2013 Storm Chasing & Photography Accounts, Photos and Videos
|
In September of 2025, my work is generating the most income it ever has in my career. Yet, I'm being forced to shut down my successul operation, against my will, due to one cause alone: 95% of that revenue is being stolen by piracy and copyright infringement. I've lost more than $1 million to copyright infringement in the last 15 years, and it's finally brought an end to my professional storm chasing operation. Do not be misled by the lies of infringers, anti-copyright activists and organized piracy cartels. This page is a detailed, evidenced account of my battle I had to undertake to just barely stay in business, and eventually could not overcome. It's a problem faced by all of my colleagues and most other creators in the field. |
2013 was similar to 2005 in that it was considered a generally difficult year for spring storm chasing in the Great Plains, but if one managed to be on the right events at the right time, some great success could be had. I was blessed to pick the right storms on those "right" events, coming away with some of my best images, videos and experiences ever. My Midwest chase year was also fruitful, with 5 tornadoes in Illinois. Despite busting on the big November 17 outbreak, I came away with some interesting and satisfying tornado intercepts on July 1.
All that said, then there was May 31. I have not spoken much about how I feel about that day, other than what I've written in my chase account for the event. The tragedy of that day has left me honestly not really knowing what to say or feel, and I'm reluctant to offer platitudes. It may be a long time before I'm able to fully process what happened. Notwithstanding, I will choose to focus on the good of 2013 - not forgetting about May 31, but counting my blessings and looking forward to the future.
Storm Chasing Home | Tornado Intercepts | Storm Chasing FAQ | Expeditions by Year | Video Clips | Photo Gallery
2013 Notable Storms
 September 1, 2013
NASHVILLE, IL - Sprites from a distant storm complex.
 August 12, 2013
MASCOUTAH, IL - Cold-air funnels east of St. Louis.
 July 22, 2013
BARTELSO, IL - Clear-air lightning and the full moon.
 July 1, 2013
BELLMONT, IL - Tornadoes in eastern Illinois.
 June 12, 2013
PAW PAW, IL - Brief tornado in northern Illinois.
 May 31, 2013
EL RENO, OK - A very close call with the world's largest EF5 tornado during a tragic day.
 May 28, 2013
BENNINGTON, KS - A career best tornado intercept - a close encounter with an EF4 tornado.
 May 18, 2013
ROZEL, KS - Intercepting one of the most photogenic tornadoes of the decade, then another close tornado encounter.
 May 3, 2013
VANDALIA, IL - Cold core storms in southern Illinois.
 April 17, 2013
CALIFORNIA, MO - Supercells in central Missouri.
 April 10, 2013
ALTON, IL - Severe storms in the St. Louis metro area.
 March 17, 2013
ADDIEVILLE, IL - Intense lightning with surface temperatures at 36°F;.
 February 21, 2013
ALTON, IL - Snowstorm in the St. Louis metro area.
 February 3, 2013
ST. LOUIS, IL - Surprise snowstorm and icy roads in St. Louis.
 January 29, 2013
LAKE ST. LOUIS, IL - Severe thunderstorms in the western St. Louis metro area.
|
|
Storm Chasing Home | Tornado Intercepts | Storm Chasing FAQ | Expeditions by Year | Video Clips | Photo Gallery
GO: Home | Storm Chase Logs | Photography | Extreme Weather Library | Stock Footage | Blog
Featured Weather Library Article:
|
