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Hurricane & Tropical Storm Chases - All Photos

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This page lists all of my hurricane and tropical storm intercept chases from oldest to newest, with links to each chase report containing more photos, videos and detailed accounts. Most of these images are still frames captured from video footage. I have stock footage of these events available at Storm Highway.

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Hurricane Isabel - September 18, 2003

Virginia Beach observer Bill Coyle and I teamed up to cover Hurricane Isabel's Category 2 landfall along the North Carolina coast in 2003. Read chase log >
The eyewall of Hurricane Isabel in North CarolinaTree crushes apartmentsHeavy surf on the Chesapeake BayThe eyewall of Hurricane Isabel in North Carolina
Damaged highway signLong lines at the gas pumpBoarded up homesTraffic lights take a beating
Traffic lights take a beatingHurricane Isabel damage in VirginiaBoarded up convenience store in Virginia BeachFallen trees block roads in North Carolina
Hurricane Isabel winds in Washington, North CarolinaFallen trees block roads in North CarolinaHurricane Isabel damage in VirginiaHurricane Isabel winds in Washington, North Carolina
Hurricane Isabel heavy surfHurricane Isabel flooding in North CarolinaHurricane Isabel damage in VirginiaHurricane Isabel flooding in North Carolina
Hurricane Isabel damage in VirginiaHurricane Isabel damage in North CarolinaHurricane Isabel damage in North CarolinaHurricane Isabel damage in North Carolina
Fallen trees block roads in North CarolinaHurricane Isabel in North CarolinaFallen trees block roads in North CarolinaHurricane Isabel flooding in North Carolina
Fallen trees block roads in North CarolinaHurricane Isabel in North CarolinaHurricane Isabel heavy surfHurricane Isabel heavy surf
Hurricane Isabel heavy surfDay after IsabelPower truck convoys on I-95Calm before the storm
Hurricane Isabel heavy surfHurricane Isabel damage in North CarolinaHurricane Isabel in North CarolinaHurricane Isabel in North Carolina
Hurricane Isabel in North CarolinaFallen trees block roads in North Carolina

Hurricane Frances - September 6, 2004

An chase to Fort Pierce, Florida to document the Category 2 landfall of Hurricane Frances. Read chase log >
Awnings rip from a building in Fort PierceFort Pierce marina takes a batteringFort Pierce marina takes a batteringPalm trees take a beating
Power lines arc and sparkInside the eyewall of Hurricane FrancesFort Pierce marina takes a batteringFort Pierce marina takes a battering
Gas shortages in Florida before Hurricane FrancesPalm trees take a beatingStop sign flails violentlyEvacuation traffic on I-95
Evacuation traffic on I-95Evacuation traffic on I-95Damage to a carportStanding in a hurricane
Standing in a hurricaneStanding in a hurricanePalm trees take a beatingSiding tumbles down a street
Calm before the stormDoppler on Wheels set up near the coastDoppler on Wheels set up near the coastAwnings rip from a building
Awnings rip from a buildingFort Pierce marina takes a batteringAwnings rip from a buildingDamage in Fort Pierce from Hurricane Frances
Wind rips through treesAwnings rip from a building102mph wind measurementObserving a hurricane from a parking garage
Power lines arc and sparkA downspout empties upwardFort Pierce marina takes a batteringEvent vehicle in Hurricane Frances
Awnings rip from a buildingResidents prepareFort Pierce marina takes a batteringOuter rain bands
Palm fronds blow down the streetOuter rain band

Hurricane Ivan - September 16, 2004

A trip to Mobile, Alabama for the landfall of Category 3 Hurricane Ivan. Read chase log >
Storm photographer stands in Hurricane Ivan in Mobile, AlabamaTV reporter stands in Hurricane IvanRain and windReporter and photographer
Waves and flooded causewaystorm chasers film Hurricane IvanWaves and flooded causewayPower lines arc and spark
Wind and rain around buildingWaves and flooded causewayEvacuation traffic on I-65Trees block I-65 in Alabama
Wind and rain around buildingTruck and flooded causewayRain flies upward

Hurricane Rita - September 24, 2005

My brother Matt and I traveled to Port Arthur and Beaumont, Texas to cover the landfall of Category 3 Hurricane Rita. Read chase log >
Hurricane Rita landfallHurricane Rita landfallStorm photographer in Hurricane RitaHurricane Rita damages restaurant
Hurricane Rita landfallHurricane Rita damages signHurricane Rita damages signHurricane Rita landfall
Hurricane Rita landfallHurricane Rita aftermathHurricane Rita aftermathHurricane Rita aftermath
Power line arcing in Hurricane RitaHurricane Rita aftermathHurricane Rita aftermathHurricane Rita aftermath
Hurricane Rita aftermathHurricane Rita floodingHurricane Rita power flashStorm photographer in Hurricane Rita
Hurricane Rita landfall

Tropical Storm Ernesto - September 1, 2006

Matt, Bill and I teamed up to cover Tropical Storm Ernesto, which came ashore just shy of hurricane strength at Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Read chase log >
Arcing power lines in Tropical Storm ErnestoGlowing power line insulators in Tropical Storm ErnestoPalm trees in Tropical Storm ErnestoTropical Storm Ernesto damages sign

Tropical Storm Gabrielle - September 10, 2007

A trip to Morehead City, North Carolina area to intercept a very weak Tropical Storm Gabrielle. Read chase log >
Tropical Storm Gabrielle outer bandTropical Storm Gabrielle rainbowTropical Storm Gabrielle rainbowTropical Storm Gabrielle data

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