READERS of The Westmorland Gazette website can find out what it is like over in Tornado Alley during the storm season by following our new storm chasing blogger.

Pictures of total devastation in parts of America have dominated foreign news coverage over the last few days after Kansas was hit with a powerful tornado.

Kendal resident Tom Lynch gives an insight into what it is like to be out there after witnessing the devastating scenes and talks of how lucky he was not to be in Greensburg over the weekend.

Tom, who takes a trip out to the Mid West each year, will be posting blogs and sending in pictures from Tornado Alley.

To view his blog and follow his progress click on the link below.