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Tempest Tours operates only during the prime of tornado season (April-July).

TEMPEST TOURS REGISTRATION 2010  Celebrating our 10th season in 2010.
2010 TOURS ARE SOLD OUT  Click here to advance to our 2011 registration page.

A complete description of each tour can be found on our Tour Descriptions page. To learn more about tornado climatology, and the best time to chase, click hereLonger tours offer a greater chance of seeing tornadoes and other spectacular weather.  You can increase your odds by chasing more days.

How to register for a tour.

1. Review our schedule, rates and other information on this page and select a tour.
2. Complete and submit our
ON-LINE 2010 REGISTRATION FORM (Word document). 

Register early. Tours typically sell out.

Tour 1 - TORNADO OUTBREAK TOUR  Chase in April, the tornado outbreak month. 

10 Chase Days/11 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather briefings, and exclusive 2010 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: April 16  Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: April 27
BASE CITY: Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas
RATE PER PERSON:
$2895 Single ($2745 Double - a $300 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 2
- F5 TORNADO TOUR 
10 Chase Days/11 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather briefings, and exclusive 2010 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: April 28  Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: May 9
BASE CITY: Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas
RATE PER PERSON:
$2895 Single ($2745 Double - a $300 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 3 - TORNADO BLISS TOUR  For people who love tornadoes.
10 Chase Days/11 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather briefings, and exclusive 2010 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: May 10  Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: May 21
BASE CITY: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RATE PER
SOLD OUT
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Tour 4 - MEMORIAL WEEK TOUR  The perfect Memorial Week vacation.
6 Chase Days/7 nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather briefings, and exclusive 2010 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: May 22  Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: May 29
BASE CITY: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RATE PER PERSON:
$2095 Single ($1995 Double - a $200 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS:
SOLD OUT
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Tour 5 - BIG SKY TORNADO TOUR  When the Plains are primed for tornadoes.
6 Chase Days/7 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather briefings, and exclusive 2010 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: May 30  Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: June 6
BASE CITY: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RATE PER PERSON:
$2095 Single ($1995 Double - a $200 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 6 - MINI TORNADO TOUR A  A short and sweet storm chasing vacation option during the peak of the season.
4 Chase Days/5 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather briefings and exclusive 2010 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: June 7  Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: June 12
BASE CITY: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RATE PER PERSON:
$1445 Single ($1395 Double - a $100 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 7 - MINI TORNADO TOUR B  A short and sweet storm chasing vacation option during the peak of the season.
4 Chase Days/5 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather briefings and exclusive 2010 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: June 13  Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: June 18
BASE CITY: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RATE PER PERSON:
$1345 Single ($1295 Double - a $100 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 8 - TORNADO DISCOVERY TOUR  A unique opportunity to chase with a legend!
Go storm chasing with world renowned tornado scientist Dr. Charles Doswell.
6 Chase Days/7 Nights

Includes storm chasing, lodging, exclusive weather presentations by Dr. Charles Doswell and exclusive 2010 chase team T-shirt.  This tour is open to everyone, from novice to expert.
ARRIVE: June 20  Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: June 27
BASE CITY: Denver, Colorado
RATE PER PERSON:
$2195 Single ($2095 Double - a $200 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT Chuck's 2010 tour is sold out, but there are still spots remaining for his 2011 tour 
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Private Tour EXC
ARRIVE: June 20  Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: June 27
BASE CITY: Denver, Colorado
TOUR STATUS:
SOLD OUT
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Tour 10 - "THE STORM CHASERS" TOUR  Chase with best-selling author and chaser Jenna Blum.
6 Chase Days/7 Nights
On this unique tour, guests will chase with New York Times best-selling author and storm chaser Jenna Blum who will provide and autograph her new novel "The Storm Chasers" for all participants.  This tour coincides with the peak of tornado activity on the High Plains of northeast Colorado and western Nebraska.  Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather briefings, exclusive 2010 chase team T-shirt, and a personally autographed copy of "The Storm Chasers".
ARRIVE: June 28  Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: July 5
BASE CITY: Denver, Colorado
RATE PER PERSON:
$2195 Single ($2095 Double - a $200 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT*
*Bookings for this tour can be re-opened for a group of 4-7 guests.  Otherwise, please visit our 2011 page
 
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PRIVATE GROUP TOURS   Create your own adventure.
Any length April through July  Ideal for company groups, college groups, or friends and family.
Contact us for details.

Tour prices subject to change. Guests are charged the rate listed at time of registration.

Tours
Tours include chasing and lodging during the tour, and an exclusive 2010 chase team T-shirt.  Guests are responsible for meals and extra lodging prior or after the tour.  During the tour, each guest will have an unobstructed window view in our clean, comfortable, smoke-free chase vehicles.  Tours depart from the base city hotel.  Guests are responsible for transportation to the base city.  A free airport shuttle is provided by our base city hotel.  There are no extra fees like fuel surcharges, baggage fees or booking fees. 

Base Cities
Each tour will depart from and return to the base city. The group will travel throughout Tornado Alley during the tour.

Meals and Lodging
Guests are responsible for meals and miscellaneous expenses. Each tour includes lodging at clean, comfortable motels. Private room for each single guest. Free breakfast provided by base hotel and some on-road lodging.  Guests will be notified with the name and location of the base city hotel prior to arrival.

Tour Fees
Current tour fees are listed above. (Fees are in US Dollars, CLICK HERE for latest currency exchange rate info.)
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required at time of registration payable by US check, credit card, cashier's check or money order. The remaining balance is payable by credit card, cashier's check or money order. Tour prices subject to change. Guests are charged the rate listed at time of registration.
There are no extra fees like fuel surcharges, baggage fees or booking fees.

Annual Lecture Tour & Severe Weather Workshop
Noted meteorologist Dr. Charles Doswell will present a comprehensive discussion on storm chasing during the 6-day Lecture Tour & Severe Weather Workshop (Tour 6). Don't miss this unique opportunity to chase with one of the world's leading authorities on tornadoes. Participants will receive a special workshop certificate.

Arriving and Departing from Base Cities
Guests must arrive to the base city hotel by 1:00 PM local time on their "arrive" day and schedule departing flights after 2:00 PM local time on their "depart" day. An orientation is presented upon arrival to familiarize guests with tour guidelines.  Orientation begins at 1:00 PM.  If severe weather is expected near the base city on the arrive date, the tour will depart immediately after orientation.

What to Bring
5-days of clothing (many motels offer laundry facilities). Weather is warm to hot, so shorts, jeans and T-shirts are the normal dress. A light coat for occasional cool weather, and a camera to capture your experience.

REGISTER FOR A TOUR NOW USING OUR ON-LINE 2010 REGISTRATION FORM
Instructions for using the on-line form: Click on the registration form link above and select "open" or "save" to access the form, a Microsoft Word document. Complete the form and e-mail it to us or send it to us by fax or mail.

Primary air carriers for our base cities are American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.  Book air travel directly with the carrier or consider booking through Expedia, Orbitz or Travelocity.

Tempest Tours, Inc., PO Box 122020, Arlington, Texas 76012 USA Tel: (817) 274-9313, info@tempesttours.com 

Tempest Tours is a corporate member of the American Meteorological Society, National Weather Association, National Tour Association and the National Safety Council.  Storm footage can be licensed through StormStock a division of Prairie Pictures.  We support and contribute to Autism Awareness and the Texas Severe Storms AssociationTrademark and Copyright © Tempest Tours, Inc.