ABOUT WE SEE
WE SEE (Windsor Essex Storm and Environment Enthusiasts) is a team of CanWarn and/or Skywarn-trained (and always learning more) storm chasers with a social media outreach. All chasers are prepared for emergencies and carry first aid kits in our cars.
We provide advance notice of any severe weather events local to our area only (Windsor/ Essex) and provide live weather updates as any event unfolds. This is done directly through our Facebook page and group, as well as Twitter and Instagram.
Beth and Mary Ann originally started this because of the motivation and voiced needs that our family and friends were advocating for; more and more people wanted the information- Hence WE SEE was born- we share what WE SEE and provide a space for residents to share what they see too. Crowdsourcing at its best.
We provide advanced warning and details on any potential severe weather event affecting our area. When these events do unfold, we provide what is called 'ground truthing" - seeing below what a radar beam can see - so what exactly is happening at ground level (for example, a small or landspout tornado cannot often be seen by radar clearly) as well as ongoing information as the event unfolds.
We also then provide documentation of any damage and send our reports to Environment Canada and the Northern Tornadoes Project from Western University, who will determine if they need to come to our area to assess the rating/strength of an event, such as a tornado or downburst/microburst OR they can decide if this is not needed, based on our information.
We want to ensure people get the most up-to-date, local-focused weather information before possibly damaging events.
Our mission is to keep our communities SAFE and INFORMED.
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WE SEE is also available for some community outreach with a power point and discussion on severe weather risks for our area and learning more about types of storms, understanding risks and warnings, and how to respond and prepare for severe weather. Please contact us here if you or your company are interested in this. This is an entirely free service to help our community become better prepared for severe weather.
MEET THE WE SEE TEAM
BETH TRIOLET-RUSTON
Founder/Admin/Chase team
Beth is a Storm Chaser with a passion for Severe Weather and Public Safety. She has her CanWarn and Skywarn, and Advanced Skywarn. She loves the thrill of the chase, and photography whether it's a shelf cloud, funnel or a rainbow.
Anything that involves being outside or animals count me in. A day watching for waterspouts on the lake is a day well wasted.
Mom of my own twinadoes, an avid community volunteer, and works in social services.
Chasing dreams and raising wild things.
MARY ANN RAMPERSAUD
Founder/Admin/Chase team
Mary Ann loves the excitement and energy of a storm building and the beauty and craziness of what nature can throw at us. She is very passionate about being prepared for all emergencies.Â
She is CanWarn, SkyWarn, Advanced Skywarn trained, teaches CPR/First Aid, and has her post-grad certificate in Emergency Management and her B.A. psych.  But don't ask her for directions.
Mary Ann is a mom to 4 kiddos and works full-time in the social services sector.  She is learning photography; her favorite subjects are lightning and Milky Way photos. Forget Sports- give her a lightning show any night!
JASON BELANGER
Admin/Tech
Jason Belanger lives in Lasalle. He is a retired police officer. He is CANWARN trained and is also an amateur radio operator. His most notable weather memory was the Lasalle Tornado of 2016 when he managed to photograph it and take a video of it as it ripped through the area of Front Rd and Martin Lane, which is about 1km from his residence.
MELANE LEFAIVE
Moderator -Group
My name is Melanie and I joined WESEE because I've always had a passion for weather/storms. Before I chose environmental science as my career path, I was certain I would be a storm chaser! However, the field work I do now involves monitoring the weather, so I'm happy I get to combine both passions both inside and outside of work with WESEE!
CRAIG DUNMORE
Chase team/Content Creator
Craig is a severe weather photographer, originally from Wheatley, and a passionate storm chaser. A member of spotter network, Skywarn trained and power lineman by trade. Hobbies consists of skateboarding and guitar.
GINA ELAINE
Community and Social outreach
Gina is born and raised in Essex County and is very passionate about environmental issues- particularly relating to conservation and the great lakes. She grew up watching storms roll across the lake and has always been interested in severe weather and the effects of climate change on weather. She has completed her master's of environmental science with a focus on climate change adaptation in the forestry sector of Ontario.
JOE MARCHAND
Mod/chase
Hi! My name is Joe. As a 26 yr veteran truck driver, I have seen my fair share of weather stateside! Notably, I've witnessed 2 major US tornadoes- Tuscaloosa AL- 4/27/2011 and Joplin, MO -5/22I /2011 and this became more important to me in my own hometown on 08/24/2016 when two tornadoes touched down in Windsor and people I loved were at risk. I am now a trained Skywarn Storm Spotter and a member of the Spotter network. Helping report locally gained the attention of WESEE- and I am excited to be part of a group with like-minded people with a passion for weather. When not chasing reporting or driving, I am likely chasing my own twin twisters!
SPENCER MIESMER
Mod/Chase
Spencer is our youngest team member but dont let his age fool you.  He is a whiz at modeling and has so much heart for chasing and weather awareness. This guy is going to do big things!
