Company:Tempest Tours

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Short description: U.S. travel company
Tempest Tours, Inc.
IndustryTravel, Tourism
Founded2000
FounderMartin Lisius
HeadquartersArlington, Texas
Websitetempesttours.com

Tempest Tours, Inc. is a U.S. based tour company.[1] Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, the company takes its guests storm chasing across the Great Plains of the United States and into Canada . During tours, guests have the opportunity to learn from their staff of storm spotters, climatologists, and meteorologists on the intricacies of atmospheric science as they track and photograph storms.[2]

Tours are held from late-April through early-July every year to coincide with peak tornado activity in Tornado Alley.[3]

History

The company was founded in 2000 by storm chaser and filmmaker Martin Lisius. Tempest Tours started with 3 staff members including Lisius, climatologist William T. Reid, and research meteorologist Charles A. Doswell III, and one van, but have since expanded to over 15 employees with 3 vehicles.[4] The company saw around 20 tourists in their inaugural season, but now host about 200 guests a season.[5] Each van can hold up to 6-7 passengers.[6]

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