Do tornado chasers get paid?
According to various sources, TV stations usually pay storm chasers an average of $500 per footage. Once you’ve gained momentum in the field, you can earn even more!
Who is the best tornado chaser?
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….
| Tim Samaras | |
|---|---|
| Cause of death | Tornado incident |
| Known for | Tornado field research |
| Spouse(s) | Kathy Samaras |
How many tornado chasers are there?
The NWS says there are now about 400,000 trained weather spotters across the US, and while not all chase tornadoes, there has been an anecdotal rise over the past 25 years in the number of people turning out to follow storms.
Who are the storm chasers in Twister?
Helen Hunt as Dr. Joanne “Jo” Harding, an eccentric meteorologist and storm-chaser. Bill Paxton as Dr. Bill “The Extreme” Harding, a former storm-chaser known for his bizarre “tornado whispering” methods, now a TV weather reporter.
Who are some famous Storm Chasers?
Storm chasers and tour staff
| Name | Role | Tour operator |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Pezman | Tour Guide And Owner | Storm Chase Tour Of The Great Plains |
| Camille Seaman | ||
| Caryn Hill | Tour Guide | Silver Lining Tours |
| Chad Berryhill | Extreme Chase Tours |
Why did Storm Chasers end?
Cancellation. On January 21, 2012, Tim Samaras and Sean Casey confirmed on their Facebook pages that Storm Chasers was cancelled by Discovery Communications. Tim Samaras was reportedly relieved when the show was cancelled as he thought it focused more on interpersonal drama than on the storms themselves.