From Storm Chasing to Forecasting | Zachary Hall’s Journey

In this episode of the Discover Fort Smith podcast, we sit down with Zachary Hall—better known as Arkansas Storm Tracker—to talk about the wild world of storm chasing, forecasting, and building one of the fastest-growing weather platforms in the state.Zachary shares how his passion for weather started as a kid drawing tornadoes, eventually leading to a full-time storm chasing career capturing footage for major networks like CNN and NBC. From close calls with tornadoes and hurricanes to the realities of chasing storms for a living, this conversation dives deep into both the thrill and the danger.We also explore his transition from storm chasing to launching the Arkansas Weather Network, how he’s using social media to keep Arkansans informed in real-time, and why he chose to stay rooted in the Fort Smith region.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to chase a tornado—or how weather forecasting is evolving—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Relevant Links:Bakery District: https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/bakery-districtFort Smith Regional Art Museum: https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/fort-smith-regional-art-museumFort Smith National Historic Site: https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/fort-smith-national-historic-siteU.S. Marshals Museum: https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/national-us-marshals-museumJanet Huckabee Nature Center: https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/janet-huckabee-nature-centerBen Geren Regional Park: https://www.discoverfortsmith.com/ben-geren-regional-park