Why some people run toward the storm
A tornado is visible from Northern Illinois University's Husky Hail Hunter vehicle in this file photo from 2025. Carolyn Kaster/AP
Illinois has already seen significant tornado activity this year. Most people head for shelter when severe weather hits, but others run toward the storm. Our friends at Illinois Public Media's Weather Realness recently spoke with two people who chase storms and tornadoes professionally.
Guests
Andrew Pritchard
Meteorologist, Illinois Public Media and Nutrient Ag Solutions
Jeff Frame
Professor in the Department of Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Stephen Nesbitt
Co-host, Weather Realness
