Tornado Trackers

After a long break, the Tornado Trackers Podcast is back with a new episode detailing the reasons for the long break along with a behind-the-scenes look at two epic storm chasing days from this spring. Jeff and Gabe share stories from the busy start to the 2022 Central Texas tornado season and what went into tracking two tornadoes that occurred too close to home: the March 21st Round Rock - Granger EF2 and the April 12th Salado EF3. The long-track Round Rock - Granger tornado was a pivotal moment for the team as Jeff and Gabe were able to, for the first time, live stream a close range intercept on the local news, giving residents real-time visuals of the rare, large tornado that remained on the ground for over 35 miles. Just two weeks later, Jeff was again able to live stream a tornado in progress as he watched the Salado tornado develop and grow into a monster high-end EF3.4K Granger tornado: https://youtu.be/hguqWlHwMngAaron Jayjack 360 video: https://youtu.be/oXlrxL1MBD8KXAN Round Rock Coverage: https://youtu.be/Fsllm2aEMiYPhotojournalist Jordan Vonderhaar: https://bit.ly/36TVuzKKXAN Salado Coverage: https://youtu.be/z7q2P4lYsqYTornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeIntro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

Cue the sad trumpet. In this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, the team shares a few examples of when  storm chases did not go according to plan.  From struggling  to even get out the door, to unexpectedly ending up under water, to an ill-timed stomach bug - these are the stories of chases gone bad.Editor's Note: In this episode we mentioned that there were no High Risk days this year. In fact, there were two: March 17, 25. We were thinking of 2020 where there were no High Risk days issued by the Storm Prediction Center. But 2021 feels like an extension of 2020, so there's that. Gabe's Hurricane Zeta Splashdown GIFJeremy's Podcast Recording SetupTornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeIntro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

Storm chaser Scott Peake joins the Tornado Trackers team to discuss some of his career highlights. Having had the opportunity to chase with legendary storm chasers like Tim Marshall, Gene Moore and Carson Eads at the beginning of his journey into chasing, Scott quickly grew in his knowledge of the sky and how to best navigate storms. Today, Scott is widely regarded as one of the best storm chasers in the world. Tornado stories include some of Scott's all-time chase moments like the 2016 Wray, CO  EF2, the 2016 Wynnewood EF4, and the 2020 Ashby, MN EF4 that provided Scott with an award winning tornado photo and an unforgettable close-range encounter.Scott Peake: Twitter | YouTube | FacebookWray, CO Tornado:https://youtu.be/1ZlXRJ1X6EEWynnewood, OK Tornado:https://youtu.be/phEZbzbzyVAAshby, MN Tornado:https://youtu.be/9vQIUn8CTwIStorm Photography Contest:https://www.stormphotocontest.com/ 

On this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, Gabe shares the story behind one of his wildest solo chases ever.  After a day of emotional ups and downs, Gabe finds himself within 50 yards of a multivortex tornado as it begins to move into the town of Selden, KS during the 2021 chase season. The team discusses the importance of having outside perspective during stressful moments, and of persistence when motivation is low. Selden, KS Tornado (Extended Cut): https://youtu.be/qkpcCaRX_fITornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Intro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

In this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, legendary storm chaser Tim Marshall sits down with the team to share about his expansive career in storm chasing and damage assessment that included crossing paths with Dr. Ted Fujita, the creator of the original Fujita Scale. Tim provides amazing stories of chasing tornadoes, including almost being overrun by the Sulphur, OK wedge tornado in 2016.  He also discusses details of the new and improved tornado damage scale that is currently in the works, and how new technology will be taken into consideration during the next generation rating system. Tim Marshall Facebook | Twitter Sulphur, OK pod deployment (video by Scott Peake): https://youtu.be/NFJsx2c6C-8Tornado Video Classics III - Eldorado, KS Outbreak: https://youtu.be/2CRqvanNHnY?t=6068 Special thanks to Scott Peake @ScottPeakeWX for the use of his chase audio in this episode. And for our promo image of Tim Marshall deploying a pod in front of the Sulphur, OK wedge tornado.Intro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

In this episode, the team discusses one of their wildest hurricane intercepts ever: the historic Category 5 Hurricane Michael. The storm, which made landfall in Panama City, FL with 160mph winds, intensified at a frightening speed, catching forecasters and residents off guard.  Jeff and Gabe share what it was like to witness one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States as it ripped buildings apart directly in front of them, and how the full extent of the catastrophe only truly became clear when they drove into the worst part of the damage path. We'll also hear from special guest Matt Greene, a resident of Panama City Beach. Matt details the events from the vantage point of a local and how, through the chaos and heartbreak of the aftermath, he saw his community set aside differences to rally together. Extreme 4K Footage of Hurricane Michael: https://youtu.be/wSXvcveNSTQ Category 5 Hurricane Michael (Extended Cut): https://youtu.be/y4N83C-aHxI Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube  Intro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

Meteorologist, storm chaser and photographer Jessica Moore shares about her journey into storm chasing, photography and the world of NFT's.  Jessica also discusses the debilitating health issues that have plagued her since 2020.  After receiving a heartbreaking diagnosis earlier this year, she was faced with a choice: give up or go all in.  Hear her incredibly inspirational story and how her perspective on storm chasing has dramatically changed.  Jessica is also an NFT ambassador and is a well-known advocate for storm chasers selling photos on the blockchain. She details how NFT's have given her new freedom to chase after her dream career of being a storm photographer.Jessica Moore: Twitter | Instagram | YouTubejessicamphotographer.com foundation.app/@dopplerjessIntro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

In the premiere episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast Season 2, the team discusses one of the highlights of the 2021 tornado season. During one of the few chases Jeff was able to join Gabe on, the two drove to north Texas with low expectations on a day that was only slightly conducive for tornadoes. After an encounter with a majestic wild animal, they jokingly determined the day would be a success. But as the afternoon evolved, the two storm chasers realized they were in prime position for a localized tornado outbreak.Lockett, Texas Tornadoes - Extended Cut: https://youtu.be/595nHQRh5BEIntro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

In the Season Finale of the Tornado Trackers premiere podcast season, the team looks back on the highlights and lowlights of the 2021 Tornado Season and discuss what diving in to the podcast world has meant to them.Support the show!https://www.patreon.com/tornadotrackers• Happy, TX Tornado (Max Olson's intercept): https://youtu.be/BjR7uw7XYW8• Abernathy, TX tornadoes (Gabe's first chase): https://youtu.be/5v5rkYigOvk• Lockett, TX tornadoes (Jeff's first chase): https://youtu.be/SWwCxEzNyps• Selden, KS Close Range Intercept: https://youtu.be/ADLYUhScSP8Intro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

On this episode of the Tornado Trackers Podcast, Aerospace Engineer Nick Underwood joins us to talk about the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters. Equipped with instrumentation, these aircraft and crew members fly into hurricanes to gather data used in life-saving forecasts issued by the National Hurricane Center. Nick discusses his particular role aboard the P-3 Orions, his journey to joining the  Hurricane Hunters team, what it's like to fly through a Category 5 hurricane, and his ultimate dream of one day becoming an astronaut. Support the show!https://www.patreon.com/tornadotrackersNick Underwood Twitter | Instagram National Hurricane Center: www.nhc.noaa.govNOAA: www.noaa.govIntro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

The Tornado Trackers team dives into their first hurricane podcast episode as they break down the story behind being trapped outside in the eyewall of Hurricane Delta. The Category 2 storm made landfall in Southern Louisiana during the hyperactive, record-breaking 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Through excessive use of the word "unnerving", Jeff and Gabe describe how a flat tire forced them to hide behind buildings in downtown Gueydan, LA for two hours while pieces of the town flew by.Support the show!https://www.patreon.com/tornadotrackersTrapped by Hurricane Delta - A Storm Chasing Documentary (16:01)https://youtu.be/XtmT_xKMQKgExtreme Hurricane Delta Footage - 4K UHD (4:35) https://youtu.be/HlMvhAVGT-EIntro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

A strong believer in experiencing the atmosphere from the inside of a mobile weather radar, Dr. Karen Kosiba has participated as a radar operator, project scientist, and project leader in a multitude of scientific field projects utilizing the DOW (Doppler on Wheels) for studying tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires. In this episode, Dr. Kosiba shares war stories from the field where she and her team battled the elements to collected valuable data while storm chasing, and discusses the type of information she has been able to collect in some of the world's wildest weather.Support the show!https://www.patreon.com/tornadotrackersDr. Karen Kosiba Twitter | www.karenkosiba.comDodge City Mud Fest - https://youtu.be/uyQfxBgFmoITedTalk - https://youtu.be/qhbX_BPrJwUIntro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

Our guest this week is meteorologist and storm chaser Kathryn Prociv. Kathryn is the weather producer for NBC news where she works closely with Al Roker and supports the flagship shows of the TODAY Show and Nightly News with Lester Holt. Prior to working at NBC News, Kathryn spent five years as a meteorologist and weather producer at The Weather Channel. There, she produced across all programming platforms including the morning and prime time live shows. In this episode Kathryn discusses the challenges of effectively communicating the weather to the general public and shares her own weather story that led her into a career in meteorology. Support the show!https://www.patreon.com/tornadotrackersKathryn Prociv Twitter | InstagramThe Weather Channel IMR's:Storm Surge - https://youtu.be/x7mt2gJx5b0Tornado Survival - https://youtu.be/lUIsx0LdO5kWildfire - https://youtu.be/9EprnWrMNpwTornado Hits TWC - https://youtu.be/0cODBQqaGTwIntro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

Emmy award winning meteorologist Jim Spencer discusses one of the most memorable day's of his 30-year career in television: May 27, 1997. Known as the Central Texas Tornado Outbreak, the day gave birth to one of Texas' most infamous tornadoes - the Jarrell, TX F5. Jim talks about how what seemed to be a typical severe weather day in Central Texas turned into a "freak of nature" weather event as he relayed warnings live on KXAN throughout the afternoon and evening. When all was said and done, the Jarrell F5 left a path of unimaginable destruction and claimed the lives of 27 people. Support the show!https://www.patreon.com/tornadotrackersJim Spencer Twitter | FacebookJim Spencer reporting on Jarrell, TX.  https://youtu.be/mu37iDs_wcAStart of the Jarrell, TX Tornado l https://youtu.be/c6EhR47EM-g Home Video of the Jarrell, TX F5 | https://youtu.be/KTYHP5_dxh4Intro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

In Part II of a special two-part series, the Tornado Trackers share Jeff's perspective of the surprise regional tornado outbreak that ravaged Canton, TX on April 29, 2017. After he and Gabe become separated, Jeff finds himself running for his life from a mile-wide EF4 tornado. Just when he thinks he is out of harm's way, a second large tornado touches down leaving him racing to safety again.In this episode, Jeff discusses how a previous traumatic event influenced his response to the aftermath of the Canton tornadoes. It is a reminder that every chaser brings their own life experiences with them on the road, and that those experiences can unexpectedly impact their reaction in certain situations.Gabe also clears the air on where he and Jeff's understanding of the day stands, and reveals which breakfast food is the most powerful force for relational healing. Support the show!https://www.patreon.com/tornadotrackersTornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube  Canton, TX Tornado (Jeff's View) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5bv4Idcz1c Intro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

In Part I of a special two-part series, the Tornado Trackers share one of their most frightening storm chasing experiences during the surprise regional tornado outbreak that ravaged Canton, TX on April 29, 2017. When Gabe's car slides off the road near a mile-wide tornado, he's stuck in a flooded ditch having last seen a rain-wrapped, mile-wide tornado coming straight for him. The only thing he can do is make a goodbye video to his family and take cover in the car. In this episode, the team becomes transparent about the mistakes that landed them in a terrifying situation where Jeff and Gabe  become separated as multiple tornadoes threatened their lives. This cautionary tale serves as an example of how personal motives can deeply effect the outcome of a chase.  Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube  Canton, TX Tornado (Gabe's View) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJKT6gNq-t0 Intro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

Emmy award winning ABC Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee shares about her journey into the world of storm chasing and broadcast meteorology. After witnessing  the devastation of Hurricane Katrina during her first major storm report, Ginger Zee realized storm stories where about humanity at their core. Hear how reporting on natural disasters has caused her to dig deep into who she is as a person and the purpose behind what she does for a living.Ginger Zee Twitter | Instagram | FacebookLIVE from Hurricane Michael https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS1yz7KRnioNatural Disaster. I Cover Them. I Am One.  https://amzn.to/2NZdsYaChasing Helicity https://amzn.to/3bivayoIntro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

The Tornado Trackers recount filming a tornado in Fort Stockton, TX on May 17, 2019 during what became the perfect storm chase. On a day where most storm chasers targeted the McCook, Nebraska tornado, Jeff and Gabe were forced to stay close to home and target SW Texas. A slow-moving supercell provided a little bit of everything, from giant hail to incredible storm structure, to a nearly stationary tornado. Everything lined up to create an epic and memorable chase day (except for when Gabe was almost killed by lightning).Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Ft. Stockton Tornado - https://youtu.be/T3DO5SlAJS8Vaporwave Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pHNooI6WG9jCO4G2El7Ng?si=xLDX6sakSzSZ1lZf9jxMtAIntro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X

Legendary storm chaser and documentary filmmaker Pecos Hank (Hank Schyma) discusses how the art of storm chasing and video production has enabled him to come alongside scientists to support research and advancements in our understanding of the sky. https://youtu.be/y73ZVT56Sz4 Madill, OK close-range tornado video https://youtu.be/X3Im2XDoqRo Twister Sisters’ Dalton to Ashby, MN Tornado https://youtu.be/15Rdfz1UPJk Red Sprites and Green Ghosts https://youtu.be/WFx9y4g9kNc Tornado Simulations https://youtu.be/gMws8ueXJ7U Fastest Tornado Ever (Pilger, NE) https://youtu.be/Gfr8MExtDYI Hank’s Favorite Tornado - Dodge City, KS Intro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X

Jeff and special guest David McConnell, an elementary school teacher, discuss chasing down the historic Pilger, NE twin EF4 tornadoes. Having never been storm chasing before, David shares his perspective of having his first tornadoes be a part of a historic outbreak. https://youtu.be/volYMx6gRpE - June 16, 2014 Pilger, NE Tornado Outbreak  Intro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X 

Emmy award winning storm chaser and photographer Mike Olbinski joins the Tornado Trackers to talk about the pain of storm chasing. Mike shares personal accounts of failure and success, and the challenges of balancing family life with an evolving storm chasing career.Mike Olbinski Twitter | Instagram | YouTube https://youtu.be/nCWSb9sQWjE The Pain of Storm Chasing https://youtu.be/ikezauFFe0w Vorticity (time lapse film) https://youtu.be/oagszCmJLpU Pursuit (time lapse film) https://youtu.be/ak05BQ6eNLU Booker, TX supercell time lapse Intro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X

The Tornado Trackers recall the story of Jeremy’s first tornado that occurred during what would become one of the team’s most intense storm chases ever. The May 9, 2016 Wynnewood, OK EF4 tornado crossed the road directly in front of them, leaving the team struggling to make sense of the extreme display of power. Raw 4K iPhone video of the Wynnewood, OK tornado - https://youtu.be/pGp4aSZg6Ls  Full storm chase highlights - https://youtu.be/roH75mlRF74?t=1533   Intro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X  

Extreme meteorologist and storm chaser Dr. Reed Timmer shares how his team successfully launched scientific instrumentation directly into an EF4 tornado in 2019. Reed also shares how he is using his years of experience and education to help the next generation of storm chasers through a new venture called Storm Chase EDU. Reed Timmer Twitter | Instagram | YouTube  https://youtu.be/eNfsd47DPJw The Cheyenne, WY tornado chase that destroyed Reed’s rental car https://youtu.be/XuM_yY15_r8 Rocket Launch into Lawrence, KS EF4 Tornado https://twitter.com/StormChaseEDU Storm Chase EDU  Intro/Outro Music:  NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X  

In our premiere episode, get to know the Tornado Trackers storm chasing team as we share a bit about our “origin stories”. What made us fall in love with the sky? What are the weather events that shaped us as kids? We discuss personal stories of record breaking tornado events and even chasing a waterspout on a bicycle. Tornado Trackers Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Jeff: The May 27, 1997 Central Texas tornado outbreak’s most infamous tornado - the Jarrell, TX F5 https://youtu.be/c6EhR47EM-g Gabe: The June 26, 2009 Jacksonville, FL tornado spinning directly overhead: https://youtu.be/nkcCY_mji10 Jeremy: The historic 2.5 mile wide Hallam, NE tornado: https://youtu.be/4FwsxXHCn-c Intro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X

If you've ever wondered what it's like to face a tornado, or to stand inside the eye of a hurricane, or what happens when you have to go to the bathroom mid-storm chase as a twister develops in a nearby field, this is the podcast for you! Join storm chasers Jeremy Hamann, Jeff Mangum and Gabe Cox as they provide a candid look inside the world of weather nerds. Intro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X Additional Music: Riviera by Smith The Mister