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RICKY FORBES
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When professional storm chaser Ricky Forbes stands under swirling, colossal storm clouds time stops, the world melts away, and he feels truly alive. Fueled by his passion for extreme photography, Ricky's team shares real-time data with weather forecasters to inform communities across North America.
Ricky and his team rely on real-time radar to safely chase and document storms. The weBoost Drive Reach Overland maximizes cell signal to keep them connected.
Streams live radar data to detect
wind speed & direction
Live streams storm video footage
from dash cam to followers
with real-time commentary
Connected tablet monitors
& updates content feed
Contacts local weather service,
EMS, and Ricky's crew & family
Indoor antenna broadcasts
cell signal for use throughout
the vehicle
STORM CHASER APPROVED
Chasing the wildest storms on the planet.
Ricky's mobile weather tracking station allows him to safely chase and document severe weather events. The finely tuned instruments mounted in his truck, a tangerine Ford F-250 named Brutus, tell Ricky and his team of storm chasers where to watch for sudden changes to a tornado's path of destruction.
Chase It From The South (0:28)
Chasing the Wildest Storms on the Planet (0:32)
For over a decade, Ricky Forbes has immersed himself in the heart of the wildest storms on the planet. He's witnessed over 500 tornadoes and was even caught inside the world's largest tornado—a beast that measured an astonishing 2.6 miles (4 kilometers) wide.
Ricky's pursuit of the extraordinary has led to media appearances, inspired documentaries, and sparked the creation of his own Netflix series, “Tornado Hunters.”
When he's not chasing funnel clouds, Ricky calls Saskatoon, Saskatchewan home and enjoys recharging with his family, volunteering, and delivering inspirational presentations to diverse audiences.
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Explore extreme conditions, not poor signal. From extra-long trail rides to afternoons on the river, weBoost gives your signal the boost it needs to keep you ready for adventure at a moment’s notice.
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