Tools and links to learn storm chasing—safely.

A curated starting point for radar, forecasts, and trusted learning sources. Always verify conditions and follow local guidance.

Learning Links

Resource hubs

Use these two hub pages to find tools and references, plus a quick safety refresher before you head out.

Radar, satellite, model guidance, and alert sources—organized for quick access.

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Trusted organizations, courses, and explainers to build meteorology fundamentals.

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Core safety principles, situational awareness, and decision-making basics.

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Start with SPC outlooks and model guidance to understand the day’s risk and timing.

Use radar, satellite, and surface observations together—no single tool tells the whole story.

Plan escape routes, avoid flooded roads, and don’t rely on cell service. If in doubt, disengage.

Quick answers about what’s here and how to interpret common tools.

Many are free with optional paid tiers. We note when a tool typically requires a subscription and suggest free alternatives when possible.

Use a radar viewer that supports multiple tilts, velocity, and storm-relative motion. Pair it with satellite and surface observations for context.

Radar updates every few minutes, but satellite and observations vary. Refresh more often as storms initiate and evolve.

It’s a strong backup when cell service is unreliable. Alerts should never be your only situational awareness tool.

You can learn, but don’t shortcut fundamentals. Start with safety, storm structure, and terminology before attempting any field activity.

No. This site is educational. Always follow official forecasts and warnings and make conservative decisions.

Begin with Getting Started and Safety, then explore storm types and the glossary to build confidence.