Giving up life in Australia to be Storm Chaser in States.........?

Question

I am crazy, but I've always wanted to chase these things since I was a kid. I mean, how do I even become a storm chaser or befriend any storm chasers if I live far away in Australia?

How do you become a storm chaser? Are there other people that I can join and chase these storms with that actually have experience with tornados and big storm cells?

Answer 1

Learn about the make up of a storm first, learn how to read radars, learn unstability factors like wind shear, dew point, etc. You should learn how a supercell works, and what causes a tornado. There is more to storm chasing then driving out to the cell and watching it.  It's very enjoyable and humbles you, it's not crazy, it's a very good field to get into.

Answer 2

Check out the storm chasers web site and find out if you still would like to do it because it is not for the faint of heart and I am not saying you are. It tales a lot of practice and you should follow a team around for awhile just to see if it is your cup of tea.

Answer 3

There are groups in the states that will take you out storm chasing with them, which is probably a good idea to do on a holiday before you decide that's what you want to give up Australia for.  There is usually a fee involved of course, but you'll get a good feel for it all and find out first hand whether or not it's something you want to stick with.