Tim Samaras

Tim Samaras
Tim Samaras in 2009
Born
Timothy Michael Samaras

(1957-11-12)November 12, 1957
DiedMay 31, 2013(2013-05-31) (aged 55)
Cause of deathTornado incident
Known forTornado field research
SpouseKathy Samaras
Children4
Scientific career
FieldsEngineering, meteorology
InstitutionsApplied Research Associates

Timothy Michael Samaras (November 12, 1957 – May 31, 2013) was an American engineer and storm chaser best known for his field research on tornadoes and time on the Discovery Channel show Storm Chasers. He died in the 2013 El Reno tornado.