2024 National Storm Chaser Summit Part I
2024 National Storm Chaser Summit Part II
2024 National Storm Chaser Free Online Summit (Pre-Season Analysis)

	Beautiful sunset from 41,000 feet flying from California to Dallas / Fort Worth during the evening of February 1.
	One of several storm chasers in the "chasers presenting" portion during the start of the convention on Feb 2.
	Another storm chaser talking in the "chasers presenting" part of the convention.
	This is the vendor area of the convention, which was in a room across from the main presentation ball-room area.
	Canon's booth in the vendor area of the convention.
	Some examples of radar / storm images given by presenter Lacilynn Graham.
	Presentation on LORA (Long Range) SMS / packet communications - Which can be set up if there is no cell service / HAM operators.
	Storm Chaser Jock Williams talking about chasing hurricanes as well as "how to" navigate the storm.
	Jon Davies talking about various aspects of storm chasing. He is an expert on cold-core type storm setups.
	Willard Sharp talking about "health and storm chasing", an important topic on what foods to enjoy, and avoid, when storm chasing - Or anytime, for the most part.
	Presentation on how to repair a flat tire. For those who don't already know how to do it properly.
	James Menzies giving his presentation on photo editing and tech, such as using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
	Jeff Piotrowski (left), and Kory Hartman (right), in the vendor area of the convention.
	Gabe Garfield giving his presentation on beginner / advanced radar analysis and meteorology.
	Jennifer Dunn speaking during the beginner / advanced radar analysis and meteorology presentation.
	Storm chaser Tanner Charles (center) and his group. These people were trapped and hit by a large tornado in Illinois during a storm event on April 4.
	Dr. Karen Koshiba speaking during the advanced radar analysis and meteorology presentation.
	Dan Henry talking about the La Plata tornado years back in Maryland, as well as reliance on weather data and its implications.
	Film-maker "Pecos" Hank Schyma (left) and myself. Much of Hank's footage is second to none, and used in the storm-chasing action movie "Supercell".
	Dr. Bill Hark (left) and Tim Marshall (right) talking in front of the ball-room during a break.
	Myself (center) with the crew of the Hurricane Hunters (from the 53rd US Air Force weather recon squadron) after their talk. Captain Sarah Olsen is to the left, and Amaryllis Cotto is to the left.
	Brandon Clement (left) and Brett Adair (right) talking about copyright topics and how one can protect their content from piracy and such.
	This is the "Rolling Fork Panel", a presentation about the deadly Rolling Fork tornado in Mississippi in March of 2023. This rather emotional presentation talked about the dramatic aftermath of this violent night-time tornado, with first hand accounts of a family directly impacted by it, who were trapped under debris and barely escaped alive.
	File-makers Hank Schyma (left) and Jamie Winterstern (right) talking about the movie "Supercell" that was released in 2023.
	Dr Bill Hark asking questions at the convention.
	Media control center set-up for the convention at the back of the main ball-room. These folks did a fantastic job at keeping the convention and sound going along.
	Mike Bettes from the Weather Channel doing his key-note speech on how storm chasing (especially the El Reno storm in 2013) affected his mental and emotional health, and how seriously a bad experience can affect others.
	Erik Fox (left), and Jon Davies (right), getting ready for the awards portion of the program late on Feb 3.
	Tim Marshall (left), dressed up as "Clovis Man" during his hilarious presentation and introduction to the awards ceremonies.
	Jon Davies (left) hands over and awards the "Paul Samaras Scholarship" to Gabriel S (right) for his outstanding work in his fields of study.
	Jon Davies (left) and Doug Kiesling (right).
	Lunch break at the hotel restaurant on Feb 3 with the group. Service was horrible but our laughs made up for it. Thank you Alicia Short for sharing some of your food with the group!
	Skip Talbot talking about a case where a strong tornado impacted a chase group (Tanner Charles) on April 4, 2023 in Illinois, and how to avoid such an accident / dangers of storm chasing.
	February 3 was a beautiful day at the convention. This is the back area and golf course at the Dallas / Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club during the afternoon.
	Buffet style dinner and line before the key-note speaker during the evening of Feb 3.
	Scientist Reed Timmer, left and film-maker Hank "Pecos" Schyma to the right with others in the lobby talking about storms in Texas the day before (Feb 2).
	Chasers / scientists Reed Timmer, Jordon Hall, and Sierra Lindsey offered a fantastic presentation about the Spalding, Nebraska tornado in May 2023.
	Myself standing in front of the TIV (Tornado Intercept Vehicle) parked in the lot of the convention.
	One of many storm chasing vehicles with equipment on top near the convention center entrance.
	Flying back out to Florida on Feb 4 - Passing some intense low-topped severe hailers from near Louisiana and southern Georgia (large tornado reported in the latter state near Valdosta).

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