[garner49]

Wrong vehicle for such... Having chased (and in some cases been chased!), you need a tough, strong, high ground clearance vehicle with some room inside. I'd suggest keeping the Cruiser at home in the garage - find a late model Suburban or such and add some items that you'll need; wench, extra lights, second battery, radio's, laptop mount, cam-corder and more. One good hail-storm will ruin the Cruiser, beat it to a pulp - you can't lean on it without denting.

Chasing is not safe for beginners, get with someone that has, before going out on your own. Find and watch Storm-Chasers (Discovery Channel and the Weather Channel), they show you the exciting moments (but nothing like being there); not the hours on end of the boring...

I spotted 7 Tornado's in one day, during an outbreak of over 60 in two day's - one funnel cloud passed overhead before dissipating. I still enjoy watching weather, even though I understand it - I still find it fascinating. As a pilot, weather is an important part of my daily activity.

Be very careful out there.