Meteorologists on a mission to bridge science and entertainment
About Us
Michael, Nick, and Steven are atmospheric scientists with a unique drive and passion for observational meteorology.
We specialize in near-storm in situ data collection and documentation.
Projects
Mobile Mesonet Rack
Fall 2025
After substantial testing and validation of the FT Technologies sonic anemometer mounted on SCOUT1, it is time to build out the entire mesonet rack. Full measurement capabilities will include T, P, RH, wind, solar radiation, and PM2.5. The rack design will be transferrable platform to platform so it can be tested on SCOUT1 and once operational, it can be transferred to FISTER1 for permanent deployment.
Twister Fister HQ Development
May 2025
Starting in May 2025, the Fisters will be working to establish a functional headquarters for vehicle storage and maintenance as well as sensor development. This project is expected to extend well into 2026 with the first official operation season being Spring 2026. Multiple deployments are expected during the 2025 season as the team develops its standard operating procedures for chase days and trips.
Deployments
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03/15/2025 Southeast High Risk
On March 15, 2025, the Fisters Team chased a strong tornado threat in the Southeastern US. This tornado threat did not live up to its fullest potential. In this meteorological discussion, we will find out why. Synopsis An outbreak of severe weather, including large hail, damaging winds, as well as numerous strong to violent, long-tracked
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02/15/2025 Enhanced Risk
On February 15, 2025, the Fisters Team chased a strong tornado threat in the Southeastern US. The tornado threat never materialized, but a damaging wind threat did. Here’s the discussion as to why this occurred. Synopsis A deep upper-level trough traversed the United States, serving as the synoptic-scale driver of this severe weather event. This
If it's twisting, we're fisting. 