Storm Science, Part 1: Forecasting and Chasing

March 17, 2014

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Tornado Chasers - S2 - E15

Reed explains the basics of how supercells form, how chasers forecast a tornado event, and important storm characteristics for chasing. Part one of a two-part educational series.

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Tornado Chasers: Season 2 - 19 Episode s

2x1 - Liftoff
September 30, 2013
The new chase season launches as Reed and the crew add a third Dominator to the fleet. Reed joins the KFOR weather team to bring unprecedented coverage of nature's fiercest storms to residents of Tornado Alley.
2x2 - Legends
October 7, 2013
Jim Cantore, famed meteorologist and Reed's hero, arrives in Norman to chase in the Doms. With severe weather in the forecast, Reed connects with his team members, including a wavering Joel Taylor.
2x3 - Helix
October 14, 2013
The chase season roars to life as two Kickstarter backers, Ray and Bill, join the TVN team. Reed and his crew observe a rare and dramatic tornado, along with the destruction it leaves behind.
2x4 - Payback
October 21, 2013
After Reed's success the day before, Dick abandons the TVN team and goes rogue. With an outbreak brewing in Kansas, Reed makes a risky move to chase in Oklahoma.
2x5 - Warning, Part 1
November 4, 2013
With twisters targeting the OKC metro area, Jim Cantore joins forces with Reed to provide real-time warnings. A breakneck chase through the populated city of Edmond leads to the team's first intercept in Dominator 3.
2x6 - Warning, Part 2
November 12, 2013
The unrelenting chase continues as Reed, Jim Cantore, and the team intercept another tornado before it grows into a mile-wide wedge. Coming upon storm damage, they perform search and rescue as a new tornado forms near Shawnee, OK.
2x7 - Home, Part 1
November 25, 2013
Reed's tornado intercepts gain national attention as the TVN team gears up for a stronger round of severe weather. Ginger Zee joins Reed and Jim Cantore for a chase day that threatens the city of Moore, OK.
2x8 - Home, Part 2
December 5, 2013
A devastating tornado tracks through Moore, OK, very close to Reed's house. Reed and the team, along with Jim Cantore and Ginger Zee, must decide whether to continue chasing or return to Moore.
2x9 - Stranded
December 20, 2013
Reed and the team journey north to Kansas and come face-to-face with a mile-wide wedge. The storm turns the roads to mud and traps the Dominator in the tornado's path.
2x10 - Overtaken
January 2, 2014
With 'Dominator 2' in rough shape from the previous day's intercept, a new tornado threat looms over Bennington, KS. Reed pushes his science mission to the limit as a massive wedge engulfs him and his team.
2x11 - Nemesis, Part 1
January 17, 2014
A potentially catastrophic tornado day threatens central Oklahoma. Upon reaching El Reno, Reed and the team witness the birth of a violent wedge tornado.
2x12 - Nemesis, Part 2
January 23, 2014
Reed's team pursues the El Reno wedge as it grows into the widest tornado in history. After the Dominator's hood gets ripped off, Reed helps Mike Bettes whose Weather Channel vehicle was crushed by the tornado.
2x13 - Tornadoes of 2013: Raw and Uncut
February 18, 2014
Experience the raw tornadoes of Tornado Chasers 2013 from every angle. With over 80 minutes of heart-pounding footage, you will witness epic tornado events in real time, including the historic El Reno tornado.
2x14 - 2013 Deleted Scenes
March 4, 2014
Watch 50 minutes of never-before-seen moments from the 2013 season. From humor to action, this new collection of scenes gives you more adventures from every episode.
2x15 - Storm Science, Part 1: Forecasting and Chasing
March 17, 2014
Reed explains the basics of how supercells form, how chasers forecast a tornado event, and important storm characteristics for chasing. Part one of a two-part educational series.
2x16 - Storm Science, Part 2: Experiments and Safety
April 1, 2014
Reed explores the challenges of data collection, how to stay safe during a tornado, and common misconceptions about storm chasing. Part two of a two-part educational series.
2x17 - Dominator Tech
May 1, 2014
Join Dominator engineer Kevin Barton as he takes you on a detailed tour of Reed Timmer's armored storm chasing vehicles. Includes a special look at the new 'Dominator 3'.
2x18 - Behind the Scenes Part 1
May 1, 2014
Experience the making of Tornado Chasers from conception to production. In this first part, learn about the challenges of logistics, Joel Taylor's role, and more. Includes never-before-seen footage.
2x19 - Behind the Scenes Part 2
May 3, 2014
Experience the making of Tornado Chasers from chasing to post-production. In this second part, learn about personal stories of the crew, editing, music and more. Includes never-before-seen footage.

Storm Science, Part 1: Forecasting and Chasing

Tornado Chasers - S2 - E15

Tornado Chasers: Season 2 - 19 Episode s

2x1 - Liftoff

2x2 - Legends

2x3 - Helix

2x4 - Payback

2x5 - Warning, Part 1

2x6 - Warning, Part 2

2x7 - Home, Part 1

2x8 - Home, Part 2

2x9 - Stranded

2x10 - Overtaken

2x11 - Nemesis, Part 1

2x12 - Nemesis, Part 2

2x13 - Tornadoes of 2013: Raw and Uncut

2x14 - 2013 Deleted Scenes

2x15 - Storm Science, Part 1: Forecasting and Chasing

2x16 - Storm Science, Part 2: Experiments and Safety

2x17 - Dominator Tech

2x18 - Behind the Scenes Part 1

2x19 - Behind the Scenes Part 2

Tornado Chasers: All seasons

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2