STORM TRACK: July 31, 1979 (Volume 2 Issue 5)

In case you missed it, the June 18 issue of Time carried a 3 page article on the pre-eminent tornado chaser, Gene Moore. It is written around Gene's participation in the NSSL chase program and conveys some of the chase experiences familiar to all of us. Although it tends to exaggerate the dramatic, the mood and tempo of the chase are realistically conveyed, and the writer suceeds in putting everyone in the back seat with Gene. As already noted, this article relates Gene's experiences in support of NSSL. It does not, publicize chasing -as such- as a hobby but, as a scientific aid to storm research. Thus, I was relieved to find no particular encouragement to the lay public to take this up as a casual past time. It is indeed rare when something that, one is totally dedicated to is also that in which one excels and achieves national recognition, as well. Here's wishing all the best to Gene. I trust that his well deserved reputation will now lead to even better things for him.