Tim Marshall inducted into the Storm Chaser Hall of Fame

Tim Marshall, PE, MS, Forensic Engineer and Meteorologist, was honored as part of the inaugural class of the Storm Chaser Hall of Fame during the National Storm Chaser Summit on February 15.

The Storm Chaser Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose life’s work has made a positive and lasting impact on the storm chasing community. With only six inductees in this first-ever class, Tim’s inclusion underscores his significant contributions to both the field and the broader meteorological and engineering communities.

Salas O’Brien’s Tim Marshall (2nd to right) joined by other inductees, including David Hoadley (leftmost), considered to be the first modern-day storm chaser.

Widely regarded as an industry expert, Tim brings a unique combination of expertise in meteorology and civil engineering. His key contributions include serving as a principal developer of the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale, which has been used by the National Weather Service since 2007 to rate tornadoes. Tim is a current member of the EF Scale committee. Tim continues to advance the science of wind and storm damage assessment as an active participant in the development of a joint ASCE/SEI/AMS standard for wind speed estimation in tornadoes and other severe wind events.

At the summit, Tim also shared his insights as a featured speaker, delivering a presentation on “2024 Twisters.” He explored recent trends, highlighted several case studies, key takeaways for the future, and strategies for designing and building more resilient facilities to withstand the devastating impacts of tornadoes and other storms.

Tim’s expertise reflects Salas O’Brien’s forensic engineering capabilities, assessing the integrity of buildings, structures, and systems to help clients understand root causes and make informed decisions about repairs, replacements, and preventive measures.