Storm Riders (TV series)

Storm Riders is a reality television series following two meteorologists as they travel across the Great Plains of the United States in search of thunderstorms. Storm Riders was seen on The Weather Channel.

Storm Riders
StarringSimon Brewer (storm chaser)
Juston Drake (storm chaser)
Carl Bishop (narrator)
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes32
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesPeacock Productions
The Weather Channel
Release
Original networkThe Weather Channel
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseSeptember 6, 2011 (2011-09-06) 
March 2013 (2013-03)

Synopsis

They don't use many forms of technology-just a cell phone and a map. In the show, they explain how the storms form.

Cast

Simon Brewer is a meteorologist and storm chaser from Norman, Oklahoma. He received his degree in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma in 2008. He devotes his life to chasing, reportedly documenting extreme weather phenomena.

Simon has been chasing storms for more than a decade. He's witnessed hundreds of tornadoes, eight hurricanes, two tropical storms, dozens of winter storms and thousands of supercells. He documented the 2nd widest tornado in history: a 2.5 mile wide monster that struck Hallam, NE. He intercepted the eyes of three major hurricanes, including Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst natural disasters in US history.[1]

Juston Drake is a meteorologist and storm chaser from Topeka, Kansas. His interest in weather stems arose from listening to his mother's extraordinary stories of when an F5 tornado destroyed her home. After earning his degree in meteorology, Juston is still fascinated with learning about the atmosphere.

Juston has been chasing storms for 5 years. He has witnessed numerous tornadoes, supercells, and hurricanes. His degree in meteorology allows him to enjoy the scientific part of chasing by collecting data and documenting the storm. He loves the challenge of forecasting the best areas for severe weather.

Storm chasing is Juston's life. He spends everyday thinking about past and possible future chases, analyzing data, and looking at old storm pictures.

Carl Bishop is a voice actor whose personality can transform into just the right character to tell your story. With his wide range and flexibility Carl’s voice has driven commercial campaigns for some of the most recognizable products, including Gillette, Subway, Colgate and Verizon.

His voice brands networks including CNN, MTV and Bloomberg News, and he has narrated documentaries for A&E.

In the growing field of online tutorials and webisodic content, Carl Bishop has voiced programs for established and emerging companies alike.

In the arena of politics, Carl has lent his voice to high profile candidates such as Hillary Clinton, Bill Nelson of Florida and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island among others.

Seasons

Season 1 (2009-10)

Ep # Total Title Airdate
11"Mapleton, IA Tornadoes"September 6, 2011 (2011-09-06)
A tornado plows through the town of Mapleton, Simon and Juston go to survey damage.
22"NE Oklahoma Tornado"September 6, 2011 (2011-09-06)
As the guys are documenting multiple tornadoes in Oklahoma, a deadly tornado grinds through the town of Joplin, MO.
33"Aurora Tornadoes"September 13, 2011 (2011-09-13)
See Juston and Simon chase tornadoes across the heartland using finely honed instinct and basic weather data.
44"Minnesota Tornado Outbreak"September 20, 2011 (2011-09-20)
Simon and Juston travel to Minnesota to come face to face with a storm capable of producing the biggest and most deadly tornadoes.
55"Tuscaloosa Tornado"September 27, 2011 (2011-09-27)
A very difficult chase through tough terrain as Juston and Simon see a tornado on the outskirts of Tuscaloosa, about to tear through the city.
66"Central Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak"October 4, 2011 (2011-10-04)
Simon is worried about his home in Norman, OK because there could be tornado heading straight for it.
77"TX/WI Tornadoes"October 11, 2011 (2011-10-11)
Multi-vortex tornado touches down just behind Simon and Juston and starts moving towards them.
88"Dupree, SD Tornadoes"October 25, 2011 (2011-10-25)
A slow moving storm floods the road The Storm Chasers are on, trapping them.
99"KS/IL/NE Coldcore Tornadoes"November 8, 2011 (2011-11-08)
How close can Simon and Juston get to a tornado crossing right in front of them?
1010"KS/OK Tornadoes"November 15, 2011 (2011-11-15)
A multi-vortex develops in a farm field as other storm chasers look on.

Season 2 (2011)

Ep # Total Title Air date
1 11 "Danger in Nebraska" 1 Feb 2011
2 12 "Oklahoma Tornado City Outbreak" 11 Feb 2011
3 13 "Ice Storm" 17 Feb 2011
4 14 "Minnesota Tornado Outbreak" 3 March 2011
5 15 "Oklahoma Tornado Night Chase" 10 March 2011
6 16 "Stormmaster G Meets the Storm Riders" 17 March 2011
7 17 "Colorado Tornado" 24 March 2011
8 18 "Texas Tornadoes" 24 March 2011
9 19 "Stormmaster G Meets the Storm Riders" 6 May 2011
10 20 Mapleton, Iowa, Tornadoes 1 August 2011
11 21 Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak 2 August 2011

References

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