StormSector Blog & News Center

The Storm Chaser Test! Are You Ready? 10.19.08 @ 10:08PM ET

After a long time of requests and questions about storm chasing, I'm happy to present something really cool... This new addition to the site will allow visitors to test their knowledge of storm chasing and get a custom score page when finished. Each test asks common questions regarding severe weather and specifically storm chasing in general. How much do you know about storm chasing? Find out!

Really Cool Site Update Tonight! 10.7.08 @ 10:20PM ET

A new and exciting engineering update took place tonight with the StormSector site. New additions to our site include interactive video and image galleries. Visitors will enjoy awesome 3d galleries and zooming capabilities. More severe weather and emergency operations images will be added soon!

Live Coverage: Hurricane Ike 9.12.08 @ 2:17PM ET

Officials warn "death" for those who decide not to evacuate. We have links and feeds for our visitors to watch this event as it unfolds in the Gulf. Click to see live coverage of television and radio stations reporting in the region on Ike's aftermath.

Hurricane Ike Targets Texas 9.10.08 @ 11:00AM ET

Ike is expected to become a category 3 storm by Friday/Saturday this week. Tropical storm force winds will likely extend along the entire Texas Gulf coastline. -Ben

Modern Storm Chaser Ethics 9.5.08 @ 07:18PM ET

An explosion of interest in storm chasing is occurring after media attention and popular films such as "Twister" present the public with thrill seeking death-defying stunts and special effects. This article discusses the argument over self policing versus rules and regulations for the storm chasing community. Ben develops a "common good baseline" for storm chasers in an effort to strengthen, grow, and educate the community.