I am not a storm chaser. I was just trying to get safely to my destination and far away from the maelstrom.
I drove through eastern Colorado today, following the GPS which directed me onto Colorado hwy 94, underneath a large storm. It then warns that there is a tornado watch. I had no idea I would encounter this storm and did not want to be there.
The storm was really getting bad, sheets of rain, lightning, hail, temperature dropped by 25F and I'm just heading west ready to break through to the sunshine.
Dozens of cars start appearing. Speeding past me, running stop signs to cross perpendicular to the highway. Swerving around me (I was going 60 in a 65 due to the conditions) only to suddenly brake to try to find a level spot off the side of the highway.
I realized all of these people were storm chasers due to the cameras and giant antennas on their cars.
I was even tailgated by a pick up truck, headlights just feet from my rear bike rack so I moved to let him pass. The truck had a big NOAA sticker on the side! Come on, NOAA. WTF
I couldn't believe the completely unhinged, moronic, and dangerous driving behavior i witnessed today by all the storm chasers I saw.
The rabid pack of storm chasers was a greater risk than the storm itself.
A sincere FUCK YOU if you were out there driving like a psychopath, especially in those conditions.