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Join host Gabriel Harber and coach Trey Greenwood in the inaugural episode of the Storm Chaser Coaching podcast as they delve into lesser-known radar tips and tricks. Gain insights to enhance your storm chasing skills!

00:00 Introducing Trey Greenwood and the Radar Training Module

02:54 Understanding Tornado Debris Signatures

06:44 Differential Reflectivity and Hail Identification

12:18 Side Lobe Contamination Explained

16:43 Join the Chaser Academy and the Community

Welcome to the very first episode of the Storm Chaser Coaching Podcast — your new favorite stop for sharpening storm chasing skills and unlocking the secrets of the sky. Hosted by Gabriel Harber and featuring lead coach Trey Greenwood (aka Mr. Convective Chronicles), this launch episode dives deep into one of the most essential tools in a chaser's arsenal: radar.

Trey has been burning the midnight oil building the complete radar training module for Storm Chaser Coaching’s Chaser Academy, and today, he’s bringing three lesser-known but absolutely critical radar tips to the table. These aren’t your everyday surface-level tricks — they’re nuanced insights that can make or break your success in the field.

TIP #1: Tornado Debris Signature (TDS) Think you know how to read a tornado on radar? Think again. Trey breaks down how the correlation coefficient helps confirm tornadoes in progress — but only when it’s co-located with a strong velocity couplet. You’ll also learn why vertical persistence and proper interpretation of height profiles matter more than ever with dual-pol technology.

TIP #2: Dual-Pol for Hail > VIL Still relying on Vertically Integrated Liquid (VIL) to identify hail? Time for an upgrade. Trey walks you through why Differential Reflectivity (ZDR) is a far superior method, especially when paired with high reflectivity. Learn how to identify spherical hail using the ZDR near-zero “gray zones” and stop chasing old-school radar myths.

TIP #3: Side Lobe Contamination This one’s a game-changer — and probably the most misunderstood radar artifact out there. Trey explains how radar’s side lobes can trick you into thinking there’s a tornado where there isn’t one. Get the scoop on how to spot false velocity couplets, especially when they’re located in unusual storm positions like inflow regions or forward flanks.

Whether you’re a rookie just learning RadarScope or a seasoned vet looking for that edge, this episode is packed with info you can immediately apply to your next chase. Plus, Gabe and Trey drop info on free resources, a vibrant community of over 750 members, and how to dive into the full radar module through the $19/month Chaser Academy.

Ready to level up? Visit stormchasercoaching.com and use promo code PODCAST for 20% off your first month of Chaser Academy. Don’t forget to join the free community and hang out with fellow chasers, coaches, and radar nerds.

Connect with Trey online under @ConvectiveChronicles on all platforms or email him your meteorological musings at [email protected].

This isn’t just a podcast. It’s radar education reimagined for storm chasers by storm chasers.