Ep 2. When Parts Fly

When Parts Fly is the second episode of the first season of the popular reality show, Storm Chasers. In this episode, the storm chasing teams are back in action, chasing a tornado outbreak in the Great Plains. The episode starts off with the teams assessing the weather conditions and communicating with fellow storm chasers to determine the best location to intercept the storm.

As the storm begins to develop, the teams hit the road to get closer to the tornado outbreak. The teams travel hundreds of miles to reach their destination, constantly monitoring the weather conditions and listening to updates from other storm chasers. Along the way, they stop to refuel and take a quick break before hitting the road again.

Once the teams get closer to the storm, they start to encounter some minor obstacles. One of the teams, Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2 (TIV 2), has a hydraulic leak and needs to make a pit stop to fix the issue. The team quickly gets to work, replacing the damaged hose and getting back on the road in record time.

As the teams get even closer to the storm, the intensity and danger of the situation increase. The tornado outbreak is more severe than anticipated, and the teams find themselves in the midst of extreme weather conditions. They face high winds, heavy rain, and debris flying through the air, making it difficult to stay on the road and maneuver around the tornadoes.

Despite the danger, the storm chasers are determined to get as close as possible to the tornadoes to document the storm's strength and capture footage for their research. As they get closer, they witness debris flying through the air and telephone poles snapping in half.

During the storm, one of the vehicles, the Doppler on Wheels (DOW), encounters some significant damage. The vehicle gets hit by a large piece of debris, causing a window to shatter and the vehicle to swerve off the road. The team's safety is momentarily compromised, and they must assess the situation quickly and determine if they are safe to continue chasing the storm.

As the storm begins to dissipate, the teams take a moment to regroup and assess the damage. TIV 2, which previously experienced a hydraulic leak, has encountered more issues and needs to be repaired before the team can continue chasing storms. The teams work together to fix the issues and prepare for the next round of storms.

Overall, When Parts Fly is a thrilling and action-packed episode of Storm Chasers that provides a glimpse into the dangers and excitement of storm chasing. The episode showcases the challenges and obstacles that storm chasers must overcome to capture evidence and gain a better understanding of these powerful natural phenomena.