Category Archives: Announcements

Bell County SKYWARN 2017

Written on February 10, 2017 at 7:55 pm, by

This Saturday Vortex Chasers will be attending the annual 2017 Bell County SKYWARN. Come check out this informative session while getting a chance to meet the team. The Bell County SKYWARN will be held this Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Belton ISD admin building. The basic storm spotting class will be from 9:00am to noonContinue Reading

McLennan County SKYWARN 2017

Written on February 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm, by

The McLennan County SKYWARN will be held this Saturday, February 04, 2017 at the Emergency Services Education Center in Waco. The basic storm spotting class will be from 9:00 am to noon followed by the advanced portion from 1:00 – 4:30pm. The National Weather Service encourages anyone with an interest in weather, public service and access to communication,Continue Reading

Updated High Risk for Severe Weather

Written on April 14, 2012 at 10:28 am, by

  The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the high risk for severe weather today. Very large hail, damaging winds and strong tornadoes possible in the risk area today through tonight. Vortex Chasers is up in Oklahoma and will give updates throughout day…

Severe Weather/New Website

Written on April 12, 2012 at 12:20 pm, by

With the powerful weather system that will be impacting the central and southern plains tomorrow throughout the weekend, we have decided to launch our updated Vortex Chasers website (VortexChasers.net). The updated website has a new and improved layout to help our visitors more easily navigate throughout the website, and help them better receive information aboutContinue Reading

Tornado Watch

Written on March 19, 2012 at 2:53 pm, by

Bell County SKYWARN 2012

Written on February 9, 2012 at 11:33 am, by

This Saturday Vortex Chasers will be attending the annual 2012 Bell County SKYWARN. Come check out this informative session while getting a chance to meet the team and see the chase vehicle. The Bell County SKYWARN will be held this Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Belton ISD admin building. The basic storm spotting class willContinue Reading

PDS Tornado Watch

Written on January 22, 2012 at 6:02 pm, by

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) Tornado Watch until midnight CST for portions of eastern Arkansas, Missouri Bootheel, northwest Mississippi and western Tennessee.

2012 Skywarn Spotter Training Schedule

Written on January 8, 2012 at 1:06 pm, by

The National Weather Service encourages anyone with an interest in weather, public service and access to communication, such as HAM radio, to join the SKYWARN® program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches, nursing homes or who have a responsibility forContinue Reading

Streaming live tornado warning CTX

Written on May 21, 2011 at 4:32 pm, by

Streaming live west of Gatesville, TX.  Had a brief touchdown moments ago…view here www.vortexchasers.tv

McLennan County SKYWARN 2011

Written on March 17, 2011 at 9:32 pm, by

This Saturday Vortex Chasers will be attending the annual 2011 McLennan County SKYWARN. Come check out this informative session while getting a chance to meet the team and see the chase vehicle. The McLennan County SKYWARN will be held this Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Emergency Services Education Center in Waco. The basic storm spotting classContinue Reading