How many storm chasers are there?
That depends on your definition of “storm chaser.” The core group of the most dedicated chasers — the people who set aside blocks of time to storm observing every spring for many years — probably number around 100. Count students, media crews, serious but only occasional chasers, tourists, curious local residents and anyone who merely claims to be a storm chaser, and the number swells well past a thousand. Given an isolated supercell in central or western Oklahoma during May, there may be over a hundred carloads of storm chasers crowding the roadways.
Related Questions
- How can chasers contribute to better public perception and knowledge of storm chasing through the media? How should a chaser handle interviews?
- There are so many storm chasers knocking at our door, what makes S. Robideau construction different?
- Is storm chasing dangerous? Are chasers all crazy adrenaline junkies?
