The Art of Storm Chasing

Guest: Mike OlbinskiFor most people, a thunderstorm is something you watch from a window. But for storm chasers, it's a front-row seat to some of nature's most spectacular displays—and few have captured those moments as beautifully as today's guest. On this episode of Weather Geeks, we're joined by storm chaser and filmmaker Mike Olbinski. Based in the Desert Southwest, Mike has spent years documenting everything from towering monsoon thunderstorms and dramatic haboobs to lightning-filled skies across the Great Plains, creating breathtaking imagery that has inspired weather enthusiasts around the world. We'll talk about what makes chasing storms in Arizona so unique, some of the unforgettable moments he's experienced on the road, and how the art of storm storytelling has evolved alongside advances in cameras, social media, and live streaming.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mike Olbinski and his work13:38 Break 113:39 How technology has changed storm chasing24:38 Break 224:40 Advances in weather models and forecasting26:53 Mobile connectivity and Starlink for storm chasing28:22 Apps and tools for real-time weather data28:45 Use of drones in storm photography29:45 Carving out a niche in storm photography30:22 Advice for aspiring storm chasers and photographers32:34 Platforms to follow Mike Olbinski33:24 Closing remarks and upcoming projectsResourcesStorm Photo Contests - https://stormphotocontest.com/Stormchaser Atlas App - https://stormchaseratlas.com/Weatherfront App - https://weatherfront.com/ Guest linksInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikeolbinski/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/mikeolbinskiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.