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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.

Chuck Doswell's storm chasing page chronicles over three decades of tornado pursuit, beginning with his first chase in April 1972 and including detailed logs, historical accounts, and safety advice drawn from genuine scientific expertise. Packed with chase summaries, photography links, and connections to fellow chasers and meteorologists, this is a deep and personal record from one of the field's most experienced practitioners.

Bob Conzemius documents his storm chasing and aurora hunting adventures on this personal site, which includes dedicated sections for aurora chases, storm chases, and weather research. The dual focus on severe weather and Northern Lights photography makes it a unique destination for weather enthusiasts and aurora chasers alike.

Stan Olson's storm chasing archive covers decades of severe weather pursuits across Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, and beyond, with individual chase logs dating back to 1999. Each entry chronicles a specific storm chase event, including notable encounters like a tornado near Elmwood IL and a high-risk chase in North Central Oklahoma, making it a compelling firsthand record of Midwest storm chasing.

Stormgasm is the storm chasing hub of Jim Bishop, Juston Drake, and Simon Brewer, featuring dramatic tornado videos, supercell photography, hurricane footage, and storm chase galleries. Visitors can browse or purchase stock footage from real-world chases across Tornado Alley, making it a go-to resource for weather enthusiasts and filmmakers alike.

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.

Scott McPartland is a veteran storm chaser whose site showcases his tornado, hurricane, and supercell footage captured across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and beyond. Visitors can browse and purchase professionally produced DVDs documenting events like the 2011 tornado outbreak and Hurricane Katrina, with footage that has aired on The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, and CNN.

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.

Scott Blair's personal site, active since 1997, focuses on storm chasing and severe weather photography, featuring copyrighted images of tornadoes and violent storms captured in the field. The site also honors Eric Nguyen, a fellow storm observer and meteorologist, with a link to a memorial scholarship supporting future weather scientists.

Ryan Crouse's storm hunting site documents extreme weather events across Yorkton, Saskatchewan, featuring lightning photography, storm clouds, and road condition updates. A personal hub for a dedicated storm chaser covering the Canadian prairies, with live streams and weather photos from the region.