{"id":933,"date":"2008-12-10T06:56:49","date_gmt":"2008-12-10T12:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/?p=933"},"modified":"2008-12-10T07:01:39","modified_gmt":"2008-12-10T13:01:39","slug":"weather-gifts-for-the-weather-geek-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/national-weather\/weather-gifts-for-the-weather-geek-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather gifts for the weather geek in your life"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_934\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-934\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-934\" title=\"ThorntonWeather.com has some great ideas for Santa Claus for the weather enthusiasts he may be bringing gifts to.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/santa91.jpg\" alt=\"ThorntonWeather.com has some great ideas for Santa Claus for the weather enthusiasts he may be bringing gifts to.\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/santa91.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/santa91-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ThorntonWeather.com has some great ideas for Santa Claus for the weather enthusiasts he may be bringing gifts to.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Is there someone on your shopping list that looks out at a blizzard with glee on his or her face?\u00a0 Someone who jumps and runs to the window at hearing thunder or seeing the flash of lightning?\u00a0 Maybe a person for whom the weather warning beep on the TV or radio is music to their ears?\u00a0 Well then this posting is for you.\u00a0 Here are some great gift ideas for the weather geek on your list.\u00a0 If you have any questions about any of these, leave a comment and\u00a0we will answer them.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/local-news\/where-to-shop-for-gifts-for-weather-enthusiasts\/\">Also be sure to check out our list of great places to shop for weather gifts.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Books <\/strong>\u2013 There are books about every type of weather condition out there.\u00a0 We recently wrote about some of our top picks for weather related books for grownups and adults.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/education\/best-books-to-give-to-the-weather-enthusiast\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for some specific ideas<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost:\u00a0 $10.00 and up<\/li>\n<li>Where to buy:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-935\" title=\"Apparel and novelties from WeatherGeekStuff.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/weathergeekshirt1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"148\" \/>Storm Chasing and Weather Clothing <\/strong>\u2013 Any proud weather geek will be happy to not only tell someone about their hobby but also to wear it!\u00a0 Shirts and clothing with tornadoes, hurricanes or even ones that proclaim the wearer as a \u201cWeather Geek\u201d or \u201cWeather Diva\u201d are a big hit.\u00a0 Kids love the stuff too.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost:\u00a0 $15+<\/li>\n<li>Where to buy:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weathergeekstuff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Weather Geek Stuff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Weather Radios<\/strong> &#8211; You don&#8217;t have to be a weather enthusiast to appreciate or need a weather radio &#8211; these are great gifts for anyone.\u00a0 These radios are relatively inexpensive and allow you to listen to and monitor the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weather.gov\/nwr\/\" target=\"_blank\">NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) system<\/a>. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, and forecasts as well as other hazard information like earthquakes, avalanches, chemical spills, and even AMBER alerts.\u00a0 Be sure to get one with SAME coding so it automatically turns on when something is happening in your area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost:\u00a0 $40+<\/li>\n<li>Where to buy:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ambientweather.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ambient Weather<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Emergency Kits <\/strong>\u2013 Most folks interested in severe weather are also quite likely a bit survivalist by nature.\u00a0 They know the dangers that the weather presents and want to be prepared for it.\u00a0 An emergency kit for the house or car are not only practical but potentially life saving.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost:\u00a0 $50+<\/li>\n<li>Where to buy:\u00a0 The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/store.weather.com\/Cat-44-1-28\/Be-Prepared.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Weather Channel<\/a> store has some good ones or make up your own from a checklist from Ready.gov (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/america\/getakit\/\">http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/america\/getakit\/<\/a>).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-937\" title=\"GPS units are perfect gifts for the weather enthusiast.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/garmingps11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"97\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/garmingps11.jpg 97w, https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/garmingps11-83x150.jpg 83w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 97px) 100vw, 97px\" \/>GPS Systems<\/strong> \u2013 Handheld GPS systems like those from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.garmin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Garmin<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.magellangps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Magellan<\/a> are a must have for any storm chaser.\u00a0 Models can be had for less than $100 for a basic unit to $600 for ones with 3D mapping capability.\u00a0 Spend the extra money to get one with at least basic, non-3D mapping capability.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost:\u00a0 $100 and up.\u00a0 Look to spend between $200 and $300 to get a good one with mapping.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Where to buy:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newegg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NewEgg<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gpscity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GPS City<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Binoculars <\/strong>\u2013 Low tech but effective.\u00a0\u00a0You don\u2019t want to get too close to the action and binoculars are a great way to see things from a distance.\u00a0 You\u2019ll want to look for ones that allow plenty of light in but also aren\u2019t so big the user can\u2019t make a run for it if needed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost:\u00a0 $100+<\/li>\n<li>Where to buy:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cabelas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cabela\u2019s<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-938\" title=\"Personal weather stations allow weather enthusiasts to monitor the weather from their home.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/os9681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"121\" \/>Personal Weather Stations (PWS)<\/strong> \u2013 Amateur meteorology is a surprisingly popular hobby as you will learn if you take a look.\u00a0 A basic $50 station will provide outdoor temperature and humidity.\u00a0 Stepping up a notch to one for around $200 will get you all that plus wind and the ability to hook it up to a computer to archive statistics and create your own weather website like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ThorntonWeather.com<\/a>.\u00a0 $450+ gets a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.davisnet.com\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\">Davis Instruments<\/a> weather station which is considered about the best an amateur can buy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost:\u00a0 $50 &#8211; $800<\/li>\n<li>Where to buy: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ambientweather.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ambient Weather<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Digital Cameras and Camcorders <\/strong>\u2013 Pictures and video help to\u00a0capture\u00a0the weather conditions as they happen and make for lasting memories.\u00a0 With either of them, ones with powerful zoom lenses are a must in order to capture far away action (you don\u2019t want to get too close to a tornado!).\u00a0 Don\u2019t skimp on quality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost:\u00a0 $400+ for a good one.<\/li>\n<li>Where to buy:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newegg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">NewEgg<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-939\" title=\"Storm chasing vacation tours are the ultimate gift!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/tours1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/>Storm Chasing Vacation<\/strong> \u2013 For a weather geek, what could be better than spending a week on the Great Plains hunting down hail storms, supercell thunderstorms and of course tornadoes!\u00a0 Storm chasing as a hobby is growing by leaps and bounds and there are many tour operators that seek to fulfill the dreams of those that want to see extreme weather.\u00a0This is the ultimate gift!\u00a0 Are you listening to me, Santa?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost:\u00a0 $2,500+<\/li>\n<li>Where to buy:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.extremetornadotours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Extreme Tornado Tours<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.silverliningtours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Silver Lining Tours<\/a> are two of the most reputable and known for getting their clients close to the action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For more info:\u00a0<\/strong>Do you have any questions about specific items your weather enthusiast might want or questions about any of the above ideas?\u00a0 Post a comment and we&#8217;ll do our best to answer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is there someone on your shopping list that looks out at a blizzard with glee on his or her face?\u00a0 Someone who jumps and runs to the window at hearing thunder or seeing the flash of lightning?\u00a0 Maybe a person for whom the weather warning beep on the TV or radio is music to their &hellip; 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