# Event Details - **Event Name**: Storm Spotting and Chasing: From Forecast to Photograph with Melanie Metz - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: For our fall social, Melanie Metz will discuss her career in weather, talk about safety, tips, and tricks, and discuss photography.About this EventIt's time for our Fall Spotter Social! We'll be in the Main Street Meeting Room.Agenda:2:00 pm - Welcome, register for door prizes, and light refreshments.2:10 pm - Melanie MetzMelanie has had a passion for storms since she was a young girl living in Arizona. After completing her B.S. Degree in Chemistry with additional studies in Meteorology & Photography, she began chasing storms as a hobby. Early on, Melanie teamed up with her friend Peggy as the "Twister Sisters", actively chasing, teaching and presenting on severe weather topics and case studies. She has now been documenting storms for over 25 years, and these days chases solo most of the time, selling video to news networks, operating private tours, and capturing the best photos she can.Melanie was recently featured in The Washington Post. Her work has also been seen on National Geographic Television, The Weather Channel, ABC, CBS, FOX, WE TV "Twister Sisters", Outside Magazine, Cosmopolitan, & Weatherwise. One of her proudest moments was being selected as the official photographer for the Movie Cover & Poster of "13 Minutes".She will discuss:Importance of storm spotting. Why reporting makes a differenceExplanation and dangers of spotter/ chaser convergence. (I have a video clip from this year)Storm target forecasting basic tools and tips. How I decide when and where to position for a chase.Storm photography technique, safety tips and gear that I use.Content monetization on social media. Why it isn't my full time job and not worth "zero metering".Exciting Storm chasing videos and photos throughout the talkVisit her website at MelanieMetzStormChasing.comDoorprize drawing!This event is limited to 50 people.Please email Training@MetroSkywarn.org if you have any questions!We look forward to seeing you! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maple-grove/storm-spotting-and-chasing-from-forecast-to-photograph-with-melanie-metz/100002002268685538 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, Meetups, Workshops, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Maple Grove Library - Hennepin County Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Maple Grove - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Maple Grove Library - Hennepin County Library - **lat**: 45.10195720000001 - **long**: -93.4407768 - **full address**: Maple Grove Library - Hennepin County Library, 8001 Main Street, Maple Grove, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Storm Spotting and Chasing: From Forecast to Photograph with Melanie Metz - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/42a478ea3eb827a8e89ada05c1d8f9d64cbdfad43acf12b0e533b77445976594-rimg-w1200-h481-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790602264 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Storm Spotting and Chasing: From Forecast to Photograph with Melanie Metz being held? - **A:** Storm Spotting and Chasing: From Forecast to Photograph with Melanie Metz takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Maple Grove Library - Hennepin County Library, 8001 Main Street, Maple Grove, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Storm Spotting and Chasing: From Forecast to Photograph with Melanie Metz? - **A:** Storm Spotting and Chasing: From Forecast to Photograph with Melanie Metz is organized by Metro Skywarn, Inc. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Storm Spotting and Chasing: From Forecast to Photograph with Melanie Metz", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/42a478ea3eb827a8e89ada05c1d8f9d64cbdfad43acf12b0e533b77445976594-rimg-w1200-h481-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790602264", "startDate": "2026-10-17T14:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-10-17T16:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/maple-grove/storm-spotting-and-chasing-from-forecast-to-photograph-with-melanie-metz/100002002268685538", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Maple Grove Library - Hennepin County Library", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "8001 Main Street", "postalCode": "55369", "addressLocality": "Maple Grove", "addressRegion": "MN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "45.10195720000001", "longitude": "-93.4407768" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "For our fall social, Melanie Metz will discuss her career in weather, talk about safety, tips, and tricks, and discuss photography.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-28", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-17T16:00:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-09-28", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/maple-grove/storm-spotting-and-chasing-from-forecast-to-photograph-with-melanie-metz/100002002268685538" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-28", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-28", "url": "https://allevents.in/maple-grove/storm-spotting-and-chasing-from-forecast-to-photograph-with-melanie-metz/100002002268685538", "price": 0, "name": "Spotter Ticket" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Metro Skywarn Inc", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/metro-skywarn-inc/23638329", "description": "Metro Skywarn works with local government authorities and the National Weather Service to provide an emergency communication network to aid in the tracking, reporting, and forecasting of current or severe weather.Questions or comments can be sent to Training@metroskywarn.org" } ] } ] ```