Renowned Storm Chaser Reflects On Busiest Year Ever

(PRWEB) December 8, 2004

Renowned storm chaser reflects on a record setting severe weather year -- filled with danger and breathtaking images.

The wicked weather of 2004 included over 1,689 tornadoes and three major hurricane strikes to the US. A record setting year for the magnitude of major severe weather events.

While most people in the paths of such horrible weather fled for their lives, one man rushed in -- to greet the maelstroms with open arms -- and a camera or two.

Warren Faidley, the world’s first, and currently the only full-time, professional storm chaser and severe weather cinematographer, had one of his busiest and most dangerous seasons on record.

In May, Faidley intercepted over 20 tornadoes in the Central Plains, capturing the extreme weather events on motion picture film. His breathtaking footage of the twisters is the first known motion picture filming of such a rare outbreak.

In September, Faidley traveled to Florida to place himself in the

path of Hurricane’s Frances and Ivan. During Hurricane Frances he narrowly escaped disaster when a sea wall collapsed, nearly sending him into the ocean. During Hurricane Ivan, Faidley became trapped in the upper floor a parking garage after storm surge waters flooded downtown Pensacola, FL. Faidley also served as an on air severe weather consultant with Fox New's reporter Geraldo Rivera.

Faidley was recently featured in the December 2004 edition of Men’s Journal. He will be the topic of a one-hour HD (high definition) production set for release next year, featuring his most recent hurricane adventures.

Faidley, a graduate of the University of Arizona, is a best-selling author and award winning photojournalist. He is widely recognized as one of the nation's top severe weather survival experts and foremost storm photographers, with over 20 years experience. He was the initial motion picture consultant for Twister. His photography clientele have included Sheryl Crow and Paul McCartney.

He has been featured in countless editorial publications, including National Geographic, Life Magazine and The LA Times. His television credits include The Weather Channel, NOVA, Discovery and most major cable news outlets.

Faidley's first storm chase at age 12 nearly killed him after he

was swept away by a flash flood. Since then, he has survived

hazards including: baseball-sized hail, lightning

strikes, F-5 tornadoes and "evil" chase rivals.

Negotiations are current under way to option his life

story for a television and/or movie script.

For additional information contact:

Laura White

Publicity Agent

website3x@stormchaser.com

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