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A close-up view of a sub-vortex within a tornado near Snyder, Oklahoma, on November 7, 2011. (I tried to reduce some of the camera shake— but the rear-flank downdraft was intense.)

A close-up view of a sub-vortex within a tornado near Snyder, Oklahoma, on November 7, 2011. (I tried to reduce some of the camera shake— but the rear-flank downdraft was intense.)

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My first view of the Sulphur, Oklahoma wedge tornado. Since we approached from the north, heavy rain hid it from us until this moment. But based on radar, we knew that a tornado was likely in progress. But it was still surprising! May 9, 2016

My first view of the Sulphur, Oklahoma wedge tornado. Since we approached from the north, heavy rain hid it from us until this moment. But based on radar, we knew that a tornado was likely in progress. But it was still surprising! May 9, 2016

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A sinuous tornado snakes across the tall grasslands of Osage County, Oklahoma. May 1, 2008

A sinuous tornado snakes across the tall grasslands of Osage County, Oklahoma. May 1, 2008

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EF4 tornado approaching Bethel Acres, Oklahoma on 5/19/2013. This tornado was unusually loud. In fact, you could hear it from over 2 miles away. The crazy part is that, when it was at its loudest, we couldn't see it over the treetops. It was freaky, to say the least.

EF4 tornado approaching Bethel Acres, Oklahoma on 5/19/2013. This tornado was unusually loud. In fact, you could hear it from over 2 miles away. The crazy part is that, when it was at its loudest, we couldn't see it over the treetops. It was freaky, to say the least.

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13 years ago, the scariest chase of my life.

13 years ago, the scariest chase of my life.

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I’ve chased tornadoes for almost 25 years. And in that time, only one has ever chased me. It was, of course, the El Reno, OK tornado of 5/31/13. It was 2.6 miles at its widest, had winds > 300 mph, and moved faster than 50 mph. For the first time, here is my full story: 1/25

I’ve chased tornadoes for almost 25 years. And in that time, only one has ever chased me. It was, of course, the El Reno, OK tornado of 5/31/13. It was 2.6 miles at its widest, had winds > 300 mph, and moved faster than 50 mph. For the first time, here is my full story: 1/25

884,542 次观看 • 2 年前

The most violent tornadoes can produce winds in excess of 300 mph. What's wild, is that theoretically, these winds can be even stronger. Here's the atmospheric process that makes this possible: 1/12

The most violent tornadoes can produce winds in excess of 300 mph. What's wild, is that theoretically, these winds can be even stronger. Here's the atmospheric process that makes this possible: 1/12

81,834 次观看 • 9 个月前

Tornadogenesis never gets old. Burwell, Nebraska - June 16, 2014

Tornadogenesis never gets old. Burwell, Nebraska - June 16, 2014

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The last recorded EF5 tornado, hitting Moore, Oklahoma on May 20, 2013. To this day, I've not seen more intense motion in a tornado.

The last recorded EF5 tornado, hitting Moore, Oklahoma on May 20, 2013. To this day, I've not seen more intense motion in a tornado.

78,389 次观看 • 1 年前

One of the most awesome things I've ever seen. When this tornado popped out of the storm's shadow, it seemed as if it caught fire. Mulvane, KS - June 12, 2004

One of the most awesome things I've ever seen. When this tornado popped out of the storm's shadow, it seemed as if it caught fire. Mulvane, KS - June 12, 2004

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The storm that produced the EF5 tornado that hit Greensburg, KS was the product of 4 storm splits. The original storm split 13 times!

The storm that produced the EF5 tornado that hit Greensburg, KS was the product of 4 storm splits. The original storm split 13 times!

51,633 次观看 • 9 个月前

It's hard to believe it's been nearly 12 years since the last EF5 tornado. Here it is, striking Moore, Oklahoma, at near-maximum intensity.

It's hard to believe it's been nearly 12 years since the last EF5 tornado. Here it is, striking Moore, Oklahoma, at near-maximum intensity.

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Had a great time talking tornadoes and hail with Ari Sarsalari tonight!

Had a great time talking tornadoes and hail with Ari Sarsalari tonight!

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Ever wondered what's it like to chase an EF5? I just uploaded my entire Moore 2013 footage to YouTube. Check it out!

Ever wondered what's it like to chase an EF5? I just uploaded my entire Moore 2013 footage to YouTube. Check it out!

35,976 次观看 • 1 年前

The Sulphur, Oklahoma tornado on May 9, 2016, was the ultimate wedge: A large, violent tornado with a well-defined funnel that was completely visible. I've seen a lot of big tornadoes, but none as visually striking as this one.

The Sulphur, Oklahoma tornado on May 9, 2016, was the ultimate wedge: A large, violent tornado with a well-defined funnel that was completely visible. I've seen a lot of big tornadoes, but none as visually striking as this one.

10,977 次观看 • 2 个月前

14 years ago today, we chased this infamous multi-vortex tornado near Tushka, OK. Our only road was directly in the tornado’s path, with trees falling ahead of us and huge hail pounding the area behind us. It was one of the wildest chases I’ve been on!

14 years ago today, we chased this infamous multi-vortex tornado near Tushka, OK. Our only road was directly in the tornado’s path, with trees falling ahead of us and huge hail pounding the area behind us. It was one of the wildest chases I’ve been on!

34,127 次观看 • 1 年前

I've never posted this one before. This is the mature stage of the Rozel, Kansas EF4 tornado on 5/18/13. Reason being, I had a 3-minute argument with my chase partner about whether we should get closer. 😂

I've never posted this one before. This is the mature stage of the Rozel, Kansas EF4 tornado on 5/18/13. Reason being, I had a 3-minute argument with my chase partner about whether we should get closer. 😂

14,083 次观看 • 6 个月前

OTD 13 years ago! Got way too close to this rain-wrapped tornado. Made a bad move, and barely escaped! Cooperton, Oklahoma (full story below)

OTD 13 years ago! Got way too close to this rain-wrapped tornado. Made a bad move, and barely escaped! Cooperton, Oklahoma (full story below)

18,839 次观看 • 1 年前

The tornado was headed straight for us, and we were stuck in a ditch. On June 5, 2009, I was chasing storms with the VORTEX-2 field project near La Grange, Wyoming. My job was to navigate for Mobile Mesonet 4, which was basically a soccer-mom van outfitted with wind and temperature sensors. Our mission was to get as close to tornadoes as possible to gather data. As we drove west on a gravel road, a wall cloud began to spin faster in front of us. We turned south, making a “transect” in front of the developing tornado. The plan was simple: drive south past the tornado, then turn around once we reached its latitude. It should’ve been easy. Just make a “T-turn” to reverse course safely. I urged my driver to be careful. Right after I said that, I heard a thump. We’d slid into a ditch with a steep embankment. The driver tried to get us out several times, but it was no use. Panic set in as the tornado widened, likely moving directly toward us. I put down my camera and started pushing, but we were stuck. With no escape in sight, I felt hopeless. Then, out of nowhere, a storm chaser pulled up in his hatchback. “Do you guys need help?” Absolutely, we did! We scrambled into his car and made our escape. After driving for about a half mile, we stopped and got out to film the tornado as it crossed the road, not far from where we’d been stuck. My heart was still racing, but I felt incredibly grateful for our narrow escape—and for the chaser who saved us that day.

The tornado was headed straight for us, and we were stuck in a ditch. On June 5, 2009, I was chasing storms with the VORTEX-2 field project near La Grange, Wyoming. My job was to navigate for Mobile Mesonet 4, which was basically a soccer-mom van outfitted with wind and temperature sensors. Our mission was to get as close to tornadoes as possible to gather data. As we drove west on a gravel road, a wall cloud began to spin faster in front of us. We turned south, making a “transect” in front of the developing tornado. The plan was simple: drive south past the tornado, then turn around once we reached its latitude. It should’ve been easy. Just make a “T-turn” to reverse course safely. I urged my driver to be careful. Right after I said that, I heard a thump. We’d slid into a ditch with a steep embankment. The driver tried to get us out several times, but it was no use. Panic set in as the tornado widened, likely moving directly toward us. I put down my camera and started pushing, but we were stuck. With no escape in sight, I felt hopeless. Then, out of nowhere, a storm chaser pulled up in his hatchback. “Do you guys need help?” Absolutely, we did! We scrambled into his car and made our escape. After driving for about a half mile, we stopped and got out to film the tornado as it crossed the road, not far from where we’d been stuck. My heart was still racing, but I felt incredibly grateful for our narrow escape—and for the chaser who saved us that day.

21,845 次观看 • 1 年前

Of all the parts of storm chasing, tornadogenesis may be the most thrilling! Snyder, Oklahoma - November 7, 2011

Of all the parts of storm chasing, tornadogenesis may be the most thrilling! Snyder, Oklahoma - November 7, 2011

10,540 次观看 • 7 个月前