Inc. There has been a lot of discussion lately about who can and cannot chase storms. Much of the chasing community is heavily involved with a definite opinion on one side or the other. Here are some of the main reasons that are given to discourage new chasers from entering the field. You must have a purpose for chasing .
All chasers have a purpose in chasing.
Some chase for the scientific aspects, to measure the storms and attempt to gain data on the formation of tornadoes. Some go for journalistic reasons, to photograph and video the storms. Some are out for the thrill and excitement, similar to those who hunt big game. They are all reasons to chase. Hordes of new people will demean the integrity of storm chasing.