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STORM CHASING TEAM INTERCEPTS RECORD NUMBER OF TORNADOES IN 2003
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Arlington, Texas – July 17, 2003 – Tempest Tours, a Texas-based
group of veteran storm chasers, announced today that it had
intercepted a record number of tornadoes during its normal
operations in May and June. The company, lead by some of the
nation’s top chasers, conducts 6 to 10 day expeditions for guests
from around the world who come to the Great Plains to see a
tornado up-close. The group intercepted a record 20-plus tornadoes
between May 8 and June 24.
“We were able to look through our archived video and count at
least 23 tornadoes,” said Tempest Tours president and founder
Martin Lisius. “There were even more tornadoes that were either
not photographed, or were too brief to count, so we stopped at 23
for a minimum number,” he said.
The high number of intercepts this year can be attributed to the
existence of a few especially potent storm systems and the team’s
continually improving techniques. “We saw a persistent tornadic
weather pattern on the edge of the Plains during the first two
weeks of May.” Lisius said. “That exceptional period was followed
by a long, quiet period, and then several active systems in June.
The biggest day, in terms of tornado count, was June 24 when we
intercepted at least 14 tornadoes in South Dakota. Also, we’ve
worked hard to improve our techniques which helped us to forecast
the right target and intercept the best storm nature could deliver
on any given day,” he said.
Tempest Tours conducts storm chasing expeditions each spring for
guests wanting to witness nature’s most spectacular weather
in-person, and to expand their knowledge of earth’s dynamic
atmosphere. This year’s guests traveled from across the US,
Europe, South America and Asia to join the Tempest team who
emphasize education and safety. More information can be accessed
on-line at
http://www.tempesttours.com. Persons interested in booking can
contact the company at
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Photos available to the media for use with this release at
http://www.tempesttours.com/media_resource_center.html
P.O. Box 121084
Arlington, Texas 76012
www.TempestTours.com
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