Famous Tornado Chaser Reed Timmer Brings Wild Weather Stories to Abilene’s Paramount Theatre

Abilene, Texas, hold onto your raincoats! The one and only Reed Timmer is coming to town! Yes, that Reed Timmer, star of The Weather Channel and Discovery Channel, is bringing his legendary storm‑chasing tales to The Paramount Theatre.

Why I’m Totally Losing It

I’ve been following Reed since the early days when he'd risk life and limb on national TV, chasing the wildest supercells you could imagine. His adrenaline-packed footage, razor-sharp commentary, and fearless spirit have fueled my own obsession with West Texas severe weather. Yes, I do call him "King Reed".

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Now, getting to hear his firsthand stories in my hometown? It doesn’t get better than this. I’m beyond stoked for this. I’ve alternated between happy‑dance mode and scanning the sky looking for mini‑tornadoes in my living room!

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The Paramount: A Historic Storm Cell of Excitement

Before Reed takes the stage, let’s talk venue. The Paramount Theatre, located downtown at 352 Cypress St., is a stunning 1930 Spanish-Moorish gem that seats around 1,187 lucky weather enthusiasts.

Originally opened in 1930 and beautifully restored over the last several years, it’s the perfect backdrop for an evening of tornado tales and meteorological magic.

Reed Timmer In Abilene Texas

Reed’s show promises an unforgettable mix of:

• Epic chase stories (highlight reel included – from monstrous wedge tornadoes to heart‑stopping “storm‑in‑your‑face” moments)
• Behind‑the‑scenes tales of the science and tech he uses to decode Mother Nature
• Hilarious mishaps and human moments from the road
• One-on-one Q&A—so get ready to ask about storm safety, how fast a tornado can spin, or what kind of tornado watch your mom would totally freak out over!

Ticket Info

Tickets went on sale Monday, June 16 at 10 AM on Paramount Abilene’s website. Prices range from $15 to $32 (with ADA seating at $24). This event is gonna sell fast, so snag your spot as fast as you can!

A Texas Weather Fan’s Dream Come True

It’s not every day your idol strolls onto stage in your town. As a life-long weather junkie, I can’t wait to geek out with Reed, soak in his wisdom, and maybe swap chase stories with fellow Abilenians.

Between the historic ambiance of the Paramount, Reed’s storm-chasing swagger, and my excitement meter off the charts, this night is about to be legendary.