The 2028 storm chasing schedule gives travelers several ways to experience severe weather across the Great Plains. Packages begin in late April and continue through late June, covering the seasonal movement from the Southern Plains toward the Central and Northern Plains.
All tours use Wichita, Kansas, as the base city. From there, professional forecasters, guides, and drivers follow the strongest available weather rather than a fixed sightseeing route.
Early-Season Tours Begin in Late April
Tour 1 opens the 2028 season with arrival on April 29. Chasing begins on April 30 and continues through May 5. This six-day package focuses on the early Southern Plains season. Guests may travel through regions known for open roads, broad horizons, and classic Tornado Alley scenery. When the weather allows, the route may also pass near the Twister Museum in Wakita, Oklahoma.
Tour 2 follows with arrival on May 6 and chasing from May 7 through May 12. It remains within the Southern Plains period while moving closer to the height of the May severe-weather season. Both packages include six chase days and five hotel nights during the active tour.
Mid-May Covers the Peak Southern Plains Period
Tour 3 begins with arrival on May 13 and six chase days from May 14 through May 19. The operator presents this package as a balance between value, timing, and field experience during the peak Southern Plains season. Tour 4 follows with arrival on May 20 and chasing from May 21 through May 26. This late-May window is described as one of the strongest parts of the schedule for severe-weather opportunities.
No tour can guarantee a tornado, even during a favorable seasonal window.
Late May Brings Six-Day and Ten-Day Options
Tour 5 begins with arrival on May 27 and runs from May 28 through June 2. Its timing follows the storm season as the chase strategy begins shifting northward while still covering traditional Southern Plains areas.
Tour 5A starts on the same arrival date but continues through June 6. It provides ten chase days and nine hotel nights, making it the longest 2028 package.
The longer option may suit experienced weather enthusiasts, photographers, and travelers who want more time in the field. More chase days create additional opportunities to work with changing weather systems, although no specific storm can be promised.
June Tours Follow the Season Northward
Tour 6 begins with arrival in Wichita on June 10. Chasing takes place from June 11 through June 16. This package focuses increasingly on the Central Plains. Its possible route may extend from traditional chasing areas near Oklahoma into Nebraska and beyond. The description highlights broad scenery, isolated mothership-style storms, and photography opportunities.
Tour 7 closes the 2028 schedule. Guests arrive on June 17 and chase from June 18 through June 23. The later package follows the northern season, when the route may move toward South Dakota or other northern Plains areas. Depending on the weather and available downtime, travelers may pass near Mount Rushmore or the Badlands.
2028 Schedule at a Glance
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Tour 1: April 30–May 5
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Tour 2: May 7–12
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Tour 3: May 14–19
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Tour 4: May 21–26
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Tour 5: May 28–June 2
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Tour 5A: May 28–June 6
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Tour 6: June 11–16
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Tour 7: June 18–23
What the Packages Include
The standard six-day packages include five hotel nights during the active chase. Tour 5A includes nine nights across ten chase days. Packages also provide transportation and fuel, forecast experts, guides and drivers, weather briefings, airport transfers, a guaranteed window seat, and an exclusive tour shirt.
Guests must arrange the outside hotel nights required by the package listing. Flights, meals, insurance, and personal expenses should be budgeted separately.
Pricing and Booking
Most six-day packages list a US$2,800 single rate and a US$2,600 shared-room couple rate. Tour 4 lists US$2,900 for singles and US$2,700 for couples. Tour 5A lists US$4,700 for singles and US$4,500 for couples.
A US$1,000 non-refundable deposit per person can reserve an available seat before the payment deadline. Two guests sharing a room must add two seats to the same cart and arrange their own roommate or companion.
Conclusion
The 2028 schedule offers early-season Southern Plains tours, peak May packages, a ten-day late-May option, and June journeys into the Central and Northern Plains. Travelers should compare dates, duration, pricing, regional focus, and current availability before booking. Those seeking an early start may consider Tour 1, while guests wanting the longest experience may prefer Tour 5A.
Whichever package they choose, flexibility remains essential. The professional team follows the strongest practical weather opportunity each day, allowing guests to focus on storms, landscapes, and the wider Plains adventure.