STORM TRACK: September 30, 1984 (Volume 7 Issue 6)

Dave Gallaher writes "... with all the new subscribers and new chasers out there, perhaps a 'glossary of terms' used in the copy would aid them in those frustrating first few years -- those same years that I'm experiencing." (Ed. Note: ST does plan to publish an illustrated display in a future issue, showing the structure of a severe storm and storm environment, labeled with standard meteorological terms, using the most current information available.). In lieu of that, Dave offers the following "with tongue surgically installed in cheek".

Glossary for Novice Chasers

Tornado Season - the weeks immediately preceding and following your chase.

Tornado season

Vortex- synthetic fiber of which your windbreaker is constructed.

Golf Ball Hail - "B" movie starring Jack Nicklaus.

Low - reading on your fuel gauge, upon sighting the first wall cloud.

Low

Suction Spot - tourist trap gas station.

Intercept - what tornado does to you as you watch distant Cb through telephoto lens.

Dryline - edge of sweatstain on your shirt immediately after intercept.

Mesoscale - tornado path goes through fish hatchery.

Cloud-to-Cloud - bar hopping after frustrating chase day.

Cloud-to-Ground - passing out, leaving last bar."a

Supercell - Oklahoma City drunk tank, where you wake up.

Panhandle - method of financing trip home after chase.

Panhandle