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Reed Timmer

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Meteorologist & Extreme Storm Chaser Featured on the Reality Series "Storm Chasers"; Author of "Into The Storm"

Reed Timmer

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5 out of 5

Meteorologist & Extreme Storm Chaser Featured on the Reality Series "Storm Chasers"; Author of "Into The Storm"

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State College, PA, USA
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Reed Timmer Biography

Dr. Reed Timmer is an extreme meteorologist and storm chaser who specializes in intercepting the most powerful storms on the planet to collect valuable scientific data. Graduating with a PhD in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma, Timmer is not only a hardcore storm chaser, but also a scientist driven to unravel the mysteries behind these destructive storms and how they are changing over time. With a life devoted completely to storm chasing and extreme field research, Dr. Timmer has intercepted nearly 1000 tornadoes and dozens of hurricanes over the last few decades, and is one of the few people in history to document both an EF5 tornado and Category 5 hurricane. He considers the up-close chasing of tornadoes an artform that is perfected over decades of experience. The famous, tank-like storm chasing vehicles, called the Dominators, were invented by Timmer in 2009 for the purpose of recording data inside these most dangerous storms.

Still in full operation today, the Dominators are outfitted with state-of-the-art meteorological sensors, and protected by an aerodynamic, armored outer shell that can anchor to the ground with hydraulic spikes. Reed has pioneered delivery mechanisms for deployment of sensors into tornadoes and hurricanes, such as ground-based probes, drones, balloons and even model rockets.

Reed Timmer’s most memorable storm chases include the intercept of a strong tornado in southern Nebraska with Dominator 1 on June 17, 2009, with on-board sensors and mobile radar measuring a 140 mph wind gust from inside the vortex; and last year, when a trackable sensor was launched by model rocket into a mile-wide EF4 tornado in eastern Kansas using the roof-mounted rocket launcher of Dominator 3. The sensor as attached to a parachute, was lofted up to 39,000 feet by the EF4 tornado at speeds of up to 190 mph, while recording unprecedented high-resolution (10 Hz) meteorological data throughout the 30-mile journey inside the vortex. Notable hurricane intercepts over the last 20 years include Hurricane Katrina in Slidell, LA, Rita in Orange, TX; and category 5 Hurricane Michael in October 2019.

In addition to field science, Dr. Timmer also provides life-saving reports and content while storm chasing through both traditional and social media platforms. Presently, he is storm chasing for the National Geographic Channel and the RadarOmega application.

NEVER stop chasing is not just a motto for Reed Timmer, but a way of life.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/27/2024.

Reed Timmer Videos

  • AccuWeather's Reed Timmer prepares for winter storm - YouTube
    Extreme Meteorologist Reed Timmer packs up all the essentials for a winter storm chase. Reed makes sure he is prepared for whatever ...
  • Reed Timmer: The life of a storm chaser - YouTube
    We've seen his mind-blowing videos, we've seen his dangerous treks through life -threatening storms. Now, we look into life as a storm chaser ...
  • TEDxOU - Reed Timmer - The Science of Extreme Storm Chasing ...
    Driven towards discovery in the "wild west" of meteorology, Timmer is determined to solve the mysteries of tornadoes and hurricanes with the ...

Reed Timmer Books

  • Into the Storm: Violent Tornadoes, Killer Hurricanes, and Death-Defying Adventures in Extreme Weather
    Into the Storm: Violent Tornadoes, Killer Hurricanes, and Death-Defying Adventures in Extreme Weather

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  • What topics does Reed Timmer speak about?

    Reed Timmer is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Climate Change, Culture, Earth Science, Energy, Environment, Environmental Science, Extreme Sports, Literary, Reality TV, Science, Sports, Television & Film.
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Reed Timmer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Reed Timmer for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Reed Timmer generally travels from State College, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andrew Busch, James E. Hansen, Andrew Winston, Panmao Zhai and Bruce Bekkar, MD. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Reed Timmer for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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