Storm Chaser: “It will have undulatus and streaks which indicates low level shear”. Me: “That cloud looks like a puppy”.

@leeanne4638

4 жыл бұрын

I actually saw a bunny rabbit in a top hat and tails

@gracevictoriawhite3593

4 жыл бұрын

or the Enterprise .

@SP_3333

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@fearfullyconfident2333

2 жыл бұрын

that is the funniest comment on any youtube video I ever watched lol

I rarely watch chase videos more than once, but this is one of those rare exceptions.(Pecos Hank is almost always an exception.) These guys have their stuff together. They are obvious professionals, very smart and clearly know what they are doing. They are articulate, and excellent storytellers, plus they take the time to explain what they heck is going on. They work as a team, and it shows. No fighting, bickering, screaming, or cameras flailing around making viewers seasick. Plus, the actual views of the tornado are awesome! Great work!

@cubanbarbee

5 жыл бұрын

Lee Smith I could not have said it any better! They are definitely my favorite storm chasing team!

@bambamlover

5 жыл бұрын

Pecos Hank is one of my favorites too.

@otshepengditshego2991

5 жыл бұрын

Pecos hank is a legend

@AlexGNR

4 жыл бұрын

Reed was great too, he even got data from inside the main circulation and in early multi-vortex stages

@kountrykrazy4887

4 жыл бұрын

Really there almost running people off the road running red LIGHTS CAUSE the Chickens Shits are in over there heads not one thing professional about these little girls....

I have seen about 40 El Reno videos, every time I am in utter shock as to how it started to how it turned out.

@AlexGNR

4 жыл бұрын

@pietkrijger like 35 I think

@markmnorcal

4 жыл бұрын

These guys are too analytical. It's comical.

@kristagerry8505

3 жыл бұрын

@@markmnorcal it might have been what saved them in the end?

This was very well done. The precursor conditions, the building of the storm structures, the discussions of radar and cloud features with ongoing projections of what is likely to happen. Meanwhile, video of the experience of moving through it. This storm was unprecedented in its size and movements, and they made careful choices of where to go. One of the best video presentations of this storm I have seen.

@ChaoticHorizons

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Catherine!

Wow, boys. I thought I had seen every bit of El Reno footage. This is really impressive. Nice work, gentlemen.

@betterthanmost9549

Жыл бұрын

Same. Ive been goin on mini binges over the years watching everything on it and this video has never popped up in search or suggestions until just now.

I thought I had seen everything out there on this epic, historic event, and then this marvelous new footage turns up. Excellent perspective. Really appreciate the posting.

"Storm Chasing" took on a whole new meaning when this monster touched down.

@ChaoticHorizons

4 жыл бұрын

It truly did, some still choose not to chase Oklahoma after the lessons of this day (traffic, crowds). I certainly hesitate on big hype/weekend setups. Thanks for the comment, Jerre.

@delrickvickers8856

3 жыл бұрын

Wow el reno really mess you all up

@JerresYouTubular

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaoticHorizons More power to you and all of the other brave souls who chase these things for scientific data. You probably know Pecos Hank...when he saw the size of the mezzo-cyclone of that tornado dropping down he knew it was going to be deadly and said, "JeeZ-Zus, look at the size of that monster...this is going to get real ugly, real quick."

@JerresYouTubular

3 жыл бұрын

@@delrickvickers8856 Some Tornadoes are living, breathing monsters. The stuff nightmares are made of.

Rest In Peace to the best storm chasers of all time Tim, Paul and Carl who lost there lives on that day at 6:23pm. Also R I P to Richard Henderson and the other souls lost as well. I will never forget this sad day a day after my 43rd birthday 😔

@icanhearcolors3984

Жыл бұрын

All 4 deaths happened in an area in just 1 mile in 2 minutes. Richard Henderson was just south of Twistex on Reno road. He was launched from his pickup truck. The Twistex Chevy Cobalt was rolled several times by a sub vortex. Tim was found stripped of his clothing in the front passenger seat, while Paul and Carl were found hundreds of yards away near a creek

@westonfranz3439

Жыл бұрын

Dude there not dead there alive still

@icanhearcolors3984

Жыл бұрын

@@westonfranz3439 what is bro babblin on about ❓️❓️❓️🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣

@kenbulut-oe8sb

Жыл бұрын

Their

@JosueHernandez-hv3hq

11 ай бұрын

@@kenbulut-oe8sbshut up

I think the thing I appreciate most is their clear support of each other, and how calm and collected they are. What a great team on such a trying series of days. First Moore, and then El Reno. Great video.

I have watch hundreds of tornado videos, this is by far one of the best quality ones I've seen.

You know it’s bad when the whole funnel cloud drops...

@nyanyania

4 жыл бұрын

you mean the wall cloud?

@AlexGNR

3 жыл бұрын

@@nyanyania Tornadic Cyclone and Mesocyclone you mean

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Wild thing is that most features on this storm were morphing so rapidly that it was tough to recognize exactly what the hell was going on. Clearly tornadic but to what extent was uncertain most of the time! Thankful we kept some distance throughout. Thanks for the comment!

Remember kids: if the tornado isn't moving left or right, it's coming right at you. Also: if you can't see a tornado, that doesn't mean there isn't one.

@somelurker6115

3 жыл бұрын

@@teamempheny1232 Eh? I literally said there are tornadoes you can't see

The entire Mesocyclone practically touched down on this storm. Amazing footage and great production quality right here! The El Reno tornado came out the gates heading south/south east which is quite uncommon, expanded rapidly, changed direction multiple times and had satellite tornados circling the main rotation. When a massive advocate for storm chasing safety gets caught on the north side of the rotation like that, you know it was a disastrously unpredictable tornado. RIP Tim Samaras, Paul Samaras, Carl Young and the other souls lost that day xxx

@ChaoticHorizons

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment, I don't think I'd have been Storm Chasing that day if it weren't for the incredible April 2004 National Geographic featuring Tim Samaras. Incredible work and a significant loss in regards to the non-traditional research he was conducting.

@KP-bq8sr

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChaoticHorizons No problem dude, this is some hreat footage and edits.! Twistex as a whole did and still does amazing work. Tim will be massive lost to the entire community. I still watch videos of that cell and think how it ticked all the wrong boxes in the genesis stage. Look forward to seeing more vids for you!

@AlexGNR

3 жыл бұрын

@@KP-bq8sr dont forget Carl Young

@AlexGNR

3 жыл бұрын

@@KP-bq8sr it were not sattelites... Those were outside it... It had 400m wide sub vortexes and also smaller ones around the central condensation funnel inside the bigger onr

"Its very volatile! Once this thing pops its gonna go crazy!" Understatement of the frakkin decade!!!!

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

We had some very talented storm chasers on that crew and we were all very in tune with the potential severity of the day! Thanks for the comment, Bo!

LOVE IT ! No spazzing out, no cussing, and the clearest footage of the El Reno Monster ever. 2 thumbs up !

It's so amazing.....how much we learn just from watching stormchasers. It's incredible what you learn.....they talk about the meso, dew points, low level jets, the wind, the cap. You soak it in.....without even realizing it. I'm so grateful for that.

Great video! I liked that you guys were more personal about it than just filming the tornado itself. I enjoyed it a lot. I'm still trying to learn as much as I can and especially with this specific tornado. Thanks for the great video.

the fact that this storm had nearly 0.25mi wide subvortices along with the wall cloud being so close to the ground still amazes me to this day. this storm was wild

Thank you so much for sharing this video. Idk what it is but I can't stop watching footage from this storm. That was such a historic day. Thank you

@princelorian

5 жыл бұрын

Wish i could of seen it....from the sidelines

@xs-1b415

5 жыл бұрын

Me too... there is something about the El Reno that really fascinates me.

@DjSquirrel33

5 жыл бұрын

Tornadoes are amazing but should be respected...

@otshepengditshego2991

5 жыл бұрын

Its like watching a real life movie

@otshepengditshego2991

5 жыл бұрын

@@princelorian you don't, people died

I have watched this storm from just about everyones point of view. This is one of the smartest and well played chases on this tornado I have seen. Alot of teams put themselves in danger and were surprised by its movements. This should be an example of how to chase safely. Well done! It also put you in great position to get good footage. Most videos throughout its lifecycle were of just a grey mess.

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Curtis! We made some great decisions early on but the OKC escape was much more harrowing and should have been avoided. There are always lessons to be learned and this day was one for the history books. Stay safe out there and keep your eye's to the skies!

@AlexGNR

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the footage is on tie with Reed and Heidi and Demko and ofcourse Skip Talbot's footage, Demko too

@josephtreadlightly5686

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexGNR The Skip Talbot video which showed the storm & the location of the chasers @ real time tells the story. So very informational & explains what was happening on the Robinson escape video. Speed changing, direction changing & size made El Reno on a whole new level. Kinda like the behavior of an inland 🌀.

It's so crazy how close Moore is and all the damage that tornado caused about a week before that happened.

Thanks for giving us a really, really great vid. Seen soooo many tornado vids but yours was informative as well as entertaining. Keep up the good work !

Wow! How has it taken me so long to find this video? I've seen SO many El Reno videos, but this honestly looks like you guys at multiple times in its lifespan had the best view of it. Great video, while also informative.

the reaction on the devastating damage in the city was intense.Never seen footage of the damage

"Potentially historic storm." I'd say so

@ChaoticHorizons

4 жыл бұрын

We had a group forecast session the night before and a couple veteran chasers were sharing their concerns with the potential. Needless to say those concerns were valid!

RIP Tim samaras

@donnabrown4349

6 жыл бұрын

I know. Even the experienced can loose their life to natures fury.

@princelorian

5 жыл бұрын

Wonder what it felt like

@aaronlechliter4084

5 жыл бұрын

@@princelorian probably very windy very violent and very chaotic. The winds usually don't kill people unless it picks you up and throws you (it did that to him) the debris is what kills a person. He was chasing in a Chevy cobalt, it hit him head on crushed the car and threw it like it was nothing.

@DjSquirrel33

5 жыл бұрын

About to say that

@DjSquirrel33

5 жыл бұрын

@@aaronlechliter4084 its cool...a tornado can stick a piece of straw into a brick wall...

Watching all these videos of the El Reno tornado almost feels like watching reactions to a game-winning overtime touchdown in the super bowl. It's crazy when you realize all the footage was taken from different people from different perspectives at the *same exact time.*

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

This event and it's widely varied chaser perspectives made this National Geographic project possible! Citizen science at it's finest in a dark time for the weather community. Thanks for the comment and keep looking up for the next touchdown! www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/12/151204-tornado-environment-display-el-reno-samaras-storm-science/

I thought I've seen ever good video of this tornado already but I have to say this is one of the best ones because you can really see the whole structure of the storm and the tornado, great job guys.

@ChaoticHorizons

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@VK2KRR

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, and hope they create some more good content soon.... hint hint guys

@ChaoticHorizons

4 жыл бұрын

@@VK2KRR Thanks man! I hope so too lol.

This video shows how motorists can have their escape routes planned out well in theory, but can easily have them compromised by traffic jams. It was one such traffic jam that cost Richard Henderson his life that day.

Excellent video and footage of the traffic, the multiple vortexes at the beginning of the storm, and the damage in Moore. Very well done! My hair was prickled on the back of my neck through most of it. Glad you made it out safely! First footage I've caught of the vortexes at the beginning, monster of a storm!

GREAT video! It's always so much more interesting when chasers talk about what's happening. Also, you showed the wall cloud, too, instead of just a closeup of the lowest part of the tornado on the ground. Those videos tend to look alike. You reveal the awesome sight of the entire system. Thanks again.

@dannycasserly5127

5 жыл бұрын

i like tornados

That El Reno Monster tornado was no way of an EF-3 rating that El Reno Monster tornado was an EF-5 due to the wind gusts of almost 300 miles per hour.

@OrangeDragonofDusk

4 жыл бұрын

Milan Piller which is preposterous. Say a storm produces a tornado with 295mph winds and it’s given a EF2 rating because it didn’t hit any buildings, yet a tornado with 120mph winds receives a rating of EF4 because it hit an urban area. They need to update the rating system to be like hurricanes, which are rated with wind and damage

@TheOfficialRandomGuy

4 жыл бұрын

The problem with that is, tornado winds are still very difficult to measure accurately.

@AlexGNR

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOfficialRandomGuy still El Reno had meassurements from Reed and that was 302 mph 👀

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Such data would be vetted by NWS to assure any anemometer was properly calibrated and accurate enough to be accepted in the history books. I believe the measurement actually came from an OU mobile radar truck, which is not commonly accepted due to ground clutter blocking the radar beam from seeing nearer the ground. "Revised RaXPol analysis found winds of 302 mph (486 km/h) well above ground level and ≥291 mph (468 km/h) below 10 m (33 ft)" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_El_Reno_tornado

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

This was a passionate debate in the chaser community! In the end they did go with the mobile radar truck measurement validating the EF-5 rating, however the concerns of using such data are validated in some circumstances... just not this one. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_El_Reno_tornado

I really enjoyed this video. I hope you guys put out more of them in the future. I'll be watching. Thanks. :)

@marcieswadener2454

6 жыл бұрын

i am handy haped but i want to storm chace

I remember chasing during this storm and I told my friend "Dont stop for ANYTHING this beast is huge"....it holds a impressive record but if it happens once surely itll happen twice...look at Moore

@mandooh100

6 жыл бұрын

hallam Nebraska

@smashbash2673

5 жыл бұрын

Greensburg, KS and Joplin, MO.

@summeronio9751

5 жыл бұрын

Salina KS

@steph.a.7517

5 жыл бұрын

Before all of these there was the disaster of Jarrell, Tx 1997😪

@froey198033

4 жыл бұрын

@@steph.a.7517 yep there's a documentary on that one called dead man walking.

Yeah, I’ll stick to the boreal forest... Also, my condolences to the community of storm chasers for Tim and his friends

One of the better El Reno videos out there. Thanks for making it, was very insightful to ride with you in this video.

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, happy to share the experience and lessons learned along the way!

Mother nature sure is beautiful before it can become violent. RIP Mr. Samaras and crew.

Amazing video! Love how you guys captured everything building up to the storm and then the storm itself. Great work as a team navigating and having plans laid out. I'd ride with you guys anytime!

Sadly, the El Reno tornado cost Tim Samaras, his son and one other their lives. They we're well respected storm chasers and created many pods that will help save lives. Even with all his experience nature surprised him. R.I.P.

@ChaoticHorizons

2 жыл бұрын

Tim was the reason I got into this kind of work, such an incredible career. His legacy guides the best things about storm chasing and it's incipient science forward. I highly recommend a visit to the Chicago museum of Science and Industry to visit that pod !

@GrumpyKay

Жыл бұрын

​@Chaotic Horizons This chase must be a real emotional one for you. Filming things totally unaware of what was happening. And to lose a mentor on a storm you were also at? I can't think of anything more heartbreaking. I would be so devastated. But it would also make me want to work harder in his memory.

The El Reno tornado is almost 10 years old, wow

I can't believe the local people who are just driving along!! " It's only a Tornado"!!

@Its.abi.elise.

4 жыл бұрын

mark duncan we’ve gotten pretty used to the tornados around here

@gavtv6541

4 жыл бұрын

I used to live in Texas and we would get tornado warnings all the time. and most of the time I didn’t care. except one where I had to stay under a desk for over an hour at school I was crying...

@gl3618

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of people were fleeing because they were told it was better to run than seek shelter without an actual storm shelter. When does everyone choose to run? Last minute when reality finally hits them. Running last minute without knowing which way to go is very risky. Have a plan, know your roads and bail out before it becomes obvious its headed for you. Its $20 in gas and a little frustration vs possible death of your family...leave as soon as the warning hits and get well out of the projected path. This tornado took multiple sudden turns, so get well clear of the cone model of the warning.

As an ameteur adverse weather phenomenon fan, I really appreciate your video on several levels. First, I've watched many tornado videos and can now really appreciate yours for the lack of the hysterical screeching that accompanies some. Second, I appreciate your keeping your vocabulary to a G or PG rating. All too often the four-letter word is cavalierly slung out there with no regard to the audience. Third, I applaud your conservative approach to storm chasing so as not to put anyone in jeopardy at the expense of getting that "phenomenal" shot. You guys are really professional.

@todddole5844

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 💯 This is the type of team you would want to be with. No screaming and yelling. 👍

@markholland7838

Жыл бұрын

Op

@williammitchell1864

Жыл бұрын

Oscar daddy, You will also enjoy watching Pacos Hank. He's totally calm, cool and collected and he narrates in detailed explanations of the weather.

@SairinEarthsea

Жыл бұрын

​@@williammitchell1864 and Carly Anna, she does very detailed documentary style vids about tornadoes.

do i really see multiple vortex , forming, fading and forming again, literally dancing around each other ( around minute 14.57) ? What a monstrous thing.

@sleuth2077

8 жыл бұрын

Usually a sign that a monster is about to form.

@jrvbamafan1

5 жыл бұрын

The indians called it a dead man walking

@Sarcypoo

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed that aswell, crazy man

@AlexGNR

4 жыл бұрын

It was a multi-vortex wedge tornado from birth as multiple vortecis to death as wedge with tons of erradic subvortecis spinning around a main funnel inside and a bigger circulation outside. Each as big as a football field at its base. The tornado grew to 2.6 miles wide. Unleashing winds to 295mph and some sub-vortecis even 327.6 mph. Truly terrifying

Out of the dozen or so videos from that day. This one ranks at the top. Definitely a yearly watch for me.

Once that thing got really cranking it threw down multiple vortices dancing around the main funnel.....when I saw that, it looked like a freaking merry-go-round turned into a monster.....it gave me full-body chills. 😮

@crystalwings4520

4 ай бұрын

Some footage showed some vortices that circling around the main vortex. Especially that Weather Channel's footage moment before they got hit by tornado.

Some of the best chase video out there. You get the when and where's of why you do things. I love it.

I've been obsessed with this and the Moore tornados since moving to Mustang two years ago. I've watched every video available and these guys by far, made the smartest decisions that day of anyone I've watched. Way to go guys! I've learned a lot, thank you so much!

@ChaoticHorizons

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! I wish the public education system did more to educate, happy you gained some insight from the videos! Be careful out there and weather aware!! OKC area is a unique place to call home!

@fredtaylor9792

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChaoticHorizons Definitely, I was always fascinated with weather when they touched on it in school but they never cultivated that curiosity unfortunately. We have a very beefy underground shelter but I have a gopro always ready to record if we are ever unfortunate enough to get a direct hit.

El Reno was a wallnado. The entire wall cloud was in contact with the ground.

@ChaoticHorizons

4 жыл бұрын

Even worse, once mature this storm had no wall cloud... just a mesocyclone on the ground.

Passing the Moore damage made it even more surreal.

This is about the best chase video I've ever seen. I love how the communicate with each other and there calm demeanor

It’s really sad how it took the lives of 4 storm chasers. 🕊️❤️

Did you notice that that touchdown of the tornado is perfectly in sync with a loud clap of thunder? Almost like a bad omen of some kind…

@davidvaughn9

5 жыл бұрын

Or like a weather event in which multiple elements are coinciding at once or something

@cheerbearsue

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s interesting.

great job i love the whole production value! decided to binge watch y’all’s videos again. this day......i have the most ridiculous video from this day haha

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! We shot for PBS style informative VS screaming back-up. Glad they are worthy of a binge watch and hope to see your video some day!

9:42 "Potentially historic storm." To say the absolute very least.

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how these things play out, model analysis with fellow chasers the previous night was like reading a horror film screenplay. The concern was real as history tends to repeat itself in the OKC area. I made this statement myself while operating the camera!

These is a plethora of knowledge on the forming of the direction of and the potential of size and strength of Tornadoes with these storn chasers.

Great pooling of teamwork and knowledge....great use of forecast tools to make the correct assumptions... you all come across as young and enthusiastic but also very intelligent and respectful of each other and Mother Nature. Keep this up if you can and one day you might get something very special... good luck

How have I not seen this channel before! Great footage! Subscribed mosttttttt def !

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and subscription!

I’ve never watched a whole chase before; Only highlight reels. Really sets the mood when the thunder roars right as the tornado begins to touchdown.

Just looking at those forked anvils at the edge would’ve been enuf for me to flee!

I rewatch videos like this for spring and summer in our area. Never know if we will get a beast of a storm like this! Great for learning and observing.

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

The interwebs provide many great lessons on what a typical spring might bring! Best to be educated and prepped for worst case scenario~ Thanks for the comment!

Good video showing some of the behind the scenes stuff that leads up to Tornado chasing ie the monitoring, planning, and educated guessing that goes on. Nice to see it paying off (even though you always wish that devastating tornadoes don't happen).

This is what happens when the science nerds become adrenaline junkies. I really mean that in the best way possible. Great vid!

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

It is the best of so many worlds, especially if you value extremely random travel. Thx for the comment, Hugh!

Amazing footage! Loved the beginning to end story including the horrific damage!

You guys have a very young professionalism going on. I appreciate the different vantage points on this historic event and look forward to what you will post next. I watch videos like this on a daily basis and this storm will never grow stale. It’s the benchmark for all tornados. It shows that the norm can be rewritten. You gentleman keep up the great work and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Stay safe.

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome comment, Sean! Unfortunately the band has broken up as our TV series never sold. However these guys and myself are still out there, reporting tornadoes to the NWS and documenting unique events in their respective corners of Tornado Alley. I sincerely hope the band gets back together some day, some way!

I love watching storms which is a big difference from when I was little but I don’t think I could ever be a storm chaser.My anxiety wouldn’t allow it.A few months ago we had two severe storms that turned into tornadoes for neighboring towns and I was so anxious that I was shaking like a leaf and nearly burst into tears.Both happened within a couple weeks of the other and today there’s still places with damage.We were lucky that nothing hit us except for the strong winds and thunderstorms.I applaud those that have the courage to do stuff like this.

Hard to forget this day...can't believe how long ago it was already, incredible footage.. (and i was here, but not 'directly' effected, I want to take ANYTHING awaybfrom those that REALLY went through or lost everything including life that day, btw...) Great content!

@ChaoticHorizons

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment man, it was an incredible day. This storm took alot from the storm chasing community and that of El Reno. I recommend a visit to the rural memorial.

That was the biggest issue with the El Reno event, that everyone was told to evacuate and they all headed south. Analysis of the tornado concluded that going north would have been the best option. Storm Chasers were relying on the tornado moving to the NE, so heading south was the normal procedure. Unfortunately several Chasers died in the storm and countless others injured. Luckily the tornado didn't kill more people.

I'm not sure how I missed this video up until now - nicely done, and a good strategy to drop south when you did!

Two things I am certain of when it comes to storm chasers. 1. They are courageous and needed in our society 2. They love the word “violent.”

@DjSquirrel33

5 жыл бұрын

I want to be a storm chaser so bad...it would be epic with the adrenaline and the view...

@crooked-halo

5 жыл бұрын

@@DjSquirrel33 - You should spend a little bit of money this coming Spring and join a chasing tour group in the Oklahoma region to get a taste of what it is like. But get your reservation in soon as spots tend to fill up very quickly.

@Error-fp9ev

5 жыл бұрын

Violent

@PatKittle

5 жыл бұрын

@@Error-fp9ev: Fortunately, tornadoes are now being taught non-violence.

@JP-kb4yi

5 жыл бұрын

Pat Kittle 😂

Rain wrapped tornadoes are visually unpredictable in broad daylight including tornadoes being chased at nighttime is also visually unpredictable

@ChaoticHorizons

Жыл бұрын

Makes it much more terrifying, there used to be a solid contingent of storm chasers willing to sit out overly rainy or night time events. I think climate change or at least a seemingly growing seasonal variability has people more desperate for any tornado. It does me!

@empresshydra3489

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Once the storm goes HP mode, and the RFD surge hits it. Its best to not go after it at that point. Its not worth risking it.

Well done guys. This was very well planned out. Not every storm chaser has to go as close as they can to the tornado.

As I comment in 2018, this footage is five years old and the technology is only slightly outdated (HD camcorder... no gihugeous 4k Galaxies or iPhones). Imagine watching a video from 2008 in 2013 though... the gear would have seemed utterly ancient. Gives one an appreciation for the flat-out mad dash on steroids that technology took from the late 90s to around 2013-ish.

The sad thing is that people were trapped in the debris and some died alone in the worst conditions.

@ChaoticHorizons

2 жыл бұрын

It was a bad week for Oklahoma. Hard to believe the population explosion around Moore. Concerning as it's likely a majority of sub-par construction. Aka, affordable.

@soniab78

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChaoticHorizons it's so shocking to me that building regulations allow that 'affordable' actually means 'way below safety standards', especially in such a tornado-prone area, where most homes do not have tornado shelters, so would be sheltering inside their homes! I mean, from what I have learnt since the 20th may 2013 ef5, proper anchoring to the foundations and also less spacing between roof anchors will save a building in most tornadic events, is that correct? Obviously ef5 is a different kettle of fish.

This video is a great example of the potential disaster in waiting in OKC. Had the tornado not lifted, thousands of motorists would've been hit. Also, based on the location and size of the tornado, the three storm chasers lost their lives around the 20 minute mark.

When you know the science and the numbers and see this thing breathing and coming together, something that still gives me chills watching it in real time.

@ChaoticHorizons

Жыл бұрын

It was a stunner by visual distinction alone, the numbers truly historical. Fascinating that singular events can have such a dramatic influence on the science as well. Chills indeed.

This is an AWESOME video. Exactly what I was looking for as far as storm chase vids are concerned.

Good jumping grief the Moore tornado damage! That was just absolutely surreal to me, and then a deep feeling of sadness set in. How awful.

@onecuet

3 жыл бұрын

I walked around numb during the Moore tornado aftermath. My mom out ran it from her work in Chickasha. To have it follow her home in SW OKC. It missed her house by just a few blocks, before heading into Moore.

I would love to get to do this one day. Makes me wish i lived in tornado alley. I've thought about going out with one of the tour groups, but i don't think i could handle being in a van with that many people. I much prefer a small group atmosphere. Love watching videos like this, seeing guys living the dream.

If you ever read this... thank you. You did the most professional job, you took care of yourselves, you rode the right paths and were able to make tough decisions. At the same time, you gave us the best film on the most powerful tornado ever recorded (with accurate instruments)... and showed us the tragic results in a very emotional and unexpected moment. God bless you all.

This video is genius. Very well done . Not like the usual storm chasers. I appreciate you!!!

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate it very much!

I live in the UK so we don't get these beasts like you guys. Thank you for sharing your footage. Tornadoes are fascinating yet terrifying.

Also, you guys have the right VEHICLES. That’s the kind of vehicles that potentially could have saved Samaras’ life. Gotta have traction and a lot of power! These dudes rock. Love this video

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and you are absolutely right, proper strategy comes down to the smallest details and biggest oversights! Makes me want to chase in an EV once they are a bit more reliable. Thanks again, Collin!

Nothing slows the adrenaline like the aftershock of seeing the battle damage. Stay safe guys. Good decisions throughout.

Incredible stuff guys. I like seeing the behind the scenes banter about what storms are doing what and where you may go. But you need to edit this video because we all know El-Reno was an EF-5

@ChaoticHorizons

6 жыл бұрын

ParabolH Thanks for the comment man, I feel the same way about the rating and it certainly offended the chaser community, however I don't want to mislead or distract from the event or the loss of our fellow TWISTEX chasers. Thanks again!

This is some great quality clean-cut footage. I love how y'all go for quality more than quantity. I give this a grade A1. And y'all let nature play the music. And I also love how y'all dedicated this to the members of twisted and the families I knew them I actually talked to them before we split up on this storm. I've read what some folks wrote and have to disagree. Some said that time was out of his game and made the mistake of driving the chevy cobalt to chase that day. Granted that the car didn't have alot if horse power but was yet very mobile. When your chasing a EF5 and running parallel to the storm and getting caught in the outer bands knowing that this is a multivortex tornado. There ain't a vehicle that was out there that day and I remember vividly that if a finger spun up outside of the main rotation and hit a car no car would of been able to escape the beast. If they did they very lucky. But tim knew what he was doing but he got hit by a finger on the outter bands and that's what unfortunately led to his untimely demise

This storm was the most unpredictable I’ve seen tornados aren’t anything to play with . We lost some amazing people doing what they loved god bless y’all I live in Colorado I’ve seen a funnel but it never touched down I was so scared that night

Wow! Wow, wow...the train-like succession of vortexes at El Reno's birth, the ultra-professional style of film-making here, combined with the spot-on, intelligent description and prediction of the El Reno storm and the tornado make this one of the most incredible videos I've seen in a long, long time! 12:59-14:20...There's something truly mesmerizing about those many views of the meso! 20:20 There are simply no words.......

I've watched every video I possibly could on this horrible unpredictable monster. First I must say what a brilliant team of chasers. Lots of teams getting smashed by this tornado. You guys seemed to make all the correct decisions. Great work and spectacular team!

Team: There's a tornado! Cameraman: I'm gonna record folks recording. Ooh look! A car!

@joshvanguard852

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly my friend , this vid plays like a documentary of the chasers with actual tornado watching to be 2nd priority.

@ChaoticHorizons

2 жыл бұрын

It was a "boring" distant tornado at that stage! We had a POD to deploy and basically should have done it then... but that's sort of why.

It's getting ready to be that time of the year here in Oklahoma! April & May are notorious for tornados.

@kellyhill4613

3 жыл бұрын

We already had a tornado warning,I guess nothing happened but enough to scare me,I don't know where to go,I live in Glenpool,and do not have a cellar

I liked seeing the preparations you take before the chase, deciding on which supercell you'll go after.

Thanks guys for the wonderful work you do. This was one day i will never forget, i lived in yukon around I-40 & Hwy 4 and i dont scare very easily but this day had my butt cheeks puckering!! I still love to go back thru all these videos every year!

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! incredible to think of having such an event just miles from your doorstep, I should really get a vacation home down there and just mount a damn camera. Be safe out there, glad you got a break this year!

@rawblow4512

3 жыл бұрын

Chaotic Horizons well the past few years has been quiet. Guessing BC of lack of moisture, same thing going on this fall, we have not seen any storms and October is usually our second season with capable EF5’s but nothing.

@rawblow4512

3 жыл бұрын

Chaotic Horizons the lack of activity kinda upsets me and then kinda doesn’t, bittersweet i guess, its like prepping for a war and you never see any action, got the Ham Radio, night vision, bug out bag etc. was really hoping to catch some night vision shots the past 2 yrs.

@ChaoticHorizons

3 жыл бұрын

@@rawblow4512 It is amazing how global jetstream patterns dictate who gets what and when, the boom and bust of weather was well ackowledged before climate change considerations complicated things further! The ebb and flow from year to year certainly makes some complacent, your equipment and prep will pay off soon! Be safe and keep an eye out, weird shit happens all year long down there when the moisture comes to play!

Awesome guys, just awesome, such a well made video, great group of chasers, well played🥋

Howdy Dr. Cook, noting the near half-million views. Good stuff bro.

@ChaoticHorizons

2 жыл бұрын

She just keeps giving, still an event to reflect upon every May as these fine people seem to think. Thank for the comment and all the best your way Dr. Llama.

I don't know that I have ever seen this video before of that fateful day. We were just south of you...in fact I believe you pass us moving west. Great job Greg and all

Evacuating a city during a Tornado Warning was clearly the worst idea on Earth. How can you successfully evacuate a city like El Reno in less than an hour? It's not the same thing as a hurricane that you can forecast days before it lands there. BTW, that video is the proof you should never go into a city during a Tornado Warning.

@davidatkinson8515

4 жыл бұрын

There's no possible way. The only way to survive it is in an underground shelter.

@brettpresta-valachovic3631

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. If I ever get an order to evacuate Columbus due to severe weather, I, my spouse, and all our cats are hunkering down in the bathtub. Staying put is much smarter than risking getting caught on some interstate in a car.

@davidatkinson8515

4 жыл бұрын

@@brettpresta-valachovic3631 that's so true. I hope you'll get an underground storm shelter and have it registered with FEMA. I'm trying to get me one before the severe weather season starts up.

@brettpresta-valachovic3631

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck! It's easier here in the northern states than down south. They can't have underground shelters. The water table is too high.

@hazadus2u

4 жыл бұрын

It was the people of oklahoma city that were evacuating south not so much the el reno peeps.

Rip to the twistex team.

@mirandab3582

4 жыл бұрын

88Meava88 nobody will be as good as them

Every time I see that small compact car they were in chasing deadly storms I scratch my head

I totally followed those guys every year, really missing you all.

Wow this video is incredible. One of the best I've seen in a long time.