We drive toward the storm so the data gets out first.
Storm Hawks is a full-time storm intercept team tracking tornadoes and severe weather across Tornado Alley — streaming live, relaying spotter reports, and capturing the science up close.
Meet the crew
Seriah
im the director of storm critters. im also our eyes on radar and our storm chaser. im currently working on our probe H.AW.K.
Ethan
Hi! I'm Ethan, Vice President and Lead Meteorologist at Storm Hawks. I run the day to day operations and lead the team to success! If you need me and I'm not available, please reach out to my assistant Marshall Arends! And lastly, Remember to Never Stop Chasing!
John Copeland
I'm John, I am the Vice President for Storm Hawks (formerly storm critters). During my free time, I like playing video games and storm chasing.
Josh
Local storm chaser in Van Buren Arkansas.
Zandar
About Me I’m a dedicated volunteer firefighter and an active member of a Search and Rescue team. I’m passionate about serving my community, helping others, and being there when people need support during emergencies. Outside of emergency services, I have a strong passion for storm chasing. I enjoy tracking severe weather, watching storms develop, and witnessing the power of nature as storms roll.
Marshall Arends
Severe Weather Engineer and Mobile Command Center Operator specializing in storm research technology, mobile command systems, and advanced weather observation equipment. Building tools to better understand and track severe weather. 🌪️ “Eyes on the storm. Data for the future.”
Bethany Ouimette (We-Met)
Digital chaser with confirmed tornado reports across multiple WFOs. Radar analyst, camera whiz, and pattern obsessed. Self‑taught photographer specializing in iridescence, KH waves, and sea breeze phenomena. I strive to improve public trust in the severe weather enterprise on all fronts.
Skylar Spencer
Hello, my name is Skylar, I do prefer to be named Skye. I am a Photographer and Videographer for Storm Hawks. On the side I listen to a scanner for Air Traffic, Police, Fire, and EMS.
Recent intercepts
EF-2Illinois Tornado Intercept: Storm Hawk M.C.C Deploys Weather Probe
Storm Hawk successfully intercepted a tornado in Illinois, with our weather probes recording winds over 130 mph and gusts up to 140 mph. The data will help advance tornado research and improve our understanding of severe storms.
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FUNNELFunnel Cloud in Charleston
Funnel cloud in Charleston, S.C.
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OTHERStorm Hawk M.C.C. Deployment Report: Tropical Storm Wind Analysis — Navarre, Florida
Storm Hawk conducted tropical storm observations in Navarre, Florida, collecting wind data and analyzing storm conditions. Field measurements recorded winds around 45 mph on the outer bands and up to 65 mph.
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When a system fires, our chase vehicles broadcast their position on the map alongside live radar. See where the team is targeting before the warnings even drop.
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