~ Early Web Links ~

The Citizen Weather Observer Program (CWOP) is a public-private partnership that collects weather data from over 7,000 citizen-operated stations across North America, feeding real-time observations to NOAA and dozens of government agencies. Visitors can join the network, check data quality, view maps and displays, and access resources for setting up their own personal weather stations.

The Rocking L Ranch Weather Station is a personal weather monitoring hub located in Nampa, Idaho, run by amateur meteorologist NV6B using a Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Plus system. Visitors can explore live conditions, NEXRAD Doppler radar maps, yearly rainfall totals, webcam feeds, and a 7-day forecast history for the Canyon County area.

Hosted by the University of Washington's Atmospheric Sciences department, GRAYSKIES is an educational resource focused on Earth's atmosphere, offering climate data, rooftop weather observations, and curated links to Pacific Northwest weather and climate tools. Visitors can explore 30-year climate averages, satellite imagery, and data plotting tools alongside a broad collection of regional and national weather resources.

Part of the University of Illinois WW2010 online meteorology project, this module covers severe storms in depth using the NOAA Severe Storms Spotters Guide as its foundation. Visitors can explore thunderstorm types, tornado formation, updrafts and downdrafts, and even computer modeling of supercells and squall lines through a well-structured educational guide.

Dan Robinson is a veteran storm chaser and weather photographer with 34 years of experience documenting lightning, tornadoes, and extreme weather across the Midwest and Great Plains. The site features an extensive photo gallery, storm chasing logs, science education resources, and dramatic footage including Gateway Arch lightning strikes, Kansas tornadoes, and Hurricane Michael.

Jason Searle, an optometrist and storm chaser, runs this hub dedicated to severe weather experiences, featuring a storm blog, video gallery, photographs, radar tools, and a storm glossary. It blends the thrill of firsthand storm chasing with practical resources for weather enthusiasts.

Matt Ver Steeg of WeatherEdge, Inc. documents his storm chasing adventures across Iowa and tornado alley, offering a photo gallery, tornado pictures, weather research, and live weather data tools. Packed with radar links, satellite imagery, severe weather outlooks, and personal field reports, this site is a solid resource for both hobbyist storm chasers and weather enthusiasts.

RAL Real-Time Weather's Upper-Air page, maintained by NCAR's Research Applications Laboratory, provides real-time rawinsonde plots and upper-atmosphere wind and temperature data across multiple pressure levels from 925mb to 200mb. Researchers and weather enthusiasts can browse SkewT/LogP charts, loop multi-day animations, and access archived upper-air data sponsored by the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Dr. Dorian J. Burnette, a meteorology professor, documents his storm chasing expeditions dating back to 1997 with a detailed archive of chase logs organized by year. The site emphasizes scientific purpose, safety, and education, reflecting his practice of bringing students into the field to witness real atmospheric events firsthand.

WallCloudChaser.com is the personal site of Minnesota storm chaser Jarrod Schoenecker, featuring dramatic tornado photography, weather videos, and documentation of severe weather events like the 2019 Biscay-Silver Lake EF-1 tornado. Visitors will find a weather library, equipment lists, CoCoRaHS participation, and photography-for-hire services rooted in Jarrod's passion for chasing severe Midwest weather.