Beautiful and terrifying all at once. I really appreciate that you don't distract from the video with needless commentary, let alone any yelling or dramatic exclamations. Very well done sir.
No non-stop useless and annoying chatter, no screaming drama queens or kings, no bottom end video from an antique Iphone. He did a very good job on framing the action with a quality video unit. This guy is going places....like to Iowa.!! Yay Hawkeyes!!
Agreed. Some of the people who post tornadoes are stupid as fuck too. Someone posted a video of an EF4 and the video was the poster and his stupid family frantically screaming and running around inside the fucking house until the last minute when all the lights went out and the windows blew. Sometimes they deserve to get what they get just for being that stupid and posting a video of being in harms way just for clicks and views. There's no excuse as to why they shouldn't have gone into a shelter when they knew the tornado was that close. And they knew cuz people were frantically screaming all over the place and the wind was already strong and beating on their house all video til that point.
@@RobertGreenwald Pecos Hank is another chaser that is amazing, quiet, knowledgable, gutsy. The d 'dominating one" seems to be more inclined to let his ego get in the way.
The D team leader is probably prone to screaming and manic excitement because sometimes I noticed his eyes are unusually red. No big deal in this day and age. Ya gotta have balls to smoke a blunt while chasing monsters.
One of the most impressive tornado when it comes to structure you can even see the wall cloud is rotating which shows the raw power this tornado had glad no one was hurt in this particular tornado.
Positively terrifying! I do appreciate the quiet, the lack of chatter during this entire video as it allows the novice viewer to avoid being distracted and to discern the full impact of what they are viewing.
You deserve way more subscribers. It’s really nice to watch a storm chaser who isn’t constantly shouting at the sky. Your narration and filming is amazing. I really enjoy watching your channel.
not sure what those clowns are thinking. then when they add the stupid ass music over the top of that. since when is it about the person & not the storm
Great footage. Dark tornados always look more ominous. This footage reminds me of some of the footage from Alabama during the 2011 super outbreak. The person filming it was pretty far away yet the tornado was huge, dark and looming over the entire area. Still gives me chills.
You should have seen the one that hit Cordova Alabama during the 2011 outbreak in Bama. One guy filmed the tornado from Dora Alabama approximately 6 miles from Cordova. It looked absolutely terrifying. A monster tornado. It was classified as an EF4, but the shear size of it, it liked like an EF11. And yes, I’m aware the rating only goes up to EF5 and the rating goes by wind speed not by size. One guy filmed it from Jasper Alabama a little further away, about 9 miles. It still looked monstrous. Sadly, that tornado killed several people as it was a long track tornado staying on the ground for several miles. 4 fatalities in the small town of Cordova alone. And to make the story more horrifying for our community, it was the second time Cordova was hit by a tornado that day. A small one in the early morning. Then the killer in the afternoon!
@@hollybarnes842a family friend and his three year old son were sucked out their house and thrown 600 yards, they both survived but the kid has brain damage but is mostly ok and his dad broke his legs and pelvis and had a peice of bank glass in his ribcage
You know it’s going to be bad when you see inky-black clouds - especially in conjunction with the other colors from the disaster palette. You caught some amazing footage - thanks for doing such a nice job and sharing it with us.
Absolutely some of the best wall cloud footage I've seen! The contrast in color, and the incredible motion and shape of the wall clouds was more impressive than the tornados! Great job!
Very well done! Simple, straight forward message, no frills, but explained answers to questions the audience would have, and demonstrated as it came together. Loved the footage showing the train.
This storm seen from Toronto was crazy. On the highways, (freeways in America) it was nearly impossible to see more than 4 car lengths in front of you due to rain and mist.
That's what I'm saying, this is an absolute monster of a storm, and this video is the first I'm hearing of it. I feel like maybe it's not drawing as much interest as, say, El Reno, Moore, Etc, because it didn't cause any destruction or deaths? To me, this storm is up there with the other big dirty evil monsters of storms that should be studied, remembered and revered in the books of history, and the footage is phenomenal
This footage is legendary. Most of these storms are so huge, all you can see is the dust and mesocyclone. Safe to say Pecos Hank has a worthy rival in you
Greetings from Australia, I have to say that is one of the most menacing weather events I’ve ever seen, also I commend you in putting your safety first. Well done Mate ⛈️🇦🇺
I have never seen a tornado, but I'm fascinated with weather. I love the contrasting colors in storms. That thing looks amazing in a beautiful and terrifying way.
We lived just north of Keota in my wife's family farm home. Grateful that no one was hurt and for everyone's help after the tornado. Her family lost part of there farm and the family house but everyone's ok. God bless for everyone and everything.
5:08 - You’re not kidding!!!! That storm motion looks more intense than anything I’ve seen as well!!! Holy moly! Extremely photogenic Storm as well… not sure if it’s just the way the storm contrasts with the Iowa landscape or what it is exactly… but it makes for incredible images / video for sure!
Wowza! This reminded me of 4/21/1967, when the South and East sides of Chicago and suburbs were hit with 7 F-5's, known as the Oak Lawn Tornado. My best friend was killed in the Oak Lawn roller rink with his skating partner. Too many other deaths and injuries as well. Turning 71 this April and still am freaked out with Illinois storms. Bless you and stay safe.
Glad nobody got hurt. I've lived in central Oklahoma all my life and the worst tornado I've seen was the EF5 that came through in 2013. I was out at my parents and they live in between Stroud and Cushing, one of the many known tornado towns. The tunnel went right over us but didn't touch ground until it got closer to 33 by Drumright. Growin up around 'em, I like to watch. Thanks for sharin this.
I had to check with several chasers that we were indeed looking from the West at this exact view from the East. It was the dustiest thing I've ever seen, and I have little doubt this would have been an EF-5 had it hit a city straight-on. We missed the photogenic side, but either side was awe-inspiring that day.
This just popped up on my home page and yours is the first video I can stand to watch. That area is my home. I’ve been a spotter for years and was out of town then. To know literally every home, farm and town in the path of that puts a completely different view on spotting. And then to hear other chasers were saying things like “At least a lot of people don’t live here” changed my mindset on even spotting. Somehow it missed all of our little towns.. Hedrick, Farson, Ollie, Martinsburg, Keota and Wellman were all spared a direct hit somehow and most importantly, no lives were lost. Thank you for a respectful video!
Spencer, I just ran across your channel, and I immediately subbed! You have some of the most amazing footage I have seen, and it’s right up there with Pecos Hank! I like your low key style, and the fact that you’re not one of those screaming banshees! That’s the one thing that irritates me, and most weather freaks in the Boomer generation! Yes I’m getting up in yrs, but the majority of the largest generation really have been awakened since Tornado Videography began! Some of the reckless chasers are actually working on or have a degree in Meteorology, others who actually have an understanding of Tornadoes prove to be much more thorough and have a great communication with both humans and nature! Keep it up‼️🎯😎
i really like that no one is screaming and yelling "oh my god" 500 times. great capture and awe inspiring footage. nothing like the sound and sheer power of nature to put us in our place.
We received this storm front in Brodhead Wi around 7 cst. I've seen a few storms around here in my last 70 years - this one beat the front from August 1965. 100 mph then, 100 mph March 31. Scared the hell out of both of us.
Fantastic images, great job. Definitely some of the most ominous outer movement I've seen anywhere, displaying incredible power without striking any structures. Good thing it missed all of the cities & towns. This one was very scary to look at, yet so beautiful at the same time.
Just subscribed. I like how you don’t become adrenaline raged and overly emotional. Video mainly quiet. I also like how you stay a safe distance away, thereby allowing so much more in your camera view. That may depend on your camera, but it is very alarming when so many raging chasers get way too close. Thank you for posting.
I live in central Oklahoma and we are up to our ears in storm chasers but I gotta say- this is some of the most majestic, beautiful footage I have ever seen. I love the contrast against the fields, as well as the quiet of your environment despite you literally chasing pure havoc. Great catch, well done!
Impressive storm, it looks like the video is sped up... it's crazy. Really enjoyed watching this without ALL the yelling, great job! Definitely subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your content.
This system was absolutely destructive from North to South. We lost our house that day in a EF-3 that measured 1.5 miles across. The carnage was indescribable. We were under 6 different tornado warnings that afternoon as the system trained through. Thankfully the others were either minimal in scale or non-confirmed, but it was a crazy day to say the least.
This is the storm.. saw a video by Millennial Farmer, he drove all the way to around the border of Missouri/illinois/iowa border, Illinois side, and him and a nonprofit organization called Farm Rescue, help this farmer who lost EVERYTHING due to a tornado
I have lived in SE Iowa all my life and I occasionally go storm chasing. I was just south on another storm and headed north after I noticed intense rotation near Hendrick, so I drove north. Unfortunately I was a mere 15 minutes late to the tornado but the damage path I won't forget. Just 25 miles from home and this monster strikes.
Absolutely stunning footage! Maybe even the clearest and best tornado video I've ever seen! 👏🏻 Subscribed 🙌🏻 Also because of the calmness, which helps me fall asleep when I've been too anxious all day! Thank you 🫶🏼
Fascinating and eerie. I don't know if anyone has commented on this yet but the various pitches and volume levels of machine whirs and deep drones coming from the interior of your vehicle, interjected at times with pure peace and quiet, is just beautiful with these images.
The most beautiful AND frightening video I’ve ever watched, full-stop. Amazing clarity. Thank you for doing what you do to bring the breathtaking awesomeness of Ma Nature into our homes as if we were right there 🙏🙏🙏
That is so powerful, beautiful and horrifying at the same time. I've seen more than a few in my time but nothing close to the size of that. Great photography !!!!!
The tornado that hit the Little Rock metro area on this day destroyed my house. It was headed for the nursing home I am in and miraculously hopped over it while seriously damaging property on either side. The central Arkansas tornado was in the ground for 30 miles.
Having lived through the July 19, 2018 F-3 tornado in Marshalltown, Iowa (and the 8-10-20 derecho), I find your footage with the train beginning at 6:45 (ish) particularly impactful. The contrast of controlled, measured movement against the backdrop of the storm is, well, moving. ;)
I just could not comprehend being that close to something that massive 😲😲 The noise would be deafening. I am watching this from Australia and am glad to say that we dont get tornadoes here. Please take care out there, and thanks for the amazing video 👍👍
I agree with the other praising perspectives below. I particularly like how you were able in most scenes to have at least 80% to 95% of your frame devoted to the SKY! So many others have to put the horizon almost halfway to the top of the frame, WASTING valuable sky dynamics! Your calm demeanor adds significantly to your accomplishments. Thank you for your contribution! I hope that you can get a "copilot" in the future to help navigate, keep an eye on the road, etc. for safety sake. A BIG like!
Excellent work, great analysis. Classic “bear trap” wall cloud(s), at times you can see the entire storm structure rotating. You’re right, Iowa is amazing for chasing!
😮 greetings from coastal Mississippi. Enjoyed your video. Very well done. I been in a couple , when the siren sounds, take cover. Stay safe sir. Mississippi welcomes you anytime🎉
my and my family drove through Keokuk Iowa an hour before the massive tornado ripped through the town. surreal to see the before and after of everything
Crazy cam shots Spencer!! The structure on both those tornados was amazing to say the least. It almost reminds me of the El Reno Beast of May, 31st, 2013! Go back and look at Pecos Hanks El Reno's Footage and you'll see what I mean 😯! Thank you for your hard work and long hours!! I'm not a storm chaser but I definitely respect what you guys are doing out there. Stay safe through this next season bro💕!!
Such great footage, Spencer. I couldn't believe how much dark/light contrast was going on there within the clouds. It was freaking gorgeous. And, for at least the first half of the video that core looked pitch black. I'm with CrashCourse 100%, this is likely my favorite footage visually. And, I have dug up a boatload of footage in the past few years. Just subscribed. 👍
I remember as a kid waking up and opening the door and a classic V shaped tornado was coming right at me! It was so big it looked like a big boiling cloud on the ground! 5yr old me was thinking "Geez, I just want to play some Donkey Kong before school! 😂
The lack of completely over-the-top fake drama and screaming by another storm-chaser is what makes this video incredibly worthwhile to watch - please keep it up Sir!
I also feel this is a good way to warn people of the danger of these storms, because the video is not over hyped with commentary. I survived two Tornadoes in my life, one in our basement in '65, where we had minor structural damage to our Cape Cod style home in Illinois, and one that developed from clear skies to an F1 Tornado in thirty minutes, while my Dad and I were golfing, with only the sound of a thunderous freight train around us, we separated from each other, and both barely missed being crushed by a 70 foot tall pine tree the Tornado simply snapped at the base. It was at most, thirty seconds, with no warning, and I have never seen a storm develop that fast before--the only warning sign is we had a thunderstorm the night before, which was very unusual. I remember being surrounded by an almost sepia colored mix of sand, that the tornado sucked up from a nearby creek bed and sand traps on the course, and for only a span of seconds, in shock, the funnel passed over me according to my Dad and then took out the tree about a hundred feet away. The clubhouse owners gave us two beers, we were the only ones who stayed on the golf course. The storm settled to a gentle mist, and we played the last nine holes, having the once crowded course all to ourselves, though we could not putt on most of the greens which were covered by broken branches and leaves and shingles from the nearby service buildings. No one was hurt, but our pride of predicting the weather before blowing money on green fees was wounded--that storm was in '1980. My Dad said he saw me as someone who could calm the waters that day, because when the storm came, he saw me shrug my shoulders and disappear into the dust stirred up by the funnel, expecting me to be Elijah carried up to heaven. I decided at that time, that God does exist, and God's angel's watch over us, if we allow them to.
Beautiful and terrifying all at once. I really appreciate that you don't distract from the video with needless commentary, let alone any yelling or dramatic exclamations. Very well done sir.
Exactly!
No non-stop useless and annoying chatter, no screaming drama queens or kings, no bottom end video from an antique Iphone. He did a very good job on framing the action with a quality video unit. This guy is going places....like to Iowa.!! Yay Hawkeyes!!
Great comment I was thinking the same thing thank you Aloha I hope you are doing well
WHATS WRONG WITH YELLING BRO
Agreed. Some of the people who post tornadoes are stupid as fuck too. Someone posted a video of an EF4 and the video was the poster and his stupid family frantically screaming and running around inside the fucking house until the last minute when all the lights went out and the windows blew. Sometimes they deserve to get what they get just for being that stupid and posting a video of being in harms way just for clicks and views. There's no excuse as to why they shouldn't have gone into a shelter when they knew the tornado was that close. And they knew cuz people were frantically screaming all over the place and the wind was already strong and beating on their house all video til that point.
What I like about this video....no screaming like another storm chaser....quiet, confident, on top of the situation.
@apstrad "BACK UPPPPPP!! Hornets! WE'VE GOT HORNETS!! VIOLENT HORNETS IN THE CAR. VIOLENT HORNETS STINGING THE INSIDE OF MY MOUTH!!"
You said it!
I was just thinking how quiet this video is compared to those by a certain “Dominating” storm chaser
@@RobertGreenwald Pecos Hank is another chaser that is amazing, quiet, knowledgable, gutsy. The d
'dominating one" seems to be more inclined to let his ego get in the way.
The D team leader is probably prone to screaming and manic excitement because sometimes I noticed his eyes are unusually red. No big deal in this day and age. Ya gotta have balls to smoke a blunt while chasing monsters.
One of the most impressive tornado when it comes to structure you can even see the wall cloud is rotating which shows the raw power this tornado had glad no one was hurt in this particular tornado.
Positively terrifying! I do appreciate the quiet, the lack of chatter during this entire video as it allows the novice viewer to avoid being distracted and to discern the full impact of what they are viewing.
You deserve way more subscribers. It’s really nice to watch a storm chaser who isn’t constantly shouting at the sky. Your narration and filming is amazing. I really enjoy watching your channel.
Thank you!
Love storm chasers God bless and protect them
not sure what those clowns are thinking. then when they add the stupid ass music over the top of that. since when is it about the person & not the storm
Great job Spencer.... No screaming like an immature kid just letting the cinematography speak for itself.... Great job again Sir!
"No screaming like an immature kid just "
LOL and what if he was screaming what would be wrong with that?
@@romeobond8473 Oh do grow up and stop being so obnoxious . . .
Some of them do sound like they're calling the Kentucky Derby...🐎🌪
@@TRPGpilot Shut up, the obnoxious one is you.
Great footage. Dark tornados always look more ominous. This footage reminds me of some of the footage from Alabama during the 2011 super outbreak. The person filming it was pretty far away yet the tornado was huge, dark and looming over the entire area. Still gives me chills.
That was terrifying in Alabama, 2011. Lost a childhood friend that day when a tree fell through her house.
You should have seen the one that hit Cordova Alabama during the 2011 outbreak in Bama. One guy filmed the tornado from Dora Alabama approximately 6 miles from Cordova. It looked absolutely terrifying. A monster tornado. It was classified as an EF4, but the shear size of it, it liked like an EF11. And yes, I’m aware the rating only goes up to EF5 and the rating goes by wind speed not by size. One guy filmed it from Jasper Alabama a little further away, about 9 miles. It still looked monstrous. Sadly, that tornado killed several people as it was a long track tornado staying on the ground for several miles. 4 fatalities in the small town of Cordova alone. And to make the story more horrifying for our community, it was the second time Cordova was hit by a tornado that day. A small one in the early morning. Then the killer in the afternoon!
Lov d the black against the gold wheat fields
@@virgildailey1970 p0
@@hollybarnes842a family friend and his three year old son were sucked out their house and thrown 600 yards, they both survived but the kid has brain damage but is mostly ok and his dad broke his legs and pelvis and had a peice of bank glass in his ribcage
It sure is nice to watch a tornado video without someone yelling "TORNADO" all through the video. Thanks for the cool chill vid.
Or, "MULTIPLE VORTICES...MULTIPLE VORTICES...repeat..."
It’s like u can fascinate it more
Big big wedge! Huge wedge!
I think we're all thinking of the same needlessly loud chaser...
It's on the ground! It's on the ground! 😅
Great footage this was terrifying. Glad to hear that it missed two towns and no one was killed that is great. Keep up the great work!!!
Magnificent!! Great presentation with no redundant hollering, talking or foul language. Thank you for being professional!
This is one of my favorite tornadoes ever recorded as far as being super photogenic and well structured. Glad to see a new video on it
I'll say his name "Reed" So annoying!
You know it’s going to be bad when you see inky-black clouds - especially in conjunction with the other colors from the disaster palette. You caught some amazing footage - thanks for doing such a nice job and sharing it with us.
Absolutely some of the best wall cloud footage I've seen! The contrast in color, and the incredible motion and shape of the wall clouds was more impressive than the tornados! Great job!
4:05 God, it has a striking resemblance to the El Reno, 2013 tornado.
2013 has to be the worst year on record when it came to tornadoes
@@pekkaknight04gd 2011 was pretty bad too. We had the 2 big outbreaks, including the April 27 super outbreak. Then we had the joplin tornado
I chased storms for 20yrs and I have to say, a tornado that large with that much power grabs ur attention and keeps it. Awesome video
Very well done! Simple, straight forward message, no frills, but explained answers to questions the audience would have, and demonstrated as it came together. Loved the footage showing the train.
That’s probably the scariest looking tornado I’ve seen. The speed of the mesocyclone was insane, it’s almost like El Reno 2013’s more photogenic twin.
Tuscaluosa AL was ugly too.
No music, shouting or unnecessary commentary. Just spectacular footage, allowed to breathe and speak for itself. Awe inspiring storm.
This is a great video capture of some beautiful structure. The racing clouds against the bleak early spring fields are amazing.
Beautifully done! Almost cinematic - and no constant screaming. Love it!
This storm seen from Toronto was crazy. On the highways, (freeways in America) it was nearly impossible to see more than 4 car lengths in front of you due to rain and mist.
We don’t really use the term freeway. We call them highways here in good ole’ America.
Usually only called "Interstate" if the road is part of the National Interstate System.
@@Happybidr I’m not American so I wouldn’t know! Lol
@@LuvBorderColliesNo one says “Interstate” either… just the letter “I” and the number of the Interstate (ex: I-95, I-76, etc )… or Highway…
Best videography capturing a tornado I've seen in awhile. Nice work, Spencer. A magnificent storm for sure. I subscribed. Cheers.
That tornado specifically reminds me of the one from "Twister," the shape, form, movement. It's absolutely cinematic and breathtaking. Incredible.
Ive been watching tornado footage since the vhs days of the early 90s and this might be the scariest looking storm ive ever seen. Great footage!
That's what I'm saying, this is an absolute monster of a storm, and this video is the first I'm hearing of it. I feel like maybe it's not drawing as much interest as, say, El Reno, Moore, Etc, because it didn't cause any destruction or deaths? To me, this storm is up there with the other big dirty evil monsters of storms that should be studied, remembered and revered in the books of history, and the footage is phenomenal
Terrifying! It looks like the monster EF5 from the end of Twister just without the CGI.
This footage is legendary. Most of these storms are so huge, all you can see is the dust and mesocyclone. Safe to say Pecos Hank has a worthy rival in you
An incredible compliment, thank you ❤
Greetings from Australia, I have to say that is one of the most menacing weather events I’ve ever seen, also I commend you in putting your safety first. Well done Mate ⛈️🇦🇺
I have never seen a tornado, but I'm fascinated with weather. I love the contrasting colors in storms. That thing looks amazing in a beautiful and terrifying way.
Same I would go outside to see one if I could
We lived just north of Keota in my wife's family farm home. Grateful that no one was hurt and for everyone's help after the tornado. Her family lost part of there farm and the family house but everyone's ok. God bless for everyone and everything.
5:08 - You’re not kidding!!!! That storm motion looks more intense than anything I’ve seen as well!!! Holy moly! Extremely photogenic Storm as well… not sure if it’s just the way the storm contrasts with the Iowa landscape or what it is exactly… but it makes for incredible images / video for sure!
Wowza! This reminded me of 4/21/1967, when the South and East sides of Chicago and suburbs were hit with 7 F-5's, known as the Oak Lawn Tornado. My best friend was killed in the Oak Lawn roller rink with his skating partner. Too many other deaths and injuries as well. Turning 71 this April and still am freaked out with Illinois storms. Bless you and stay safe.
Glad nobody got hurt. I've lived in central Oklahoma all my life and the worst tornado I've seen was the EF5 that came through in 2013. I was out at my parents and they live in between Stroud and Cushing, one of the many known tornado towns. The tunnel went right over us but didn't touch ground until it got closer to 33 by Drumright. Growin up around 'em, I like to watch. Thanks for sharin this.
I had to check with several chasers that we were indeed looking from the West at this exact view from the East. It was the dustiest thing I've ever seen, and I have little doubt this would have been an EF-5 had it hit a city straight-on. We missed the photogenic side, but either side was awe-inspiring that day.
This just popped up on my home page and yours is the first video I can stand to watch. That area is my home. I’ve been a spotter for years and was out of town then. To know literally every home, farm and town in the path of that puts a completely different view on spotting. And then to hear other chasers were saying things like “At least a lot of people don’t live here” changed my mindset on even spotting. Somehow it missed all of our little towns.. Hedrick, Farson, Ollie, Martinsburg, Keota and Wellman were all spared a direct hit somehow and most importantly, no lives were lost. Thank you for a respectful video!
Spencer, I just ran across your channel, and I immediately subbed! You have some of the most amazing footage I have seen, and it’s right up there with Pecos Hank! I like your low key style, and the fact that you’re not one of those screaming banshees! That’s the one thing that irritates me, and most weather freaks in the Boomer generation! Yes I’m getting up in yrs, but the majority of the largest generation really have been awakened since Tornado Videography began! Some of the reckless chasers are actually working on or have a degree in Meteorology, others who actually have an understanding of Tornadoes prove to be much more thorough and have a great communication with both humans and nature! Keep it up‼️🎯😎
i really like that no one is screaming and yelling "oh my god" 500 times. great capture and awe inspiring footage. nothing like the sound and sheer power of nature to put us in our place.
I was born and raised in Eastern Iowa, near Maquoketa. I've been through 2 tornadoes there, but this one is MASSIVE! 😮
We received this storm front in Brodhead Wi around 7 cst. I've seen a few storms around here in my last 70 years - this one beat the front from August 1965. 100 mph then, 100 mph March 31. Scared the hell out of both of us.
I can't believe you sat on this footage for four months! This is incredible!
Amazing storm video! I've been watching storm video for over 25 years and this is some of the best storm structure yet! Great job,
This was the night an EF2 hit my area at 10:47p in indiana
the wall cloud was so well defined.
Great video! I live in northern Illinois and I remember watching all the radar of not only this storm, but others that day.
Wow! You took amazing footage! I’ve never seen such a massive storm.
Fantastic images, great job. Definitely some of the most ominous outer movement I've seen anywhere, displaying incredible power without striking any structures. Good thing it missed all of the cities & towns. This one was very scary to look at, yet so beautiful at the same time.
Just subscribed. I like how you don’t become adrenaline raged and overly emotional. Video mainly quiet. I also like how you stay a safe distance away, thereby allowing so much more in your camera view. That may depend on your camera, but it is very alarming when so many raging chasers get way too close. Thank you for posting.
I live in central Oklahoma and we are up to our ears in storm chasers but I gotta say- this is some of the most majestic, beautiful footage I have ever seen. I love the contrast against the fields, as well as the quiet of your environment despite you literally chasing pure havoc. Great catch, well done!
Impressive storm, it looks like the video is sped up... it's crazy. Really enjoyed watching this without ALL the yelling, great job! Definitely subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your content.
Officially my favorite tornado from a visual perspective.
You know it's strong when the wall cloud is spinning fast enough to be mistaken for the actual tornado.
Awesome videography!
Glad no people were hurt from this storm.
Be safe in all your chases and documentaries.
What GORGEOUS footage. How incredibly refreshing to have no screaming, no profanity. I'm subscribing.
This system was absolutely destructive from North to South. We lost our house that day in a EF-3 that measured 1.5 miles across. The carnage was indescribable. We were under 6 different tornado warnings that afternoon as the system trained through. Thankfully the others were either minimal in scale or non-confirmed, but it was a crazy day to say the least.
This is the storm.. saw a video by Millennial Farmer, he drove all the way to around the border of Missouri/illinois/iowa border, Illinois side, and him and a nonprofit organization called Farm Rescue, help this farmer who lost EVERYTHING due to a tornado
It hit his farm because the government targeted it they want all food gone
I am glad people think to help thec farmer. Land is no longer enough. Without equipment the farm woukd be lost.
@@jamesmadden4327r/wooosh
You’ll see soon enough when it gets worse and we have nothing to eat
Man, I would go on a storm chase with you. This looks incredible
I live in Iowa and remember this. It was quite a day! Great video!
Amazing and Scury at the same time. That first one was a beast.
I have lived in SE Iowa all my life and I occasionally go storm chasing. I was just south on another storm and headed north after I noticed intense rotation near Hendrick, so I drove north. Unfortunately I was a mere 15 minutes late to the tornado but the damage path I won't forget. Just 25 miles from home and this monster strikes.
Now this is how you storm chase from a safe distance! Job well done 👍
Absolutely stunning footage! Maybe even the clearest and best tornado video I've ever seen! 👏🏻 Subscribed 🙌🏻 Also because of the calmness, which helps me fall asleep when I've been too anxious all day! Thank you 🫶🏼
Fascinating and eerie.
I don't know if anyone has commented on this yet but the various pitches and volume levels of machine whirs and deep drones coming from the interior of your vehicle, interjected at times with pure peace and quiet, is just beautiful with these images.
Looks very much like the tornado out of Twister. Incredible footage!
That tornado looks very similar in my opinion to the F-5 in Twister! The color, the shape, the texture of the clouds, everything.
One a wedge EF4, the other an EF3, I'd say. Amazing footage . Raw, silent observation. Well done.
Great footage Spencer! The colors and shading were simply amazing!
The most beautiful AND frightening video I’ve ever watched, full-stop. Amazing clarity. Thank you for doing what you do to bring the breathtaking awesomeness of Ma Nature into our homes as if we were right there 🙏🙏🙏
That is so powerful, beautiful and horrifying at the same time. I've seen more than a few in my time but nothing close to the size of that. Great photography !!!!!
The tornado that hit the Little Rock metro area on this day destroyed my house. It was headed for the nursing home I am in and miraculously hopped over it while seriously damaging property on either side. The central Arkansas tornado was in the ground for 30 miles.
Surreal. With the excellent lighting, I am assuming you were on the west side of these two tornados. Great camera work. Thank you.
GORGEOUS. The power is evident and explosive here.
Having lived through the July 19, 2018 F-3 tornado in Marshalltown, Iowa (and the 8-10-20 derecho), I find your footage with the train beginning at 6:45 (ish) particularly impactful. The contrast of controlled, measured movement against the backdrop of the storm is, well, moving. ;)
VERY well done! No screaming or apoplectic moronic commentary. Your professionalism is of the highest level!
I just could not comprehend being that close to something that massive 😲😲 The noise would be deafening. I am watching this from Australia and am glad to say that we dont get tornadoes here. Please take care out there, and thanks for the amazing video 👍👍
Wow ! Great job man !
What gorgeous monsters -- and you kept your composure, too. Well done. Stay safe.
Outstanding job! I'm so glad no one was killed. Be safe, brother!
Wow! Some of the best footage I’ve seen. Thanks for not being obnoxious like other channels I’ve seen.
Well, that's terrifying 😮
Yes , From such a monster EF5 only a strong shelter can save a man .
What makes this video so good is the fact you allow the tornadoes to do all the talking for you, excellent footage.
I agree with the other praising perspectives below. I particularly like how you were able in most scenes to have at least 80% to 95% of your frame devoted to the SKY! So many others have to put the horizon almost halfway to the top of the frame, WASTING valuable sky dynamics! Your calm demeanor adds significantly to your accomplishments. Thank you for your contribution! I hope that you can get a "copilot" in the future to help navigate, keep an eye on the road, etc. for safety sake. A BIG like!
It's cool to see how the whole "machine" is working.
You my friend just earned a sub, I Love this video keep up the good work :)
Excellent work, great analysis. Classic “bear trap” wall cloud(s), at times you can see the entire storm structure rotating. You’re right, Iowa is amazing for chasing!
Beautiful catch brother. Love seeing them away from structures.
😮 greetings from coastal Mississippi. Enjoyed your video. Very well done. I been in a couple , when the siren sounds, take cover. Stay safe sir. Mississippi welcomes you anytime🎉
Just the very low and fast rotating wall cloud gives me the chills, I get El Reno vibes when it see it.
What got me was how violent the rotation of the clouds was!
Gorgeous footage! Thanks for sharing it with us, and stay safe out there!
What a monster!! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Of course in the comfort of my home. 😊👍👏👏
I have never seen the clouds all the way up moving along with the tornado like this. Amazing!
1:58 and onward, this clip is some of the most striking footage I’ve seen. Excellent work!
A× bravo. Best footage ever
this tornado was photogenic and menacing at the same time
Amazing footage, Thank you for not screaming as other chasers do. 😗
my and my family drove through Keokuk Iowa an hour before the massive tornado ripped through the town. surreal to see the before and after of everything
Crazy cam shots Spencer!! The structure on both those tornados was amazing to say the least. It almost reminds me of the El Reno Beast of May, 31st, 2013! Go back and look at Pecos Hanks El Reno's Footage and you'll see what I mean 😯!
Thank you for your hard work and long hours!! I'm not a storm chaser but I definitely respect what you guys are doing out there. Stay safe through this next season bro💕!!
Such great footage, Spencer. I couldn't believe how much dark/light contrast was going on there within the clouds. It was freaking gorgeous. And, for at least the first half of the video that core looked pitch black. I'm with CrashCourse 100%, this is likely my favorite footage visually. And, I have dug up a boatload of footage in the past few years. Just subscribed. 👍
Thanks 4 filmin!!!
Spencer's the most wild out of control SOB in the game...
The guy stroooles up to the twister...naked.
NOT NAKED!
I remember as a kid waking up and opening the door and a classic V shaped tornado was coming right at me! It was so big it looked like a big boiling cloud on the ground!
5yr old me was thinking "Geez, I just want to play some Donkey Kong before school!
😂
The lack of completely over-the-top fake drama and screaming by another storm-chaser is what makes this video incredibly worthwhile to watch - please keep it up Sir!
I also feel this is a good way to warn people of the danger of these storms, because the video is not over hyped with commentary. I survived two Tornadoes in my life, one in our basement in '65, where we had minor structural damage to our Cape Cod style home in Illinois, and one that developed from clear skies to an F1 Tornado in thirty minutes, while my Dad and I were golfing, with only the sound of a thunderous freight train around us, we separated from each other, and both barely missed being crushed by a 70 foot tall pine tree the Tornado simply snapped at the base.
It was at most, thirty seconds, with no warning, and I have never seen a storm develop that fast before--the only warning sign is we had a thunderstorm the night before, which was very unusual.
I remember being surrounded by an almost sepia colored mix of sand, that the tornado sucked up from a nearby creek bed and sand traps on the course, and for only a span of seconds, in shock, the funnel passed over me according to my Dad and then took out the tree about a hundred feet away.
The clubhouse owners gave us two beers, we were the only ones who stayed on the golf course.
The storm settled to a gentle mist, and we played the last nine holes, having the once crowded course all to ourselves, though we could not putt on most of the greens which were covered by broken branches and leaves and shingles from the nearby service buildings.
No one was hurt, but our pride of predicting the weather before blowing money on green fees was wounded--that storm was in '1980.
My Dad said he saw me as someone who could calm the waters that day, because when the storm came, he saw me shrug my shoulders and disappear into the dust stirred up by the funnel, expecting me to be Elijah carried up to heaven.
I decided at that time, that God does exist, and God's angel's watch over us, if we allow them to.
Crazy stories. Glad you weren’t Elijah.