The Weather Channel can now confirm that Tim Samaras, his son Paul, and Carl Young passed away Friday as a result of the El Reno tornado.
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) June 2, 2013
Tim Samaras’ family confirmed the sad news.
Jim Samaras confirms death of brother, Storm Chaser Tim Samaras, Carl Young & Tim's son. https://t.co/hp51wZSX3J pic.twitter.com/4mB9QRuLqW
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) June 2, 2013
Tim Samaras, his son Paul and his partner Carl Young died on Friday as a result of the deadly tornado that hit El Reno, Oklahoma.
"Storm Chaser" Tim Samaras, his son, & Carl Young reported killed in Okla. tornado. http://t.co/YZZUybaT7e pic.twitter.com/yIKOzczDMy
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) June 2, 2013
The storm chaser sent out what was to be his last tweet on Friday:
Storms now initiating south of Watonga along triple point. Dangerous day ahead for OK–stay weather savvy! pic.twitter.com/B8ddJcDViI
— Tim Samaras (@Tim_Samaras) May 31, 2013
Haunting. These were tweeted earlier in the week:
Intercepted large tornado 4 N of Lebanon–two large tornadoes at once–too close–wow!
— Tim Samaras (@Tim_Samaras) May 28, 2013
Off to KS to chase lightning–with tornadoes on the side…gawd I love my job.. pic.twitter.com/LqoqNJjUDH
— Tim Samaras (@Tim_Samaras) May 26, 2013
Heartbreaking.
Mr. Samaras appeared on the Discovery Channel series “Storm Chasers.”
Recommended
RIP Tim Samaras : Discovery Channel http://t.co/o3K3qhqoby
— JenevaLynne?? ?✝️?☕ ?? (@Jenevalynne) June 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/LEANDROFGJ/status/341196508244369408
Here's the Discovery Channel bio on Tim Samaras who died Friday night doing what he loved: chasing storms http://t.co/Dn6oQXIPAY
— Nick Valencia (@CNNValencia) June 2, 2013
Discovery Communication’s Twitter account posted the sad news.
We're heartbroken by the loss of @Tim_Samaras, son Paul & Carl Young and all those lost in Friday's storm in Oklahoma.
— Discovery Inc (@DiscoveryIncTV) June 2, 2013
As did the Discovery Channel Twitter account:
We're deeply saddened by the loss of @Tim_Samaras, his son Paul, and their colleague Carl Young. Our thoughts & prayers go to their families
— Discovery (@Discovery) June 2, 2013
Friends, fans and colleagues are mourning on Twitter.
Saddened by news that Tim Samaras, son Paul, & Carl Young have passed. My condolences to the family & the many friends & fellow chasers
— Mike Bettes (@mikebettes) June 2, 2013
More on tornado deaths of Storm Chasers Tim Samaras & Carl Young & Tim's son Paul: http://t.co/m1UFGAANAV
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) June 2, 2013
Sad paradox: Storm Chaster Tim Samaras stayed away from Moore, OK, tornado because it was too dangerous. http://t.co/eO32OKEOOE
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) June 2, 2013
We've lost friends RT @TheWeatherSpace: Jim Samaras Confirms Death of Tim Samaras – http://t.co/AEnQOGgZaK
— Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) June 2, 2013
Jim Samaras, writing about Storm Chaser brother, Tim: "I look at it that he is in the 'big tornado in the sky.'" https://t.co/hp51wZSX3J
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) June 2, 2013
The tornado research community has lost three great men: Tim Samaras, Paul Samaras, and Carl Young.http://t.co/mQp1rwCMal
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) June 2, 2013
Very sad to learn about the death of storm chaser @Tim_Samaras, his son, and #TWISTEX team member Carl Young during Friday's #tornado. #RIP
— Brian Carberry (@BrianPCarberry) June 2, 2013
So sad to hear of Storm Chaser Tim Samaras passing. He was a leader in that field.
— Joy Engelby (@joy_engelby) June 2, 2013
The families of @Tim_Samaras, Paul Samaras, and Carl Young are in my prayers. RIP. #Twistex #TimSamaras #Tornado
— Carls77 (@cmckinley77) June 2, 2013
It's going to take me a long time to process the news of the deaths if storm chasers Tim Samaras, his son and Carl Young. I knew them //
— VakarianGirl (@VakarianGirl) June 2, 2013
Totally speechless. Rest in peace Paul and Tim Samaras, and Carl Young. #twistex #breakingwx
— Joe Rutkiewicz (@Joe_Rutkiewicz) June 2, 2013
Very sad day in chasing community. Chasing legend @Tim_Samaras, his son Paul Samaras & Carl Young were killed in the El Reno Tornado 5-31-13
— Ronnie Rabena (@Ronnie_Rabena) June 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/stormchaseKY/status/341226825114062848
Here is a chaser tribute to Tim Samaras in North Dakota this morning. Shades of Andy Gabrielson: pic.twitter.com/8SnxyUQR8Y
— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) June 2, 2013
Condolences to the Samaras & Young families on the loss of Storm Chasers Tim Samaras, his son Paul & Carl Young: http://t.co/qE9Zul0fTy
— Mike Seidel (@mikeseidel) June 2, 2013
I will be live on CNN tomorrow at 3pm Central from Bham to honor Tim Samaras and discuss chasing and safety with a few others. RIP Tim
— Brett Adair (@AlaStormTracker) June 2, 2013
We want to express our condolences to the family of storm chaser Tim Samaras. He will be forever tied to this office. http://t.co/UU2MARXZnK
— NWS Sioux Falls (@NWSSiouxFalls) June 2, 2013
My thoughts are with Tim Samaras, son Paul & Carl Young & their familes. A crew of incredible & well respected storm chasers. #RIP
— David T. Chapman (@DTChapmanPics) June 2, 2013
Distraught over the passing of Tim Samaras, his son Paul and chase partner Carl Young from the tornado in El Reno OK Friday. RIP
— Jeff Wilcox (@iowawx) June 2, 2013
More on the passing of respected researcher and storm chaser Tim Samaras, his son Paul, and chase partner Carl Young: http://t.co/ATwTGXwxFO
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) June 2, 2013
The Discovery Channel is dedicating tonight’s documentary to the three men.
Discovery Dedicates Tonight's Oklahoma Tornado Documentary to Storm Chasers Killed on Friday http://t.co/HpESE9IZL3 via @TVLine
— Michael Ausiello (@MichaelAusiello) June 2, 2013
Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes.
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