Often storm chasers are asked, is it safe? How close can you get?
Depends on the storm and tornado!
Here was an EF1 between La Grange and Schulenburg TX. I got within about 150 yards of it as it moved away from me. And there was no danger!
Not every tornado and storm allows this opportunity, and safety is always first!
Would you like to see if you can see a tornado up close? Or prefer to stay back? Either way, let me help you with that this spring!
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Watching the smoke on radar in LA is wild.
Very dangerous situation ongoing in SoCal.
And the first look at my first day out this year.
I'll take a marginal at this point. With a slight to come at some point I'm sure.
These often give some of the best structure and chase days there are!
See you all in Central/West Texas this Sunday!
Storm chasing isn't always going for the highest tornado risk.
Tomorrow is the perfect example. The higher tornado risk is in east Texas, but the better play is actually going to be near the Texas panhandle.
Better chase terrain, less traffic, slower storms, and structure. All better than potentially grungy fast tornadic storms.
If I were chasing tomorrow, my initial thoughts are the Abilene to Wichita Falls area
Care to see what we find on these days? Join us this spring on a tour! I want to get you the best experience possible, and sometimes it's going for the storms that won't be as likely to drop a tornado.
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How close is too close to a tornado?
Well, that depends on a lot of factors. Storm speed, motion, escape routes, etc. all must be taken into consideration.
This tornado near La Grange Texas May of 2021 was about 150 yards away, moving away from me. Given the storm, and speed of the storm, and road network, I knew I was perfectly ok sitting here as it moved away from me.
Worked hard to get into position, and was rewarded with this not so photogenic spinner.
Have you ever wanted to get close to a tornado or see one yourself? Join us this spring and this could be you!
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Tuesday could be an interesting day here in Florida.
And I'm off work. Get my adulting done early enough...
Oh boy. Who wants to chase?!?!?!
