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  1. Oklahoma Tornadoes : Inside the 'Bear Cage'

    Wed, 25 May 2011

    minutes of joining the Storm Chasers , a group of scientists Channel who hunt down tornadoes to capture stunning severe in Oklahoma City. The Storm Chasers move so fast, we spent catch up with them. Reed Timmer and his crew literally

  2. Excerpt: Storm Chaser Reed Timmer's 'Into the Storm'

    Tue, 12 Oct 2010

    the way. Storm chasers , however for it. Reed Timmer , one of of the hit Discovery Channel show " Storm Chasers ," details and where tornadoes rated the like me call Tornado Alley —is a rare percent of all tornadoes reported annually 2010 by Reed Timmer with Andrew

  3. 'Storm Chasers' on 'GMA'

    Mon, 19 Oct 2009

    Reed Timmer , star of Discovery Channel’s “ Storm Chasers ,” stopped by “GMA” today and spoke about the exciting and chaotic world of storm chasing. For more information on the show CLICK HERE.

  4. Are You Watching This? Why Some Stories Captivate

    Thu, 15 Oct 2009

    a relief to discover he was safe and sound, hiding in the garage of his family's Fort Collins, Colo., home. But the discovery also let the air out of the whole drama. Viewers thought these were life-or-death stakes. That's why a collective

  5. In the Belly of the Beast: Tornado Chasers

    Fri, 6 Feb 2009

    time." But for storm chasers Sean Casey and Josh Wurman come true. " Tornadoes are unexplored Why are some tornadoes , this small percentage seasons, the Discovery Channel has tagged for the show " Storm Chasers ." Storming Through

  6. Storm Chasers in Training Watch Dean

    Thu, 8 Jan 2009

    when bad weather hits. Storm chasers risk their lives to get monsters from hurricanes to tornadoes . Now, one college class Arnold has been chasing tornadoes for the last 24 years. "[When] I saw my first tornadoes , and it was one of the

News

  1. Common Myths About Driving in Dangerous Weather

    Fri, 3 Oct 2008

    driver Lauren Fix says that is pure myth. " Tornadoes change direction without any notice and you don't said. "I've seen people in cars out-drive tornadoes ." "You've seen the storm chasers ," Fix replied. "These people are professionals

  2. Teen Dead After Line of Tornadoes Hits Four States

    Fri, 2 May 2008

    Nineteen tornadoes swept through four Midwestern states thunderstorm watches are in effect. Storm chasers and residents caught video of storms round of storms produced at least two tornadoes Thursday night, causing some damage

  3. Catching Wild Weather on Tape

    Fri, 28 Dec 2007

    every kind of storm -- tornadoes , hurricanes, hailstorms sometimes called " storm chasers ," Reed wanted to learn only to write about storm chasers , "somewhere in there recommends that amateur storm chasers learn as much as they

  4. Driving Into the Eye of the Storm

    Fri, 16 Dec 2005

    of the way of tornadoes , which kill close each year. Some storm - chasers go toward the IMAX filmmaker Sean Casey made it his goal important because the tornadoes are so quick high-tech team of storm - chasers to locate the

  5. Scientists Put an Eye in the Heart of the Storm

    Wed, 8 Jun 2005

    in northwestern Iowa, Tim Samaras lugged a squat 80-pound the lowest 30 feet of tornadoes ," Samaras said Samaras and his fellow storm chasers saw a funnel cloud coming probe, looking for new tornadoes . As he lugged it back

Videos

  1. Storm Chasers

    Thu, 22 May 2008

    on time. But for Sean Casey and Josh that nightmare next documentary and tornadoes . He needs one shot change. The violent tornadoes form wired some tornadoes just a small percentage three seasons in the Discovery Channel has along

    Sean Casey found at 0:18

    of a twister. The definition of wrong place on time. But for Sean Casey and Josh -- -- that nightmare is a dream come true. It begins with a hunch -- educated guess about the movements
  2. The Life of a Storm Chaser

    Thu, 27 Nov 2008

    professional Storm Chasers reeds with this about 200. Tornadoes in your shell the paths of tornadoes then get take this here the tornadoes are moving so you've got on the Discovery Channel called Storm Chasers . Let's take

    Tornadoes found at 0:00, 2:38

    Tornadoes are one of the most destructive forces of nature and this year they were particularly devastating record breaking in the numbers with -- over 2100. Tornadoes . -- the US so far in 2008 and that's more than twice. The average number they usually -- the US here. People know just how terribly high and they are and the power of a tornado better than -- -- meteorologist in professional Storm Chasers reeds with this this morning. These guys have personally intercepted about 200. Tornadoes in your shell and one of the things I've got to say -- over about 50000 miles in the pursuit of them but. You took technology to the next level to do what people have been doing for awhile now storm chasing. To get us inside the storm with some special -- Floyd have this 300 pound tornado probe and it's made out of concrete and steel rebar -- have a bulletproof bubble in the top. And our goals to deploy this in the paths of tornadoes then get take a high definition video inside the tornado as it -- over the pro. Things get really intense deploying it sometimes because this here the tornadoes are moving so fast it was difficult to deploy them get out of there and safety. Are in all of this is for a show that you've got on the Discovery Channel called Storm Chasers . Let's take a quick look at a clip of the show and we'll talk a bit about what you do. Palin thing.
    better understand storm. -- -- It's very difficult to tell where the tornadoes to occur less -- you can identify storm structure and you know fear that a general person I would not go out there and try to chase storms and you know it's not just the tornadoes lightning can strike at any time He just really need to know you know a a lot about -- structured about their
  3. Chasing Tornadoes

    Thu, 22 May 2008

    on time. But for Sean Casey and Josh mormons that next documentary on tornadoes He needs one shot understand. Why Violent tornadoes form wired some tornadoes just a small percentage three seasons the Discovery Channel has tagged

    Sean Casey found at 0:18

    of a twister. The definition of wrong place on time. But for Sean Casey and Josh mormons that nightmare is a dream come true. He begins with a hunch and educated guess about the movements of
  4. Reed Timmer's 'The Storm Chaser'

    Fri, 7 Nov 2008

    guest now is video Storm Chasers has returned to Discovery Channel for a second can see more extreme tornadoes . And now the ones people on the path that tornadoes as well what's the having me and is showed Storm Chasers airs Sunday nights

    Tornadoes found at 0:32, 1:20, 2:58

    -- our live guest now is video Storm Chasers has returned to Discovery Channel for a second season. We're happy to have with us this season the newest addition and the -- storm chaser I guess you might say his name is read Tim are good morning read right am -- good morning good while I. First things first -- -- around in yes. -- it felt like would be a meteorologist name the yeah I -- jaded to reads the former -- -- -- like that. I like -- just the latest. Show up for those of us who are from the -- with it -- at all about. Well there's there's more teams this year it's expanded Sonata can see more extreme tornadoes . And now the ones seem to have the tornado intercept vehicle -- this armored tank and is designed to drive through tornadoes . And you know coupled with that team -- a mobile doppler radar and were much more mobile team we have an SUV
    intense we'd actually thought He saw how planted near one of the tornadoes that it was just a piece of sheet metal twisting around. But rather the metal that are real cap now you you
    and advancing science and helping to warn people on the path that tornadoes as well what's the biggest piece of hell you've ever seen live in Boston I've -- softball sized -- several times we probably lost about. Five or ten windshields and others last five of the Carter thing and we try to Wear a helmet or out there and whenever we can buy edit have you really you. Yet you read my mind and about video via the -- in the spare one billion as a back up. Well thank you so much for joining us they read thanks for having me and is showed Storm Chasers airs Sunday nights at 10 o'clock on discovery .
  5. Storm Chasers Head Toward Midwest Tornadoes

    Thu, 1 Mar 2012

    one of those intrepid Storm Chasers who is heading out tonight to watch for tornadoes ginger. Diane even another disaster day Storm Chasers like myself are preparing midwest for another impact Storm Chasers are now rushing into

    Tornadoes found at 0:08

    G right now she is a meteorologist. And one of those intrepid Storm Chasers who is heading out tonight to watch for tornadoes ginger. Diane even -- it looks peaceful and quiet behind me here in Cincinnati tonight. The ingredients are coming together all the way from here. To Mississippi. And east to the Carolinas for -- tomorrow to be another disaster -- day Storm Chasers like myself are preparing for the worst. And keeping our eyes to the sky. South and midwest -- for another impact Storm Chasers are now rushing into the heart of it. Brendan Sullivan from Oklahoma on police. It does give us an opportunity to go
  6. Wild Weather Coast to Coast: Fires, Blizzards and Tornados

    Tue, 9 Apr 2013

    But not just winds, there were strong storms. These storm chasers catching up with a possible tornado in yuma county That's where we think they'll develop and could carry tornadoes right there in the zone. To des moines to kansas city

    Tornadoes found at 2:08

    the toughest days. That's where we think they'll develop and could carry tornadoes right there in the zone. To des moines to kansas city, abilene, austin, likely we'll light up with these thunderstorms and take
  7. Tornadoes in America's Heartland

    Wed, 25 May 2011

    of the Rangers This tornadoes did hidden Oklahoman with a group. Storm Tornadoes at his through this who the one of these tornadoes fort this will be north on the ground. The Discovery Channel Storm Chasers who own you know that

    Tornadoes found at 0:03, 2:14

    -- deadly weather a giant storm system with multiple tornadoes inside it is moving -- -- wide swath of the midwest and south. Thought to be in jeopardy denied Joplin Missouri already. Flattened on Sunday where warning sirens sounded residents and -- ABC news teams told to take shelter. There -- seventy mile per hour winds. They're also reports of baseball sized hail in Dallas Texas tonight -- all flights out of the Dallas Fort Worth airport have been grounded. And that they evacuated the stance of the Rangers -- This -- tornadoes did hidden Oklahoman at least five are dead and dozens injured around Oklahoma City. He BC's Matt -- was there when it happened riding with a group. Storm -- Tornadoes at his -- through this part of the country. Did -- -- close -- journey swaths of destruction. Looking back to the west. Large tornado on the ground it's gotta be at least -- I want. Local station kgo CEO who -- the -- one of these tornadoes fort this will be north of camp and tornado. With debris. And we -- on the ground. The Discovery Channel Storm Chasers who own you know that saved -- -- battling down country roads at eighty miles an hour. The dominate this tape like
    its mother nature's last great mystery. They're still so much unknowns about tornadoes we don't know how they're formed we don't know all. Why some super cells but down tornadoes and others don't our driver Kevin -- stopped because suddenly found herself directly beneath the cloud formation. Beginning to swirl it would
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  1. PHOTO: Storm chasers watch for tornadoes as a supercell thunderstorm approaches, Guthrie, Oklahoma.
  2. VIDEO: Meteorologist Reed Timmer talks about the new season of "Storm Chasers."
  3. VIDEO: Meteorologist Reed Timmer talks about the new season of "Storm Chasers."

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