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Finding The Origins Of Tornado Chasers

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The booming thunderstorms and crazy spring weather have moved in, and any Midwesterner knows what comes with them—tornadoes. Most of us retreat to basements when those sirens sound, but a select few take that as a cue to go hunting for the cyclones. 

On Thursday's Up to Date, we look at how the practice of tornado chasing got started, way before weather radar and cars were commonplace. We also examine what inspired these first weather-spotters.  Then a modern-day tornado tour guide tells us what tourists can expect on a storm-chasing vacation.

Guest:

  • Lee Sandlin, author of Storm Kings: America's First Tornado Chasers
  • Scott Nicholson, founder of Spring Weather Productions
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When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.