Sky-Chaser Web Site (Chris Collura - KG4PJN)

I have been a storm chaser since April 1986. I chase Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones (such as hurricanes), and any other type of storm. I have been living in Florida eversince I started actively pursuing extreme weather and have often traveled to the central United States for severe weather plus chased tropical systems along the Gulf Coast / Caribbean. This section portrays a very large portion of my storm chasing "career" from severe thunderstorms to hurricane chasing!

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Chris Collura - KG4PJN - Skywarn FL B036

TABLE OF CONTENTS - CLICK TO GO TO PAGE

DATA STOP - USEFUL STORM CHASING "DATA-STOP" LINKS

ABOUT - ABOUT STORM CHASING - WHAT AND WHY?

STOCK - STOCK PHOTO OR VIDEO REQUEST INFORMATION

VIDEOS - STORM CHASING VIDEO PRESENTATIONS

SOUNDS - STORM CHASING SOUND CLIPS

MIDWEST - TORNADO-ALLEY STORM CHASE EXPEDITION LOGS AND PICTURES

OTHER - ALL OTHER STORM CHASE LOGS AND PICTURES

TROPICAL - TROPICAL CYCLONE CHASING LOGS AND PICTURES

TROPICS - CURRENT TROPICAL WEATHER AND HURRICANE CHASING PLANS

STORIES - SPECIAL STORM CHASING PUBLICATIONS (VERY COMPELLING)

EVENTS - STORM CHASING PICNICS AND EVENTS

SPECIAL - SPECIAL SECTIONS ON OTHER EXCITING TOPICS

HUMOR - STORM CHASING HUMOR / FUNNIES

SPONSORS - EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (SPONSORS)

TEMPEST - CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS (TEMPEST STATION)

USEFUL STORM CHASING "DATA-STOP" LINKS

Storm Chasing Information Links Page (Fixed!)

ABOUT STORM CHASING - WHAT AND WHY?

STORM CHASING - Stor'm chay'sing, n. The positioning in or near any dangerous weather system or anomaly (storm) for scientific or observation purposes.

Read My Storm Chasing Primer - A Must!!
Storm Chasing Comments And Stories

STOCK PHOTO OR VIDEO REQUEST INFORMATION

This section on storm chasing provides a complete and thourough representation of my on-going storm chasing and storm documentation efforts. Royalty-free and / or stock pictures and video footage is available in a separate section for those interested, avoiding the need for any merchant services. For more information on any stock footage (or even DVD / Video productions on major storm titles), be sure to check out the OFFERS section of this web site, avaialble at the link provided below, or by clicking HERE.

Special Offers And Media Sales Page

Note: Some high resolution storm and nature pictures are also available for royalty-free / stock sales. These are offered in high-quality digital stock and can be previewed (or even purchased) in the section for fine-art photography. For more information, and / or to preview and choose images that CAN be used in royalty free / stock applications, please click HERE or the link provided below!

Digital Photography Preview Gallery And Sales Page

STORM CHASING VIDEO PRESENTATIONS - LINKS TO YOUTUBE

STORM CHASING SOUND CLIPS

Lightning During 1985 Tri-State Outbreak (Audio Only)

TORNADO-ALLEY STORM CHASE EXPEDITION LOGS AND PICTURES

ALL OTHER STORM CHASE LOGS AND PICTURES

Main TEXT Log For ALL Chases
Severe Winter Weather Chases And Pictures
PICTURE Log For Chases Until 1989
PICTURE Log For 1990 To 1999 Chases
PICTURE Log For 2000 To 2009 Chases
PICTURE Log For 2010 And After Chases

TROPICAL CYCLONE CHASING LOGS AND PICTURES

1). Hurricane Floyd In October 1987
2). Tropical Storm Keith In November 1988
3). Tropical Storm Klaus In October 1990
4). Tropical Storm Marco In October 1990
5). Hurricane Andrew In August 1992
6). Tropical Storm Gordon In November 1994
7). Hurricane Erin In August 1995
8). Tropical Storm Jerry In August 1995
9). Hurricane Georges In September 1998
10). Tropical Storm Mitch In November 1998
11). Hurricane Floyd In September 1999
12). Tropical Storm Harvey In September 1999
13). Hurricane Irene In October 1999
14). Hurricane Gordon In September 2000
15). Tropical Storm Gabrielle In September 2001
16). Hurricane Michelle In November 2001
17). Hurricane Lili In October 2002
18). Tropical Storm Bonnie In August 2004
19). Hurricane Charley In August 2004
20). Hurricane Frances In September 2004
21). Hurricane Ivan In September 2004
22). Hurricane Jeanne In September 2004
23). Hurricane Dennis In July 2005
24). Hurricane Katrina In August 2005
25). Hurricane Rita In September 2005
26). Hurricane Wilma In October 2005
27). Tropical Storm Alberto In June 2006
28). Tropical Storm Barry In June 2007
29). Tropical Storm Noel In October 2007
30). Tropical Storm Fay In August 2008
31). Hurricane Gustav In September 2008
32). Hurricane Ike In September 2008
33). Tropical Storm Bonnie In July 2010
34). Hurricane Igor In September 2010
35). Hurricane Irene In August 2011
36). Hurricane Isaac In August 2012
37). Hurricane Sandy In October 2012
38). Tropical Storm Andrea In June 2013
39). Hurricane Arthur In July 2014
40). Hurricane Hermine In September 2016
41). Hurricane Matthew In October 2016
42). Hurricane Harvey In August 2017
43). Hurricane Irma In September 2017
44). Hurricane Maria In September 2017
45). Hurricane Nate In October 2017
46). Tropical Storm Gordon In September 2018
47). Hurricane Florence In September 2018
48). Hurricane Michael In October 2018
49). Hurricane Dorian In September 2019
50). Tropical Storm Marco In August 2020
51). Hurricane Laura In August 2020
52). Hurricane Delta In October 2020
53). Hurricane Elsa In July 2021
54). Hurricane Ida In August 2021
55). Hurricane Ian In September 2022
56). Hurricane Nicole In November 2022
57). Hurricane Idalia In August 2023
58). Hurricane Debby In August 2024
59). Hurricane Helene In September 2024 (New!)
60). Hurricane Milton In October 2024 (New!)

NOTE: Above is a long list of my tropical cyclone chasing career. Some seasons, such as 2004-2005, and more recently 2017-2022, were well-above average - But at a GREAT cost due to the appalling loss of life and property (with devastating hurricanes such as Katrina in 2005, Maria in 2017, and Michael in 2018, just to name a few). Although many of these storms made for incredible data and photography acquisition, they did destroy, kill, and disable. The National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service, American Red cross, and Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) all deserve to be commended for their involvement during such hardships. Tropical cyclones (such as hurricanes) are an extremely dangerous and destructive weather phenomena. I discourage anyone without the urge AND knowledge to even attempt to study such storms by driving through / chasing them. The pictures and videos in this area are intended for scientific and education purposes - Tropical cyclones deserve both respect and awareness.

CURRENT TROPICAL WEATHER AND HURRICANE CHASING PLANS

Special Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Activity (Seasonal)

SPECIAL STORM CHASING PUBLICATIONS (VERY COMPELLING)

Read "Quinter KS - A Tornado Chaser's Story"

Read "Hurricane Katrina - A Hurricane Chaser's Perspective"

Read "Hurricane Charley - A Hurricane Chaser's Perspective"

STORM CHASING PICNICS AND EVENTS

Storm Chasing Events Of 2001

Storm Chasing Events Of 2002

Storm Chasing Events Of 2003

Storm Chasing Events Of 2004

Storm Chasing Events Of 2005

Storm Chasing Events Of 2006

Storm Chasing Events Of 2007

Storm Chasing Events Of 2008

Storm Chasing Events Of 2009

Storm Chasing Events Of 2010

Storm Chasing Events Of 2011

Storm Chasing Events Of 2012

Storm Chasing Events Of 2013

Storm Chasing Events Of 2014

Storm Chasing Events Of 2015

Storm Chasing Events Of 2017

Storm Chasing Events Of 2018

Storm Chasing Events Of 2019

Storm Chasing Events Of 2020

Storm Chasing Events Of 2022

Storm Chasing Events Of 2023 (New!)

SPECIAL SECTIONS ON OTHER EXCITING TOPICS

Interesting Storm Chasing Vehicles
Anatomy Of A Tropical Cyclone
Lightning - Natures Fireworks
Special - The "Perfect" Storm In 1991
Storm Chasers Guide To The Clouds
"Weatherlab I" Portable Weather Platform
"Weatherlab II" Portable Weather Platform
"Weatherlab III" Wireless Weather Platform
"Weatherlab IV" Metal Portable Weather Platform

STORM CHASING HUMOR / FUNNIES

"In Da Dry Slot" - The "Oil Change" Epitomy

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Online Masters in Higher Education Degree
Organizational Development Masters Degree
Online Bachelors in Radiology Degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Bachelors Programs

CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS (TEMPEST STATION 134819)
(Subject To Availability / Location Dependant)

This section is for my Tempest (Weatherflow) weather station ... This will update here when on-line and in use. The embedded window above shows current conditions at my location (base is in South Florida, but location can vary on storm chases). My station ID is 134819. You can also visit Tempest Earth for more information on this product.

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