Congratulations I've watched you guys for years but this is by far your finest work ever, I don't think anyone will be topping this anytime in the near future. COOL AS HELL !!!
Did anyone notice the two cars directly behind the Dominator as it came to a stop? I sure hope they implement some safety features around this, like a "DO NOT FOLLOW" sign, hazard lights, or simply pull over as far as possible. Also, how did those two cars not see this giant tornado coming?
I thought it was ironic. Other road users were right there in the tornado. Who these idiots stopped in front of and endangered. Those ppl just drove round these fools and away.
They briefly showed the window being closed. One possibility is the crew wildly gestured the other vehicles to get out of there ASAP! Otherwise, why would you open a window mere seconds before a tornado hit? (3:24 ok you might open it to get a cool shot? yikes)
As someone who survived the 4/27/2011 F4 in Pleasant Grove, AL I can tell you that the pressure drop is substantial and the noise is deafening. Incredible work.
I survived the one that hit in 98 in Edgewater near McDonald Chapel not too far from Pleasant Grove. I had to survive in a drainage ditch under a road and can concur with the noise and pressure drop. I would also like to add in my situation the vibrations I felt through my body as the f5 tornado went over me were so damn intense.
I've been close to water spouts in Florida and the pressure was very low feeling that day. We were a mile or so from 3 of them. And anytime there's a tornado watch it feels low. I can't imagine riding one out. Tropical storms are exciting enough.
I went through the same storm here in NW Georgia 4/28/2011 (or maybe it was the 27th, I cant quite remember). Experiencing it is just as awe-inspiring as it is terrifying
Growing up in tornado alley I witnessed several tornadoes. They scared me so badly for years I couldn't even watch any videos of tornadoes without having a panic attack. Decided as an adult to overcome my fear by forcing myself to start slowly watching videos of them. Now by watching storm chasers like you guys, I find tornadoes extremely fascinating. The power of Mother Nature is pretty amazing. Just wish it didn't bring the destruction with it.
Crazy thing is that I was just as scared of them as a kid . Like massively, yet never saw one. My first experience was hearing that train sound as a woman in my early 20s. And as my experience has grown a tad, my fear is better. I still get excited but not petrified as long as I am in touch with my guys and we're safe as we can be. I think it's more of a mind thing than it is experience sometimes lol.
The drone camera really adds beautifully to the overall view and gives me a better understanding of the physical scale of the event. Wow, incredible job!
Yea, The white car/suv also probably look like a another storm chaser cuz I watched the same tornado in a another channel Edit:it was McKinney channel he was in a white car probably
I was SO fortunate to catch this live. The rush I felt sitting in my living room was nothing compared to what it must have been like to actually go through it, but my pulse was racing! An absolutely incredible event! Thanks for bringing us along on the chase, and for providing such a great rundown of it in this video. The data collected that day will be studied for years to come. Never stop chasing!
From 4:00 to 4:03, It looks like you are directly inside the center of the tornado as right before the wind switches directions, if you look on the road, it got very calm for like a second or 2 before you get blasted by winds coming directly at you. This was amazing!
yea looks like it. Although i'm not sure if there really was no wind at all in the center. but the tornado wasn't large so I guess the center wasn't very wide. In case larger tornado means wider center
@@Hallo81398 The tornado was large but it was weak. There can be weak tornadoes with wide centers of rotation. The Andover tornado had a very small eye but the force of the wind around it caused EF3 damage
I am a college student of Atmospheric science from China, I have watched your programs "Storm Chasers" since I was a child. Seeing how much you love chasing storms and making contributions to science, I was deeply touched and encouraged me to continue studying knowledge and Atmospheric science.💪 Thank you for your work and contributions.👍👍If there is a chance, I would also like to come to the United States and chase the storm with you❤❤
You get some very powerful tornados there! I was just watching coverage of the Liaoning tornado from last month. Perhaps you can put what you’ve learned at school and from watching Reed into action. Stay safe and best of luck!
@@YooZherName Thank you for your concern so much! 😊😊I chased a storm last summer, it deeply shocked me. If there is still a chance in this summer, I will try again and may post it on UA-cam
@@zhuw.d9190 Communist shill for Xi Jinping, you arent taking our data. Im reporting you to the Chinese government for using youtube, as it is banned for use in china.
I watched the intercept live, beer in hand from the comfort of my sofa in London, England. What a moment! Congratulations to your team! Easily the best weather related channel out there!
I still can't believe those two cars passed by them just as the tornado was passing over. Did they think their plain old cars would be able to handle the same forces as the Dominator? Seemed like huge risk to try and outrun the thing instead of just staying back. Honestly a miracle no one was hurt.
Yeah that looked super sketchy, idk maybe they got caught off guard by the dominator stopping, but … Too many inexperienced people out and about with these storms.
I don't understand how people do such risky things just to save a minute or two. I would have shown it some respect and stopped a half mile earlier and watched in awe.
I remember YEARS ago watching storm chasing and Reed smashing into the scene, He just had a nose for hunting and finding storms. His agenda has changed over the years, from pure storm chasing to more scientific research, but you could always see he had something special about him, Well done brother 👏👏👏
As a former Nebraskan and previously a Navy Meteorologist, I'm astonished by what you've accomplished. Bravo Zulu. I'm also not the least bit surprised there was one car in front of you driving on the same intercept course you were on, and two more behind that passed you seemingly unaware or not caring the danger they were in. Midwesterners... The sirens howl and we head to the windows to see.
This really proves just how much better creator content is than legacy media, 8 min short was 100x better than the entire discovery series (I watch them alal religiously) well done, Reed and team. I wonder what shaun is up to these days.
That's an important point. I will refrain from getting political, but it's a reason to avoid too much bureaucracy.. large organizations (or media companies) or governments seem to lose the flexibilty needed to accomplish things as their size and complexity increases.
@matthewmosier8439 The main issue is the economic system surrounding it. It just makes more financial sense to make a series based on the drama instead of the actual Science and passion of storm chasing. Especially with a large corporation, they want returns on their investments.
@@Tivis7 I grew up watching storm chaser content, and the show would be so irritating at times because even 16 year old me would get tired of the non-stop focus on the drama and not the giant spinning cloud. Finding Reeds youtube channel many years ago was a blessing.
Yall achieved something twistex gave their lives for. They would be so proud. 😥 I hope ppl understand the importance of this moment and the dedication & years Reed has put into this.
saw it live too and the way they dropped the live cam i thought they got rolled and heard reed doing his vomit cough (common in adrenaline scenarios especially cops after shootings. i didnt know it was reed doing that at that time and thought something bad happened... real bad.
THAT is what grade A team work looks like, everyone at the top of their game, focused on their role and executing a perfect intercept - many congratulations!! And the production quality of this video is top notch, love it!
We need all kinds of people in this world. Reed is one of a kind. Weather nerds and regular people all come together watching with fascination. I don't know Reed personally, but can certainly appreciate the work he does. congratulations!
So glad to see the compilation. Was watching live and then the livestream went to the floor. Sierra sounded a little distraught when it was approaching, but she did a fabulous job.
My house got hit by a tornado when I was a kid and that pressure drop is freaky as hell. Could feel the air getting sucked out of every room in the house through the hallway we were sheltered in and up through the attic. Extremely lucky it was a very weak tornado that only tore roof shingles off and pulled the electric meter off the side of my house but I thought I was dead when I felt that pressure drop right after it sent a rain of hail through a bedroom window.
One night several years ago, back when I was a long haul driver, I was crossing Nebraska about midnight. I felt the air get "funny" and decided to stop for the night. The next morning, before I left, the truck stop employees were talking about the tornado that hit right after midnight down the road. I had stopped five miles from where it crossed I-80 and tore down a cement silo, and twisted a big tree out of the ground. From that day on, I stopped driving after dark.
@@jamie8732 I had to reread a few times, but they said they said they were sheltered in the hallway but felt the air blow past and exit through the attic.
@@mikimomo97 The entrance to the attic was in the hallway we were sheltered in. Had all the doors closed but could feel the air being pulled out of those rooms through the gaps under the doors and it snapped the piece of sheetrock we used as a 'door' to the attic as the air was being sucked up through the house. Scary as hell for a few seconds and then it was over thankfully.
Incredible intercept, the best I have ever seen. Seeing it live was even better. Well done Reed and Team Dominator. Reed's redemption from the day before and execution was spot on. Brian the editing is unbelievable, Jordan's drone shots are insane, and Jaden's still shot of Dom and the tornado in the background is breathtaking! Great footage from Sierra and Brian inside the Dom as well. What an amazing team effort...well deserved.
Congratulations Reed. I knew your perseverance would pay off. You are a true veteran of storm chasing. I know Tim Samaras is looking down on you and is extremely proud of what you accomplished.
Tim is lookin down and saying 'dont get too cocky they arent as predictable as you think, and can grow and get exponentiolly more violent faster than you immagined, be safe reed'
they're all panicked, but the other Nebraskans were just annoyed someone stopped in the middle of the road. "Nothing to see here" I can see them saying as they go around
Great work, guys! Just drove accidentally through the EF-1 we had here in Highlands Ranch, CO. Your visuals inside the funnel remind me so much of my experience. Debris was blowing everywhere downing a light pole, pulling up a huge tree and dropping a huge piece of steel from a rooftop on in front of my car that I had to quickly dodge. It was crazy! As our tornado was so rain-wrapped, we never saw the funnel as it just all appeared like one big bad storm. I wish I was able to film it. It's kind like the "seeing the forest through the trees" effect. Again, awesome work, team!
W O W 🤯 The drone footage was INCREDIBLE and the footage inside the Dominator was insane. What an experience. Also the voice over guy’s calm narration offers the perfect complement to the high intensity onscreen activity. I know he does the livestreams too- I think he’s great 🙌 Congratulations Reed and team! ❤
How does the anchoring system work on concrete? And what wind speeds are you guys confident it holding up in? It’s crazy you did that on concrete. (The TIV’s was on a dirt road, of course.)
We all watched the show "Storm Chasers". We watched one highly-paid team fumble around and another team try to get the right shot, while Reed was on the tornado every time.. What a professional. 👏👏👍😎
The dream team! I did see a post by Brian looking for someone to fill his position on one of the social media platforms...wah!!!!!!! Not in love with Brian, but I do LOVE his calm, sexy, and soothing voice! I'm old and happily married...not trying to make it weird. Just facts!
Reed, I've followed your stuff for years. I must say this is probably the best you've done yet. All those years of chasing got to this point. You're going to be in history for all the work you've done. In my opinion you are as honorary to the study of tornadoes as Fujita himself.
This rightfully deserves the best intercept in history title. The way the team got themselves into the right spot for the intercept was perfect👌🏾, and the elation at the end, entirely appropriate! Well done Reed and the Dominator team 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed anything like this live before!! Absolutely incredible work Team Dominator and Reed! Talk about picking yourself up after a rough day of chasing and absolutely crushing (dominating) the game!!! The definition of NEVER STOP CHASING!! God bless you!!
FINALLY AFTER 10 YEARS OF SEARCHING I HAVE FOUND YOU AGAIN!!!! YOUR THE REASON WHY I LOVE STORM CHASING AND TORNADOS ITS BECAUSE I USED TO WATCH YOU AS A KID ON TV ON CHANNEL DISCOVERY I LOVE YOU AND YOUR WORK
@@user-jt6xh2ln9zLMAO, Idk man I think you have to be a world class moron to be on that road to begin with. They're endangering themselves. That's a personal responsibility issue.
@@user-jt6xh2ln9z The only ones who should be investigated are the 2 npc smooth brains who got too close to a completely visible tornado. If you don't have the situational awareness to see a giant tornado & pull over to let it pass (like others did in this video) then you need to have your license revoked
I was thinking how accurate the movie was with Hellen Hunt all those many years ago. Loved the drone footage and was surprised to see so many other vehicles around. Unless those were bulletproof windows, all it would have taken was a stone hitting them to shatter and suck everyone out. Might want to add seat belts, roll cage and helmets. Good job guys
@exteriorized yes the dominator does have bullet proof windows. They have a video going over alot of the details of the vehicle if you want to know more.
@@exteriorized If this was the same weekend, here in Nebraska we had a record number of tornado warnings and at one point there were 15 tornadoes on the ground at the same time, and that's just what people knew about. There are a LOT of very rural areas where, if a tornado came down, people may not even see it. With that much going on, people may have just gotten used to the tornado watches and warnings and gone out, they are very lucky they weren't hurt though.
I could watch this a million times and that still would not be enough. Awesome job Reed and Team Dominator. I hope everyone who sees this video can appreciate what you accomplished today.
Reeds absolute dedication to the furthering of science in tornado research is completely amazing! Him and his team are Rock Stars. Thank you Reed Timmer.
Total team effort, you guys rocked it. Reed Timmer is the Greatest Storm Chaser I have ever had the privilege to watch. God keep him and his team safe and NEVER STOP CHASING !
When I was a teen in mid to upper 70's , Me and my best friend swore to be Storm Chasers. Life takes you different directions sometimes though ? So now I Live Vicariously Through You !! And I LOVE IT AND FEEL IT !!!
I was so honored to watch this live! Everyone (including Brian) did a fantastic job with everything! I knew those two swing-and-a-miss days prior would end up paying off ;)
Watched this live and I have to say, I am so very, very proud of you guys (and lady of course!). What an amazing thing to witness the aerial drone footage, the tornado itself but, more than anything else, your reactions live! I always watched you live and I was so happy to be doing so on Friday. Reed, I am older. I was 4 years old living in Indiana not far from Dunlap during the Palm Sunday Outbreak. I don't recall much about that storm but sure heard a lot about it over the years and of course that picture of the twin F4's have forever been etched in my mind. I also lived through the 1974 Super Outbreak where it seemed there were tornadoes everywhere. Over the years there obviously have been other scares but none like those. I tell you this only to say that I recall when there was little to no warning that these storms were coming. I want to say thank you for doing what you do to help us better understand these often beautiful, sometimes hideous and terrifying creations of mother nature. So much depends on it. Please, please stay safe out there and again, thank you and CONGRATULATIONS to all of Team Dominator!
Proud to say I was watching LIVE right there shoulder-to-shoulder with Team Dominator from the stream...jaw dropped the whole time. Such an amazing live experience, gonna remember this one for a long time. If you missed this, you missed out. Don't miss the next one!
That drone footage was absolutely breathtaking and astonishingly perfectly executed. I can't imagine executing this with everything going on around you. This is completely amazing.
Not blaming the team for this at all, but I was a bit worried seeing the two vehicles you can see get temporarily stopped behind the Dominator, when it stopped for the tornado hit. They went around, but hope they got out of there alright. It's great seeing these intercepts. This is what storm chasers have dreamt of for years, getting inside these things, and living to tell about it.
At first I was disappointed to see the drone land just as the tornado reached the vehicle, but I assume that the drone landed automatically when it lost connection to the transmitter in the Dominator. Would that be the case?
@@TimLewallen yeah that was my first thought as well when i saw the drone land, most drones have a way to make a graceful landing should something go wrong.
I find tornadoes so fascinating. Beautiful in their own way but so dangerous and deadly. Absolutely mesmerizing. Timmer and his crew are not cheap thrill- seekers. They are not simply putting themselves in harms way like so many adrenaline junkies. Their routes are thoughtful and well planned. Their data collecting equipment is efficacious. Their safety measures are top notch. They are dedicated stormchasers who work so hard to give us such valuable data that may someday save lives. Thank you.
Reed, Brian & The whole team...I hope you read my message. I am so proud of all of you and I am so thrilled that I actually watched this amazing event live from the beginning until you accomplished a dream. I felt like I was actually there while viewing live. You all have a gift and we all are so happy you share your journey with us through live chasing. Watching this over and over gives me goose bumps everytime. I literally cried with joy that day as this happened. "Never Stop Chasing"! NSC! ❤
I watched this chase live and boy it was a fantastic one! You guys did an amazing job. Everything well executed! 👏🏻 Congratulations team Dominator! Also well done on the editing and naration! It's a damn epic video! ❤
I was watching them live from Ireland and it was a beautifully choreographed intercept, with only seconds to spare. I know the Dominator has the appropriately reinforced windows, but I was hoping nothing metallic with substantial mass was being accelerated by those winds. I've seen another intercept from years ago, and a metallic object striking the vehicle looked like a meteor screamed past the windscreen. If you weren't juiced on adrenaline experiencing that firsthand, it would certainly be a brown trousers moment.
@@R.S.O. not the entire time, we had a good half minute or so before the camera got knocked down. Hopefully they will figure out how to secure that camera better
The combination of Passionate and Patience can lead to incredible moments and this was amazing to watch. Not every day will present an opportunity - the opportunity - but when it did... you went after it with all your heart. Can only imagine what it felt like to actually be inside the Dom but enjoyed riding along via livestream. Kudos to the entire team for this jaw dropping intercept and narration of edited video. Team Dom - you are must see for me. Never stop chasing your passions and dreams, never stop doing what makes you truly feel alive...
My family & I watched this moment on the livestream and were all jumping for joy at the point of interception! Brilliantly done, guys! Everyone worked so hard leading up to that moment, & the whole Dominator 3 team deserves the recognition. Thank you for your entertainment, thank you for your science, & always remember to Never Stop Chasing! Bravo!
Having watched this live and now this breakdown, I have an even more deeper appreciation for what your team does. Absolutely incredible. Your work is so important and sets Reed and the team apart from other storm chasers. Never stop chasing Reed and team!!!
Incredible intercept! We’ve been following your channel for years and this was by-far some of the most on-the-edge of your seat footage we have seen. The data you collected is fascinating and we are excited to see more insights related to this in the future!
This was a REALLY weak tornado. I got caught up in something close to this in a 3/4 ton work truck many years ago and just pulling off into the ditch was enough to keep it from picking the truck up. Yea sure, flying debris can impale concrete with a toothpick kind of thing in the stronger ones, but these open field tornados usually just kick up grass and dirt if you are lucky enough to avoid the flying fencing that might be around. This was not the strong "dig a trench and remove a house to its foundation" type of tornado that we in oklahoma usually worry about
Yeah, it can seem less intimidating because of what you're seeing, which isn't much. It's the incredible forces that you CAN'T see that are dangerous, and THAT'S what they're working to capture and study. The pressure drops and massive forces driving those chaotic winds
We are lucky to be living in the same time as Reed. His dedication to studying tornadoes to make all of us safer is incredible. Way to go, amazing footage and achievement!
I've been obsessed with Meteorology since moving to NC in 1990 and almost went to FSU to study it. So much to be said about how weather affects sinus, allergies, and can cause migraines. Hats off to all of you! Great work!
Watching this live, with their reactions, you knew something special happened. Congrats Reed, I know this has been something you and your team have been chasing for years and glad to see it paid off for you! Thanks to mad lads like you in the community our understanding of these deadly yet beautiful forces of nature increases, making them less and less mysterious every year.
I live in Hawaii but grew up in suburban Maryland sooo ive truly never lived in a tornado zone (Rural maryland had a few low level ones per year) watching this footage literally gave me goosebumps and i was shouting and screaming with you guys as if i was in the eye if the storm too!! GREAT CONTENT SERIOUSLY! yall gained an immediate subscriber and ill be obsessed with tornado chasers at least for the rest of the summer 😅
I happened to be watching this live in the stream. The precision of this intercept was incredible. I appreciate the adrenaline rush and excitement within the team. Great job surviving.
I watched this live and I could not believe what I was seeing! A lot of good data came out of this. Congratulations Reed and your fellow chasers inside the Dominator.
Congratulations!! That was an epic 👏🏼 intercept.Ive been following you for years and I know this was definitely a milestone. The Dominator performed perfectly. Hope to see more of your fabulous work. Stay safe!!!
What a mind shattering intercept! The footage is impeccable, and the sirens going off was very eerie! I'm proud of your accomplishment Reed, such a beautiful video here!
Greetings from your home state of Michigan. I was so happy watching this I had tears in my eyes. You have done so much to advance the science of tornado research you should be getting some kind of award Reed. Your ideas for scientific instruments for collecting data and your courage and self sacrifice of your time and resources are a clear sign of your good character. My hat is off to you my friend. Stay safe out there.🖖 Live long and prosper Reed😁
After following you for many many years, I know how much this means to you. Absolutely incredible footage and analysis! I am also so pleased to see Dom 3 back in it's natural habitat. Hopefully more to come?!
WOO! That gets me so stoked! I remember watching these guys on tv about a decade ago, and to see them come so far and get that eye of the tornado capture is so awesome; congrats to the team that pulled this off! that data of the pressure drop is going to be in textbooks for a while. Truly awesome!
One terrifying flaw with the intercept is there is a car right behind the Dominator, and if the driver pauses for just another couple of seconds they could have been in a lot of trouble if the tornado hits them full force. Reed might have to pull off the road in the future to avoid a disaster. Unbelievable video! Watched the entire chase live and so much fun hanging out with these misfit dreamers!
Honestly, those cars where idiotic to not wait. I know it can be hard to tell which way a tornado is going, but it was just off the road. Those cars where gambling even before the storm car stoped.
I was watching live and y’all rocked this man. You started the stream and like what less than an hour later boom! The back story makes this all the more incredible. You guys tried for days to get something and didn’t get much at all. It seemed like that was it. Then I heard Bryan say you guys drove ALL night slept in the car to get to this location. No sleep no shower nothing just determination and passion. Y’all freaking rocked it. That drone shot I had no idea it was that far away. It’s a miracle it was still synced up and that he was able to get that shot. Also that it landed so perfectly without any damage. Simply amazing. Also the first woman to intercept totally awesome as well. Great job y’all!! Amazing !!
WOW! To witness that live, I will never forget! I have watched replays a dozen times, but the edited, narrated final cut was INCREDIBLE!!! 👍👍Team Dominator for the win! 🎉🎉
I love how there were two light cars behind the dominator who got upset that it stopped in the road and decided to go around and on their merry way right in the path of a tornado haha.
That was such an exciting day! Amazing video, editing, drone flying, driving, teamwork, and on and on just awesome! Thank you to all involved for bringing this to us during the stream, after the stream and this video!
Such an incredible outcome for all the effort Reed and Team Dominator have put in this season. I'm so happy for you all! P.S. Brain is the best for babysitting the livestream, he really makes it so much more enjoyable and engaging for us viewers. Thanks Brian!
Been watching you for years and it's such a high point seeing you nail an intercept this beautifully. Great job Reed & team, you guys have been pushing hard for this for a LONG time! 🎉
Let me be 100% clear. This is the most amazing and coolest thing I can think of to do as a career on the surface of the earth. I wish I could be in that car, I could think of nothing more amazing than doing science in the most extreme conditions on the planet.
Reed’s enthusiasm seems barely dimmed by the continuing years and the science and technology gets better and better allowing the team to do such great work! Congrats on this data collection and also on the clips themselves, always thrilling to see a tornado hit from the inside.
Another amazing video! Well down again Team Dom for the intercept (both vehicle and drone). The editing is incredible aswell with well timed explanations and narration.
Congratulations I've watched you guys for years but this is by far your finest work ever, I don't think anyone will be topping this anytime in the near future. COOL AS HELL !!!
This is scary 😳
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Congratulations guys!
Scaaaaaary
Does not seem scary to me i love videos like this!
Did anyone notice the two cars directly behind the Dominator as it came to a stop? I sure hope they implement some safety features around this, like a "DO NOT FOLLOW" sign, hazard lights, or simply pull over as far as possible. Also, how did those two cars not see this giant tornado coming?
I thought it was ironic. Other road users were right there in the tornado. Who these idiots stopped in front of and endangered. Those ppl just drove round these fools and away.
The other drivers might have escaped ahead of the tornado if nobody had been parked in the middle of the road.
They briefly showed the window being closed. One possibility is the crew wildly gestured the other vehicles to get out of there ASAP! Otherwise, why would you open a window mere seconds before a tornado hit? (3:24 ok you might open it to get a cool shot? yikes)
@@jagaloon216 Couldn't agree more. Nothing like acting like a bunch of drunken frat boys while endangering the lives of those around them. Morons.
They're probably amateur storm chasers. It's not like people can't see the tornado.
As someone who survived the 4/27/2011 F4 in Pleasant Grove, AL I can tell you that the pressure drop is substantial and the noise is deafening. Incredible work.
I survived the one that hit in 98 in Edgewater near McDonald Chapel not too far from Pleasant Grove. I had to survive in a drainage ditch under a road and can concur with the noise and pressure drop. I would also like to add in my situation the vibrations I felt through my body as the f5 tornado went over me were so damn intense.
@@wizarddragon I lived in forestdale at the time and can remember hearing it from that far away. I can only imagine how loud it was in it.
I've been close to water spouts in Florida and the pressure was very low feeling that day. We were a mile or so from 3 of them. And anytime there's a tornado watch it feels low. I can't imagine riding one out. Tropical storms are exciting enough.
I went through the same storm here in NW Georgia 4/28/2011 (or maybe it was the 27th, I cant quite remember). Experiencing it is just as awe-inspiring as it is terrifying
We are wondering if the pressure wave is actually the most damaging part of a tornado
As a drone photographer, you owe someone SEVERAL beers for the perfect drone shot of Dominator and the tornado! Great work Reed and photographer.
Epecially if its a dji drone because they're so expensive lmao
DUDE DID YOU SERIOUSLY JUST COPY THE COMMENT ABOVE YOU?!?!??!
i thought it was an animation lmao
It was the dominator that filmed it
pay people with cash not beer, not everyone drinks
As someone who used to watch storm chasers in the early 00’s I now feel so proud for you and your team on getting the intercept. Congratulations
Growing up in tornado alley I witnessed several tornadoes. They scared me so badly for years I couldn't even watch any videos of tornadoes without having a panic attack. Decided as an adult to overcome my fear by forcing myself to start slowly watching videos of them. Now by watching storm chasers like you guys, I find tornadoes extremely fascinating. The power of Mother Nature is pretty amazing. Just wish it didn't bring the destruction with it.
I hope your fear about them gets healthier. ❤
Crazy thing is that I was just as scared of them as a kid . Like massively, yet never saw one. My first experience was hearing that train sound as a woman in my early 20s. And as my experience has grown a tad, my fear is better. I still get excited but not petrified as long as I am in touch with my guys and we're safe as we can be. I think it's more of a mind thing than it is experience sometimes lol.
I too was terrified. Had to buy videos to help me get over it. I’m still scared and have a problem being inside a car in a car wash.
Nature is the ultimate Blackpill, she always takes what is hers
The drone camera really adds beautifully to the overall view and gives me a better understanding of the physical scale of the event. Wow, incredible job!
I like how the other cars were like "tornado? who cares, I gotta get to work"
The dudes: Tornados? Nah duck that I need to be on work
Literally what was going on with them
Yea, The white car/suv
also probably look like a another storm chaser cuz I watched the same tornado in a another channel
Edit:it was McKinney channel he was in a white car probably
A year later, and this still stands as possibly the most legendary intercept you guys have pulled off.
I was SO fortunate to catch this live. The rush I felt sitting in my living room was nothing compared to what it must have been like to actually go through it, but my pulse was racing! An absolutely incredible event! Thanks for bringing us along on the chase, and for providing such a great rundown of it in this video. The data collected that day will be studied for years to come. Never stop chasing!
I found this channel a week ago and was watching whenever they were live. I was out of town since Thursday night and missed it. I suck.
From 4:00 to 4:03, It looks like you are directly inside the center of the tornado as right before the wind switches directions, if you look on the road, it got very calm for like a second or 2 before you get blasted by winds coming directly at you. This was amazing!
I noticed the same thing. I think they were in the very center of the eye.
yea looks like it. Although i'm not sure if there really was no wind at all in the center. but the tornado wasn't large so I guess the center wasn't very wide. In case larger tornado means wider center
@@Hallo81398 The tornado was large but it was weak. There can be weak tornadoes with wide centers of rotation. The Andover tornado had a very small eye but the force of the wind around it caused EF3 damage
Wind didn't switch directions.
@@isawicame4579 You're not a very good observer, right?
I am a college student of Atmospheric science from China, I have watched your programs "Storm Chasers" since I was a child. Seeing how much you love chasing storms and making contributions to science, I was deeply touched and encouraged me to continue studying knowledge and Atmospheric science.💪 Thank you for your work and contributions.👍👍If there is a chance, I would also like to come to the United States and chase the storm with you❤❤
You get some very powerful tornados there! I was just watching coverage of the Liaoning tornado from last month. Perhaps you can put what you’ve learned at school and from watching Reed into action. Stay safe and best of luck!
@@YooZherName Thank you for your concern so much! 😊😊I chased a storm last summer, it deeply shocked me. If there is still a chance in this summer, I will try again and may post it on UA-cam
@@zhuw.d9190 Communist shill for Xi Jinping, you arent taking our data. Im reporting you to the Chinese government for using youtube, as it is banned for use in china.
That drone shot of the Dom and the tornado is awesome!
What about the 3 fools in the standard cars who played chicken with the tornado?
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@@Deansweatherwatch4167 the people in the standard cars.
@@CriticalThinker27 oh, my bad😂
I watched the intercept live, beer in hand from the comfort of my sofa in London, England. What a moment! Congratulations to your team! Easily the best weather related channel out there!
What an era to live in, when we could see footage like THIS, thank you for sharing!
I still can't believe those two cars passed by them just as the tornado was passing over. Did they think their plain old cars would be able to handle the same forces as the Dominator? Seemed like huge risk to try and outrun the thing instead of just staying back. Honestly a miracle no one was hurt.
looks like they did just fine.......
They couldn't have cut it any closer, luckily they got out of the way and didn't get rolled!
Yeah that looked super sketchy, idk maybe they got caught off guard by the dominator stopping, but … Too many inexperienced people out and about with these storms.
I don't understand how people do such risky things just to save a minute or two. I would have shown it some respect and stopped a half mile earlier and watched in awe.
@@kenelkins1787 I don't think they realized what was about to hit.
I remember YEARS ago watching storm chasing and Reed smashing into the scene,
He just had a nose for hunting and finding storms.
His agenda has changed over the years, from pure storm chasing to more scientific research, but you could always see he had something special about him,
Well done brother 👏👏👏
As a former Nebraskan and previously a Navy Meteorologist, I'm astonished by what you've accomplished. Bravo Zulu. I'm also not the least bit surprised there was one car in front of you driving on the same intercept course you were on, and two more behind that passed you seemingly unaware or not caring the danger they were in. Midwesterners... The sirens howl and we head to the windows to see.
people are dumb or oblivious; both?
For real, just normal everyday folks following the armored tornado intercept vehicle into the tornado like it ain't no thing.
oklahomans wouldve been sitting in their chaiir whilst in the tornado XD
Yeah seems a bit inconsiderate to park in the road while traffic is trying to get past the tornado.
@@AJ-fe8om good point
This really proves just how much better creator content is than legacy media, 8 min short was 100x better than the entire discovery series (I watch them alal religiously) well done, Reed and team. I wonder what shaun is up to these days.
That's an important point. I will refrain from getting political, but it's a reason to avoid too much bureaucracy.. large organizations (or media companies) or governments seem to lose the flexibilty needed to accomplish things as their size and complexity increases.
@matthewmosier8439 The main issue is the economic system surrounding it. It just makes more financial sense to make a series based on the drama instead of the actual Science and passion of storm chasing. Especially with a large corporation, they want returns on their investments.
@@Tivis7 MSM news media live by instilling doubt and fear in their believers ( I used that term intentionally)
@@Tivis7 I grew up watching storm chaser content, and the show would be so irritating at times because even 16 year old me would get tired of the non-stop focus on the drama and not the giant spinning cloud.
Finding Reeds youtube channel many years ago was a blessing.
Yall achieved something twistex gave their lives for. They would be so proud. 😥
I hope ppl understand the importance of this moment and the dedication & years Reed has put into this.
I saw this live, and this was absolutely fantastic work! Great job Reed Timmer and Team Dominator! Great narration Brian as well! Never Stop Chasing!
saw it live too and the way they dropped the live cam i thought they got rolled and heard reed doing his vomit cough (common in adrenaline scenarios especially cops after shootings. i didnt know it was reed doing that at that time and thought something bad happened... real bad.
@@TontoEpstein ive had that cough. and i dont have ego nor am i in show biz.
THAT is what grade A team work looks like, everyone at the top of their game, focused on their role and executing a perfect intercept - many congratulations!! And the production quality of this video is top notch, love it!
Thank you James! I was just at Torchy’s with your friend Jason and Kirsten yesterday!
@@ReedTimmerWx hope you guys had fun and wish I was there!
We need all kinds of people in this world. Reed is one of a kind. Weather nerds and regular people all come together watching with fascination. I don't know Reed personally, but can certainly appreciate the work he does.
congratulations!
Lol I would of shit in my 👖 these guys screaming and laughing
So glad to see the compilation. Was watching live and then the livestream went to the floor. Sierra sounded a little distraught when it was approaching, but she did a fabulous job.
My house got hit by a tornado when I was a kid and that pressure drop is freaky as hell. Could feel the air getting sucked out of every room in the house through the hallway we were sheltered in and up through the attic. Extremely lucky it was a very weak tornado that only tore roof shingles off and pulled the electric meter off the side of my house but I thought I was dead when I felt that pressure drop right after it sent a rain of hail through a bedroom window.
One night several years ago, back when I was a long haul driver, I was crossing Nebraska about midnight. I felt the air get "funny" and decided to stop for the night. The next morning, before I left, the truck stop employees were talking about the tornado that hit right after midnight down the road. I had stopped five miles from where it crossed I-80 and tore down a cement silo, and twisted a big tree out of the ground. From that day on, I stopped driving after dark.
Shouldn’t be sheltering in an attic 😬 Good thing it was weak 😊
@@jamie8732 I had to reread a few times, but they said they said they were sheltered in the hallway but felt the air blow past and exit through the attic.
@@jamie8732 We were sheltering in the hallway.
@@mikimomo97 The entrance to the attic was in the hallway we were sheltered in. Had all the doors closed but could feel the air being pulled out of those rooms through the gaps under the doors and it snapped the piece of sheetrock we used as a 'door' to the attic as the air was being sucked up through the house. Scary as hell for a few seconds and then it was over thankfully.
Congratulations Reed and team! Amazing intercept. So glad I caught it during the live stream. Definitely something I’ll never forget.
Incredible intercept, the best I have ever seen. Seeing it live was even better. Well done Reed and Team Dominator. Reed's redemption from the day before and execution was spot on. Brian the editing is unbelievable, Jordan's drone shots are insane, and Jaden's still shot of Dom and the tornado in the background is breathtaking! Great footage from Sierra and Brian inside the Dom as well. What an amazing team effort...well deserved.
Congratulations Reed. I knew your perseverance would pay off. You are a true veteran of storm chasing. I know Tim Samaras is looking down on you and is extremely proud of what you accomplished.
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Aww ❤🥹😭
@@rhymereason3449recklessness? They’re driving a tank and planned to do it lol I bet you’re very fun at parties!
@@rhymereason3449 They did this in the Dominator, not a fourbanger Toyota. Move along.
Tim is lookin down and saying 'dont get too cocky they arent as predictable as you think, and can grow and get exponentiolly more violent faster than you immagined, be safe reed'
they're all panicked, but the other Nebraskans were just annoyed someone stopped in the middle of the road. "Nothing to see here" I can see them saying as they go around
Yea, I love the 18 wheeler going the other direction, never slowed down; multiple pickups...some pull over, some not-so-much... :)
Yeah they just wanted to enjoy their pleasant Nebraska sunday cruise.
Great work, guys! Just drove accidentally through the EF-1 we had here in Highlands Ranch, CO. Your visuals inside the funnel remind me so much of my experience. Debris was blowing everywhere downing a light pole, pulling up a huge tree and dropping a huge piece of steel from a rooftop on in front of my car that I had to quickly dodge. It was crazy! As our tornado was so rain-wrapped, we never saw the funnel as it just all appeared like one big bad storm. I wish I was able to film it. It's kind like the "seeing the forest through the trees" effect. Again, awesome work, team!
that day felt like texas in denver
W O W 🤯
The drone footage was INCREDIBLE and the footage inside the Dominator was insane. What an experience.
Also the voice over guy’s calm narration offers the perfect complement to the high intensity onscreen activity. I know he does the livestreams too- I think he’s great 🙌
Congratulations Reed and team! ❤
@@Sooty, yes!! The narrator’s calm voice is fabulous!
Drone pilot at the intercept thinking, 'Let's just set this thing down right here." Nicely done.
Reed is the man the best in the business it was a great job by all
How does the anchoring system work on concrete? And what wind speeds are you guys confident it holding up in? It’s crazy you did that on concrete. (The TIV’s was on a dirt road, of course.)
We all watched the show "Storm Chasers". We watched one highly-paid team fumble around and another team try to get the right shot, while Reed was on the tornado every time.. What a professional. 👏👏👍😎
Brian is just a great narrator, ties it together with Reed's craziness. Was there live too..
So true. A perfect combination.
The dream team! I did see a post by Brian looking for someone to fill his position on one of the social media platforms...wah!!!!!!! Not in love with Brian, but I do LOVE his calm, sexy, and soothing voice! I'm old and happily married...not trying to make it weird. Just facts!
It’s awesome to see it all together! Was live too, what a ride eh?❤️👍
Was about to same something very similar.
Reed, I've followed your stuff for years. I must say this is probably the best you've done yet. All those years of chasing got to this point. You're going to be in history for all the work you've done. In my opinion you are as honorary to the study of tornadoes as Fujita himself.
Every single one of you deserve an award! Absolute bravery and passion! Please, never leave us and stay safe!
This rightfully deserves the best intercept in history title. The way the team got themselves into the right spot for the intercept was perfect👌🏾, and the elation at the end, entirely appropriate!
Well done Reed and the Dominator team 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you good sir! Never stop chasing!
I think that title should go to the 2 cars that passed them and drove straight into the middle of it. WHO THE HELL WERE THEY?
@@ReedTimmerWx Dominate The Storm!!!
That's a stretch
The tiv2 intercept was way more violent and extreme especially being at night. The debris that it went through was way more insane
I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed anything like this live before!! Absolutely incredible work Team Dominator and Reed! Talk about picking yourself up after a rough day of chasing and absolutely crushing (dominating) the game!!! The definition of NEVER STOP CHASING!! God bless you!!
Krazy Kids. Admire their guts.
FINALLY AFTER 10 YEARS OF SEARCHING I HAVE FOUND YOU AGAIN!!!! YOUR THE REASON WHY I LOVE STORM CHASING AND TORNADOS ITS BECAUSE I USED TO WATCH YOU AS A KID ON TV ON CHANNEL DISCOVERY I LOVE YOU AND YOUR WORK
Reed is a great example of someone following their passion. Great job guys
This is fairly amazing. I was a little scared for the 2 cars that had to stop behind you though. Luckily they got through.
they should be investigated for endangering them, holy shit
@@user-jt6xh2ln9zLMAO, Idk man I think you have to be a world class moron to be on that road to begin with. They're endangering themselves. That's a personal responsibility issue.
@@user-jt6xh2ln9z The only ones who should be investigated are the 2 npc smooth brains who got too close to a completely visible tornado. If you don't have the situational awareness to see a giant tornado & pull over to let it pass (like others did in this video) then you need to have your license revoked
@@anonymoususer3465 these guys ran straight into it on purpose...so what is your point?
@@RandySnarsh they meant the other cars around the people making the video
Helen Hunt was actually the first woman to intercept a Tornado.
I was thinking how accurate the movie was with Hellen Hunt all those many years ago. Loved the drone footage and was surprised to see so many other vehicles around.
Unless those were bulletproof windows, all it would have taken was a stone hitting them to shatter and suck everyone out.
Might want to add seat belts, roll cage and helmets.
Good job guys
@exteriorized yes the dominator does have bullet proof windows. They have a video going over alot of the details of the vehicle if you want to know more.
@@exteriorized If this was the same weekend, here in Nebraska we had a record number of tornado warnings and at one point there were 15 tornadoes on the ground at the same time, and that's just what people knew about. There are a LOT of very rural areas where, if a tornado came down, people may not even see it. With that much going on, people may have just gotten used to the tornado watches and warnings and gone out, they are very lucky they weren't hurt though.
- and she got *saved by the belt.*
@@BlisterHiker she beltalowda now
I know it's not the same franchise
As a Storm Chasers fan, I'm so happy y'all were able to achieve this. Wow.
I could watch this a million times and that still would not be enough. Awesome job Reed and Team Dominator. I hope everyone who sees this video can appreciate what you accomplished today.
Reeds absolute dedication to the furthering of science in tornado research is completely amazing! Him and his team are Rock Stars. Thank you Reed Timmer.
Total team effort, you guys rocked it. Reed Timmer is the Greatest Storm Chaser I have ever had the privilege to watch. God keep him and his team safe and NEVER STOP CHASING !
@Tonto Epstein Whatever dude.
@@TontoEpstein Hey, it sells commercials on UA-cam, that’s how you make money
Also, you notice how they portray it as “gathering important scientific data” LMAO… it’s just for thrills and fame, and money…
When I was a teen in mid to upper 70's , Me and my best friend swore to be Storm Chasers. Life takes you different directions sometimes though ? So now I Live Vicariously Through You !! And I LOVE IT AND FEEL IT !!!
Reed, Brian and the Dominator 3 crew, this was amazing to see live. Thanks you all for the work you do.
I like how that other vehicle just drove through the intercept of an EF-3 like it was nothing LOL
It's nebraska got shit to do get them denominators out the road
yea wtf was that
Yeah, they intercepted it too. Who needs a turtle to chase naders?
probably amateur chasers
It wasn’t direct sped kids😊😊 😊
I was so honored to watch this live! Everyone (including Brian) did a fantastic job with everything! I knew those two swing-and-a-miss days prior would end up paying off ;)
Watched this live and I have to say, I am so very, very proud of you guys (and lady of course!). What an amazing thing to witness the aerial drone footage, the tornado itself but, more than anything else, your reactions live! I always watched you live and I was so happy to be doing so on Friday. Reed, I am older. I was 4 years old living in Indiana not far from Dunlap during the Palm Sunday Outbreak. I don't recall much about that storm but sure heard a lot about it over the years and of course that picture of the twin F4's have forever been etched in my mind. I also lived through the 1974 Super Outbreak where it seemed there were tornadoes everywhere. Over the years there obviously have been other scares but none like those. I tell you this only to say that I recall when there was little to no warning that these storms were coming. I want to say thank you for doing what you do to help us better understand these often beautiful, sometimes hideous and terrifying creations of mother nature. So much depends on it. Please, please stay safe out there and again, thank you and CONGRATULATIONS to all of Team Dominator!
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Proud to say I was watching LIVE right there shoulder-to-shoulder with Team Dominator from the stream...jaw dropped the whole time. Such an amazing live experience, gonna remember this one for a long time. If you missed this, you missed out. Don't miss the next one!
I just couldnt watch it- my heart was in my throat. I cut within 1 min of the contact. Am happy to see it here.
That drone footage was absolutely breathtaking and astonishingly perfectly executed.
I can't imagine executing this with everything going on around you.
This is completely amazing.
Not blaming the team for this at all, but I was a bit worried seeing the two vehicles you can see get temporarily stopped behind the Dominator, when it stopped for the tornado hit. They went around, but hope they got out of there alright.
It's great seeing these intercepts. This is what storm chasers have dreamt of for years, getting inside these things, and living to tell about it.
@@mmille10 i shared a similar concern to yours about the other drivers in another comment.😀
At first I was disappointed to see the drone land just as the tornado reached the vehicle, but I assume that the drone landed automatically when it lost connection to the transmitter in the Dominator. Would that be the case?
@@TimLewallen yeah that was my first thought as well when i saw the drone land, most drones have a way to make a graceful landing should something go wrong.
I find tornadoes so fascinating. Beautiful in their own way but so dangerous and deadly. Absolutely mesmerizing.
Timmer and his crew are not cheap thrill- seekers. They are not simply putting themselves in harms way like so many adrenaline junkies. Their routes are thoughtful and well planned. Their data collecting equipment is efficacious. Their safety measures are top notch. They are dedicated stormchasers who work so hard to give us such valuable data that may someday save lives. Thank you.
Reed, Brian & The whole team...I hope you read my message. I am so proud of all of you and I am so thrilled that I actually watched this amazing event live from the beginning until you accomplished a dream. I felt like I was actually there while viewing live. You all have a gift and we all are so happy you share your journey with us through live chasing. Watching this over and over gives me goose bumps everytime. I literally cried with joy that day as this happened. "Never Stop Chasing"! NSC! ❤
I watched this chase live and boy it was a fantastic one! You guys did an amazing job. Everything well executed! 👏🏻 Congratulations team Dominator! Also well done on the editing and naration! It's a damn epic video! ❤
yeah it was worth waiting for the chance on the live feed - pretty much perfect intercept.
Besides the fact that the entire intercept was missed by stream. Got to see a seat the entire time.... fail
I was watching them live from Ireland and it was a beautifully choreographed intercept, with only seconds to spare.
I know the Dominator has the appropriately reinforced windows, but I was hoping nothing metallic with substantial mass was being accelerated by those winds.
I've seen another intercept from years ago, and a metallic object striking the vehicle looked like a meteor screamed past the windscreen. If you weren't juiced on adrenaline experiencing that firsthand, it would certainly be a brown trousers moment.
@@R.S.O. not the entire time, we had a good half minute or so before the camera got knocked down. Hopefully they will figure out how to secure that camera better
@@Dobbs65 am I lying? Fell over right when the intercept occurred but you keep gawking
The combination of Passionate and Patience can lead to incredible moments and this was amazing to watch. Not every day will present an opportunity - the opportunity - but when it did... you went after it with all your heart. Can only imagine what it felt like to actually be inside the Dom but enjoyed riding along via livestream. Kudos to the entire team for this jaw dropping intercept and narration of edited video. Team Dom - you are must see for me. Never stop chasing your passions and dreams, never stop doing what makes you truly feel alive...
I saw this event live and watching it again I cried, so awesome guy's!!!!!!!
Never stop chasing!!!
Been watching you for years, over a decade+, im very happy you got ur chance to finally get it!
My family & I watched this moment on the livestream and were all jumping for joy at the point of interception! Brilliantly done, guys! Everyone worked so hard leading up to that moment, & the whole Dominator 3 team deserves the recognition. Thank you for your entertainment, thank you for your science, & always remember to Never Stop Chasing! Bravo!
Thanks for the kind words, and glad the whole family enjoyed! Never stop chasing.
The amount of work that Reed and his team have put in for years is astounding! Been following him since the El Reno tornado and I’m so happy for him!
Having watched this live and now this breakdown, I have an even more deeper appreciation for what your team does. Absolutely incredible. Your work is so important and sets Reed and the team apart from other storm chasers. Never stop chasing Reed and team!!!
What you need now is a more deeper appreciation of the English language.
Incredible intercept! We’ve been following your channel for years and this was by-far some of the most on-the-edge of your seat footage we have seen. The data you collected is fascinating and we are excited to see more insights related to this in the future!
Flawless! The drone shots, it puts the whole event into reality for those of us that have never seen a tornado. You and your team, LEGENDARY 🎉🌪️
Great work Reed, Jordan and Brian on the editing.
It's amazing how seeing video from the inside makes them look so much less intimidating. Just a strong gust of wind.
Yeah, except for the storm of branches that would kill you
@@bigsmoke7759 I never said it was safe.
Heck no. The daylight makes it a lot less scary but think about a gust twice as strong
This was a REALLY weak tornado. I got caught up in something close to this in a 3/4 ton work truck many years ago and just pulling off into the ditch was enough to keep it from picking the truck up. Yea sure, flying debris can impale concrete with a toothpick kind of thing in the stronger ones, but these open field tornados usually just kick up grass and dirt if you are lucky enough to avoid the flying fencing that might be around. This was not the strong "dig a trench and remove a house to its foundation" type of tornado that we in oklahoma usually worry about
Yeah, it can seem less intimidating because of what you're seeing, which isn't much. It's the incredible forces that you CAN'T see that are dangerous, and THAT'S what they're working to capture and study. The pressure drops and massive forces driving those chaotic winds
1920: _We will have_ *FLYING* _cars in in the 2000s!_
2024: We learnt how to get inside a tornado
We are lucky to be living in the same time as Reed. His dedication to studying tornadoes to make all of us safer is incredible. Way to go, amazing footage and achievement!
I've been obsessed with Meteorology since moving to NC in 1990 and almost went to FSU to study it. So much to be said about how weather affects sinus, allergies, and can cause migraines. Hats off to all of you! Great work!
Watching this live, with their reactions, you knew something special happened. Congrats Reed, I know this has been something you and your team have been chasing for years and glad to see it paid off for you! Thanks to mad lads like you in the community our understanding of these deadly yet beautiful forces of nature increases, making them less and less mysterious every year.
I live in Hawaii but grew up in suburban Maryland sooo ive truly never lived in a tornado zone (Rural maryland had a few low level ones per year) watching this footage literally gave me goosebumps and i was shouting and screaming with you guys as if i was in the eye if the storm too!! GREAT CONTENT SERIOUSLY! yall gained an immediate subscriber and ill be obsessed with tornado chasers at least for the rest of the summer 😅
So cool, seeing years of effort played out in a few intense seconds. Great job team!
I happened to be watching this live in the stream. The precision of this intercept was incredible. I appreciate the adrenaline rush and excitement within the team. Great job surviving.
Their cheers had me tearing up. This is absolutely incredible.. historic and legendary.
I watched this live and I could not believe what I was seeing! A lot of good data came out of this. Congratulations Reed and your fellow chasers inside the Dominator.
Congratulations!! That was an epic 👏🏼 intercept.Ive been following you for years and I know this was definitely a milestone. The Dominator performed perfectly. Hope to see more of your fabulous work. Stay safe!!!
One of the best tornado intercepts ever! 163 mph is crazy, very impressive video! Never Stop Chasing!
Thank you very much!
@@ReedTimmerWx ;-)
It's like an extremely tiny cat 5 hurricane.
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What a mind shattering intercept! The footage is impeccable, and the sirens going off was very eerie! I'm proud of your accomplishment Reed, such a beautiful video here!
this isn't nearly as mind shattering as the TIV2 intercept from 2013... or am i missing something?
@@andrewrobert5019 I'll have to look that up!
“We have a tornado tank!”
“I’ve got a Toyota Camry… LEROOOOOYYYYY JENKINS!!!”
Greetings from your home state of Michigan. I was so happy watching this I had tears in my eyes. You have done so much to advance the science of tornado research you should be getting some kind of award Reed. Your ideas for scientific instruments for collecting data and your courage and self sacrifice of your time and resources are a clear sign of your good character. My hat is off to you my friend. Stay safe out there.🖖 Live long and prosper Reed😁
This was an amazing intercept! I wasn't even there and my adrenaline was going! Can only imagine theirs!!!
After following you for many many years, I know how much this means to you. Absolutely incredible footage and analysis! I am also so pleased to see Dom 3 back in it's natural habitat. Hopefully more to come?!
WOO! That gets me so stoked! I remember watching these guys on tv about a decade ago, and to see them come so far and get that eye of the tornado capture is so awesome; congrats to the team that pulled this off! that data of the pressure drop is going to be in textbooks for a while. Truly awesome!
One terrifying flaw with the intercept is there is a car right behind the Dominator, and if the driver pauses for just another couple of seconds they could have been in a lot of trouble if the tornado hits them full force. Reed might have to pull off the road in the future to avoid a disaster. Unbelievable video! Watched the entire chase live and so much fun hanging out with these misfit dreamers!
Agreed. Endanger yourself if you want, but stopping in the middle of the road put the other car at risk as well.
Honestly, those cars where idiotic to not wait. I know it can be hard to tell which way a tornado is going, but it was just off the road. Those cars where gambling even before the storm car stoped.
I agree. They stopped right in the middle of the road which was rather unpredictable. In this case it looks like they were okay so no big deal.
That was a weak tornado. Nowhere near an EF3. This was way over dramatized.
@@jordob5791 it does appear as though official winds speeds are closer to 105mph
I was watching live and y’all rocked this man. You started the stream and like what less than an hour later boom! The back story makes this all the more incredible. You guys tried for days to get something and didn’t get much at all. It seemed like that was it. Then I heard Bryan say you guys drove ALL night slept in the car to get to this location. No sleep no shower nothing just determination and passion. Y’all freaking rocked it. That drone shot I had no idea it was that far away. It’s a miracle it was still synced up and that he was able to get that shot. Also that it landed so perfectly without any damage. Simply amazing. Also the first woman to intercept totally awesome as well. Great job y’all!! Amazing !!
WOW! To witness that live, I will never forget! I have watched replays a dozen times, but the edited, narrated final cut was INCREDIBLE!!! 👍👍Team Dominator for the win! 🎉🎉
I love how there were two light cars behind the dominator who got upset that it stopped in the road and decided to go around and on their merry way right in the path of a tornado haha.
I hope their Insurance company sees this video.
That was such an exciting day! Amazing video, editing, drone flying, driving, teamwork, and on and on just awesome! Thank you to all involved for bringing this to us during the stream, after the stream and this video!
Such an incredible outcome for all the effort Reed and Team Dominator have put in this season. I'm so happy for you all!
P.S. Brain is the best for babysitting the livestream, he really makes it so much more enjoyable and engaging for us viewers. Thanks Brian!
The chasers that passed in the El Reno, OK tornado have now been vindicated. Well-done Dr. Timmer and team!
Just a few weeks short of the 10th anniversary of El Reno. Somewhere I hope Tim and Paul and Carl are smiling.
For sure. But even the Dominator would be tossed like a flea in a hurricane by the El Reno monster...nothing on earth could survive that thing...
@@oledahammer8393 I'm afraid you're right.
If beyond perfection were a thing, this would be it. So wonderful to have shared it with us.
We are all so proud of this incredible dominator team ! You deserve all the respect and praise Dr. Reed Timmer🙌👏
Never stop chasing !
Been watching you for years and it's such a high point seeing you nail an intercept this beautifully. Great job Reed & team, you guys have been pushing hard for this for a LONG time! 🎉
Never been more proud to be a team Dominator member. Fantastic intercept, fantastic footage. Congratulations Never stop chasing
Let me be 100% clear. This is the most amazing and coolest thing I can think of to do as a career on the surface of the earth. I wish I could be in that car, I could think of nothing more amazing than doing science in the most extreme conditions on the planet.
0:20 I don’t know why, but seeing that thing is such an encouragement to me when I’m struggling. Dom3, car of my heart.
What an incredible experience and a wonderful video. Thanks to everyone for sharing footage and putting it all together. Never Stop Chasing.
Mother of all intercepts! It was awesome to watch live!
Love the warning "Do not follow any professional storm chasers, ESPECIALLY REED" 😂😂😂
Reed’s enthusiasm seems barely dimmed by the continuing years and the science and technology gets better and better allowing the team to do such great work! Congrats on this data collection and also on the clips themselves, always thrilling to see a tornado hit from the inside.
Another amazing video! Well down again Team Dom for the intercept (both vehicle and drone). The editing is incredible aswell with well timed explanations and narration.