The Storm Report Weather Center

(Kansas City, Missouri) – The Storm Report Weather Center operates around the clock to provide weather forecasts and severe weather coverage for radio stations. Pictured above is The Storm Report’s Meteorologist Brandon Ivey who is analyzing computer models.

June 17th Minnesota Tornado Outbreak

(Above – Photo courtesy of KARE-TV) – Authorities say at least two people died after tornadoes tore across the northern plains on Thursday, June 17th. Two of the hardest hit towns in Minnesota were Wadena and Albert Lea. More than 60 twisters touched down across North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and western Wisconsin.

Donations Accepted for Matt Hughes Fund

(Valley Center, Kansas) – The Storm Report Chase Team member and webmaster Matt Hughes passed away on May 26th.  He was 30.  A special memorial fund has been established to benefit Matt’s two sons, Hunter and Collin.  Donations may be sent to the Matthew John Hughes Memorial Fund, c/o Intrust Bank, 142 North Ash, Valley … read more

Tornadoes in Arkansas Leave Three Dead

(Above) A large tornado moves through Van Buren County, AR on Friday evening. (Courtesy of Edward Hamilton, fox16.com) At least 22 tornadoes were reported on Friday from Wisconsin to Arkansas. A large and and violent tornado touched down near Clinton, AR that tore through homes and trees, killing at least three people. The TIV team … read more

TIV Team Chases Along Kansas-Nebraska Border

(Above) Shooter/Producer Kyle Wheeler discusses the storm with Matt Hughes while Sean Casey scans the skies. (Byron Turk, byronfever.com) The TIV team chased severe thunderstorms along the Kansas/Nebraska border on Thursday. It was a difficult chase as storm motions were fast and road options were scarce. Two tornado-warned storms developed with a brief touchdown just … read more

DEADY TORNADO STRIKES MISSISSIPPI

(Above) Flags Fly Over Yazoo City Despite Damage to the Poles. (Courtesy of Will Smith, AP) A large tornado touched down in Northeastern Louisiana on Saturday and left a path of destruction for at least 150 miles killing at least 10 people and inuring many others. The tornado was reportedly up to a mile wide at … read more

TORNADOES RAKE THE CENTRAL U.S.

(Above) Brandon Ivey looks at the latest radar update while tracking a tornado. Severe weather was widespread in the High Plains on Thursday. Multiple tornadoes were reported in Colorado, Kansas and Texas. A tornado that was reportedly close to a mile wide touched down in West Central Kansas and destroyed a barn. Fortunately no other damage was reported … read more

THE CHASE BEGINS

(Above) Brent Meeske films an interview with Brandon Ivey behind the Doghouse. (Byron Turk) The TIV team began chase operations on Wednesday. Several severe storms fired along the Texas Panhandle during the evening hours with large hail. No tornadoes formed with the activity. A greater chance of supercells and tornadoes exists from Western Kansas through the … read more

STORM CHASERS VEHICLE PREP UNDERWAY

(Above) Ronan Nagle works on the radio antenna for the new Doghouse. Vehicle prep has been an all day everyday job for crews over the last week. Now the finishing touches are being completed while constant rain has virtually halted any filming to this point. The new Doghouse this year is a Ford Expedition that should be … read more

TSR & TIV TEAM UP AGAIN IN 2010

The TSR chase team will once again be teaming up with Sean Casey and the TIV crew for the 2010 chase season. We will be forecasting for and guiding Casey as he utilizes one more season to put the finishing touches on his IMAX film ‘Tornado Alley’ which should premiere sometime over the next year. Filming for season 4 … read more

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