Chasing on the cheap

Let's face it. Storm chasing is an expensive hobby-especially if you go on multi-day hunts and have gas, hotels, and food involved.

But one thing doesn't have to be that expensive--a good radar image. Sure, you can go out and get a nice, new iPhone and hook it up to a nice radar service. But why spend all of that money for something that only happens a few days a year?  There is another alternative.

In Nebraska, you have to use Verizon if you want to zoom around the state and expect to have a good signal. They, in my opinion, offer the best reliability. They also have a "pay by the day" plan where you can get access for only $15 a day. All you need is one of their USB modems and a nice laptop. (You can find used modems on ebay.)

Once you have a modem, take it to your local Verizon store and get it activated. You will pay your first charge at that time and you'll be all set.

Instead of looking at a small cellphone image of an approaching storm, you can have a nice big look at your laptop screen. And best of all, you will be saving yourself a lot of big bucks.

Which you may need for gas, food, and hotels!