The Why of Weather
Dr. Reed Timmer
Meteorologist, TV Host, Storm Chaser
About Dr. Reed
The host of the hit show Storm Chasers for four seasons, Dr. Reed Timmer has been chasing tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and wildfires his entire life. His fascination with extreme weather led him to earn a PhD in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma, naturally situated in the heart of Tornado Alley. For decades he’s been roaming the country in a series of custom storm-chasing vehicles named “Dominator,” educating the world on weather safety and the causes of some of nature’s most powerful weather events.
About the class
We all know that it never rains in Southern California, it snows like crazy in the Rockies, tornadoes regularly rip through Oklahoma and the South, and hurricanes feel right at home on the Gulf Coast. But why? Join meteorologist and storm chaser Dr. Reed Timmer to explore the why behind weather patterns. You’ll learn what causes wind in the first place, how air from both the north pole and tropical paradises alike affects the weather in your town, and why there’s often chaos when different air masses meet. Everyone always talks about what the weather will be; you’ll learn this class ready to talk about why.
This StarCourse is no longer available.
But don’t fret… we have more classes to choose from!
Weather Wonders Camp
After learning the why behind weather with Reed Timmer, let your aspiring meteorologist will join other campers for an exciting look at the world of weather in the Weather Wonders Camp.