Tempest Tours

Tempest Tours Tempest Tours is a Texas-based company specializing in storm chasing expeditions since 2000.

The team is comprised of veteran storm chasers, meteorologists, and first responders who emphasize education and safety. Founded in 2000, Tempest Tours is a Texas-based company specializing in storm chasing expeditions. A large portion of the staff began chasing storms between the 1970's and early 1990's. Our team includes meterologists, forecasters, researchers and storm spotter trainers. The com

pany has established an exceptional tornado intercept history and a solid safety record. Tempest Tours emphasizes safety, education and professional conduct.

06/21/2024

Gustnado sighting neat Sublette, KS on 6/18! Video: William T. Reid

Heading north on Highway 85 in construction traffic south of Hawk Springs, WY yesterday and this tornado got us to pull ...
06/21/2024

Heading north on Highway 85 in construction traffic south of Hawk Springs, WY yesterday and this tornado got us to pull over for awhile. Photo: Chris Gullikson.

06/20/2024

This afternoon, we are chasing storms on the beautiful high plains of western Nebraska. Video: Bill Reid.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Owen Tonks. The Tempest Staff and Guests honor the life of Owen, who wa...
06/20/2024

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Owen Tonks. The Tempest Staff and Guests honor the life of Owen, who was an amazing person and an enthusiastic storm chaser. He will be missed dearly!

Those interested in attending Owen’s funeral or celebration of life, in person or via stream, can do so at http://owentonks.muchloved.com/

The release date for our new documentary film has been announced. July 15! Be sure to FOLLOW the The Chasers of Tornado ...
06/20/2024

The release date for our new documentary film has been announced. July 15! Be sure to FOLLOW the The Chasers of Tornado Alley: Touching the Sky for where to watch.

Real storms. Real chasers.Streaming July 2024.Written and directed by director and veteran storm chaser Martin Lisius, "The Chasers of Tornado Alley: Touchin...

Our guests are outstanding in their field! Photo: Gal Sherbelis
06/20/2024

Our guests are outstanding in their field! Photo: Gal Sherbelis

Near Sublette, Kansas yesterday. Photo: Martin Lisius.
06/20/2024

Near Sublette, Kansas yesterday. Photo: Martin Lisius.

Wide angle mothership last night near Forgan, Oklahoma. Photo: Matt Phelps
06/19/2024

Wide angle mothership last night near Forgan, Oklahoma. Photo: Matt Phelps

06/19/2024

This little fella hung out with us while we watched a storm from atop a hill near Forgan, Oklahoma yesterday.

Big supercell near Liberal, Kansas earlier this evening. Photo: Martin Lisius.
06/19/2024

Big supercell near Liberal, Kansas earlier this evening. Photo: Martin Lisius.

Tour 7 2024! Under a line of developing storms earlier today. Near Sublette, Kansas.
06/19/2024

Tour 7 2024! Under a line of developing storms earlier today. Near Sublette, Kansas.

Fun tonight! After 6 hours of watching storms, our staff Bill Reid and Matt Phelps take a break near Forgan, Oklahoma. ...
06/19/2024

Fun tonight! After 6 hours of watching storms, our staff Bill Reid and Matt Phelps take a break near Forgan, Oklahoma. Photo: Martin Lisius.

Awesome beast supercell for dinner tonight! Liberal, Kansas. Photo: Martin Lisius.
06/19/2024

Awesome beast supercell for dinner tonight! Liberal, Kansas. Photo: Martin Lisius.

Big-time thunderheads building just to our east now...about 10 miles north of Garden City KS.
06/18/2024

Big-time thunderheads building just to our east now...about 10 miles north of Garden City KS.

Supercell and camera. Tonight near McCook, Nebraska. Photo: Bill Reid.
06/17/2024

Supercell and camera. Tonight near McCook, Nebraska. Photo: Bill Reid.

World famous photographer David Swindler is our guest this week along with his group. Here, David poses for a shot in fr...
06/17/2024

World famous photographer David Swindler is our guest this week along with his group. Here, David poses for a shot in front of a twisted supercell we intercepted this evening near McCook, Nebraska. Photo: Bill Reid.

Strong storm towers persisting SW of McCook NE, with Tempest Tours. Nice and moist east winds here near the storm base.
06/16/2024

Strong storm towers persisting SW of McCook NE, with Tempest Tours. Nice and moist east winds here near the storm base.

NOW: We just viewed this pretty tornado near Madison, Nebraska. It lasted approximately 5 minutes.
06/15/2024

NOW: We just viewed this pretty tornado near Madison, Nebraska. It lasted approximately 5 minutes.

NOW: We are on the south end of this storm complex with FOUR tornado warnings. Near Madison, Nebraska.
06/15/2024

NOW: We are on the south end of this storm complex with FOUR tornado warnings. Near Madison, Nebraska.

More from Colorado! Tempest intercepted this supercell near Kit Carson, CO. Photo: William T. Reid
06/13/2024

More from Colorado! Tempest intercepted this supercell near Kit Carson, CO. Photo: William T. Reid

NOW: Near Onawa, Iowa watching this tornado-warned supercell. It is spinning like a top. Just look at that beaver’s tail...
06/13/2024

NOW: Near Onawa, Iowa watching this tornado-warned supercell. It is spinning like a top. Just look at that beaver’s tail! (upper right) Photo: Bill Reid.

NOW: We are on this tornado-warned supercell near Onawa, Iowa as it tracks slowly south down the Missouri River. Standby...
06/13/2024

NOW: We are on this tornado-warned supercell near Onawa, Iowa as it tracks slowly south down the Missouri River. Standby for photos.

Decent supercell now near Onawa Iowa with Tempest Tours
06/13/2024

Decent supercell now near Onawa Iowa with Tempest Tours

06/12/2024

This weekend's chase in Colorado resulted in this short-lived tornado near Seibert. Video: Matt Phelps

Our guest Abbi in the news! Check it out.
06/12/2024

Our guest Abbi in the news! Check it out.

A South Shields woman has revealed her love of chasing storms across the USA.

Storm = chased ✅Photos: Lesleyanne Ryan
06/11/2024

Storm = chased ✅
Photos: Lesleyanne Ryan

Storm Jumper! A Tempest Tours guest is thrilled to be in Tornado Alley this week. Photo: Lesleyanne Ryan.
06/11/2024

Storm Jumper! A Tempest Tours guest is thrilled to be in Tornado Alley this week. Photo: Lesleyanne Ryan.

COMING SOON! Be sure to FOLLOW the film's page The Chasers of Tornado Alley: Touching the Sky for updates on sh...
06/11/2024

COMING SOON! Be sure to FOLLOW the film's page The Chasers of Tornado Alley: Touching the Sky for updates on showing locations and times.

High-level leftovers following the short-lived severe storm near Denver AP with Tempest Tours
06/09/2024

High-level leftovers following the short-lived severe storm near Denver AP with Tempest Tours

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Arlington, TX
76012

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Gustnado!
Gustnado!

Gustnado sighting neat Sublette, KS on 6/18! Video: William T. Reid

Chasing storms in western Nebraska
Chasing storms in western Nebraska

This afternoon, we are chasing storms on the beautiful high plains of western Nebraska. Video: Bill Reid.

Rattlesnake!
Rattlesnake!

This little fella hung out with us while we watched a storm from atop a hill near Forgan, Oklahoma yesterday.

This weekend's chase in Colorado resulted in this short-lived tornado near Seibert. Video: Matt Phelps

Tornado sirens sound in Iowa
Tornado sirens sound in Iowa

Tornadic circulation passes by our location yesterday as tornado sirens sound, near Red Oak, Iowa.

Anson, TX Tornado Outbreak
Anson, TX Tornado Outbreak

One of the three tornadoes we intercepted on May 2nd near Anson, TX! Video by Matt Phelps

A massive, green monster supercell approaches as tornado sirens sound in Hennessey, Oklahoma on our chase this past Monday. Video: Matt Phelps.

Cleaning today
Cleaning today

Our guide Matt Phelps cleaning the vans, prepping for a tornado chase later today in west Texas.

Perfect Sunset
Perfect Sunset

A perfect sunset on 4/23 near Nolan, TX. Video by Matt Phelps

Compilation of shots from yesterday's Hawley, Texas tornado. Looking primarily to the northeast and east. Video from our guide Matt Phelps.

Here’s another shot of the tornado we intercepted near Hawley - Hodges, Texas yesterday. Video from our guide Matt Phelps.

Tornado tonight
Tornado tonight

We just intercepted this long-lived tornado near Hodges, Texas a few minutes ago. Photos later. Video: Bill Reid.

Lightning show from Kiowa, KS on Tuesday night. Video by Bill Reid

Night Tornado in Ardmore
Night Tornado in Ardmore

Sirens sound as a large tornado passes near our hotel last night. It is just to the left of the yellow hotel sign in the distance. Ardmore, OK. Video: Bill Reid.

THE CHASE Chasing a tornado outbreak with Tempest Tours
THE CHASE Chasing a tornado outbreak with Tempest Tours

A blast from the past! Watch us chase a tornado outbreak in Kansas on May 29, 2004.

Storm chasing isn't so different as it was 20+ years ago. Except for the color TVs! This segment on Tempest Tours founder, Martin Lisius, originally aired in 2003 for Fox 4 Dallas. #stormchasing #stormchaser

TWISTER ARCHIVE: Chasing the Dodge City tornado on foot
TWISTER ARCHIVE: Chasing the Dodge City tornado on foot

TWISTER ARCHIVE. Our senior tour director Bill Reid runs to the top of the 7th tallest hill in Kansas to get a shot of "twin" tornadoes near Dodge City, 2016.

Total solar eclipse cause clouds to disappear
Total solar eclipse cause clouds to disappear

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE CAUSE CLOUDS TO DISAPPEAR! ⛅️ This weather satellite loop from Monday shows our solar eclipse viewing area in northeast Texas. When our forecasters looked at it later, we noticed that hundreds of the small cumulus clouds disappear once the eclipse shadow passes over.

Our guests are watching this nice lightning show right now, east of Elgin, TX

This twister is from July 2016 in the Nebraska Sand Hills. Video by Martin Lisius. #tempesttours #stormchasing #stormchasers #tornado

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Ready for adventure. Arguably the most successful storm chasers in America, the Tempest Tours team of veteran storm chasers have nearly 200 years of combined experience chasing storms. It's in their blood. We were chasing tornadoes before Twister was scribbled on a napkin by Michael Crichton.

We place safe and responsible conduct above all else. Our staff receives an annual orientation which centers around strict safety guidelines. All drivers must be approved by our insurance company prior to each season. We have maintained commercial insurance since the founding of our company in 2000 (required for National Tour Association membership). All members of our team are licensed radio operators and trained storm spotters. We relay reports of dangerous weather to the National Weather Service (NWS) and local emergency management. Other contributions made to the community include: severe weather education presentations for emergency management and forecasters, research which has led to improved warning times for the public, assisting NWS with storm event confirmation, and post-storm cleanup and assistance.

Experience, learn and be inspired! Register for a storm chasing expedition with us at www.TempestTours.com