Tim Samaras | |
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| Born | Timothy Michael Samaras November 12, 1957 Lakewood, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 2013 (aged 55) El Reno, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Tornado incident |
| Known for | Tornado field research |
| Spouse | Kathy Samaras |
| Children | 4 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Engineering, meteorology |
| Institutions | Applied 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.