Storm Chasers Jim Edds James Reynolds Typhoon Mirinae

November 1, 2009 – My good friend and chase partner Jim Edds from Pensacola Florida, along with fellow Typhoon Chaser James Reynolds, sent me in the latest incoming video scenes from Typhoon Mirinae to recently hit the Philippines. They filmed in and around the city of Manila during the duration of the Typhoon. Jim said the locals were friendly, and even had to give him a helping hand at one point when he found himself stuck in a hole as seen in this video update.

This has been Jim’s third Typhoon chase in the last month. He ventured out to the West Pacific Ocean in early October to chase / intercept Typhoons, after the Atlantic 2009 Hurricane Season remained very slow likely due to a developing El Nino. Jim plans to return the Florida sometime at the end of November or into early December once the season out there comes to a close.

Note: Most of the video shot in this segment are from James Reynolds (Typhoonfury.com). I need to edit the overlay credit on the video. Great work, James!