Tracking Storms and Saving Lives, STORM CHASERS Returns with Bigger Tornados and Higher Stakes

Season Premiere Wednesday, October 13 at 10 PM E/P right after MYTHBUSTERS

October 5, 2010

(Silver Spring, Md.) -- Television's most electrifying hour, STORM CHASERS, returns with bigger storms and higher stakes in the exciting fourth season, premiering Wednesday, October 13th at 10 PM on Discovery Channel. STORM CHASERS' teams are on the scene recording data and gathering research in order to improve early warning systems.

This season, viewers witness how the courageous STORM CHASERS used their science background and tracking skills to save lives during one of the most violent storm seasons on record.

After a triumphant season that saw him finally catch his elusive "inside the tornado" footage, IMAX filmmaker Sean Casey and his monster tank-like TIV (Tornado Intercept Vehicle) are back for more action. In hot pursuit is extreme chaser Reed Timmer and Chris Chittick now reunited with their driver and buddy Joel Taylor. Veteran engineer Tim Samaras is on the chase as well testing his latest research equipment.

STORM CHASERS is produced for Discovery Channel by Original Media. Charlie Corwin, Lisa Bloch and Clara Markowicz are executive producers for Original Media. Bill Howard is executive producer for Discovery Channel.

About Discovery Channel

DISCOVERY CHANNEL (DSC) is dedicated to creating the highest quality nonfiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which reaches 98.1 million viewers in the U.S., can be seen in over 170 countries, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres, including science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Planet Green, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.