Tacoma Chasers

6 high schoolers living out their storm chasing dreams.

[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

We are a new storm chasing group based out of Chicago, IL striving to live out our storm chasing dreams together!

Ran by @Beanrock1241 @JonasWX23 @NorthILWX @Viper_isbetter @theqschasing and Lucas (doesn't have Twitter).

Discord Server: https://t.co/ZsjvObOxWV

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[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

Our “Ipava, IL Tornado Synced Footage” video is now live on the Tacoma YouTube channel!

https://t.co/9T5YKDOvA2

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[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

June 11, 2026 - Ipava Tornado Synced Footage Teaser

Sneak peek to the first true long-form video on the Tacoma YouTube channel coming Saturday (06/27) at 12 PM CDT!

https://t.co/Ll7FSie2RS

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[Nathan Lapitan @Beanrock1241]

Still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I saw all this yesterday not even an hour from home live on the @TacomaChasers YT channel. Illinois is really shining bright in terms of weather events in 2026, and I’m loving every minute of it!

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[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

June 24, 2026 - Other-Worldly Thunderstorm Structure Near Rochelle, IL

https://t.co/ZGZQUYscem

@Beanrock1241 @Viper_isbetter

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[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

Unreal structure in and around Rochelle, IL earlier this evening between 8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

@Beanrock1241 @Viper_isbetter

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[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

🔴LIVE🔴 June 24, 2026 - Chicagoland Severe Weather Live Stream

Join us at ~5:30 PM CDT as Tacoma members Lucas and Nathan chase a sneaky 2% tornado threat across the Chicagoland area this afternoon and evening!

@Beanrock1241

https://t.co/YPHoeSg2cX

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[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

June 17, 2026 - Massive Shelf Cloud Near Sullivan, IL (Captured by @NorthILWX ~5:44 PM CDT)

https://t.co/eI52Mr5sHC

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[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

Although Tacoma members Lucas, Nathan, Ben, Quintin, and Tommy missed the tornadoes downstate in Illinois today, the unbelievably beautiful storm structure definitely made up for it down near the Mattoon area!

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[Ben Davison @NorthILWX]

What a gorgeous supercell near Matton, IL just minutes ago.

[Tommy Barrett @Viper_isbetter]

Absolutely banger day here in Illinois @NorthILWX @TacomaChasers

[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

🔴LIVE🔴 June 17, 2026 - Northern Illinois Severe Weather Live Stream

Join us for yet another storm chase day with ALL 6 Tacoma members out chasing storms south of the I-80 corridor this afternoon and evening across N IL and NW IN!

https://t.co/Mm67L2DTop

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[Ben Davison @NorthILWX]

Been quite awhile since I've seen such a potent look for a Midwest severe weather event.

A tornado outbreak appears increasingly likely tomorrow, with the potential for a couple of intense tornadoes across portions of northern IL and into IN.

Semi-discrete supercells are likely to develop within an exceptionally favorable environment characterized by 500+ m²/s² of storm relative helicity, 60–70+ kt of deep-layer shear, and a strengthening 40–50+ kt LLJ into the evening. A MDT 15% CIG2 appears appropriate at this time.

[Ben Davison @NorthILWX]

**Dangerous tornado outbreak possible**

Model guidance has continued to trend toward a potentially high end severe weather event Wednesday, with an increasing signal for numerous strong tornadoes and significant damaging winds across north central IL into IN.

A potent shortwave is expected to eject into the Upper Midwest while strong mid- and upper-level flow overspreads the warm sector. Combined with a ripping LLJ and highly favorable thermodynamics, the environment will likely become supportive of a significant tornado threat, including the potential for a few strong tornadoes. Definitely one of the most high end threats I've covered for northern IL area before.

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

1:01am CDT #SPC Day2 Outlook Moderate Risk: across portions of central Illinois into northwest Indiana https://t.co/Y1WiOd8m1i

[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

Sneak peek to our chase recap video from last Thursday’s successful chase featuring the Ipava, IL EF0 tornado and @ReedTimmerUSA and the Dominator 3 racing towards the tornado!

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[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

Sneak peek to our chase recap video from last Thursday’s successful chase featuring the Ipava, IL EF0 tornado and @ReedTimmerUSA and the Dominator 3 racing towards the tornado!

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[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

June 17 Severe Weather Update from @Beanrock1241

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[Bob Waszak @nilwxreports]

230pm: The enhanced risk was expanded and we introduced a 45% hatched area for significant severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening. All hazards including strong long-tracked tornadoes are possible. #ilwx

[Ethan Mok @Emokwx]

4 years ago today, a monstrous supercell exploded like a nuke over Chicagoland. This storm exceeded 65K feet in height and caused damage to much of the CHI metro, dropping a few weak tornadoes. If shear was better, a tornado disaster may have transpired #ilwx

[Tacoma Chasers @TacomaChasers]

We ain’t done storm chasing just yet!

Next Wednesday (06/17) is looking like Tacoma’s next chase day opportunity in a very similar area to last Thursday when 5 members of Tacoma documented the Ipava EF0 tornado.

More details will be provided soon!

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