Stormtrack
Encyclopedia
Storm Track was the first magazine
for and about storm chasing
. It was started in 1977 by chasing pioneer David Hoadley, following an informal meeting of storm chasers at an American Meteorological Society
conference. In the beginning it was published in newsletter format but in time assumed a magazine format and it was published bimonthly throughout its history. In 1986, editorship was handed over to Tim Marshall
, a storm damage engineer
(and meteorologist). Production of paper issues ceased in 2002 after a 25-year run, however, an accompanying website started in 1996 and continues primarily in the form of a large discussion board.
Storm Track, among other topics, published storm chase accounts, discussions of issues affecting storm chasing, history of storm chasing and meteorology, meteorological analysis and case studies, climatology, reviews, biographies, photography, cartoons, poetry, and classifieds.
Storm Track was a non-profit publication aimed at scientists and amateurs interested in severe storms. Rich Herzog was an associate editor. It was published with Master Graphics in Dallas, Texas. Tim Vasquez was online editor. Most articles and photographs were submitted by subscribers. More than 180 people wrote articles for the magazine. David Hoadley made all the drawings and sketches and did many of the cartoons which were known as "Funnel Funnies". It began with ten subscribers in 1977 and grew to several hundred over the years. Circulation peaked at nearly 1000 in mid-1996 in association with the release of Twister.
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
for and about storm chasing
Storm chasing
Storm chasing is broadly defined as the pursuit of any severe weather condition, regardless of motive, which can be curiosity, adventure, scientific exploration or for news professions/media coverage....
. It was started in 1977 by chasing pioneer David Hoadley, following an informal meeting of storm chasers at an American Meteorological Society
American Meteorological Society
The American Meteorological Society promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their professional applications. Founded in 1919, the American Meteorological Society has a membership...
conference. In the beginning it was published in newsletter format but in time assumed a magazine format and it was published bimonthly throughout its history. In 1986, editorship was handed over to Tim Marshall
Timothy P. Marshall
Tim Marshall is an American civil engineer and meteorologist concentrating on damage analysis, particularly that from wind and other weather phenomena...
, a storm damage engineer
Civil engineer
A civil engineer is a person who practices civil engineering; the application of planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, and operating infrastructures while protecting the public and environmental health, as well as improving existing infrastructures that have been neglected.Originally, a...
(and meteorologist). Production of paper issues ceased in 2002 after a 25-year run, however, an accompanying website started in 1996 and continues primarily in the form of a large discussion board.
Storm Track, among other topics, published storm chase accounts, discussions of issues affecting storm chasing, history of storm chasing and meteorology, meteorological analysis and case studies, climatology, reviews, biographies, photography, cartoons, poetry, and classifieds.
Storm Track was a non-profit publication aimed at scientists and amateurs interested in severe storms. Rich Herzog was an associate editor. It was published with Master Graphics in Dallas, Texas. Tim Vasquez was online editor. Most articles and photographs were submitted by subscribers. More than 180 people wrote articles for the magazine. David Hoadley made all the drawings and sketches and did many of the cartoons which were known as "Funnel Funnies". It began with ten subscribers in 1977 and grew to several hundred over the years. Circulation peaked at nearly 1000 in mid-1996 in association with the release of Twister.