An exciting part of storm chasing is the ability to show everyone exactly what you are seeing. Highways & Hailstones allows the community of Chasers to live stream during their chase.
Before you start Live Streaming, you need the Highways & Hailstones mobile app. If you would like early access to the app, please contact us
Set Up Live Streaming
In order to live stream, you will need streaming equipment. Many chasers use a secondary smartphone, GoPro, webcam and laptop, etc. After you select the best streaming equipment for your chase, you will need broadcast software. The broadcast software will ask you for an RTMP URL. Get your unique RTMP URL by:
- Log into your Chaser Account
- Visit https://highwaysandhailstones.com/streamkey
- You will find all the information needed for your broadcast software
Start a Live Stream
Once you have setup your streaming equipment and broadcast software, you can start a live stream on your chase. You must on a chase with the Highways & Hailstones app for your live stream to show on the Live Map.
- Open the Highways & Hailstones app
- Tap Start Chase
- Open your broadcast software and start streaming
To see your chase and live stream, visit https://live.highwaysandhailstones.com/
Once you’re live, share with your followers on Twitter, Facebook, friends and family by sharing the link above.
Live Streaming Equipment/Software
- Smartphone
- GoPro
If you have recommendations on live streaming equipment and/or software, please contact us so we can share with the community