DEADLY TORNADOES in ARKANSAS - March 31, 2023

The Little Rock & Wynne Arkansas tornadoes on March 31, 2023. These tornadoes were moving roughly 50 mph leaving behind a wake of destruction.
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LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS TORNADO
On March 31 a Tornado Emergency was issued for Little Rock Arkansas
as an EF3 tornado was tearing through town at 50 mph. In its 34 mile long wake, At least 2,700 structures, houses, apartments, businesses and churches would be damaged or destroyed. With peak wind speeds estimated at 165 mph this long tracking tornado would cause 54 injuries and miraculously only 1 fatality was reported. However, this tornado outbreak was just beginning and another intense storm
was racing directly toward the town Wynne Arkansas.
WYNNE ARKANSAS TORNADO
Southeast of Wynne I observed a thin tornado with a high debris cloud for about 3 minutes before it appeared to dissipate. Then, I believe a second much larger tornado developed further north. Radar velocity appears to validate that these were indeed two separate tornadoes but I'm not 100% positive. The much larger tornado was heading directly toward the town center as I documented it while driving north on Highway 1.
This Tornado (currently rated at least EF3) would carved a path through Wynne (Cross County) around 445 pm CDT. Structures were obliterated, and at least four fatalities resulted. Farther downstream, the same tornado wreaked havoc (i.e. homes damaged or destroyed and trees uprooted or snapped) just west of Parkin (Cross County) and north of Earle (Crittenden County). South of Turrell (Crittenden County), The tornado eventually crossed the Mississippi River and dissipated near Burlison, TN after a 73 mile trek.
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  • @PecosHank
    @PecosHank Жыл бұрын

    Howdy Everyone! Wanted to let you guys know the receptionist was a really nice person. Some stranger pointing a camera at you while questioning you can be invasive and uncomfortable and that's probably why she didn't seem as warm as she was earlier. Also, she was only relying the info that was passed down to her for the 50th time. So let's cut her some slack. Have a safe storm season.

  • @theoneandonlycarpathia

    @theoneandonlycarpathia

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s good to hear, love the video by the way Pecos Hank!

  • @Enderboss25

    @Enderboss25

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for everything you do and your beautiful footage!!! Safe chasing this upcoming season 😁

  • @jollymatilda5890

    @jollymatilda5890

    Жыл бұрын

    I figured you'd have everyone in the bathroom if the storm was seriously threatening y'all Hank including the front desk lady. I see you made a little friend. 🐸 Great video, Thank you.

  • @CODE-BROWN

    @CODE-BROWN

    Жыл бұрын

    Idk how the captions work on youtube but everytime you say "tornado" the captions say "burrito". It's kind of funny. Hope to see more of you!

  • @SonOfAB_tch2ndClass

    @SonOfAB_tch2ndClass

    Жыл бұрын

    Stay Safe and Happy Hunting Hank! :3

  • @ethandarce2033
    @ethandarce2033 Жыл бұрын

    Remember watching the tornado outbreak as it unfolded. I remember seeing over 10 tornado warnings at a time. Insane tornado outbreak!

  • @desirosethorne4429

    @desirosethorne4429

    Жыл бұрын

    On Ryan Hall's stream, the most I saw were 17 or 18 tornado warnings at once.

  • @GlitchedPhoenix

    @GlitchedPhoenix

    Жыл бұрын

    Ryan Hall had 20 at one point

  • @Vexnatos

    @Vexnatos

    Жыл бұрын

    18 when the Wynne tornado was down

  • @alitteralnoob3404

    @alitteralnoob3404

    Жыл бұрын

    @Don't Read My Profile Photo shut up

  • @bobbyboyd346

    @bobbyboyd346

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw 20 at one point

  • @yuGtahT
    @yuGtahT Жыл бұрын

    The hardest part is always when the chase ends and the life-saving begins. There is a human component to this. Thanks for the consistently outstanding content Hank.

  • @theimaginist4577

    @theimaginist4577

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup, I always feel horrible about getting excited to a tornado then 30 minutes later you see what it has done. I've been fortunate enough not to see any deaths or trapped persons but I've seen houses flattened and the fear you will see something is overwhelming.

  • @dirtblockgaming999

    @dirtblockgaming999

    Жыл бұрын

    @@theimaginist4577 I'm currently crying so hard right now. This is seriously the most beautiful, well put together story ever. I can’t believe how magical it was 1:12. That part truly made me shed a tear. And especially at 6:34 that part was just so truly heart touching words can not describe the series of emotions I felt. I absolutely loved the climax it had insanely excellent detail. Oh and we can’t forget the conclusion. The conclusion was the greatest and saddest conclusion I have ever seen better than any of the books I have read. Thank you so much for creating this absolute masterpiece. This is essentially the most important masterpiece of film history. It is a tragedy that this, it can’t be called a film, but a transcendent emotional experience, will be inaccessible for most. It beautifully encapsulates the human struggle to its basics; suffering, pleasure, faith, despair. It connects with the characters within the viewers, individuals suppressed within our own subconscious. It stays vibrant, fresh, and revolutionizes the art of storytelling and filmmaking while making a damn of statement on what it means to be human. Entertaining, gripping, and simply exhilarating. This might be the most impactful piece of art I’ve come across in my life, and I’m definitely coming back to it in the near future to study it more deeply. this is an absolute masterpiece , I was brought to tears listening to this and seeing the bacon go whirly swirly in a circle countless times. it absolutely moved my soul , and I don't think I can ever be the same. this bacon has changed my entire mental state , I am now at peace with who I am and what I will be doing later in my life. i have forgiven all my enemies and now I am a man of a pacifist life. I will move on , gotta move on , as the song says. the bacon is so inspirational , it shares it vast wisdom with all of us , and we are all so lucky that it would bestow it's great words with us. we are all children on bacon. hail bacon. hail bacon!

  • @ravensworkshop8106
    @ravensworkshop8106 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, Hank, I'm from here in Arkansas. I have Lilapsophobia (phobia of tornadoes) that I thought had gone away, but when those tornadoes struck us on Friday, it felt as if my world collapsed in on me. The sirens were blaring, I was in a car, got stranded from my house, and hid in my friend's storm shelter, uncontrollably crying my eyes out. I was a mess and couldn't contain myself at all. The tornado went in my neighborhood. Since then I've been trying to do some exposure therapy for myself to conquer this fear since I cannot be like that in another crisis situation and expect myself to survive. Your channel has been a fantastic help, calmly educating me about tornadoes while showing videos of them, it's genuinely helped me be significantly less terrified. I'm still not over it, but I'm on the road to healing. Thank you so much, truly. ❤️

  • @RICDirector

    @RICDirector

    Жыл бұрын

    Sending warm hugs, Im sure Id have been right there with you, since Ive never seen one in person. They are truly frightening, and Im very thankful Im in CA. Hang in there, you'll beat it!

  • @stagger9660

    @stagger9660

    Жыл бұрын

    It's definitely not an irrational fear I'll tell you that

  • @slayorcs

    @slayorcs

    Жыл бұрын

    You are brave and strong actually, facing this thing. Gee I don't know how on earth your communities cope year in year out with the threat of tornadoes.

  • @KryptidKaty

    @KryptidKaty

    Жыл бұрын

    Another person with a significant tornado phobia here, and Hank's content has been so important to me and helping to finally manage that fear better. Disclaimer, I'm incredibly fortunate that I live in an area that doesn't usually see severe tornadoes as frequently. I have also never seen a tornado in person (much less a powerful one), so I'm also lucky enough to not have to deal with trauma from any particular storms in addition to my phobia. It's not uncommon for my area to get them a county over (I guess some even consider my area on the edge of tornado alley nowadays) and we just had a tornado touchdown less than 5 min from my house last October. For the duration of storm season we get the sirens tested weekly, and for 25 years now I've regularly had panic attacks at noon on Wednesdays when they tested them a few blocks away from home. Since starting to watch Hank's channel last year, I am much more educated about them. I know what each level of various warning systems mean, what action to take for each level, and even some meteorological terms to help understand even more in depth. Having someone like Hank talk and show actual footage in a more calm fashion compared to other weather chasers has helped me desensitize quite a bit, something I never thought would happen because I couldn't even watch 5 seconds of footage in the past. Of course I couldn't really say if all this would help me in a true emergency until I experienced it firsthand, but I can definitely say my overall anxiety in storms is better already. I hope you and your loved ones are all safe and are getting the support you all need, and that you continue healing as you go through this difficult time 💜

  • @tenneseeangel1293

    @tenneseeangel1293

    Жыл бұрын

    God I am the same way I was crying my eyes out during this outbreak myself since it was a near miss but my hometown Covington was hit pretty bad though.

  • @sbag11
    @sbag11 Жыл бұрын

    Top notch chaser/narrator. No screaming or overly dramatic presentation, just calm, clear explanation and steady footage.

  • @victorkreig6089

    @victorkreig6089

    Жыл бұрын

    Sir Hank is a professional

  • @ItsJustMe0585

    @ItsJustMe0585

    Жыл бұрын

    Soon as I saw tornado outbreak on the news, knew that Hank would be there somewhere. Always chill videos.

  • @Drewkungfoo

    @Drewkungfoo

    Жыл бұрын

    It just screams ASMR

  • @hhaste

    @hhaste

    Жыл бұрын

    First one I've found that I can actually watch.. can't stand when people are yelling for no reason. It does nothing to help the situation and it's just annoying.

  • @shadymac8387

    @shadymac8387

    Жыл бұрын

    you don't like screaming?

  • @Yliannyx
    @Yliannyx Жыл бұрын

    That shot of lightning through the hotel window was absolutely wild. I’ve been watching your channel for years now and what you manage to capture never ceases to impress me. It’s not just the amazing photography, your style of documentary storytelling brings depth and feeling to these surreal visuals. Thank you for continuing to share these frighteningly amazing storms with us. And as always, happy trails!

  • @bowechosqualler

    @bowechosqualler

    Жыл бұрын

    Seriously it was jaw dropping!

  • @Wolverine2sweet

    @Wolverine2sweet

    Жыл бұрын

    The camera was positioned perfectly!

  • @lucidmonke1517

    @lucidmonke1517

    Жыл бұрын

    Lightning: Strikes Hank: Slow sitcom head turn

  • @mikejones8866
    @mikejones8866 Жыл бұрын

    I love the way Hank helps everyone, even the frog. He's an incredible person. Thank you for all you do sir.

  • @navilandinator4479

    @navilandinator4479

    10 ай бұрын

    ESPECIALLY The Frog XDDD 😂🐸🐸🐸

  • @meadowparzival
    @meadowparzival Жыл бұрын

    I'm from Arkansas, and the number of my family and friends that were affected by these tornadoes is astonishing. My great great aunt had her roof collapse on top of her, but she was able to climb out. Remember y'all, even if your town doesn't get tornadoes often, watch the radar, turn on the news, and have a plan in place. It might just save your life.

  • @Krisnelson1969

    @Krisnelson1969

    11 ай бұрын

    Even states like Louisiana, and Mississippi, are experiencing tornadoes. I blame climate change, and other environmental catastrophe, regarding this.

  • @_stxrblazerr

    @_stxrblazerr

    9 ай бұрын

    Ppl live it Arkansas? 💀

  • @_stxrblazerr

    @_stxrblazerr

    9 ай бұрын

    @@fiorettiduseigneurcapybara2492 👁👁

  • @_stxrblazerr

    @_stxrblazerr

    9 ай бұрын

    @@fiorettiduseigneurcapybara2492 it was a joke 💀

  • @fiorettiduseigneurcapybara2492

    @fiorettiduseigneurcapybara2492

    5 ай бұрын

    @@_stxrblazerr3 months late but it was pretty damn serious

  • @jondellar
    @jondellar Жыл бұрын

    As another person said, Hank is one of KZread's finest. A real gentleman, with concern for everyone he encounters. Grateful he's out there doing this.

  • @slayorcs

    @slayorcs

    Жыл бұрын

    Plus the animals too.

  • @U-L-T-R-O-N

    @U-L-T-R-O-N

    Жыл бұрын

    Doesn't stop there at all. His Stormchasing content is second to *NONE.* Has high-definition, perfectly stable footage of tornadoes *even while driving.* And he does it perfectly calm and clear and not shouting his lungs out like a certain _Dominating_ storm chaser out there.. And for the annual stormchasing compilation videos you can expect a 5-star cinematic presentation that includes smooth narration and even his own custom soundtracks.

  • @TheBanana93

    @TheBanana93

    Жыл бұрын

    @@U-L-T-R-O-N He is literally the only one I can stand watching, the rest of them are soooo obnoxious jumped up people.

  • @TheForbiddenOne55

    @TheForbiddenOne55

    Жыл бұрын

    He's the Bob Ross of tornado chasing

  • @tornadotrick7991

    @tornadotrick7991

    Жыл бұрын

    My future is set because I discovered him in 1st grade and since then I always want to chase once I’m older

  • @MopTop88
    @MopTop88 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a simple man. I see Pecos Hank uploaded a new video, I watch it and like it. On a serious note, great work on this footage. You're my favorite storm chaser on YT obviously because of the quality of your work, but also because you always help animals out of the road and help people in need.

  • @teppi5119
    @teppi5119 Жыл бұрын

    4:15 That’s a hell of a shot Hank!!! Wow! Love the editing around that moment, so cool. Really appreciate how you handled this video. Always thinking about you during these times: stay safe out there! 🫶

  • @dragonascent8501
    @dragonascent8501 Жыл бұрын

    If there’s one thing I always appreciate from you is that you ALWAYS elaborate on what’s actually safe and what isn’t. No sugar coating anything. Just the truth. Thank you for that!

  • @user-vx5wc4co6t

    @user-vx5wc4co6t

    7 ай бұрын

    Ио

  • @droomba50
    @droomba50 Жыл бұрын

    It is insane to me that the hotel staff believe the main room of a building would result in a good shelter. They REALLY have no idea what tornadoes are capable of.

  • @pickelsvonbrine
    @pickelsvonbrine Жыл бұрын

    This outbreak was absolutely wild. Glad to see you on the scene doing what you do best. Ryan hall had 13 tornado warned for several hours at at least 3 tornado emergencies and multiple PDS warnings all the same time.

  • @Blizmogames1337

    @Blizmogames1337

    Жыл бұрын

    and he realized that Allen county, Indiana (my home county) was tornado warned and i was hit by a EF-2 tornado over in eastern Fort wayne

  • @MrAflac9916

    @MrAflac9916

    Жыл бұрын

    Ryan hall doesn’t make tornado warnings

  • @evangalinsky2499

    @evangalinsky2499

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrAflac9916 no one said he did, read properly

  • @tfk_001

    @tfk_001

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrAflac9916 on his stream there's a counter of how many TWs the NWS has issued at that moment in time, that number stayed at 13 for a really long time

  • @pickelsvonbrine

    @pickelsvonbrine

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrAflac9916 he follows them and helps people know what is going on. Nws makes the warnings. I ain’t a dummy.

  • @sonnyjimm23
    @sonnyjimm23 Жыл бұрын

    It amazes me that there aren't more storm shelters in 🌪️ alley, particularly in hotels/motels where large amounts of people are staying. Glad you're alright mate, hope you have the best season yet 🤠👍

  • @brookewilson1950

    @brookewilson1950

    Жыл бұрын

    As someone who lives in Canada, where 90% of houses and businesses have basements, I think it should be mandatory that houses are built with shelters. And as for businesses, it's absolutely mandatory. It's ridiculous that so many people in a high risk area have nowhere to go except a bathroom that might get torn apart anyway.

  • @fatfr0g570

    @fatfr0g570

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brookewilson1950he further south you get in the US, the more difficult and expensive it becomes to construct a basement. This is due to high water tables and incompatible soil types. A more feasible solution is the below ground shelters that can be installed in a variety of conditions.

  • @picachugirl2036

    @picachugirl2036

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@fatfr0g570Thats the worst part though, that you can live in tornado alley and theres not always basements to get to. My familys in Kansas and luckily my they all got basements, I hope people can be neighborly and share their basements

  • @MehIgotnothing
    @MehIgotnothing Жыл бұрын

    2:23 What a beast! As many others have stated, you're my favorite storm chaser. You're just a cool, original dude that showcases amazing tornadoes all while adding your unique touch to your presentation. Your videos are always well informed and respectful, and we appreciate the time and dedication you put into them.

  • @wendyc1902

    @wendyc1902

    Жыл бұрын

    Hank's camera always catches the ominous rotation of these storms. Not all cameras do. His footage is the best bar none!

  • @TwilightWolf2508
    @TwilightWolf2508 Жыл бұрын

    One thing I've always loved about your content is that you don't just chase after the storms, you stop and help when you drive through an area that's been hit.

  • @meteofur9604

    @meteofur9604

    Жыл бұрын

    "its just my art style" pfp

  • @vegasaviation2243
    @vegasaviation2243 Жыл бұрын

    Hate to see the lack of tornado warning procedures at that hotel. Really goes to show how many people don’t treat significant severe weather seriously.

  • @kathylowman4273
    @kathylowman4273 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Pecos Hank! Haven’t seen you in quite awhile! My husband and I watched all of your Tornado videos from 2009 on up to current. We really enjoyed binge watching them. One of my favorites is the one with your lizards. Prayers to all the people hurt and their families.

  • @josie9676
    @josie9676 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Little Rock and what happened here was really eye-opening, you never think it's going to happen to you or your city. I really appreciate your videos and all that you do, thank you so much!

  • @shainamathey9391
    @shainamathey9391 Жыл бұрын

    That slow turn at 4:15. 😂 I think the little toad took better shelter than that lobby would've given. Thank you for your awesome work, as always!

  • @musicalnote4402

    @musicalnote4402

    Жыл бұрын

    Right!! That little toad was rude. Was not tryng to help. I noticed that too.

  • @PM-vv3uc

    @PM-vv3uc

    Жыл бұрын

    That was so funny 😅 unfortunately the rest was not that funny... I really hope that from now on we will only see photogenic tomatoes this year, no nocturnal and especially no deadly ones

  • @shainamathey9391

    @shainamathey9391

    Жыл бұрын

    @PM-vv3uc That's my prayer! No more devastating storms, please! I appreciate Pecos Hank's human touch to all those aspects.

  • @RICDirector

    @RICDirector

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! Tomatoes should never be nonphotogenic. 🤣 I kept reading 'tornado' as 'tomato' earlier, saw your comment, and laughed myself even sillier. Thanks!

  • @Yuukisni
    @Yuukisni Жыл бұрын

    I live right outside of Little Rock my parents were at Baptist Health Hospital and it scared me so badly. It’s crazy the devastation it caused. I’m currently volunteering to help with cleanup and rebuilding. Thank you for spreading information and for doing what you do.

  • @Yuukisni

    @Yuukisni

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to mention the tornado that hit Wynne was much more devastating than the metro area and it’s hard to know I’m to far to really do any help

  • @benadrylgelllzzz5724

    @benadrylgelllzzz5724

    Жыл бұрын

    Dude my great grandma had an appointment at baptist health and thankfully they changed the date beforehand. My dad and I didn’t know though and were freaking out for a bit until she was like chill out

  • @taylorashwood

    @taylorashwood

    Жыл бұрын

    Tell me about it. I live in the Cabot area and was terrified knowing this tornado was coming our way. It went past my house and my dad watched it pass by.

  • @RICDirector

    @RICDirector

    Жыл бұрын

    I dontknow how you folksdo it. Ill take CA earthquakes any time...

  • @DrForrester87

    @DrForrester87

    Жыл бұрын

    They're alright, though, right?

  • @GTaichou
    @GTaichou Жыл бұрын

    Been down the rabbit hole all week since sheltering from this huge system and watching live coverage. Found your channel in the process. I've learned so much and gained a new respect for these storms through what I've found. Hopefully it will help my anxiety next time I find myself in the path. Thank you so much for the work you do, scientifically, photographically, and publicly to teach us all!

  • @GDiddyGaming52
    @GDiddyGaming52 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing content. I’m a reporter for a local news station in West Tennessee and just today I was speaking with families that were still picking up from the tornadoes that hit southern West TN. During the storm after it crossed the Mississippi, I was sent out to catch the storm cell on video as it crossed highway 412. It ended up going right over us. There were no tornadoes at the time but the cell was eerie looking. It was the same cell that decimated Wynne. The thought that it could drop a tornado on us at any time was haunting. We filmed the cell and followed it for the next 6 hours. Me, my photographer, and our meteorologists were exhausted. It was a VERY long day.

  • @YaBoiHotch
    @YaBoiHotch Жыл бұрын

    I just want to say Thank You Hank. You were the first chaser I watched whenever I went down the severe weather rabbit hole. My grandmother lives on the street that saw the heaviest damage from the Little Rock tornado and because of my passion for tornadoes I was able to call her before it dropped based off of recognizing the ZDR arc on radar showing that the supercell was intensifying. I was on the phone with her when the rumbling train sound was passing her house 1-2 blocks away from her followed by a train of cop cars driving past sirens blaring. Your videos are what made me as passionate for weather as I currently am and I am grateful that I've learned over these past few years helped me be the calming voice in my grandmothers time of need. Thank you again Hank, you are a legend!

  • @lainenorby6669

    @lainenorby6669

    Жыл бұрын

    that’s awesome!! great job!!

  • @2345allthebest
    @2345allthebest Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for being there Hank and doing what you do... No one better at breaking it all down and putting us in the passenger's seat.

  • @mgsls
    @mgsls Жыл бұрын

    Hank, your channel was the first I ever subscribed to & thus the reason I decided to make a youtube account. Just pure quality content. Please continue to stay safe and thank you for all you do! Also, 4:15 was hilarious!

  • @cg_justin_5327
    @cg_justin_5327 Жыл бұрын

    You're a legend Hank. You do so much to not only forward the science, but help people in the communities. Much love from Kentucky brother. ❤

  • @Lilygreen2
    @Lilygreen2 Жыл бұрын

    Saw another chaser's footage go up the other day, and found myself sorely wanting for all your info on scale, impact, and satellite warnings! Beautifully put together as always, and my heart goes out to the communities. Glad you made it out safely.

  • @HAPPY-CATTY
    @HAPPY-CATTY Жыл бұрын

    I could watch Hank for hours, truly one of the best here on KZread! Wouldn't it be amazing, if he would take us on a storm chaser live stream!! 🤗😃👍🏼🍀

  • @joewalker2152

    @joewalker2152

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree! With his unique personality and style, he would be fantastic on a live stream. 👍👍👍👍

  • @skipgrumblis

    @skipgrumblis

    Жыл бұрын

    Hell, I’d be satisfied just to hear his band live.

  • @dianathomas2674

    @dianathomas2674

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @3three3three3three

    @3three3three3three

    Жыл бұрын

    it'd be hard to set up, but cool if it worked

  • @ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210

    @ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210

    Жыл бұрын

    I personally like the fact that he doesn't charge like a madman towards the eye of the storm. When enough is enough he just turns the car around and goes the safe way.

  • @toughluck8012
    @toughluck8012 Жыл бұрын

    3:22 whether it's to help an animal, or his fellow man, Hank is always the hero the world needs. Bless this man and his big heart. Huge respect

  • @QilleWolf
    @QilleWolf Жыл бұрын

    I watched the radar of the Wynne tornado live, and watching it nail town after town for like an hour and a half was horrifying. Thank you for everything you do, hope you’re staying safe ❤

  • @krehnah7541
    @krehnah7541 Жыл бұрын

    Crazy how a hotel in tornado alley doesn't have a good shelter procedure.

  • @T1g4h
    @T1g4h Жыл бұрын

    I live in Arkansas, a few hours away from Wynne and Little Rock. That night was absolutely insane, I know where I'm at we were up at 3am when warnings started rolling into our county. Glad to see you covering these storms.

  • @adde9506

    @adde9506

    Жыл бұрын

    Are the warnings worth it there? I live in southeast PA and we flat out ignore them.

  • @Hiux4bcs

    @Hiux4bcs

    Жыл бұрын

    3 am 🥹

  • @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586

    @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586

    Жыл бұрын

    @@adde9506 I think the warnings would be worth it if they made it possible for people to take appropriate shelter, like I do in our basement. Unless, of course a person feels that if their property goes, they might as well go too. Or I may be totally misunderstanding your meaning. I am not trying to be nasty or anything, just curious. Thanks

  • @d.dementedengineerc99isurf26

    @d.dementedengineerc99isurf26

    Жыл бұрын

    Howdy, neighbor! I live northwest of you in Bentonville. Town had a tornado in October 2017 and another hit Springdale last spring in 2022. Stay safe.

  • @mothman4728
    @mothman4728 Жыл бұрын

    always love hank content!! that tornado in little rock hit not 3 minutes away from my parents house. thank you for covering storms the way you do and staying to help people when you can

  • @nopemcnope4696
    @nopemcnope4696 Жыл бұрын

    This is crazy- I’ve always wanted to see a tornado recorded by you in my home state. It was so surreal watching this happen real time and even crazier to see you posting about this! Love all the work you put in, and thank you so much for giving this coverage. Happy trails!

  • @trtarts4814
    @trtarts4814 Жыл бұрын

    How can a hotel, in a tornado-prone area, not have a tornado plan beyond the lobby?

  • @andrewsercer9538

    @andrewsercer9538

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah the more I think about it .... how can it NOT? It should be illegal for hotels and other large structures in tornado-prone areas to not have a plan in place at the very least, preferably their own shelter. But not to have a plan for a shelter shelter somewhere else? That's gross negligence and that hotel/motel should be investigated

  • @big_dee33

    @big_dee33

    3 ай бұрын

    @@andrewsercer9538 slow it down karen. for all we know they do and either the employees didn't implement it or the customers didn't follow. I've worked retail when a warning hits and you can have the best laid plans but you also need people to cooperate.

  • @andrewsercer9538

    @andrewsercer9538

    3 ай бұрын

    @@big_dee33 no need to call me a Karen smh. You're right that is possible they did have a good plan in place but the employees didn't know about it or forgot about it or whatever. But how good is it really if the employees (or, that single employee) didn't know about it, etc? It still reflects extremely poorly on the company no matter how you want to slice it. Either they didn't have a plan at all, or they did and didn't train their employee(s) well enough to know it, or they did, but didn't hire competent enough employee(s) to know the plan, or, ya know, any other combination of those possibilities.

  • @Digitalhunny
    @Digitalhunny Жыл бұрын

    Hope you don't feel that you need to post really long videos on your channel. We love just knowing that you're okay & still doing what you love. Thanks for just being you Hank. Now, you stay safe ya hear? 🤗💕💕

  • @bowechosqualler
    @bowechosqualler Жыл бұрын

    This happened on my birthday! It's always shocking to see your before and after shots of the damage done to the homes and buildings- really puts into perspective how people's lives are LITERALLY uprooted in moments. Glad you're safe!

  • @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586

    @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586

    Жыл бұрын

    My thoughts exactly. It makes it seem much more real.

  • @veniestxr
    @veniestxr Жыл бұрын

    Hank, I just want to say; I’ve been watching your videos since I was a little kid, I’m 17 now getting ready to graduate highschool and I can’t tell you enough how much your videos have inspired me to do the things you do today. Thank you so much for your hard work and effort for the people in these videos making sure everyone stays safe! God bless you hank❤️

  • @z0mbieman
    @z0mbieman Жыл бұрын

    Storm chasing will never fail to surprise me, I wanna grow up to be just like you dude. Your content is the absolute best👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Patricia-zq5ug
    @Patricia-zq5ug Жыл бұрын

    Hank, I love your voice. Calm, no panic, no shrieking. Your videos are on my saved list.

  • @amydavis4945
    @amydavis4945 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for uploading, Hank! I've really missed watching your tornado videos... you don't seem to do them very much any more. But I really appreciate it when you do! I hope all is well with you and life is treating you well!

  • @Lrules364
    @Lrules364 Жыл бұрын

    I just knew you were out there covering this man. There was no way you were going to miss something this massive. The twisters stretched for over 1000 miles. And there were twins that touched down in Tennessee. It was a crazy day for sure. Thanks for the upload.

  • @le_th_
    @le_th_ Жыл бұрын

    I hear that exasperated sigh as you're watching that massive wedge tornado, likely realizing that the town is going to take a direct hit as it crosses the highway @2:30. I can't tell you how much I respect someone who has the most basic human decency to feel empathy for complete strangers, imagining what so many are about to go through, and the trail of devastation those who survive are likely to find when they emerge. Thank you for being a decent human being. Thank you for taking the time to stop and listen to, what sounded like a young female, and to let her know that there are still good, decent human beings in the world who will do what they can to help others in their time of need. It must have been such a relief to learn that the woman's neighbor was not home. I've unsubscribed to a lot of storm chasers when I discover how lacking in empathy they truly are, and how much they can't wait for a massive EF5 to hit, all so they can fly their drones over the devastation and get paid for the footage, or get more likes on social media.

  • @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586

    @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree.

  • @joshuaromer
    @joshuaromer Жыл бұрын

    It's crazy how businesses, especially hotels, don't even have a proper shelter room for tornadoes. I'm not too sure, but I think that should be a requirement in those areas.

  • @theflyisaspy7691
    @theflyisaspy7691 Жыл бұрын

    I live in west little rock. The tornado went down the road next to my house, and I was extremely lucky not to have any major damage. The destruction is immense, nearly every house, business and church from the Calaise apartments all the way to the neighborhood behind rodney parham was destroyed. All I can think is: Thank god it hit when everyone was at work and school, because otherwise the death toll would have been much worse. The warning was also really good, many people owe their lives to that technology as well as people like you who help spot tornadoes. Thank you for covering this and helping who you can, especially those in Wynne who don't have as much support.

  • @michaelc6593
    @michaelc6593 Жыл бұрын

    So glad you were able to chase those storms. Your videos and narration are always my favorite! Stay safe and never stop chasing!

  • @Seiaeka
    @Seiaeka Жыл бұрын

    I always wish these were longer, but at the same time, that always means there's more tornados--which means great risk to people and to Hank. Stay safe out there.

  • @Red_Burnt_Toe
    @Red_Burnt_Toe Жыл бұрын

    Been watching you for years still as good now as it was then thank you Hank!

  • @stormdiverz1200
    @stormdiverz1200 Жыл бұрын

    I am visiting my grandparents in the town of Covington where this exact tornado (2:09) destroyed the elementary school that my mom went to as a kid. We got so see the true scale of the damage. On one side of the road, uprooted trees are everywhere, half of small houses missing, caved in gas stations, and debris scattered in ditches. On the other side of the road, nothing out of the ordinary. It just comes to show how deadly and unpredictable these forces of nature can be

  • @alyssalynn7026
    @alyssalynn7026 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos always make my day, I use to be terriefied of tornados but watching videos like yours and learning more about them has made me much less scared of tornados and storms in general, i really just find them fascinating and beautiful now

  • @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586

    @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too, although I certainly have a great deal of respect for them yet.

  • @breadboxedits
    @breadboxedits Жыл бұрын

    All of these tornadoes recently and it's still hard to believe that its been 10 years since the last EF5.

  • @Mr.Volcanoes22

    @Mr.Volcanoes22

    Жыл бұрын

    Because it's based on the damage done. Theres definitely been a few tornadoes with windspeeds to count as ef5s if they hit populated areas, but thankfully they havent.

  • @breadboxedits

    @breadboxedits

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Mr.Volcanoes22 It’s still the largest gap between EF5 tornadoes in history, only time will tell when the next one happens.

  • @WXC719

    @WXC719

    Жыл бұрын

    Who knows maybe this year the EF5 drought ends this year, Hopefully it will remain in rural areas such as a country side

  • @NuSpirit_

    @NuSpirit_

    Жыл бұрын

    I mean there were some tornadoes rated at 200 MPH just 1 below EF5 threshold despite damage being there.

  • @tuckerbugeater

    @tuckerbugeater

    Жыл бұрын

    @@breadboxedits They'll release it when they're ready to "build back better"

  • @ruancarlos2965
    @ruancarlos2965 Жыл бұрын

    i appreciate the way you show respect and admiration for the storms, animals and nature as a whole. Cheers from Brazil!

  • @masonyuzwa8717
    @masonyuzwa87174 ай бұрын

    What i like about you Peco..not only you're a storm chaser but a good guy and a people with a love for nature !! Plus..you're very knowledgeable with a dash of humor!! 😁👍

  • @Lisamj714
    @Lisamj714 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you are OK. I've been waiting for your video to go up, I've seen a few other people post about the storms from this date, but I had to watch you first! Stay safe!

  • @colsta89
    @colsta89 Жыл бұрын

    I'm genuinely shocked that anyone would recommend taking shelter in the lobby like that, especially when the hotel staff seem to have a better choice to shelter themselves in a back room area. I get that they may have specific procedures, but wow, be like sitting ducks if a tornado did hit

  • @GOAT-tn3eq
    @GOAT-tn3eq Жыл бұрын

    you are so underrated bro this stuff requires alot of confidence and ive been watchingg you since around 2017

  • @hazmatt3250
    @hazmatt3250 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing my state some love!

  • @alecjordan6955
    @alecjordan6955 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see another “day documentation” video up on your channel. Love the countdowns but seeing your coverage as you roll through a town is also super interesting. Always big props to you for helping out whenever you can.

  • @dijek
    @dijek Жыл бұрын

    Such an odd day this was. I’m from a suburb in Chicago and we had to deal with the other area of severe weather to the North. We had an EF0 tornado hit my building while I was at work. Our shelter had a small window you could see out of, and we saw trees get taken down and other small objects like trash cans get tossed around in the air. Very little structural damage, but it was quite intense. Great work as always Hank! My thoughts and prayers go out to those in Arkansas ❤

  • @charlayned
    @charlayned Жыл бұрын

    Great analysis. Scary stuff. Glad you're careful. You might talk to the home office of the hotel, they need to know that they have to have a plan. You have the proof in your videos, that lobby is a death trap if that giant sucker came their way. That's scary as heck (and yes, I'ld be right in there with you, no taking chances after what we've seen unfold this year.)

  • @allen480

    @allen480

    Жыл бұрын

    I totally concur. I live in Bryant (16ish miles SW of Little Rock) and I thought about that too. Arkansas should be better about educating people and businesses about tornadoes and develop protocols to address them.

  • @kenziethekorean4509
    @kenziethekorean4509 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Hank! I actually work on Cantrell Road in Little Rock, Arkansas and our building was mostly lucky. It was part of the E3. Crazy! Glad you were able to film it so I can show my coworkers. Much love from Arkansas!

  • @daniellefagan7984
    @daniellefagan79843 ай бұрын

    I’m in Sherwood, Arkansas and I want to Thank you Sir for all you do. You guys save lives. ❤❤

  • @MichaelMcClellanWX
    @MichaelMcClellanWX Жыл бұрын

    Incredible footage as always. Getting stuck in a conga line in an urban area is my worst nightmare. Kudos to staying calm and checking up on those unfortunate residents.

  • @TwistedChasingYT
    @TwistedChasingYT Жыл бұрын

    You just made my day! It’s always great when Pecos uploads.

  • @_asantesana_squashbanana_

    @_asantesana_squashbanana_

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed, ironically like a rainbow after a storm. I think his calm demeanour, informative rather than exploitative tone, and kindness towards animals always gets me. He'd be the kinda guy I'd ride with in a post apocalyptic world lol.

  • @hennyg6025
    @hennyg6025 Жыл бұрын

    It hits different when the name of my home town pops out everywhere after being hit by a tornado and seeing the footage is another. I’m glad to live another day and help out this community.

  • @alias588
    @alias588 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Hank, for demonstrating to us what a proper burrito shelter looks like! Burritos can be quite dangerous if you underestimate them.

  • @Cirris
    @Cirris Жыл бұрын

    I love that you can take the grim and dark moments like search and rescue very seriously. But also make sure to add some levity to any situation by giving safety tips to toads.

  • @lucasbauser
    @lucasbauser Жыл бұрын

    Hope you're staying safe out there Hank, tornados are scary to see.

  • @manut4470
    @manut4470 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Hank! Glad your back!

  • @weswesyallforalltimegreats9498
    @weswesyallforalltimegreats94986 ай бұрын

    Our family has watched your channel for years. You drove right past our house. We took a direct hit and lost our home but we all came out alive. Grateful to still be here and still have my family in tact. Glory to God!!

  • @swagstorm9629
    @swagstorm9629 Жыл бұрын

    This looked like insanity. I really hope people are able to recover from this. And great video as always, I really hope I’m able to do what you do one day.

  • @danielwieten8617
    @danielwieten8617 Жыл бұрын

    Your footage always looks so much better than everyone else's, but there's always so little of it! Some day I'd like to see any of the extra footage of major storms that didn't make the edit like both El Reno's, Sulphur, etc. The clarity and contrast is always so on point.

  • @Judy.LoveandLightAlways
    @Judy.LoveandLightAlways Жыл бұрын

    Australia here we don't get tornadoes, we get cyclones, but nothing like this. Absolutely Terrifying. Innocent Animal's and Soul's who lose their lives, Family, homes so Sad. Thank you

  • @michaelgriffinspeak3341
    @michaelgriffinspeak3341 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You Hank. Needed Your Voice and Service here lately. VM appreciated.

  • @Coolandweirdeditz
    @Coolandweirdeditz Жыл бұрын

    No matter where you are, if a tornado looks like it is not moving, it is probably heading towards your direction, but it could also be heading away from you! Also, Pecos Hank, I love your videos! You make our days better, including mine! You are literally the best storm chaser ever!

  • @paulmichaelfreedman8334

    @paulmichaelfreedman8334

    Жыл бұрын

    Then stick your wet finger out the window, you'll have your bearings in no time.

  • @seo7409

    @seo7409

    Жыл бұрын

    the infamous tornado comment that is spammed on all tornado videos. as if we didn't know. please, it's getting annoying.

  • @Coolandweirdeditz

    @Coolandweirdeditz

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, I got this comment from another video. I decided to do this because this will probably make you have a better chance of survival during a tornado, and I like saying this because this comment is popular. If you really think it is annoying, I will try to stop it, but it is going to be very hard because I like saying this comment. I am very sorry if this is annoying! I did not mean it that way!

  • @seo7409

    @seo7409

    Жыл бұрын

    ohh, that's alright. most people copy it because it gives them likes.

  • @Coolandweirdeditz

    @Coolandweirdeditz

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, you are correct.

  • @natalielush
    @natalielush Жыл бұрын

    My partner was about a mile away from the Little Rock tornado and my sisters apartment was less than that. They both got incredibly lucky and made it out okay.

  • @jln0622
    @jln06226 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this! We live between Little Rock and Jacksonville in Sherwood. That first storm went right thru us and the damage was so sad. I’m thankful no one was seriously injured or killed. But it was definitely too close for comfort.

  • @ashrygud
    @ashrygud Жыл бұрын

    Ive waited so long for another video. Tysm hank

  • @Jacobsmith-rz8nw
    @Jacobsmith-rz8nw Жыл бұрын

    I’m honestly happy you documented this terrifying day in Little Rock arkansas I’m a first responder that responded to this tornado you are my favorite storm chaser!! Stay safe

  • @oGPoLa
    @oGPoLa Жыл бұрын

    Man, i wish you posted more 😢. Except the fact that tornadoes hurt folks, your videos are so good. Never quit your important work and great journalism.

  • @ghostx697
    @ghostx697 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to get a Pecos Hank upload out of that outbreak. You were in some doozies, glad you were able to help folks and stayed safe doing so.

  • @Victor_Kaiju
    @Victor_Kaiju Жыл бұрын

    You waited the storm out in my home town of Clarksdake. It’s crazy how small the world is. Glad to see you’re okay and still helping people.

  • @meanpersona4686
    @meanpersona4686 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I am not from US and the coverage of this unfolding was not really detailed here. I hope people who lost their homes are safe now, the injured are getting better and the families of the people who lost their lives will find strenght to stay strong in these difficult times

  • @brad173
    @brad173 Жыл бұрын

    My brothers house in Sherwood was in the path. Luckily they didn’t have the roof torn off like the neighbors. It was lifted and set back down. Rafters busted and internal damage. My wife was in town visiting a friend and had to hunker down with her! All were safe!

  • @Nielsen.Brian.P
    @Nielsen.Brian.P Жыл бұрын

    So glad you were safe, and glad you are back on the road making new videos for us! We're hungry for content!

  • @myinnerdemons2
    @myinnerdemons2 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for visiting our state hank your always welcome here

  • @maho_nishizumi_tigertank
    @maho_nishizumi_tigertank Жыл бұрын

    Began watching 17 seconds after upload and notified. New personal record

  • @hyffae4294
    @hyffae4294 Жыл бұрын

    We had the end bits of this outbreak in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. One of the tornadoes got 7 minutes from my house but thankfully missed us. It was EARLY in the morning too. We wouldn't have woken up if my aunt hadn't called my mom to check if we were sheltering. Thankfully, that one was an EF1 and not any higher.

  • @jeanawilliams1975

    @jeanawilliams1975

    Жыл бұрын

    I live in Gladeville, TN, and I remember that

  • @sen10el2007
    @sen10el2007 Жыл бұрын

    So glad to have you back Hank, stay safe buddy

  • @cosmo.a
    @cosmo.a Жыл бұрын

    0:59 the fact that, that was the first church I’ve ever gone to in my life and my grandfather used to work there but has passed away makes me kind of emotional.

  • @deadlybladesmith3093
    @deadlybladesmith3093 Жыл бұрын

    I live almost in a straight line between Little Rock and Wynne. We've always had a bubble here from the weather where storms seem to avoid our city. Seemed to save us again. 👍 I had to be in Jacksonville/Little Rock on Sunday and there were many streets blocked off by National Guard and police. My first time seeing tornado damage firsthand

  • @number4cat1

    @number4cat1

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought that part of Little Rock might be a "bubble", too. Not anymore.

  • @Nicolas_Cage_Bees

    @Nicolas_Cage_Bees

    Жыл бұрын

    I live near Joplin and we used to think the same thing and then May 22, 2011 happened. Never get complacent.

  • @fishnpitstaknnames4699

    @fishnpitstaknnames4699

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Nicolas_Cage_Bees yes and fortunately we havnt had another, except Carl Junction and I think Riverton/Galena area. The weather since always seems to veer north or south.

  • @d.dementedengineerc99isurf26

    @d.dementedengineerc99isurf26

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Nicolas_Cage_Bees No kidding. Never want to get closer to an EF5 than THAT one. Folks I know lost their entire brick house to that beast!

  • @d.dementedengineerc99isurf26

    @d.dementedengineerc99isurf26

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't trust "bubbles." Storms can be as unpredictable and violent as ever, and it only takes one.

  • @ElleLillian
    @ElleLillian Жыл бұрын

    That hotel's lack of shelter or emergency tornado plan was horrific

  • @quientonlewis3772
    @quientonlewis3772 Жыл бұрын

    I've been watching tornado videos from you & Dr. Reed Timmer for YEARS & I just want to say how I greatly appreciate both of you as well as the many storm chasers in this country. 🙏🏾 I also want to say that even watching these amazing videos, you never really feel the power of a storm like that until it hits you 😢 Seeing that tornado pass through my hometown of Little Rock was devastating but the way the community rallied and continues to rally around those affected is amazing and a true blessing 🙏🏾❤️ please this tornado season and every season please try your best to stay safe and out of the path of danger people‼️ Peace and blessings to you all and may God bless you all 🙌🏾

  • @Beanrock124
    @Beanrock124 Жыл бұрын

    When I see Pecos Hank video, I click, I watch, I enjoy. My day is complete.

  • @MarshallYTGaming
    @MarshallYTGaming Жыл бұрын

    I knew you'd be out for this day. 2 High Risk zones in one day is something I never seen before. I was in the other high risk zone in Iowa. Couple of strong tornadoes hit parts in towns 30 miles away. It was insane to watch it unfold. Great video as always Hank!

  • @00Banger00
    @00Banger00 Жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting since this Tornado outbreak began to to see your footage and hear your take. Thank you for your incredible work.

  • @jackiecaldwell6898
    @jackiecaldwell6898 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Hank for sharing! I always look forward to you videos !

  • @PM-vv3uc
    @PM-vv3uc Жыл бұрын

    When this outbreak happened I was asking myself that whole evening what Hank would do now because of the oncoming tornado outbreak. We haven't had a "High Risk" warning for quite a while. Glad you're fine and we're really looking forward for your new footage of 2023. Happy trails!