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SPOTTER TRAINING Videos (VHS format) for Sale
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The two best STORM SPOTTER TRAINING VIDEOS available are:

"StormWatch"    (the TESSA/NWS SKYWARN training video) and
"StormWatcher" (by Stormchaser Gene Rhoden).

STORMWATCH provides "advanced training" for spotters, while
STORMWATCHER provides more of the basics, but with some
advanced training too.

STORMWATCH

STORMWATCH was produced by Martin Lisius.   Allan Moller
and Gary Woodall of the National Weather Service helped
Martin find excellent video of different storm types.  They also
contributed heavily to the script and technical content.  Many
of the high quality storm images were shot during government
and college sponsored research. Numerous time lapse
sequences were included to provide the spotter with a better
understanding of storm development and the visual
appearance of different storm types.  Footage from different
parts of the country were used to show regional differences
and similarities in the storm spotting environment.

STORMWATCH begins with a short documentary segment on
the Lancaster, Texas tornado.  It recreates the event as
experienced by an individual storm spotter.

Martin Lisius has produced several quality videos over the
years, including CHASING THE WIND, which was broadcast
nationally on National Public Television and THE CHASERS OF
TORNADO ALLEY.  STORMWATCH greatly benefitted from
Martin's past experience and it is used nationally by the
National Weather Service for SKYWARN training.

STORMWATCHER

STORMWATCHER includes an introduction to the terminology
used by storm spotters (and meteorologists) and provides
visual examples.  Storm types are discussed and storm
variations are presented.   The perspective is somewhat
different and it serves as a good compliment to STORMWATCH.

STORMWATCHER was created by Gene Rhoden.  Gene is a
meteorology student at the University of Oklahoma.  He has
worked at the National Severe Storms Lab in Norman.  He
participated in their storm chase program and is an
accomplished storm chaser. Gene's footage of storms has been
included in numerous videos, including STORMWATCH and
various programs produced by The Weather Channel, National
Public Television and the Discovery Channel.

Both tapes are excellent for training spotters and it is difficult
for me to recommend one over the other.  They both have
areas where they are superior.

I have been an active SKYWARN storm spotter since 1974 and
feel that these tapes provide excellent training for SKYWARN
spotters.

Sam Barricklow  K5KJ
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STORMWATCH and STORMWATCHER are available
in the U.S. as a set for $45.00 ppd.

Or individually,
STORMWATCH    @ $20.00 ppd
STORMWATCHER @ $30.00 ppd
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Send check or money order to:

The Storm Seller
P.O. Box 473092
Garland, TX 75047-3092

(Purchase Orders are accepted from national, state and local
government agencies.)
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