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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
11 years
Storms now initiating south of Watonga along triple point. Dangerous day ahead for OK--stay weather savvy! http://t.co/B8ddJcDViI
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Off to KS to chase lightning--with tornadoes on the side...gawd I love my job.. http://t.co/LqoqNJjUDH
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@Tim_Samaras
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Intercepted large tornado 4 N of Lebanon--two large tornadoes at once--too close--wow!
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After 12 tornadoes in four days(yesterday was zero), headed home to change gears for lightning! Zzzapp! #sparky
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No tornadoes? No problem! Shooting high speed lightning images at 10,000 Frames per second! Enjoy all of mother nature...
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@Tim_Samaras
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Nice LP storm WSW of Coldwater, KS has nice broad scale rotation.. http://t.co/FGHFU37336
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Can you imagine what the roads will be like in OK once tornadoes return after this 'drought'? Jammed with desperate chasers....yikes!
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
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Ground zero at tornado genesis of Rozel tornado using MM. Perfect bisect of pre-tornado environment. -5mb drop rec. http://t.co/UyLsKs90Ke
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@Tim_Samaras
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11 years
Witnessed violent rain wrapped tornado headed for Wichita-
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
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Feels GREAT to be out chasing! Chasing 'incognito' today--saw Reed 'Terminator' Timmer, hardcore Bettes, and others!! http://t.co/StoC8FNf
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11 years
Isolated cell near Jetmore.. High base....but give it time. Show could be further south? Time will tell.. http://t.co/DidphnJTOe
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11 years
Headed to SW of Dallas metroplex for powerful storms. HRRR is painting grim picture for surrounding area by mid-late afternoon--hope not..
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Tim Samaras
11 years
Looks like I'll be on Reed Timmer's podcast tomorrow evening 8PM CST. Everything is up for discussion..Naders, the old show, ??, Tune in!
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
11 years
Wow--tornado season has hit the plains with tornadoes every day since last Wed. Targeting Cu field between Ardmore and Lawton.
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High speed imagery of a lightning strike I captured couple years ago.. http://t.co/iAsKFEqHZi
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@Tim_Samaras
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11 years
Fine scale testing on ultra high-speed camera for this lightning season---all systems go! One more tweek..... :) http://t.co/Qc2m57wODr
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Coldwater storm growing rapidly--has good easterly mid level inflow-- http://t.co/Xyvf8aa6Km
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@Tim_Samaras
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Beautiful cone tornado at very close range near Rozel--had 3 chances to deploy, but roads were mud! Incredible day--PICs soon...
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LP storm west of Ashland KS... http://t.co/AWb2YqeOKV
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@Tim_Samaras
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11 years
Looks like several days of severe weather in the heartland starting this Saturday. Probably the best chance of tornadoes so far this year.
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
11 years
@twisterchaser99 nickname is Kahuna
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@Tim_Samaras
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11 years
Will be on the road 8 AM with crew, mobile mesonet and probes. Big tornado forecast next few days in plains-be WX smart-have a safety plan!
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Tim Samaras
11 years
* yawn*....couple of wimpy spinups and a few golf balls west of St. Francis... http://t.co/cFidjiCFkK
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
11 years
March and April 2013 likely write history for having fewest tornadoes. Who ate all the tornadoes? #rats
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@Tim_Samaras
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11 years
So I'm up early...and browsing on Twitter...some folks have over 30,000 'Tweets'. I have <300 over three years. How do they do it?
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@Tim_Samaras
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12 years
Incredible chase yesterday with expert camera man (and son) Paul. http://t.co/GvDMXpz1
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@Tim_Samaras
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12 years
Finally---the lightning truck is finished. http://t.co/E5xu2afk
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The memories of a year ago today... http://t.co/OFDLmuxGU9
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
11 years
Little tornado production from this system-- time to get back and finish up preparations for this season...new in-situ instruments in prep!
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
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Deployed storm surge instrument (eyespy) early this morning near Waveland--now the road we used is now impassable! http://t.co/alFF8rKH
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
12 years
Another Chaser Conference done. hard to believe this was year 15! Wonderful to mingle among WX geeks-feel right at home. See y'all in '14
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11 years
New tornado in-situ on drawing board...better get busy! http://t.co/fLvppmUNdE
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
13 years
OK---I'm trying 'Twitter' again. I'm trying to understand the value of Twitter..
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Tim Samaras
11 years
If GFS (Wilson!!!) verifies close to current predictions---who's chasing next week? I'm in!
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12 years
Developing cumulus over Las Vegas NM.....won't be too long before we see a few sparks! Out with lightning truck.. http://t.co/UVGaKD2P
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12 years
Lightning truck build hit a snag---bad starter motor in brand new generator! Rats! http://t.co/jc8sj00k
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Tim Samaras
11 years
Ahhhh...chasing on the plains...driving home from Monroe, LA, to Denver in one shot...hmmm..something odorous in the car...old sandwich....
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12 years
Maximizing my down time--getting some machine work done on camera mounts! http://t.co/Q0cjwNxd
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Chasing today.. Target is NE TX then points east as evening approaches!..
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@Tim_Samaras
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11 years
@BrianWeik high speed imagery from 15k to 1M frames/sec
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
11 years
Come join me at the big @NatGeo google hangout on Earthday tomorrow! Talk about exploration of Sea, Space, and land.
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
12 years
@reedtimmertvn @seancaseyimax .sounds like we'll all be in the field this Spring once again..see y'all out there..and no BA in the field! :)
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
11 years
Off to South Dakota School of Mines for a talk. Nice day---should of drove instead of flying. Love SD!
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For those on FB--started new Page: Tim Samaras: Inventor and Explorer ..please 'like' to follow along this Spring..
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Packing up and headed to OK for possible tornado outbreak tomorrow--plan to stay in AMA tonight. Possible messy/early storms however..Yuck!
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
11 years
GFS all over the map on next system late this week. Perhaps a chase this weekend...or simply 'Spring Fever'?
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Tim Samaras
12 years
Flying out to New Orleans to deploy instruments in Isaac!
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
12 years
Yikes! I sure don't post much here..new DVD is out..visit http://t.co/c5vovu6o for details--first DVD in 7 years! Isaac test went well!
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Tim Samaras
12 years
Currently driving from Jupiter FL to Bennett CO ( in Ft Smith, AR now) with the new future mobile lightning facility.. http://t.co/jvYaE1Ud
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
12 years
Happy birthday National Geographic! 125 years. Celebrating tonight by giving a NG Live presentation at McCoy Center in Columbus OH at 7:30!
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
15 years
Intercepted great storm last night near Ft Morgan--great hail, but poor lightning...perhaps today!
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
11 years
Off to Lansing, MI for a lecture at Michigan State University---last talk of the Spring! Schedule is now 100% clear through Summer.
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@Tim_Samaras
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11 years
@BrianWeik thanks!
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Tim Samaras
12 years
Wow! Possibility of Christmas tornadoes in the deep south...and a white Christmas in Denver...never a dull moment with mother nature!
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
11 years
@waderobberson anywhere within metroplex is under the gun
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Tim Samaras
12 years
Just heard that funding was approved for a new lightning research vehicle--no more pulling a trailer for the Kahuna! This is great news!
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Tim Samaras
11 years
In Yazoo City, MS-- tornado warning, weakening couplet on radar, no tornado-but keep alert for those living in the area!
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
12 years
Well....now that 2013 is here...time to speculate how the tornado season will shake out...what does everyone think--how many tornadoes?
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@Tim_Samaras
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12 years
Ha! Goes to show how little we know about tornado forecasting! Big tornado day goes bust-prepare for quiet times ahead-severe sunny skies!
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@Tim_Samaras
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@ExtrmChaseTours @texaschaser nope--never thought u were 'crazy'. Do remember the convo years ago. Did I read that center freq as 13 Hz?
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@ExtrmChaseTours @wxmanbookie @texaschaser @mikeumsc lanny-not the twitter expert here so just saw this. Sent you a FB message, too
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11 years
@tornadowxchaser prolly SW OK--pending morning convection and/or overcast skies..
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@SeverePlains prolly hug the border--but could be lured by a meaty supercell!
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@KD0STS white ugly truck with whirly-gig on top? Yup--that's it. Good luck!
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Exciting news--I'm teaming up with National Geographic to roam tornado alley--and will be posting 'Webisodes' on their website! More coming!
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Fun times talking to kids in KC! Flew home to DEN this morning--off to Hamburg, Germany this afternoon to speak at Extreme WX Congress.
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@tornadowxchaser @bearcage23 see you guys out there!
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After a day of night time tornadoes and gnat-nadoes..off to TN and MS for day two!
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@NWAStormChasing thanks! Have fun!
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is currently in Clayton, NM. Lightning last night was flashing at 10 flashes/second!
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@Superdavo0001 perhaps----pretty expensive thing to put in a tornado!
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@reedtimmerTVN @jimcantore Go get 'em Reed--met Cantore in Midland, TX in '96 during Twister craze--tell him hi for me.
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Off to St Louis, MO with @National Geographic to talk tornadoes at Rossman school in the morning. Always fun to talk w/zillions of kids!
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@Leh92Harbin Lauren: there will be other opportunities! Keep your passion and you'll get there. I was in your spot long ago..
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@Tim_Samaras
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@Leh92Harbin Silcer Lining Tours is one of the longest and best...run by my good friend Roger Hill. Start saving now---it's worth it!
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@stormchaseKY ha! GFS shall now be called Wilson..
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Egads----21 days since my last 'Tweet'. Guess is I struggle to keep up with all this social media stuff...
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Wow--forecast looks good for tornadoes tomorrow in northeast NE--folks out there keep an eye out and be weather smart! We'll be there...
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@DJ_T_REA frame will be constructed of 1" plate steel.
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@nasanut25 snow-nados???
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@FossilRockFarms @nwastormchasing Angi--be careful out there...goodness!
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@Tim_Samaras
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Exploring Twitter a bit--wow--lots of people posting quite a few times--not sure my lifestyle can support that type of frequency...
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Yikes! Looks Like I missed quite a few messages. I'll give it a try...sorry I didn't respond to questions asked earlier..
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@Tim_Samaras
Tim Samaras
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Exciting news to come--stay tuned!
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@icepatriot thanks Ian! WJ0G
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@Leh92Harbin yup! On the road now
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Just a few more talks--one at Goddard Space Flight today, and Richmond, VA tomorrow---then on to the atmosphere through June!
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Great Supercell near Lubbock yesterday---now on to southwest Oklahoma for a good potential for tornadoes..
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@Leh92Harbin sure! I don't frequent Twitter much, so it might take a while.. :)
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Love Fall! I'm hoping to squeeze just one more chase before the snow flies..what do you think...can we do it?
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@ExtrmChaseTours lanny--I can call tomorrow if you're around...sorry for being a bit slow...
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Tornado outbreak possible Friday/Saturday in KS, OK..we're headed out at 5 AM Thursday morning-see y'all out there..
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Tim Samaras
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Thinking of upgrading my 8 YO video camera (Sony FX-1)..what is everyone using these days? Been so long-don't know what's good...
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@JKnoll52 we'll try our best!
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Just heard the tornado that we saw was rated EF4. Powerful tornado--doing photo-velocity analysis now..
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