At Twister Fisters, we live at the intersection of adrenaline and academia, daring to chase storms while uncovering the science behind them. Our mission is clear: to bridge the gap between storm chasers—and the stunning, often awe-inspiring content they create—and the atmospheric science community striving to understand the forces of nature at work.
We’re more than just storm chasers. We’re storytellers, scientists, and adventurers who believe that every tornado, thunderstorm, and hurricane has a story worth telling and data worth collecting. By blending cutting-edge research techniques with real-time storm observation, we aim to make severe weather phenomena accessible and meaningful to everyone—from casual viewers to seasoned meteorologists.
Our Goals:
- For the General Public: To transform storm footage and insights into compelling stories that captivate, educate, and inspire. Severe weather isn’t just destructive; it’s also a reminder of nature’s incredible power and beauty.
- For the Atmospheric Science Community: To provide high-quality data collected during our chases, advancing research into severe weather phenomena. Specializing in extreme near-storm environmental sampling, we strive to deliver data that contributes to groundbreaking discoveries.
Twister Fisters is committed to pushing boundaries—both figuratively and literally. Our team isn’t afraid to get close to the action, and we use every encounter with extreme weather as an opportunity to learn, document, and share. By bridging the worlds of content creation and atmospheric science, we hope to not only entertain but also deepen the public’s understanding of the science behind storms.
Whether you’re a fellow storm enthusiast, a researcher, or simply someone captivated by the power of nature, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, we’ll push boundaries and deliver discovery.
Our Team
Michael Yurovchak
Michael received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Atmospheric Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in Spring of 2023 and Fall of 2024 respectively. He specializes in instrument development and has been a part of multiple projects ranging from building digital sensors to high-precision analog sensors for balloon payloads. Collecting unique observational datasets that further the science and can be used as a tool to educate those outside of the field to better understand the impacts and factors contributing to severe weather is his passion.
Nick Perlaky
Nick received his Bachelor’s of Science in Atmospheric Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in the Fall of 2023. He is currently pursuing his Master’s of Science in Meteorology from San Jose State University. He has developed numerous sensor systems across his time at both universities and has a unique knack for all things electrical engineering. He has a passion for collecting observational datasets in near-storm environments that many organizations are unable to acquire.
Steven MacLeroy
Steven received his Bachelor’s of Science in Atmospheric Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in the Spring of 2025. He is currently pursuing his Master’s of Science in Applied Meteorology from Mississippi State University. He is a seasoned storm chaser having been out in the field for the last 6 years. He has a special 6th sense for finding severe weather and putting himself and the team in prime locations for data collection and acquiring footage.
If it's twisting, we're fisting. 