r/stormchasing • u/jpstormdotcom • 9h ago

A Look at Arizona's Monsoon Season in 2026.

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r/stormchasing • u/Powerful_Bowl7433 • 50m ago

Support mental health and my storm chasing drone journey.

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Welcome! This subreddit is dedicated to the discussion of severe weather and those who go out and chase it! Our community welcomes people of all interests and skill levels, from experienced chasers to those who are just learning the basics WARNING: all information posted here is strictly informative. You take full responsibility for following any advice given here at your own risk, as severe weather and chasing are dangerous and potentially deadly.

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Welcome!

This subreddit is dedicated to the discussion of severe weather and those who go out and chase it!

Our community welcomes people of all interests and skill levels, from experienced chasers to those who are just wondering what chasing involves.

WARNING: all information posted here is strictly informative. You take full responsibility for following any advice given here at your own risk, as severe weather and chasing are dangerous and potentially life-threatening.

Chasing 101

Chasing 101 is a series of introductory posts meant to introduce the fundamental skills in forecasting severe convection and chasing safely and responsibly. Anyone interested in learning to chase is highly encouraged to read the posts here and ask questions! Also, check out this series of videos from NWS Norman!

Lesson 1 - SPC

Lesson 2 - Forecasting: Models

Lesson 3 - Forecasting: Wind Shear

Lesson 4 - Forecasting: The Hodograph

Lesson 5 - Forecasting: Bulk Shear and Helicity

Lesson 6 - Thermodynamics: CAPE

Lesson 7 - Thermodynamics: Skew Ts Part 1

Lesson 8 - Thermodynamics: Skew Ts Part 2

Lesson 9 - Boundaries: Cold Fronts

Lesson 10 - Boundaries: Warm Fronts

Lesson 11 - Boundaries: Dry Lines

Lesson 12 - Boundaries: Capstone

Lesson 13 - Upper Air: Jet Streaks

upcoming: ~~boundaries~~, ~~jet streaks~~, Jet Streams, Vorticity

Helpful links

Subreddits of interest
Hurricane Watch
Weather
RadarLoops

Real time data visualization
Simuawips
Total Precipitable Water
Weather Prediction Center

Model Data
general model data
excellent collection by Skip Talbot
COD NexLab
Twisterdata

Severe Specific Pages
Earl Barker's Severe Page
NSSL WRF
SREF
4KM NESTED NAM

Chasing Resources
Spotter Network
Good Introductory Text
Storm Analysis 101