~ Early Web Links ~

George Kourounis is a globe-trotting storm chaser, explorer, and TV presenter whose site showcases breathtaking photographs and videos of tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, lightning, and other extreme natural phenomena from all 7 continents. Best known for hosting the 'Angry Planet' TV series broadcast in over 100 countries, his online home is a stunning archive of close encounters with Earth's most violent forces.

Harold Brooks of NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory presents a detailed statistical analysis of tornado climatology in the United States, examining frequency, death rates, and the challenges of detecting climate-related trends in the historical record. The site features data visualizations and Markov chain modeling of significant tornado days, with a particular focus on putting the large 1998 tornado death toll into historical perspective.

A fanlisting dedicated to thunderstorms, inviting fans from around the world to add their name to a growing list of fellow storm enthusiasts. With 59 members and running since 2011, it is part of the TheFanlistings.org network and uses the Listing Admin Robotess Fork script.

Nature's Shower is a fanlisting dedicated to rain, listed under the Nature category at The Fanlistings Network, where fans of rainy weather can join and be counted among 115 members. Part of a broader collective of nature-themed fanlistings including Snow, Waterfalls, and Seasons, it offers a cozy corner of the web for those who simply love the rain.

Christopher Collura's Sky-Chaser site chronicles his adventures as a SKYWARN storm spotter and hurricane chaser, with tropical weather tracking, storm documentation, and real-time links to NHC and JTWC data. Beyond extreme weather journalism, the site covers his many pursuits including skydiving, HAM radio, photography, computer programming, and aerobatics.

Paul Stofer's StormPursuit is a comprehensive storm chasing hub featuring chase accounts, live streaming, tornado photography, and real-time severe weather tools including radar, satellite, and mesoscale outlooks. The site offers an impressive archive of storm structure photos, hail and lightning images, and educational resources for anyone fascinated by severe weather.

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.

Hosted by UCAR's Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Laboratory, this archive provides a collection of meteorological case study images for researchers and forecasters. The Case Selection Kit Image Archive serves as a reference tool for selecting and studying atmospheric weather cases, making it a useful resource for those in the meteorological sciences.

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.

A comprehensive aggregator of meteorological charts covering the North Atlantic and Europe, pulling together synoptic analysis and forecast data from sources like UKMO, DWD, GFS, and FNMOC. Weather enthusiasts, sailors, and aviation buffs will find an extensive collection of MSLP charts, upper-air forecasts, wave height data, and model animations spanning up to 384 hours ahead.