In 2004 and 2005, Jim LaDue and Greg Stumpf of the NSSL, along with their co-producers, brought you the “Storms of 2004” and "Storms of 2005" DVDs, the most unique compilation of storm chasers’ video of the storm seasons. The DVDs were sold as a charitable fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross efforts to help victims of the natural disasters, including the devastating hurricanes Katrina and Rita. All profits from the sales of the DVD were donated to charity 

In 2006, Verne Carlson under the special direction of Greg Stumpf and Jim LaDue, worked to produce the “Storms of 2006” DVD. As like previous years, all profits for the sale of the DVD will be donated to charity, primarily to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to aid victims of natural disasters.

In October 2006, Verne Carlson formed the Non-Profit organization 'Storm Chasers Helping Those In Need' to officially continue the cooperation of Storm Chasers across the United States in helping storm victims.

In July 2007, Mickey Ptak took the reins as lead producer for the project.  Production is well underway for the Storms of 2007. 

If you have production, audio or graphics design skills your efforts can be featured on the Storms of 2008 and beyond.  The spring severe weather season cranks up each March to June and storm chasers across the United States will be hitting the roads to document and film the beauty and majesty of these storms of the great plains.

If you have storm video, would like to donate time, or help underwrite the costs of our project please contact me at vernecarlson@hotmail.com I will put you in touch with Mick Ptak.

Thank you!