I Chased My First Tornado at 16... And That Was Just the Beginning

This is where it all began. May 1997. No high-tech radar, no GPS — just a map, a camera, and my first tornado. Join me as I look back at the event that kicked off a 30-year career and to debut a brand new era for the channel. ABOUT THIS CHANNEL For over 20 years, I’ve documented the world's most violent weather. From remastered legacy logs to raw 4K stock screeners, this is the definitive home for storm chasing history and high-quality atmospheric assets. CONNECT & LICENSE 👥 Follow my Field Adventures:   / tonylaubach   🌐 Website/Portfolio: https://www.tonylaubach.net 𝕏 Twitter/X:   / tonylaubach   🔗 LinkedIn:   / laubacht   📧 Licensing or Business Inquiries: tornadoeskick@gmail.com 📖 - - - CHAPTERS - - - 0:00 Growing Up in Circleville, OH 3:37 My First Storm Chase and First Tornado 7:07 Moving West; Colorado & Oklahoma 9:57 Early Chasing Years in Colorado 12:03 Storm Chasing 2003 Preview 12:51 Thank You For Watching #StormChasing #Meteorology #Tornadoes #SevereWeather #TWISTEX METEOROLOGIST TONY LAUBACH www.facebook.com/TonyLaubach