Originally Posted by
Phaleron 
I've read that you can sign-up to be a storm chaser (picture taker), with a fast enough car that'd be fun.
It's true! There are actually free public classes available if you want to become an amateur weather spotter, and I think you can get certification from the NWS? I went to one of the free classes, it was a lot of fun but I don't think I have the necessary adrenaline addiction for that.