Why isn the tornado the most dangerous thing about storm chasing?
Most storms targeted by chasers are LP (low precipitation) or CL (classic) supercells, where the main updraft regions are well-defined, and the development of wall clouds and rapid rotation indicate the presence of a mesocyclone. Even in HP (heavy precipitation) supercells, a dense “bear’s cage” of rotating precipitation curtains marks the most dangerous area. So with a little experience, most chasers quickly learn to recognize the areas of a supercell where tornadoes form, and can avoid getting beneath them.
