How Do You Become A Storm Tracker?
For decades people have been fascinated with storm chasing. Though what you see on TV and in the movies about this subject isn’t all realistic, the essential fact represented is true: There are people who like tracking and observing extreme and otherwise unusual weather. Most storm chasers do what they do as a hobby, not a profession. As such, storm chasing has no formal requirements. But there are several measures you can take–and several things you need to understand–to prepare yourself for this scientific hobby. Step 1 Understand that storm chasing is not a career. Storm chasers often are meteorologists (weather scientists) or laypeople who have studied weather and find it fascinating. Some storm chasers sell their photographs and videos to media outlets, but with the exception of a few celebrities–those who write books and star in reality television shows–storm chasers often end up spending more on the hobby than they earn by doing it. Step 2 Develop a genuine fascination for w
