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Zach Sharpe

Zach Sharpe is a blogger, weather forecaster, storm chaser, and entrepreneur. He attended Iowa State University where he pursued a degree in meteorology and business. It was during his time in college that he first became interested in chasing storms, and since 2011, he has been actively pursuing this passion. After graduating, Zach decided to turn his love for meteorology and storm chasing into a profession. He has been chasing storms professionally for over a decade now, and during this time, he has gained extensive knowledge and experience in this field. He has also established himself as a respected authority in the storm chasing community. In addition to his storm chasing endeavors, Zach is the owner of Storm Shelters of Iowa, a company that specializes in building and installing high-quality storm shelters. His expertise in meteorology and storm chasing has given him a unique perspective on the importance of storm shelters, and he is dedicated to ensuring that people have access to the best possible protection from severe weather. As an author, Zach has written extensively about his experiences chasing storms and his knowledge of meteorology. He is passionate about educating others on the science behind severe weather and the importance of being prepared for storms.

Severe Weather 101: What’s the Difference Between a Watch vs. Warning?

With the severe weather season underway, now is a good time to go over the difference between a watch vs. a warning.

What Is a Sun Halo?

A large ring or circle of light around the sun or moon is called a 22-degree halo by scientists.

Armistice Day Blizzard

On November 11, 1940, a rapidly deepening low-pressure system moved northeast from Kansas City, MO northeast through the Upper Mississippi River Valley and into the Upper Great Lakes. This low-pressure area produced the lowest pressure reading ever recorded up to this time at Charles City, IA (28.92 inches), La Crosse, WI (28.72 inches), and Duluth, […]

Halloween Ice Storm of 1991

Do you remember the Halloween ice storm of 1991? In 1991, a low-pressure system developed on Halloween morning over southeast Texas and moved rapidly north-northeast, reaching its maximum intensity (984 mb) just east of La Crosse, WI on the afternoon of November 1st. This storm became known as the “Halloween Blizzard” in most of Minnesota […]

Severe Weather Preparedness Kit

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Here are few things you should have in a kit.

7 Pieces of Gear Essential for Storm Photography

Let's take a look a look at 7 pieces of gear essential for storm photography and how they will benefit you in your photography.

Vinton Iowa Rated EF-2 Tornado

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has completed their storm survey from Vinton, Iowa. It has been confirmed that an EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 135-mph moved through town in the early morning hours Sunday. The tornado had a max width of 100 yards, and a length of 1.62 miles. Only 5 […]

Pair of Tornadoes Narrowly Miss Indianola

The National Weather Service completed its survey of tornado damage near the Warren County town of Indianola, just south of Des Moines.  In some areas, the damage was pretty severe.  One of the tornadoes was caught on tape.  You can see that video by clicking here.  The storm quickly developed over the county early Friday […]