Three veteran storm chasers were among the 10 people killed following Friday’s EF3 tornado in El Reno, Okla.
Renowned researcher and storm chaser Tim Samaras, 55, his son Paul Samaras, 24, and his chase partner Carl Young, 45, passed away after they were overtaken by the multiple-vortex tornado, which appeared to be in the midst of a sharp change in direction.
The Storm Prediction Center issued a statement Sunday, saying it was terribly saddened by Tim Samaras’ death.