Meteorological Accolades

• Millersville class of 2025 Meteorology Major

• Minoring in Journalism and Environmental Hazards and Emergency Management

• Millersville Campus Weather Service forecaster for four semesters

• Lead forecaster for one semester

• Member of Millersville University’s American Meteorological Society Student Chapter (MU-AMS)

• One of the main researchers/writers at Tornado Talk; has interviewed dozens of tornado survivors and professionals to document tornado history

• Author or co-author of more than 70 comprehensive summary works at Tornado Talk

• SKYWARN storm spotter

• Guest on Weather Brains podcast (Episode 874, October 2022) to discuss autism in the meteorological community

• Guest on Weather Brains podcast (Episode 830, December 2021) to discuss the December 10-11, 2021 Tornado Outbreak and its effect on younger members of the weather community

• Panelist for Tornado Talk’s presentation on the 1883 Rochester tornado at the National Weather Association’s 45th Annual Meeting in 2020

• Guest on Weather Brains podcast (Episode 756, July 2020) to discuss Smithville, MS tornado summary

Biography

Nelson Tucker is a sophomore meteorology major who is intending to pursue minors in Journalism and Emergency Management. His ultimate goal is forwarding the protection of life and property by unraveling the mysteries of these devastating forces. While Nelson has had a fascination with weather since young childhood, he has developed a particular interest in wind-based phenomena. Over time this interest has grown greatly, and he spends all of his free time immersing himself in the science and history of volatile weather. This led Nelson in 2020 to join Tornado Talk LLC, where he is a main writer and researcher. He has also personally conducted aerial flyover and ground based surveys of a number of tornado damage paths. Nelson lives in Vienna, VA, and has primary interests in fencing, researching, writing, mapping and damage analysis, and photography.

Social Media

Twitter: twitter.com/TornadoStudy

Facebook: facebook.com/nelson.tucker.940