I'm noticing a lot of people from Indiana on here so I figured we could all get to know our fellow chasers better.

So, I'd like to start a simple thread,

If you would like to participate you can just repost this simple survey:

Name:
Age:
State:
Hometown:
Chase Team (If N/A just leave blank):
Why you chase (Science, photography, thrill, etc):


I'll Start

Braden Pitts
Age 17
Camby, Indiana
Small group from local area, no official name. (But, we have a mascot. A black cat named Stormy lol)
I chase for the thrill, the experience, and the science.

Lauren
18
Frankfort or Lafayette, IN
small group, starting a bigger one
scientifical experience, thrill, and the awesomeness of the scenaray of a tornado.

Brandon Copic
15
Toledo, OH
Great Lakes Storm Chasing (Lead Forecaster)
I decided to chase because I am interested in weather, and I want to get the thrill, photos, and science in there I am currently in the making of a tornado probe. -Brandon

Name: (I don't post my real name on websites.)
Age: 47
State: IL (Chicago area)
Hometown: Hillsborough, CA
Why you chase: I don't chase. I let them come to me!

I'm interested in the power and the majesty of nature, from atmospheric weather, to the seas, to space etc.

I want to amend my status. Although I have no plans on being a "storm chaser" per se, I will be driving from Chicago, down through the areas that I've seen often on the show. I hope to view some energetic weather, if not actually chasing it.

Does anyone have any tips, locations, contacts etc. to help facilitate my severe weather viewing experience while I wind my way from Chicago to Albuquerque? My tentative path is through Des Moines, KC, Wichita, Oklahoma City and Amarillo.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Don Cox
49
Illinois
McHenry
I chase by myself only in my local area,and also have spots where I let the storms come to me
I chase because I love lighnting,and try to capture lightning shots so I can share them thru my website with other enthusiasts
you can see my photos at
www.lightningdude.com