"...The art of storm chasing is rooted deeply in the dualism between subjectivity and objectivity, probably more so than any other hobby...."

"...Take the romantic storm chaser. His objectives are excitement, inspiration and visual beauty...."

"...At the opposite extreme, there is the classical chaser. She focuses on the mechanics behind the storm. To her, the chase day is an incredible puzzle box. She enjoys perusing the morning data..."

"...A much more prudent approach is to always strive for a fusion of the two modes, casting aside dichotomy so that both modes exist simultaneously. Gusty southeast winds are noticed, enjoyed, savored, contemplated in the context of the forecast situation.....this same scene conceivably unfolding on a Wednesday a billion years ago, man's presence just a speck within the Holocene sliver in which we live..."

(Vasquez, 2003, pp. 8-9)

Highlights of Email Received 3/17/04 from Roger Edwards, Lead Forecaster, SPC

"...Intercept strategy today will be as much conceptual as meteorological and ogistical. The objective is to find the inside of a triangle bounded by these borders: daylight, sufficient boundary layer moisture, and weakened cap....: *Comment: Objectivity---Meteorology

"...1. Daylight -- will the cap break in time? ......

"...2. Moisture. The cumuli and stratocumuli apparent on VIS imagery E of a line from SAT-CRS represent the richest boundary layer moisture, which is manifest as low-mid 60s F dew points on the sfc map; and the moist axis extends nearly meridionally through the Metroplex. ....If I thought 60s F sfc dew points could make it into central OK and nearer to the sfc low, I'd stay near here...."

"...But instead we shall take a family "country drive" down through the Arbuckles toward the Red River, engage in recreation of some sort, and hope for initiation of what should be
photogenic rotating storms, given daylight!..." *Comment: Subjectivity--Having fun.