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Gear up for another exciting season of storm chasing!
Venture with an intrepid group of scientists, filmmakers and adventurers as they hunt down devastating tornadoes to capture amazing IMAX footage and valuable scientific data in America's "Tornado Alley". Follow this diverse group as they embark on another grueling season of storm chasing.
Tornado Intercept Tank
With a record-breaking tornado season already underway, watch Josh and Sean race to get the new DOW6 and the bigger Tornado Intercept Vehicle, TIV2, on the road. Once out the gate, it's the SCOUT team that faces the first big challenge - a dangerous night chase.
When Parts Fly
Both the TIV2 and new DOW torment their crews with mechanical problems. Follow Aaron and Danny in the SCOUT as they head out on their own only to get clobbered by a massive storm. Meanwhile, Reed and the TVN crew chase down a monster as it bears down on the town of Lamesa, Texas.
Mutiny on the Plains
Missed sightings and vehicle problems heat up the contest of wills between Sean and Josh. Reed and his fast-moving crew make a brief rendezvous with Sean, sparking a little envy from the TIV and a brief mutiny. Meanwhile, Reed chases a risky night-time tornado into the dangerous hills of Arkansas, while Sean and Josh return to Greensburg, Kansas one-year after an EF-5 nearly wiped that town off the map.
Nightmare on Dow Street
Halfway into the season, TIV1 returns to action, and the whole team heads toward Oklahoma and then into Arkansas. Watch monster hail storms batter the fleet, while the vehicles forge ahead as tornadoes start touching down all across the Great Plains.
Road Hazards
The DOW team is in chaos after a broken radar sends Josh scrambling to fix it. Meanwhile, Reed jumps on the opportunity to scoop the science team once again, while Danny and Aaron struggle to escape a ditch before a tornado closes in on them.
No Place Like Kansas
With the DOW and all the chase vehicles up and running again, the team finds themselves hunting in the same territory as the rival TVN crew. Marvel as tornadoes are forming all over western Kansas on what looks like the biggest day of the season.
Hail to the Beast
Reed and Josh's teams struggle to find the perfect storm in Nebraska. Meanwhile, Reed's girlfriend Jene gets lost in a deadly hailstorm, while the DOW fleet mistakenly drives into an oncoming tornado.
Tornado Showdown
As the tornado season comes to a close, Sean has one last chance to get the shot of all shots from inside a tornado. Meanwhile, Reed pushes his team to the edge - getting closer to a twister than ever before.
Venture with an intrepid group of scientists, filmmakers and adventurers as they hunt down devastating tornadoes to capture amazing IMAX footage and valuable scientific data in America's "Tornado Alley". Follow this diverse group as they embark on another grueling season of storm chasing.
Tornado Intercept Tank
With a record-breaking tornado season already underway, watch Josh and Sean race to get the new DOW6 and the bigger Tornado Intercept Vehicle, TIV2, on the road. Once out the gate, it's the SCOUT team that faces the first big challenge - a dangerous night chase.
When Parts Fly
Both the TIV2 and new DOW torment their crews with mechanical problems. Follow Aaron and Danny in the SCOUT as they head out on their own only to get clobbered by a massive storm. Meanwhile, Reed and the TVN crew chase down a monster as it bears down on the town of Lamesa, Texas.
Mutiny on the Plains
Missed sightings and vehicle problems heat up the contest of wills between Sean and Josh. Reed and his fast-moving crew make a brief rendezvous with Sean, sparking a little envy from the TIV and a brief mutiny. Meanwhile, Reed chases a risky night-time tornado into the dangerous hills of Arkansas, while Sean and Josh return to Greensburg, Kansas one-year after an EF-5 nearly wiped that town off the map.
Nightmare on Dow Street
Halfway into the season, TIV1 returns to action, and the whole team heads toward Oklahoma and then into Arkansas. Watch monster hail storms batter the fleet, while the vehicles forge ahead as tornadoes start touching down all across the Great Plains.
Road Hazards
The DOW team is in chaos after a broken radar sends Josh scrambling to fix it. Meanwhile, Reed jumps on the opportunity to scoop the science team once again, while Danny and Aaron struggle to escape a ditch before a tornado closes in on them.
No Place Like Kansas
With the DOW and all the chase vehicles up and running again, the team finds themselves hunting in the same territory as the rival TVN crew. Marvel as tornadoes are forming all over western Kansas on what looks like the biggest day of the season.
Hail to the Beast
Reed and Josh's teams struggle to find the perfect storm in Nebraska. Meanwhile, Reed's girlfriend Jene gets lost in a deadly hailstorm, while the DOW fleet mistakenly drives into an oncoming tornado.
Tornado Showdown
As the tornado season comes to a close, Sean has one last chance to get the shot of all shots from inside a tornado. Meanwhile, Reed pushes his team to the edge - getting closer to a twister than ever before.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By homeschooler
Format:DVD
I have always been fascinated by tornadoes and have seen every documentary I could find. But Storm Chasers goes far beyond the average tornado documentary. The footage is amazing, and the presentation is anything but dry. The series follows different groups of storm chasers throughout the season, showing not only severe weather, but their struggles, victories and the rivalries between them. Definitely popcorn worthy entertainment. Season two is probably my favorite of the four so far.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Please note that this review is on the series which I saw on TV, not the DVD, so I can't speak to the quality of the video transfer.
This show is one of the most unique ideas in recent years, following the trials and tribulations and several groups of tornado chasers in "tornado alley." The video coverage of the tornados is truly spectacular, and they even manage to set up a little tension and drama in the competition between the two younger groups of tornado chasers. The modified and reinforced "tank"-like vehicle is cool, and I liked the fact that they spend some time going over the maps, looking at Doppler radar displays (or whatever it is) trying to figure out and pinpoint where the supercells are going to develop so they can get a lead on where to go.
Overall it's a dramatic and interesting series, and sometimes the chasers get close enough to these storms so that they really are risking their lives to video these things or to gather scientific data. The only reason for the four stars is that after a while, much of the coverage gets to be repetitive. Most of the time, you're not seeing actual footage of the storms since many times the tornados just don't materialize, and when they do they're often far off in the distance, with the chasers trying frantically to get closer before the tornado has already come and gone, since timing is critical. Much of the video is just "behind the scenes" stuff having to do with preparation and repair of the vehicles and equipment, poring over the weather displays, or driving to and from the storm areas.
Another thing I liked is the scientist and meteorologist, Josh Wurman, gets a lot of on-screen time and he often comments on what's going on and what they're trying to do, so you get the point of view of a real expert.
So all in all a very fine series with a unique concept which has drama and excitement, spectacular footage of the storms, and enough human interest to often keep you on the edge of your seat as the events unfold.
This show is one of the most unique ideas in recent years, following the trials and tribulations and several groups of tornado chasers in "tornado alley." The video coverage of the tornados is truly spectacular, and they even manage to set up a little tension and drama in the competition between the two younger groups of tornado chasers. The modified and reinforced "tank"-like vehicle is cool, and I liked the fact that they spend some time going over the maps, looking at Doppler radar displays (or whatever it is) trying to figure out and pinpoint where the supercells are going to develop so they can get a lead on where to go.
Overall it's a dramatic and interesting series, and sometimes the chasers get close enough to these storms so that they really are risking their lives to video these things or to gather scientific data. The only reason for the four stars is that after a while, much of the coverage gets to be repetitive. Most of the time, you're not seeing actual footage of the storms since many times the tornados just don't materialize, and when they do they're often far off in the distance, with the chasers trying frantically to get closer before the tornado has already come and gone, since timing is critical. Much of the video is just "behind the scenes" stuff having to do with preparation and repair of the vehicles and equipment, poring over the weather displays, or driving to and from the storm areas.
Another thing I liked is the scientist and meteorologist, Josh Wurman, gets a lot of on-screen time and he often comments on what's going on and what they're trying to do, so you get the point of view of a real expert.
So all in all a very fine series with a unique concept which has drama and excitement, spectacular footage of the storms, and enough human interest to often keep you on the edge of your seat as the events unfold.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By oldglory
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
My 12 year old daughter thinks Storm Chasers ROCKS!! She has watched each episode multiple times and can now give me a play by play of each episode and each storm as it is coming up. Great video of Midwest storms! Cast is great too and make the video entertaining. If you love tornadoes, you will love this series. Episode 8 has the biggest tornado they filmed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
season
Product was great, just wish i remembered I already saw this season on Netflix. Shipped extremely fast and packaging was not damaged.
Published 1 month ago by blake rauscher
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this show
I love it so much, this is one of the best shows that I've ever seen in a long time
Published 3 months ago by Anthony Parisano
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I bought Season One and Two for my husband for Christmas and he enjoyed them so much I recently ordered Season 3 for him.
Published 4 months ago by JF
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative and entertaining
I purchased the entire series of these DVD's; each of the 5 seasons. I enjoy them - informative and fast action. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sassylady2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Storm Chasers Season 2
I bought this for my friend in Florida and she loves it! She has already watched it and it is great. Wonderful seller and fast delivery!
Published 15 months ago by Brie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for kids intrested in Tornados
I bought this for my 6 year olds son and he LOVES it. I have purchased other videos, but "Storm Cahsers" is his favorite ones!!
Published 19 months ago by L. Lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Show on Discovery
I was so excited when Discovery launched this show in 2007. It was so relieving that someone had finally made a proper TV Series about storms and tornadoes. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kris128183
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Perils and Triumphs of Storm Chasing
The second season of the Discovery Channel's "Storm Chasers" covers the 2008 storm chasing season. Meteorologist Josh Wurman in the Doppler on Wheels (DOW), IMAX filmmaker Sean... Read more
Published on January 15, 2010 by Eric Mayforth
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fast, available, but high priced
The delivery was timely and in good condition, as I have come to expect with any Amazon supplier.
I had trouble finding this product and was looking for it to give as a gift. Read more
I had trouble finding this product and was looking for it to give as a gift. Read more
Published on October 1, 2009 by George A. Macke
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