Weather Women

Amidst the ferocious weather of the Great Plains’ Tornado Alley, two mothers, Tori Jane Ostberg and Jessica Moore, passionately chase storms and capture the breathtaking and destructive beauty of nature. They navigate personal challenges while highlighting the critical importance of understanding meteorology and severe weather.

Weather Women is an exhilarating journey into the heart of Tornado Alley, where two fierce women defy the odds in a profession often dominated by men. Tori and Jessica are not just storm chasers; they're pathfinders, daring to inspire women of all ages to chase their dreams. This documentary dismantles the myth that storm chasers are merely thrill-seekers, illustrating their important role in gathering data for accurate storm warnings and capturing the beauty of storms, showing us that preparation is key, not fear.

Get ready to dive into the lives of Tori, a heavy metal-loving mom who juggles family life and the heartache of losing a close friend, and Jessica, a single mother overcoming the challenges of chasing her passion despite battling a severe illness that nearly took her life in 2019. This illness remains her greatest challenge, as she continues to chase storms, driven by the very pursuit that helped her push through the darkest days of her health journey. Their stories unfold against the dramatic backdrop of severe weather, combining the excitement of the chase with the poignant realities of their personal lives.

Supporting Weather Women means bringing attention to the essential, on-the-ground experiences that deepen our understanding of severe weather. This film gives you a front-row seat to the intense, cinematic world of storm chasing through the eyes of two mothers whose love for nature's fury is unwavering. Why do they chase? Join us to find out, and help champion a future where all voices in science are celebrated.