Darin Brunin
Web Site: www.tornadolive.com
Contribution: Video contributor &  Video Production May 4 Chapter

 

Darin Brunin's interest in severe weather, especially tornadoes, began when he was just 6.  On April 26, 1991,his family stood outside and watched an F2 tornado pass within two miles of their home.  That event, combined with seeing how weather affected his grandpa's farm, led him to develop a deep passion for severe weather.  Darin started actively pursuing severe weather at the age of 18 in 2003 and hasn't looked back.  His most memorable moment chasing is undoubtedly May 4, 2007 when he was reporting live for KAKE TV in Wichita as Greensburg, KS was hit by an EF5 tornado.  He currently attends the University of Kansas, majoring in meteorology and geographic information systems.  Outside of chasing, he enjoys photography, fishing, and is looking forward to buying his first whitewater kayak in the near future.