Intense Close Range Intercept of Violent EF-4 Tornado - Iowa High Risk Tornado Outbreak - 3/31/23

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  • @ReedTimmerWx
    @ReedTimmerWx Рік тому +1443

    This is simply incredible. Perfectly executed storm chase. This is one of the best videos I have ever seen. Honored to have watched this

    • @MidwestStormChasing
      @MidwestStormChasing  Рік тому +258

      Honored to have received this comment! Thank you Reed!

    • @krspsunny
      @krspsunny Рік тому +49

      what you said on your community tab was spot on reed. definitely some of the most amazing tornado footage i've ever seen!

    • @LoLGemmaTheSuperKitty
      @LoLGemmaTheSuperKitty Рік тому +2

      Very good sir

    • @corkcamden9878
      @corkcamden9878 Рік тому +8

      Oh, please.

    • @TisTheFool
      @TisTheFool Рік тому +53

      ​@@corkcamden9878 someone doesn't understand what's happening here. 😂

  • @LockheedMartinF22Raptor7
    @LockheedMartinF22Raptor7 Рік тому +1921

    That has to be one of the best photogenic tornadoes right there. No screaming or cussing. Damn fine job gentlemen.

    • @Odd1006
      @Odd1006 Рік тому +105

      Ok ik damn isn't that much of a cuss but I kinda had to chuckle seeing "no screaming or cussing" then the next word is damn lol

    • @steveguse4481
      @steveguse4481 Рік тому +61

      Looking at you Reed Timmer

    • @LockheedMartinF22Raptor7
      @LockheedMartinF22Raptor7 Рік тому +13

      @@steveguse4481 💀

    • @TheArchitectOfDreams
      @TheArchitectOfDreams Рік тому +21

      It's right there!! Hahahah! GET IN THE CAR!! GOOOOO DROP IT DOWN GOOOO!

    • @arkie74
      @arkie74 Рік тому +32

      when they do start getting scared, I give em a pass, because I dont know what I would be saying in that situation. ...do you? lol

  • @edithdavis2848
    @edithdavis2848 Рік тому +980

    Your calm delivery, no drama or yelling is so refreshing. Thank you.
    Beautiful filming .

    • @Cre80s
      @Cre80s Рік тому +24

      Right? We're expecting to hear some drama-hound hollering shit we already know into the mic, like they want an academy award, but this one is so no-nonsense and letting the tornado do all the talking. Very refreshing.

    • @danhutson3460
      @danhutson3460 Рік тому +10

      No blaring music either.

    • @mace_inc.8455
      @mace_inc.8455 Рік тому +26

      “T-TORNADO ON THE GROUND! TOUCHDOWNNN!!!!! SOMEONE CALL NOAA NOW! CALL NOAA NOW!!! TAKE A LOOK AT THAT UPDRAFT- OH MY GOD! STACY, STACY-“ “I’M CALLING THE SHERIFF BOB I’M CALLING HIM RIGHT NOW-“ “LOOK AT THAT TREE ITS GONE”

    • @MaidenAriana
      @MaidenAriana Рік тому +5

      I so agree, no grandstanding just delivering the amazing footage and displaying their knowledge with confidence.

    • @kimberlywholey3812
      @kimberlywholey3812 Рік тому +17

      I cringe when I hear them scream, "Violent tornado on the ground!" Um...when is a tornado NOT violent?

  • @aghinem
    @aghinem Рік тому +201

    Having storm chased and tracked storms since 1998, I can honestly say this is in the top 5 of the most visually stunning, violent tornadoes I have ever seen. Thank you for this footage. While this was rated an EF4, I think its very safe to presume that based on ground motion, upward velocities, etc - this likely had EF5 strength over the open field prior to hitting structures.

    • @鋼然
      @鋼然 Рік тому +2

      I really want to join tornado chasing tour in the US. Which team(s) would suggest?With budget within 5000 USD.

    • @anb7408
      @anb7408 Рік тому

      Yep. Just more proof that the idiotic EF rating system should’ve been scrapped years ago. And yet, they keep on using it.

    • @gwencrawford737
      @gwencrawford737 11 місяців тому

      @@鋼然 , There are tour groups with websites available to give you all the information you need, via Google. Tempest Tours and Tornadic Expeditions are just two of SEVERAL that you might want to look at.
      For roughly $5000, I would expect you to be able to find a decent several day expedition.
      You will likely have to book your tour well in advance. There are only a few spaces available on each tour outing, and they tend to fill up in advance.
      You'll end up riding a lot of road miles, and conservatively speaking, it's even money on whether or not the weather cooperates enough to make for an 'active storm chase'. Usually you'll get to see some decent storms. Catching a tornado? That's never guaranteed, though you'll have about as good a chance of it as you can possibly get, being that you're with highly experienced chase meteorologists on the expedition.
      I suggest making safety your top criteria for selection of a tour group, and pack along a bit of money for food, snacks and souvenirs, because you WILL be in for quite a tour of an amazing area of our country!
      Good luck!

    • @derikroy5
      @derikroy5 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@鋼然 On the plus side, nobody invited you, so the chances of you ever being sucked up in a vortex went way down! But on the other hand, nobody likes you. So it's kind of a win-win. 😂
      I'm kidding bub, I hope you get to live your dream of chasing storms. Seriously. It's always been a passion of mine, but I live in the northeast, so not a lot of storm action up here (unless you have a phobia of snow!). Good luck in your pursuit, literally and figuratively. ✌️

    • @anonymoose116
      @anonymoose116 11 місяців тому +11

      This thing was massive. Seems wide enough to have swallowed a town whole.

  • @rockinrican85
    @rockinrican85 Рік тому +438

    This was professional af. No hollering, no putting yourself in The path and then panic. Keep up the good work, clearly your calling.

    • @DGodwithaplan2
      @DGodwithaplan2 Рік тому +1

      😭😅💯

    • @victorowens9150
      @victorowens9150 Рік тому +4

      I beg to differ. He would not stop messing with the composition and zoom. Then he tilts the image. Professional? I think not.

    • @frikkied2638
      @frikkied2638 Рік тому

      Chasing tornados can be a calling? Interesting

    • @ClipHarvey
      @ClipHarvey Рік тому +8

      @@frikkied2638 My calling is driving around the country chasing sun shiny days day after day after day. Never ending, always moving always, never stopping never over and over again. It's always just around the corner.

    • @WheresWaldo05
      @WheresWaldo05 Рік тому +1

      Is Lauren single? 😲😵🤯

  • @RhiaBlack
    @RhiaBlack Рік тому +315

    Thank you for not spending the entire time screaming "HUGE VIOLENT TORNADO" "HUGE TORNADO" "VIOLENT, VIOLENT TORNADO" through the whole video. It's so nice to hear the actual sounds, and actual explanations of what's going on. That thing is a monster, my heart is with the people affected and the first responders who are going to have to see a lot of horrible things the next few days :< . That collar cloud is absolutely terrifying, if this thing doesn't turn out to be an EF-4/5 I'll be incredibly surprised. ETA: Those people in that house at 6:57 need to buy a lottery ticket. That thing was in their back yard.

    • @MikeB128
      @MikeB128 Рік тому +44

      Agreed, it's refreshing to see. That's why I like Pecos Hank and don't really watch any of the other screamers. This guy's got it figured out.

    • @superstraighthhwhitemale8880
      @superstraighthhwhitemale8880 Рік тому

      ​@@PatriotDaisyNo one can reasonably deny that Reed Timmer is the top dog of all storm chasers, but he really needs to stfu. I've been muting his videos for a long time.

    • @dannyllerenatv8635
      @dannyllerenatv8635 Рік тому +23

      @Daisy Lynn Oh yeah, and Reed also witnessed the infamous 99 Moore F5. He has witnessed a lot of historically powerful twisters. Dr. Trimmer is passionate without a doubt.

    • @mickaele4456
      @mickaele4456 Рік тому +23

      I used to think that about Reed but after watching his streams and the countless hours of traveling it takes to be in good position for just a chance at seeing one, I don’t blame him for being so excited

    • @Grandpuba1069
      @Grandpuba1069 Рік тому +24

      @@dannyllerenatv8635 passionate and overly annoying are two diff things, he’s a lot of both all the time.

  • @styropyro
    @styropyro Рік тому +3896

    wow this is INCREDIBLE footage!!

  • @minalanzetta3484
    @minalanzetta3484 Рік тому +87

    I've never seen one in person, however, you made us feel like we were with you!! Awesome job guys!! Stay safe out there.

  • @aircraftandmore9775
    @aircraftandmore9775 Рік тому +289

    5:54 studying this it was very dust saturated, violent motion and one hell of a visible ghost train behind it. This is some of the best footage of a tornado ever recorded

    • @Sabot46290
      @Sabot46290 Рік тому +22

      The ghost train was absolutely mesmerizing for the few minutes it was clearly visible. Glad to see someone else take notice too!

    • @edd4816
      @edd4816 Рік тому +1

      What's the ghost train?

    • @Captianjim
      @Captianjim Рік тому +8

      @@edd4816 my guess is that it's the large cloud of dust thats trailing behind the tornado, sort of like an afterimage of the tornado's path. Like a lot of people have already said this is excellent footage showing off a lot of traits of tornadoes that aren't normally captured.

    • @JohnSmith-uy7sv
      @JohnSmith-uy7sv Рік тому +1

      @@edd4816 That is my question too. Maybe I will google it. 🙂 Nope, could not find it in reference to a tornado. Duh.

    • @JohnSmith-uy7sv
      @JohnSmith-uy7sv Рік тому

      @Jim Rockford you mean this entire story. duh. It took a big old fat cow and not a skinny you. right.Not an EF4 You would have been gone with your arms left hanging on the door..... armless body found. 🤣🤣

  • @manda60
    @manda60 Рік тому +1156

    This is some of the best footage I have ever seen. Oh my god that thing was a monster.

    • @MidwestStormChasing
      @MidwestStormChasing  Рік тому +105

      I really appreciate that, thank you! A monster indeed!

    • @charlesgachichio9317
      @charlesgachichio9317 Рік тому +14

      God is destroying all sinners

    • @AccountInactive
      @AccountInactive Рік тому

      ​@@charlesgachichio9317 You'd think there would be more tornadoes in coastal cities if that were the case instead of fucking farm country. Please take your nonsense elsewhere.

    • @innocentuntilprovenguilty217
      @innocentuntilprovenguilty217 Рік тому +15

      ​@@MidwestStormChasing omg you put yourselfs in danger to bring this to us,God bless you Jayden,From New Zealand 🇳🇿 🙏🙌🙌Prayers go out to everyone 🙏

    • @funkster007
      @funkster007 Рік тому

      @@charlesgachichio9317 Yeah, God has a beef with hard working farmers in Iowa. GTFO kid. lol

  • @manpretty5816
    @manpretty5816 Рік тому +56

    You earned my follow. I am a meteorologist and was a storm chaser for five years. I love the calm and professional approach you took. People screaming and breathing heavily seriously takes away from the video. We purposely tried to keep calm with no screaming while we chased and filmed. We lost a camera man to a lightning strike in 1988 near Broken Arrow, OK. It is very dangerous work and not for the faint of heart.

    • @MidwestStormChasing
      @MidwestStormChasing  Рік тому +3

      Thank you for this comment! So sorry to hear about what happened to your friend.

  • @BunsenHoneydew001
    @BunsenHoneydew001 Рік тому +17

    This has to be the absolute best tornado video I've ever seen, by far. The high definition of the footage was amazing, especially how you captured the white on top, the black on bottom so cleanly. I've NEVER seen anything like that before.
    Also, Thank You for not talking very much. You gave facts, and just a small bit of emotion, which is totally understandable. So many storm chasers ruin the video with constant dialogue and yelling. We want to see and hear what you're seeing and hearing, and you let us do that here beautifully. All the others need to take their lessons from you.

  • @KrisOsterhout
    @KrisOsterhout Рік тому +83

    I have watched thousands of hours of tornado videos, and this has to be the most spectacular footage I’ve ever seen of a violent wedge. It’s absolutely awe-inspiring. That is footage of a lifetime.

    • @tannerdavis8163
      @tannerdavis8163 Рік тому

      Have you ever seen the video of the dude fishing and there’s a absolutely massive wedge right next to him, it’s both hilarious and scary lol

  • @leej3415
    @leej3415 Рік тому +255

    Best footage I've seen in a long while. Refreshing to not hear someone scream and to actually let us hear the ferocity of the tornado!! Well done!!

  • @dorianmac7466
    @dorianmac7466 Рік тому +207

    Thank you for maintaining your safety, being quiet..(no yelling or dramatics) and providing a clear video. I think this is going to be the most watched and useful video of a tornado ever made. Thank you.

    • @janinemaxwell4297
      @janinemaxwell4297 Рік тому +6

      I agree it’s great to not have all the yelling and dramatics and such amazing footage

    • @kellysturgeon6727
      @kellysturgeon6727 Рік тому +3

      He had terrible camera control.

    • @RookyLobster447
      @RookyLobster447 Рік тому +8

      @@kellysturgeon6727 bro could have died for this footage what do you expect

    • @RookyLobster447
      @RookyLobster447 Рік тому

      i still think it was amazing footage and im very happy i get to see this thank you

    • @louiseeckert1574
      @louiseeckert1574 Рік тому +4

      @@kellysturgeon6727 No, his camera control was good.
      Do u remember the older people saying,
      “If u don’t have something positive to say, don’t say it”?
      LouiseAustralia 🦘

  • @torchbearer3784
    @torchbearer3784 Рік тому +40

    I live in Sweden and I have been through some rough storms but we have nothing that is even close to something like this. I can't even imagine how it feels to see that in real life. The footage is amazing 👍

    • @ProGen6
      @ProGen6 Рік тому +2

      Yeah what we have is about a 10th of this.

    • @4amcripple
      @4amcripple 10 місяців тому +2

      I've never felt so small and insignificant as I did when I was in my first tornado. EF-3 though in some areas it caused 4 & 5 grade damage.

    • @CrazyWeatherDude
      @CrazyWeatherDude 9 місяців тому +4

      It’s absolutely humbling. You think you are strong, until you see something like this that can literally corkscrew metal.

    • @bungalowmo
      @bungalowmo 7 місяців тому +2

      @@CrazyWeatherDude That thing could corkscrew steel I beams!

    • @JohnSmith-es3dn
      @JohnSmith-es3dn 6 місяців тому +3

      The most chilling thing about tornadoes is how the air feels leading up to the storm. You can walk outside and just feel "tornado weather". The sky turns an eerie green color and the sirens wailing in the background make it a surreal experience.

  • @r3ap3r68
    @r3ap3r68 Рік тому +182

    Tim Samaras is looking down on y’all for doing an excellent job. Thank you for the cool, calm, and collective approach to the chase. Stay safe, and keep them coming!

  • @TonyAndersonMusic
    @TonyAndersonMusic Рік тому +34

    Incredible how it went directly behind the barn, the home and a few other structures. Beautiful capture. Thank you.

  • @AlphaMachina
    @AlphaMachina 6 місяців тому +6

    What a unit. The spin in the mesocyclone is monstrous. I both love and hate the way a tornado sounds like some unfathomably large machine churning the earth as it moves by.

  • @2224jrock
    @2224jrock Рік тому +106

    Watched a ton of tornado videos on here. 5:20-6:30 is some of the most insane, violent, and best tornado footage I have ever seen. Thanks for capturing this incredible footage for us

    • @artbmarshall
      @artbmarshall Рік тому +7

      Look at that tree row before and after it swept through. Completely gone!

    • @mirzaaljic
      @mirzaaljic Рік тому

      Why did that poor animal run straight into it :/

  • @nielsdaemen
    @nielsdaemen Рік тому +196

    Most incredible and terrifying close up tornado footage I have ever seen! I feel bad for the people affected.

    • @Taima
      @Taima Рік тому

      You should check out Pecos Hank's videos if you wanna see some even closer stuff

  • @johnburnett8
    @johnburnett8 Рік тому +46

    You captured footage of a lifetime...prayers for all affected.

    • @parsleypalace3272
      @parsleypalace3272 Рік тому

      Thank you. I study these to see what kind of conditions precede a tornado. This was just a monster storm. Awesome and terrifying. God speed to you.

  • @MartinS1212
    @MartinS1212 8 місяців тому +1

    The moment when the wedge is coming down is so amazing and frightening at the same time

  • @crimson6967
    @crimson6967 Рік тому +171

    This is the best footage of a tornado I’ve ever seen.. I’ve been recently fascinated about tornados and this was awesome! It’s amazing how calmly and professionally you handled this and this will most likely be the most watched tornado video on the platform. Kudos!

    • @GrandpaMaxGaming
      @GrandpaMaxGaming Рік тому +3

      Must be something in the air because I've been obsessed with tornadoes lately too

    • @Ominousheat
      @Ominousheat Рік тому +1

      If you haven't seen it yet the 2011 Tuscaloosa tornado footage is quite something to watch.

    • @bz6046
      @bz6046 Рік тому

      @@GrandpaMaxGaming It's the start of Tornado season down in Tornado Alley maybe that's why

  • @nickcurtis9452
    @nickcurtis9452 Рік тому +428

    5:56 its incredible to see that home narrowly spared from being completely leveled by the unfathomable power of nature. Can't imagine what that family was going through at that moment. Great footage man

    • @alexgordon6146
      @alexgordon6146 Рік тому +34

      That was my thought. Couldn't imagine if someone was in that house watching that beast literally outside their window. Crazy.

    • @errollleggo447
      @errollleggo447 Рік тому +4

      And it was a beautiful house too!

    • @coachafella
      @coachafella Рік тому +12

      Apparently they prayed harder than those who got hit. Very lucky.

    • @btuckeroh
      @btuckeroh Рік тому +27

      And their bull running in the field!

    • @robertcuratolo5339
      @robertcuratolo5339 Рік тому +9

      @@btuckeroh 🐮Don't forget me

  • @StatingTheObvious.
    @StatingTheObvious. Рік тому +228

    Unbelievable footage. Heartbreaking to watch. Praying 🙏🏼 for all who went through it.

  • @randidaeger157
    @randidaeger157 Рік тому +8

    While everyone else is hunkered down you guys are allowing us to see this amazing storm. Thank you! Incredible in every way.

  • @RenegadeAcre
    @RenegadeAcre Рік тому +127

    Thanks for putting it all on the line to document this. This is incredible footage. Absolutely phenomenal. Our hearts go out to all those affected on that awful day. Stay strong y'all. ✊

  • @michaelfejes6431
    @michaelfejes6431 Рік тому +49

    I've seen a ton of tornado chasing videos and I think this is one of the best. You got lucky with the conditions...it seems like it's unusual to have such a "clean" view of the tornado, meaning the funnel not being wrapped in rain or the surrounding conditions being totally chaotic. The footage of the formation at the beginning was really interesting...you could see the airflow so well. And you had the perfect recording spot...close, but not directly in the path. Incredible work. I hope all those affected get back to something resembling normalcy really soon. Heartbreaking to see the utter devastation that used to be houses and farms.

  • @KidPersepolis
    @KidPersepolis Рік тому +191

    Seriously, wow. I've seen tornadoes growing up in Oklahoma, I've watched plenty of footage from chasers, etc. This is phenomenal video. Glad you guys are safe, thank you for sharing it with everyone.

    • @Jovc3915
      @Jovc3915 Рік тому

      @jimrockford1283wth

  • @Superturrican
    @Superturrican Рік тому +4

    The skill level it takes to stay far enough to be safe and close enough to have this kind of footage is unimaginable… kudos to you Sir. 🙌🏻

  • @WickedBoo13
    @WickedBoo13 Рік тому +70

    There are really no words to express the awesome sight this is. It's beautiful, scary, nerve wracking, phenomenal, those are just some of what I'm feeling and I'm not even there. I feel so bad for the people this thing affected. Nature is scary.

  • @lociflow6154
    @lociflow6154 Рік тому +47

    HOLYYY, i think that's the best captured tornado sound i have ever heard. Amazing footage man!

  • @jennilee361
    @jennilee361 Рік тому +88

    It's amazing how something so beautiful can be so deadly.

    • @ttss5726
      @ttss5726 Рік тому +9

      The irony of men thinking the same thing about women

    • @caleschnell
      @caleschnell Рік тому

      @@ttss5726 Sad but true 😅

    • @Cnichal
      @Cnichal Рік тому +1

      @@ttss5726 Same thing we think about men 😂

    • @pedrosanchez-dm9ij
      @pedrosanchez-dm9ij Рік тому

      Sounds like an ex wife.

  • @BigTastey
    @BigTastey Рік тому

    Jesus Christ now THAT looks absolutely TERRIFYING!!!!! And very very powerful!!! Stunning footage mate!!

  • @Sibrena001
    @Sibrena001 Рік тому +100

    That was unbelievable! I have never seen actual footage that good ever! I have to say I was a bit panicked when I saw it going toward that house. I’m so glad it was spared and I feel so horrible for those who were not as fortunate. ☹️

  • @alexlefevre3555
    @alexlefevre3555 Рік тому +87

    Your positioning led to some of the absolute best captures of all the subvortex motion associated with this beast of a tornado. I was absolutely spellbound, gents. I hope you find yourselves with some extra funding because of this to continue your quests!

  • @darksoulsss2618
    @darksoulsss2618 Рік тому +110

    Just experienced a tornado for the frist time in my life in Illinois. Just reminds you that we are really under mother nature's mercy. truly a gut wrenching experience. RIP to everyone that died last night.

    • @bigfloppa9594
      @bigfloppa9594 Рік тому +4

      Hope your home is ok

    • @darksoulsss2618
      @darksoulsss2618 Рік тому +10

      @@bigfloppa9594 yes it is. And am grateful for that. when it happened all the doors in my house blew open and you could letterly feel a vacuum effect. it was pretty terrifying. We have a basement so I knew I was safe but I thought I was going to be homeless that night.

    • @bigfloppa9594
      @bigfloppa9594 Рік тому +2

      @@darksoulsss2618 Glad you're ok. Never seen one in person before

    • @AndiKowalski
      @AndiKowalski Рік тому +4

      Oh my god I am so sorry. I've had a lifelong fear of tornados and while my anxiety has had periods where I've done better and worse I definitely swallowed my pride and was hugging my toilet like it was my long lost mother or something the last two afternoons lol not too proud of it but I was certainly hearing horrible noises I haven't heard before as well as watching a sunny blue sky become populated by rapidly ascending cumolonimbuses then cloudy to dark as sin within um... 10 minutes? You know everything you don't want to see right out in front of your own house.

    • @codyhansen6920
      @codyhansen6920 Рік тому

      Belvidere Illinois?

  • @DEZERKER63
    @DEZERKER63 Рік тому

    The balls you guys have!!!! 0.0 this is incredible thankyou so much!

  • @alisonhunt1168
    @alisonhunt1168 Рік тому +425

    This is so sad....I lost my home and everything in a fire. The devastating effects of losing everything to a disaster is unexplainable. My heart goes out to these people.

  • @torwxHawks
    @torwxHawks Рік тому +269

    Dude...great intercept! Props for staying put, tripodding, zooming at the right times, and not screaming. One of the best videos of a close intercept of a strong tornado in many years.

    • @adamprestin28
      @adamprestin28 Рік тому +27

      The lack of screaming is always appreciated. I hate having to mute videos.

    • @ShelleyElmers
      @ShelleyElmers Рік тому

      Led me to think

    • @paulkazjack
      @paulkazjack Рік тому +2

      Screaming yanks😂

    • @lonnmoore5568
      @lonnmoore5568 Рік тому +5

      Tripodding? That was shakier than Michael J Fox in a helicopter

    • @PistolP33
      @PistolP33 Рік тому +7

      ​@@lonnmoore5568 no it wasnt

  • @noname-xo5mp
    @noname-xo5mp Рік тому +1

    Thank god it missed the farm, water tower, that beautiful house & YOU!

  • @chambergoosepaste9164
    @chambergoosepaste9164 Рік тому +43

    This is some of the best close-range footage I've ever seen bro. Incredible stuff. Glad you're safe

  • @1kingv
    @1kingv Рік тому +102

    This is almost 1 million views well deserved 6:10 - 7:20 greatest footage ever not a world spoken and you were less than a mile away from that monstrosity it’s amazing .

    • @loadedhot1034
      @loadedhot1034 Рік тому +8

      I think they were less than a few hundred yards away.

    • @shereferrell2446
      @shereferrell2446 Рік тому +1

      Sitting in total amazement at the power of mother nature. Amazing footage so clear that no words are needed at all. Footage speaks for itself.

    • @reese2694
      @reese2694 Рік тому +1

      I would say from 5:15 or so. That whole stretch where it goes behind the barn
      Good lord. Some of the best footage I've ever seen.

  • @HunterAnderson
    @HunterAnderson Рік тому +36

    This is one of the best tornado videos of all time Jayden! Certainly top 10 of the entire year. Love how you documented your approach and careful eye on its forward motion. That wedge/barrel structure as it's grinding the Earth to bits beneath its wider parent low-level mesocyclone (5:40) is something to behold. Well done and congrats on your excellent intercept!

  • @ladyhecate9450
    @ladyhecate9450 Рік тому

    I was mesmerized in watching this. Simply awesome. It is the best footage I have ever seen. Thank you for putting this up! Simply the best.

  • @steveknight6398
    @steveknight6398 Рік тому +19

    This is by far one of the best tornado coverage I have ever seen. Great award-winning worthy work, but please stay safe out there!

  • @MyPenguinBruce
    @MyPenguinBruce Рік тому +29

    Wow. My jaw dropped watching this footage. Again, being able to just hear how it sounds is a first for me. Thank you for recording this in silence! I don't know if I could've kept my mouth shut being so close to that monster.

    • @coachbrandon01
      @coachbrandon01 Рік тому +4

      I have been in two tornadoes, and this is the FIRST video that I have ever seen that gives a great close-up experience of what it is really like. Though being in it is exponentially worse, this video gives a small glimpse into the power, destruction, and the noises that You feel in your body. The air pressures also have a very weird affect on You as it passes by. First, it blows everything with lower damaging winds, then It feels like Your house is going to get sucked up and thrown a few miles away. Its described as a noise of a train going through your living room, but it is way worse than that. Our senses get overloaded until we go into a life and death mentality. Humans sense these things long after the animals do.
      There are warning signs that can predict a tornado coming your way. Watch your animals behavior, and watch the skies. If You sense the best weather that You have ever seen in your life, the most beautiful skies, then You are in the pathway, a few minutes later. That truly is the calm before the storm, and it is an indication.
      It is a weird thing. I'm not happy to be in a tornado, but glad that I have that experience behind me. It is life altering, to say the least.

  • @JoelElRican
    @JoelElRican Рік тому +179

    For me, its so fascinating to see a tornado, but then seeing the aftermath, is very humbling. Prayers to all those affected 🙏🏽

    • @imjoebidenandiapprovethism7955
      @imjoebidenandiapprovethism7955 Рік тому +2

      The kind of places I would want to see a tornado would be in the middle of a big open area of field and not be very close to any towns or hevaly populated areas bc when it goes into big areas that's when bad things happen

    • @thenewvoice8
      @thenewvoice8 Рік тому +3

      was it not your god that created and sent the tornado, so why waste your prayers, it is what your god wanted no? To pray about it or some of the results of his aftermath, that's tantamount to questioning gods will. If you believe in him - then you gotta accept he kills randomly with these acts and you praying about it probably annoys him, you dare question his motive or get upset about his plan? you part timer you

    • @sudandhali7545
      @sudandhali7545 Рік тому +2

      ​@@thenewvoice8 Humble yourself before your Lord. He is Jesus Christ.

    • @ButtChugDoug66
      @ButtChugDoug66 Рік тому +2

      ​@@sudandhali7545 keep sipping on the kool-aid kiddos... and no, I'm not a demon 😂

    • @YAHWEHrules
      @YAHWEHrules Рік тому

      ​@@thenewvoice8 try geo engineered weather , look up every once in awhile at the chem trails. This is your false God Satan doing thaes things and if you knew your Bible you would realize it's not our GREAT and GLORIOUS CREATOR ALMIGHTY YAHWEH'S will that people perish , HE does not protect HIS enemies though , and yes HE will destroy the wicked with things like this but HE wants us to trust and love HIM and HE will protect us from the enemy of mankind Satan who is ultimateoy behind all these tornadoes which are man made weather manipulation designed to further the anti Christ plan for a one world order where he demands to be worshipped as God. And if you don't get saved today then our GREAT and GLORIOUS CREATOR ALMIGHTY YAHWEH 💖 and MESSIAH KING YAHSHUA 💖 Jesus'real Hebrew NAME that means YAHWEH SAVES 💖 will let you believe the lie and you will go to where your master the anti Christ is going and that's to the lake of fire that burns forever and ever.

  • @billkenney2855
    @billkenney2855 5 місяців тому

    That rotation is astounding! You have filmed one of the greatest tornadoes I’ve ever seen. Outstanding job!

  • @topherdean1024
    @topherdean1024 Рік тому +31

    Wow, you've done what no news cast has been able to do, make me feel the fear. The audio was definitely a big part of that, the sound of that wind. You must have excellent equipment. Ending the video with the aftermath really brought home the tragedy. Newscasts are so disconnected, but what you've done here is shown in detail the forces involved and then the immediate aftermath. That makes it all so real. Do you have a special car you use that's already smashed up from hail? This isn't a request, but it would be amazing to do a ride along with you. I wouldn't dare try chasing a tornado myself, but you've obviously acquired a great deal of knowledge.

  • @vini_renee
    @vini_renee Рік тому +183

    Amazing footage. I often wonder how anyone could ever recover from losing everything like this in nearly an instant. You can rebuild, but I feel like emotionally it’d be so difficult to recover. My heart goes out to those people. ❤

    • @karlkobler218
      @karlkobler218 Рік тому +8

      I live in Santa Rosa ca, we had 5k homes burn down 5 years ago. It’s rough, lots of pain and suffering. You quickly find out who’s resilient and who’s not.

    • @violet04nunya98
      @violet04nunya98 10 місяців тому

      Well said viniceiacarter461. I agree.

    • @deannadotson4531
      @deannadotson4531 9 місяців тому +1

      @@karlkobler218My childhood home burned in that fire. My parents hadn’t lived there since the 90’s. I only lived there a couple of years. I spent a lot of time scouring the drone photos looking for the house location to be sure. (Crestview Ct) And I cried. I couldn’t understand my grief. I didn’t even have any good memories in that home. Not one. But I was still so sad.
      I can’t imagine the reality of it being my home at the time of the fire. I’m sorry for your loss. I hope you’ve been able to rebuild.

    • @deannsimon9444
      @deannsimon9444 9 місяців тому +2

      You never get over it you just learn to move on what bothers me the most is pictures of my girls,there baby books,there coming home outfit all 4 girls wore the same outfit I was going to have it made into something they could wear on there wedding day like a garter etc.. and all the little things they made me over years,there Christmas ornaments,there little feet prints from the hospital it's those things that bother me because they can't be replaced clothes, furniture, vehicles all that can be replaced don't get me wrong I am thankful my family was ok we were in a storm cellar but came out and it was all gone

  • @Jumbotron77
    @Jumbotron77 Рік тому +59

    Impressive footage. As someone who lives in southern Spain, I had never had the chance of seeing a real tornado filmed, and much less with such crispy detail. Most outstanding.

    • @amypadget6605
      @amypadget6605 Рік тому +4

      "Crispy" is such a great description word!

    • @Ejb905
      @Ejb905 Рік тому +2

      I've been in one in a secure and strong apartment tower. It sounds as if there's a locomotive engine right there.
      My experience was the weakest and if it was scary

    • @anonymoose116
      @anonymoose116 11 місяців тому +3

      Be grateful. They're cool to watch on a screen - they're terrifying in real life.

  • @Northeastdeerhunter
    @Northeastdeerhunter Рік тому +1

    Unbelievable! Some of the best large tornado coverage out there. That thing was a beast. Those trees! Right before it hit the field behind that farm, the tree line completely disappeared as it rolled into that field with all that debris.

  • @R88-q7t
    @R88-q7t Рік тому +55

    Phenomenal footage!! 🤯 Thank you for bravely filming.
    I hope everyone and all animals who were affected by this tornado are okay

  • @ChrisWunsch
    @ChrisWunsch Рік тому +68

    Jayden, you absolutely nailed this in every single respect. I have never seen such clear and perfect video and a presentation of a safe chase as well. All around amazing work!

  • @berkletheclownsvideos2461
    @berkletheclownsvideos2461 Рік тому +23

    Awesome footage! Ya know, I think people like you storm chasers are crazy for doing what you do BUT at the same time I have the utmost respect for what you do and appreciate the unique perspective you provide to us. Thank you so much for what you do!

  • @spindrift2009
    @spindrift2009 Рік тому

    Guys. Good work. Finally stable high def footage of a monster. Keep at it!!!!!

  • @cinnadala
    @cinnadala Рік тому +125

    the calm commentary is what adds to this being an all round great tornado capture, it looked insane as it was going past! truly scary what this years tornado season has already brought, i hope everyone stays safe and if you hear a tornado siren/get a phone warning, please don't ignore it! get to shelter or somewhere sufficient and strong. stay safe❤

  • @sjones1013
    @sjones1013 Рік тому +67

    You guys managed to find the perfect spot to watch it, that’s awesome. I can’t believe how big that funnel was- truly humbling. Thank you for this amazing footage!! Praying for the victims as well 😢

    • @poopsock7493
      @poopsock7493 Рік тому

      I've got something in my front pocket for you

  • @mariaclaire9388
    @mariaclaire9388 Рік тому +50

    Incredible footage! Absolutely stunning! Praying that everyone touched by this monsterous storm is safe now and in the days to come. You, too, please stay safe and thank you for risking so much to record mother nature's fury and sharing it with us. How seriously disturbing the tornado is, yet so beautiful at the same time. Biblical. God bless all.

  • @amyschillings7864
    @amyschillings7864 6 місяців тому

    This is the most scary and creepiest video I've ever seen!! You guys made me feel like I was there! Phenomenal job❤

  • @weeweed86
    @weeweed86 Рік тому +22

    Watched UA-cam last night for hours following the outbreak live. This was great footage, hope everyone made it through safely.

  • @plainandsimple2576
    @plainandsimple2576 Рік тому +27

    My family ,5 generations were from here. I was the only one not born in Johnson County. Dad always talked about the storms there. I left the West Coast and now live in Missouri . My heart goes out to all! Just terrible!,thank you for all you do!

  • @Yellowjjacket
    @Yellowjjacket Рік тому +21

    I personally have never seen animals running on the ground in _any_ tornado video. What bothers me is that I live in Wisconsin, and there wasn't much coverage of this. I hope people aren't becoming complacent. Tornadoes are never complacent. I hope a lot of people watch this video. Much praise to the storm chasers who risked their lives to show us how devastating tornadoes still are. Thank you for awesome footage of something that we should never take for granted.

  • @tinaann3323
    @tinaann3323 11 місяців тому

    Some of the BEST videography I’ve seen for a tornado of this magnitude. Yes weather helped (not rain wrapped or at night etc), but very good job!!! What a powerful monster!

  • @Ena48145
    @Ena48145 Рік тому +233

    I, like so many others, have watched literally thousands of tornado videos throughout our lives and this was incredible footage. I feel so sorry for the livestock forced to fend for themselves, left all alone :( Much love from Maryland. Stay safe!

    • @HTV315
      @HTV315 Рік тому +10

      The cows man what about the Cows 🐮 think about it they can’t do nothing but stand and wait for the storm to take them away

    • @allieblessing
      @allieblessing Рік тому +16

      The cows and what looked like a horse or two broke my heart!!

    • @allieblessing
      @allieblessing Рік тому +3

      The cows and what looked like a horse or two broke my heart!!

    • @Aeradill
      @Aeradill Рік тому +12

      The cow is all round okay, you need an f5 to get that beefy boy of the ground. It's like he's steaked to the ground or something

    • @krissuyx
      @krissuyx Рік тому +14

      I feel worse about the pets that may have been in the destroyed houses. Locked in with nowhere to run.

  • @SharleenJohnston
    @SharleenJohnston Рік тому +25

    I felt so vulnerable to the real threat of tornados when I saw the animals running for their lives. I live in PA and fortunately we are not in very much tornado territory. This video was awesome and emotional for me.

  • @asteroidesilverio
    @asteroidesilverio Рік тому +164

    no IDEA how you are able to predict the travel path of the storm. THANK YOU for this AMAZING footage. I've literally never seen a tornado this close up before. Glad you are OK! That's absolutely terrifying

    • @UnbiasedInternetCommenter123
      @UnbiasedInternetCommenter123 Рік тому +20

      mother nature is truly unpredictable. At the end of the day we're just doing highly advanced guessing

    • @isocarboxazid
      @isocarboxazid Рік тому +23

      They aren't able to. Look up the El Reno 2013 tornado. Storm chasers died that day when the huge tornado changed directions multiple times, going 360 degrees. Tornadoes are unpredictable and dangerous in all directions.

    • @Taima
      @Taima Рік тому +34

      @@isocarboxazid If it was as simple as you make it sound it would happen far more often. Fact of the matter is that there's some measure of predictability when it comes to tornadoes. No you won't straight up know their path, but storm chasers find these tornadoes by going to locations where they're most probable to spawn and by basing their options for retreat and pursuit on that. Once it exists, it's again not at all fully predictable, but they're also not ambiguous monsters of death to stare at. There's a lot people can figure out about a tornado based on the way it looks and moves, and radar. Ever notice how good some/many storm chasers are at avoiding rain in these instances? Certain sides of a tornado will often be clear (precipitation-wise) and the far side getting the hell of wind and rain and hail. This video showed a bit of both, as the storm moved to, past and beyond them, bringing that other side with it.
      It's a complicated thing that I barely only know the most basic bits of, but the point to take away from this is that storm chasers aren't cluelessly at the mercy of a tornado.

    • @westernsavage2313
      @westernsavage2313 Рік тому +11

      @@isocarboxazid They are able to. it was going southeast. and made a harsh turn towards the northeast. el reno was not a normal ef5 tornado.

    • @hisokabeatbox9053
      @hisokabeatbox9053 Рік тому

      They dont know shit, they often get lucky but they just do it all the time since they have time and no job and nothing to do and if someone dies you dont hear from it you only see uploaded videos when it worked

  • @meghanh2511
    @meghanh2511 Рік тому +1

    That's a beast. What great footage, especially around 6 mins when it was super close. You just gained yourself a new subscriber!

  • @Whiskey0880
    @Whiskey0880 Рік тому +118

    Seriously professional work here guys. Superb footage, and what a beautiful place Iowa is! Much love from scotland 👍

    • @DustyMcFarland
      @DustyMcFarland Рік тому +5

      My family is from Scotland descent over 100 years ago and we're proud Iowans ever since! Last name McFarland, yes, Iowa is a beautiful place. It's in the heart of America and is one of the few states that haven't lost their mind.

    • @sosaysthecaptain5580
      @sosaysthecaptain5580 Рік тому +1

      Back at ya, from a newly minted Iowan of Scottish descent

  • @Summertime5463
    @Summertime5463 Рік тому +52

    I’ve never seen a tornado in real life, can’t imagine what it’s like. Thank you for sharing this video, it’s actually educational and the devastating seeing the aftermath of one.

    • @ethanhurley2558
      @ethanhurley2558 Рік тому +2

      It’s crazier than you can imagine sounds like a train when your inside it you can hear ripping shit to shreads been in one never again hopefully

    • @steveverdick2632
      @steveverdick2632 Рік тому

      Imagine a high speed train coming at you with high winds, hail, and rain. Once in Iowa my car was knocked into a ditch by a tornado but luckily went the other way. A huge tornado was coming to our house but also veered off. Tornadoes are so unpredictable it is hard to figure out where to go. Hopefully you have a basement to go down to.

    • @Brobobobobobobo
      @Brobobobobobobo Рік тому

      Ive only seen one in my life and i live in Oklahoma one of the hot beds for Tornadoes. Luckily my little town rarely got hit by em.

    • @hurricaneaquatics
      @hurricaneaquatics Рік тому

      I've been in a few and let me tell you, you haven't missed a thing! Terrifying on a level I can't fully describe.

    • @samhaintheviking_official
      @samhaintheviking_official Рік тому +1

      I just caught a F2 in Clinton county in iowa and that was intense I can only imagine the f4 that he recorded here

  • @christinejackson8542
    @christinejackson8542 Рік тому +17

    Wow ! The rotation of this tornado just seems to draw me into it. I watched over and over the closest part of the tornado. Absolutely beautiful and so powerful.

  • @jacobsurles7555
    @jacobsurles7555 7 місяців тому

    Amazing footage. Agree with all the comments about a calm demeanor. I can't imagine how wild that felt

  • @AngryPilot77
    @AngryPilot77 Рік тому +32

    This is seriously some of the best tornado footage I've ever seen, other than having had one go through my backyard as a kid and seeing it live. Well done, please stay safe.

  • @edal61
    @edal61 Рік тому +45

    I've seen quite a few tornado videos before, yours is the best I've ever seen so far. Amazing close up takes. Thank you very much for this video and for taking the risk in filming it.

    • @boeing_opal
      @boeing_opal Рік тому +2

      Check out the Pecos Hank channel too. Not meant as a slight against this channel, just think you might enjoy another batch of good tornado videos.

  • @karissahackert
    @karissahackert Рік тому +19

    You did an amazing job. I grew up right where it went thru near Wapello and Keokuk counties. We were out of town for the weekend but so many of our friends lost everything. But we are beyond thankful no one was seriously hurt. I am a local spotter when I’m around and had been watching the MD since 9:00 that morning and then the first rotation near Centerville a little before 3:00. It moved so fast but somehow missed going thru the heart of most of our little towns. We are very lucky!

  • @BornRemaining
    @BornRemaining Рік тому

    I was freaking out because it got so close to that barn, cows and the farmhouse while it was strong and close enough to suck the dust off of the gravel path you were standing on. Good call on diverting attention from the tornado for a second to show us that inflow.

  • @ZEEKUPP
    @ZEEKUPP Рік тому +37

    Incredible footage! This is a world class tornado video. It also shows how strong the feeder winds are that are feeding that thing. My heart goes out to the people who suffered through that. My video screen is as close as I want to be to one of those things.

  • @kyleflounder9783
    @kyleflounder9783 Рік тому +162

    This may honestly be the best tornado footage we get this decade. I am absolutely stunned by how photogenic this tornado was. The fact both the inflow yet, RFD and entire mid-level storm motion are all visible with this one tornado, especially for its size/debris content, is just amazing. You captured something truly incredible, all while saying safe. Prayers go out to those affected by this tornado of course, but what a stunning event.

    • @mikejohnson5900
      @mikejohnson5900 Рік тому

      RFD?

    • @SlapStyleAnims
      @SlapStyleAnims Рік тому

      @@mikejohnson5900 rear flank downdraft

    • @kyleflounder9783
      @kyleflounder9783 Рік тому

      @@mikejohnson5900 Rear-Flank Downdraft. This is what causes that intense burst of wind the chasers get hit by as the tornado passes them.

    • @davidsklar1988
      @davidsklar1988 Рік тому +1

      Indeed amazing video without the drama kudos to all thank you

  • @Michael_W007
    @Michael_W007 Рік тому +8

    It yet again shows how either amazingly lucky or unlucky you are when a close tornado roars in your direction. That house at 6:20 was extremely close to being leveled. If you notice in the foreground about 6 seconds earlier, even that bull was like OMG, I need to get the hell out of here. Award-winning type video. Great job and thanks for sharing!

    • @johnnybravoBoyah
      @johnnybravoBoyah Рік тому +1

      Bull ? Looked like he was running in the wrong direction (in its path)
      Poor thang

  • @luiscanamarvega
    @luiscanamarvega Рік тому +3

    As many have been saying, this is indeed some of the best tornado footage I’ve seen!

  • @gmamah9559
    @gmamah9559 Рік тому +30

    Thank you for your work! I can't imagine how hard it is to watch towns being destroyed. Stay safe!! ❤

    • @MidwestStormChasing
      @MidwestStormChasing  Рік тому +9

      My heart dropped when I saw all the debris explode into the air followed by the roar of the destruction. Thanks for watching!

    • @monkeyball9223
      @monkeyball9223 Рік тому +2

      ​@@MidwestStormChasing I could only imagine this footage helps research for sure thank you for posting this stunning video 😮

  • @SviraSvi
    @SviraSvi Рік тому +27

    Equally fascinating and terrifying. Thank you for chasing and filming them. I bet there's still a whole lot to learn about them!

  • @groovelife415
    @groovelife415 Рік тому +139

    Amazing footage! Some of the best I've ever seen. Just don't let the views and attention this footage is getting make you lose your head out there and take unnecessary risks trying to repeat it or get even closer. Be safe!

    • @imnotbenavery9220
      @imnotbenavery9220 Рік тому +2

      I can’t imagine being the homeowner with the ranch and seeing this footage of how close that came. Incredible

    • @alainportant6412
      @alainportant6412 Рік тому

      Gay wad

  • @Rhonda.D.Wright
    @Rhonda.D.Wright Рік тому +119

    I feel so horrible for these people that have lost something to this tornado. I am praying for everyone to restore their communities. Thank you for the amazing content you give everyone with chasing these storms. Without the storm chasers we would not see the magnitude of these tornadoes and the destruction they bring. Stay safe out there.

    • @buxtehude123
      @buxtehude123 Рік тому +1

      guilty pleasure

    • @overthenonsense5052
      @overthenonsense5052 Рік тому

      ​@Drippy, Bubbly, Runny Farts please...Bill Gates was behind this and a lot more. This crap is man-made.

    • @Rhonda.D.Wright
      @Rhonda.D.Wright Рік тому +3

      @Drippy, Bubbly, Runny Farts if you have to ask that stupid question, it’s not worth me answering it as you will reply with another stupid comment. 🤨

    • @lindaroper2654
      @lindaroper2654 Рік тому

      @Drippy, Bubbly, Runny Farts He has His ways in the storms. There's a reason for all things. Be ready in case it's your time .

  • @benjaminrapp7418
    @benjaminrapp7418 Рік тому +47

    Truly heroic footage. Steady, no unnecessary cuts nor constant angle changes, no exaggerated drama *cough Reed cough*. Thank you for sharing this exceptional footage with us!

  • @lukeyj8331
    @lukeyj8331 Рік тому +68

    It’s crazy I was in a suburb of Des Moines at the same time maybe two hours away,and it just rained a little and the sun was out most of the afternoon too. It’s always been crazy to me that the weather can be this dynamic a few hours away

    • @Solutions3000
      @Solutions3000 Рік тому +1

      I'm amazed by that, as well. The most interesting weather I've seem, was a rain storm on one side of the street, but not on the other. Still don't understand how that works.

    • @LadyofRohan87
      @LadyofRohan87 Рік тому +2

      precipitation comes from clouds! so you happened to be standing exactly where a cloud and the clear sky were separated :) I've had it happen before too, pouring rain in my back yard but perfectly clear in the front

  • @faegrrrl
    @faegrrrl Рік тому +78

    Thank you for all of your hard work. Never, ever have I seen footage like this in my life. 😲

    • @MidwestStormChasing
      @MidwestStormChasing  Рік тому +6

      I really appreciate it, thank you so much!

    • @faegrrrl
      @faegrrrl Рік тому +2

      @@MidwestStormChasing I don't know if you know how many of us thank you and appreciate you. Days before this event I started praying for all of you and then individually yesterday as Ryan went live. If I could do what you do, I might be able to overcome a lot of things. You're such an inspiration. Truly.

    • @faegrrrl
      @faegrrrl Рік тому

      @@pamelah6431 I've never heard of him but I'll look him up right now. Thank you very much dear.

  • @Hqhq-01
    @Hqhq-01 8 місяців тому

    8:24 looks like there are 2 deer out there who are spooked by the weather. Spectacular footage of a very serious and sinister-looking tornado. Thanks for keeping comments calm and to a minimum. You let the storm and your footage speak for itself.

  • @jimmyjeter5220
    @jimmyjeter5220 Рік тому +16

    Excellent work Jayden. Some of the best footage I’ve ever seen and thanks for actually captioning the video properly. I can’t tell you how many videos have been titled similar to yours and yet the video is from 3 counties over with a glimpse of the tornado maybe once. You do dangerous work, but the contribution to public safety is priceless.

  • @christinepfeffer644
    @christinepfeffer644 Рік тому +24

    Great video. Thanks for being brave enough to be out there . I recently moved to Albia from Omaha and I was very afraid but prepared. The sirens sounded , but this storm didn't cause damage here.
    My prayers to the people impacted and to this team in future chases.
    Please remember this footage is not more important than your safe return to your families.
    Midwest Storm Chasers you did a great job. No hyped up dramatics just honest coverage . I appreciate that .

  • @pongo26
    @pongo26 Рік тому +58

    My grandparents were actually quite close to where you were storm chasing, thankfully, both you and my grandparents are ok. Rest in peace to the ones who didn’t survive

  • @nicolemerriman-darling772
    @nicolemerriman-darling772 Рік тому +1

    The spinning of the bottom part is Amazing!!!

  • @josephastier7421
    @josephastier7421 Рік тому +14

    Awe-inspiring video. Thank you for holding the shot, keeping the camera steady, and not screaming. Subscribed!

  • @TamaHawkLive
    @TamaHawkLive Рік тому +12

    I used to work with a woman at a company who did storm chasing during the season as a hobby, her and her husband built up a vehicle over time and that's how she'd use the bulk of her vacation time.
    Storm chasers are a gem to us all thank you for what you do

  • @Latrodectus_vv_
    @Latrodectus_vv_ Рік тому +16

    Definitely some of the best footage of that storm. Also good to see people doing safe chasing. The structute was amazing too! Nicely done!

  • @violet04nunya98
    @violet04nunya98 10 місяців тому

    I have to say, I love watching tornado footage. But something about this one made me feel like I was there myself in a sense. I couldn’t imagine the noise, the huge hail, the up close and in person movement of the large tornado itself. I wanted to become a meteorologist and storm chase when I was younger. But I went another direction instead. But I try to get my fix by watching videos like this online. Thanks for sharing with us and stay safe.

  • @DorisannKraniak
    @DorisannKraniak Рік тому +72

    OMG! The devastating loss of land, crops, homes, people, and animals happening in real time is just heart-wrenching. My prayers are with everyone affected in its path that everyone has survived this. I saw that poor cow running for its life. I could truly never move in places like that. I would live in fear every day that I'd be next. 💔

    • @jasongroomes7987
      @jasongroomes7987 Рік тому +10

      I've live in Iowa my whole life, nearly 49 years, never had one go through where I lived. Yes, they are terrifying, and beautiful all at the same time, but luckily, they're very isolated. And typically, they don't get this intense, not that smaller ones don't do damage. Just about anywhere you live, you're gonna have some kind of natural disaster; tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes, tsunamis, drought, locusts. You just have to hope and pray they miss populated areas and go through open fields. That's why a lot of folks in Iowa here about a tornado warning and go out to look, at least until it's right on you. In time, you get used to it, like anything. Your compassion is certainly refreshing though.

    • @bz6046
      @bz6046 Рік тому +6

      They haven't planted any crops yet it's to early.

    • @DorisannKraniak
      @DorisannKraniak Рік тому +1

      ​@jasongroomes7987 Thank goodness you have been safe. I hope you can continue to be free of any of them in the future.

    • @jasongroomes7987
      @jasongroomes7987 Рік тому +1

      @@DorisannKraniak I like them. I'll go out and try to see them also. LOL...pisses off my wife off something terrible.

    • @pulakification
      @pulakification Рік тому

      What cow?

  • @Babasagt
    @Babasagt Рік тому +18

    At first it feels a bit like any other footage but then it's like you're standing right in front of it ...incredible