website Storm Chaser.

This is not the normal tornado tour passenger trip. The volunteers become part of the team and will participate in the morning briefing, check maps, work the radios and ride in Warren’s official team vehicles.

There is also another type of volunteer position where people can rent a vehicle or bring their own vehicle and be part of Warren’s convoy. There is a required donation in order to become a volunteer but the proceeds are going to Warren’s educational and charitable projects including the Storm AngelTM Foundation Fund for Children and the Storm Spotter's Emergency Fund.

Warren also offers customized tours, private instruction and safety consulting during the off season. Participants learn all about storm and tornado chasing plus train for spotter and Skywarn certification. People receive instruction on photography, videography, meteorology, logistics and other technical aspects plus receive hands-on training in a chase vehicle.

This is a fantastic opportunity for serious weather watchers who want to be trained by one of the finest in the business.