About
Me.
I'm David: storm chaser, forecaster, and mentor. From a self-taught chaser struggling with no mobile data or smartphones to 20+ years in the field, this is who I am and why I do this.
Self-taught. Battle-tested. Two decades of learning the hard way so you don't have to.
Built from
Failures.
I started chasing in the early 2000s, a time before mobile data, smartphones, or the wealth of forecasting tools available today. The road was hard and filled with failures.
As educational weather sites and model data became accessible, I threw myself into the long journey of learning theoretical meteorology and applying it to real-world forecasting. Persistence built skill, and failure fueled my success.
Without a mentor of my own, I felt the cost of learning alone. It was that difficult and lonely road that I traveled that inspired me to start this storm chasing opportunity. I partner with and teach new chasers because I know the challenges inherent in forecasting and storm chasing. I understand the sheer amount of knowledge and experience required to be successful, and I certainly wished there was someone around to help me when I first started on this road. The path to independent chasing is a lot smoother now than when I first started. Radar apps, educational sites, and weather models are easily accessible and user friendly. However, I know that nothing can take the place of an experienced guide to help you in your own journey. I've taught plenty of people how to chase and forecast successfully, and I can teach you, too!
The Beginning
I begin self-taught storm chasing with no mobile data, no smartphones, just raw determination and whatever weather resources existed at the time.
Building the Craft
As model sites and educational weather platforms emerged, I build a serious forecasting foundation, learning to read supercell environments, upper air charts, and Skew-T diagrams.
Tornado Alley Chasing Launches
After over a decade of solo chasing, I open my vehicle to guests, not as a tour operator, but as a genuine chase partner and mentor. TAC is born.
A Decade of Documented Chases
Chase logs span from 2016 to 2025, hundreds of severe weather events, tornado intercepts, supercell structures, and funnel clouds documented across Tornado Alley and into Canada.
Chase Logs 2016–2025
Every season documented. Every intercept logged. Ten years of real storm data from the field.
I learned more from David in the first few hours than months of study on my own.
Your Season
Starts Here.
Every chase log has a story. Email me to start yours.
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