Storm Chaser From Australia Gets In The Middle of a Severe Texas Microburst

When it comes to adrenaline junkies, storm chasers ranked right up there with bull riders.

Granted, I'm not comparing these tornado hunters with the athletic ability and constant bone-breaking danger that bull riders face. But chasing down a rain-wrapped tornado in the darkness of night takes a special level of courage and craziness.

Some storm chasers have also found a way to turn this hobby into a very profitable profession.

Ryan Hall, Y'all

When it comes to tracking and breaking down severe weather, this Kentucky-based weather analyst is my go-to, and the go-to for over 2.8 million subscribers.

He and his team have combined state-of-the-art technology, storm tracking skills, and a friendly, next-door neighbor delivery into a YouTube sensation. Take a look at any of his past live streams to see why he is so popular.

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Ryan also ties into the live video feeds of numerous storm chasers. He often presents a montage of grids during his live broadcast. With this, he can bring real-time video and ground-zero updates to affected towns and neighborhoods.

I've become familiar with some of the storm chasers who frequently appear on his broadcasts. Reed Timmer, Brad Arnold, and Brandon Copic. However, I don't recall an Australian chaser named Daniel Shaw.

Central Texas Microburst

On Sunday, June 1, several severe storms moved across portions of central Texas and the Brazos Valley. One of those storms, a microburst, moved through the small town of Rosebud, Texas.

A microburst features extremely heavy rainfall with straight-line winds that can gust to over 80 mph.

A storm chaser, with an Australian accent, was able to drive through the middle of this storm and captured some amazing video.