04-26-2024 Harlan, IA - Tornado damage

[@Metalsmithnna]

I give Julie so much credit for staying positive after such a life altering event.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Oh that poor lady, she was on the very of bursting into tears and being grateful and in disbelief all at the same time ! May God protect and provide for all those affected 🙏🏻

[@doobly140]

clearly your imaginary friend did not "protect" a damn thing!! according to your twisted, indoctrinated beliefs, it is your imaginary friend that "created" all things including the destructive tornado. way to go!!! You need to stop and think before you say such ignorant things.

[@hollykiebler9502]

I am in Iowa - on the other side of the state. I am so so sorry for this family. You never think it is going to happen to you. Please take care of one another - like Iowans do.

[@scgaliop7921]

Julie, what a remarkable woman you are, positive and grateful. ❤Love and prayers to everyone that’s been affected.

[@doobly140]

OH thank you for your useless "prayers". duh. stop staying that stupid crap!!

[@INKOSK4114]

She had nervous shock laughter. I don’t know if I could have held myself together as well. 😢

[@ochsj1971]

Especially with the dumb questions the reporter was asking.

[@victoriabradshaw1384]

@@ochsj1971 those aren't dumb questions... tell me you know NOTHING about journalism 🙄

[@CuriousOne90]

I know I would have been crying just from being scared .. it's really hard to fathom! She's amazing, if you ask me!

[@2DSTORMS]

I remember Brett and company driving past this home immediately after it happened. I cannot imagine knowing you won't have anything left in a few moments when you see it coming.

[@ericavendanio4540]

the roof were all gone...that scary, the good thing everyone in the house is safe.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@paulmunkel3105]

Ma'am, thank God you people are all safe. This was the nastiest storm we've had in years. I live in Omaha.I seen this whole thing coming through.Commentary, ma'am, I know what you went through.God bless you thank god you're alive and your family safe

[@lizzie5919]

So glad for the advance warnings 🩷

[@toscatattertail9813]

People need to realize that not only has this house beed destroyed but if this is a working farm or they have a working farm the sheds, barns and places livestock are kept and crops that are already planted are damaged or lost as well.

[@loonhaunt]

Great interview

[@sabine3769]

It was a horrific night over 100 warnings. This morning the low clouds are already moving at great speed in MO. Pray Saturday another rough ride. Poor folks who took hits its so awful.

[@OrbitFallenAngel]

God Bless Julie! ❤🙏 Idk how she stayed so calm and composed during the interview?? I used to live in Southeastern, Iowa and I know that weather can turn in an instant! Please Everyone Help Each Other Out! Do What Iowans Do Best!! ❤❤❤ God Bless Everyone Who Went Through That Day Friday the 26th of April 2024!!❤🙏❤🙏

[@aseainfo]

So very sorry to everyone who lost their homes in this tragic event. Praying that each of you recover as best as you can. Donating to charities on the ground right now helping is one way all of us can help.

[@shirleybalinski4535]

I spent the afternoon watching " live" coverage of these tornados as they rampaged across the states. Some were just monsters!! Everytime one hit a farm or town, my heart just went out to these folks affected. With you all.

[@juneyshu6197]

Blessings dear folks❤

[@beckywells6603]

Prayers from Houston

[@meganfisher1]

Praying for everyone affected. My heart goes out to them.

[@g-bgcg]

Many prayers for everyone!!!

[@PotatoBVBQueen]

My thoughts and prayers go out to those who are affected.

[@doobly140]

oh no, the "thoughts and prayers" again. totally USELESS! does nothing.

[@kountrygunz2032]

@@doobly140 You finished crying?

[@kyriethika]

I watched this live on Ryan Hall Y'all. Prayers for all. I'm most thankful that we have improved early warning systems that have most likely saved many lives, as people have disaster preparations ready, as this family did with their underground shelter. I hope that they can salvage those gorgeous wooden floors. This was an extraordinary tornadic outbreak yesterday, and it's supposed to be more of the same today. I'm thankful for all of the meteorologists, storm chasers, first responders, and all of the everyday ordinary people who are there to help out one another. It saves and improves lives, even in the midst of disasters like this. The example of the best of all of humankind that unites us. If we could remember that this is what matters even in those days free of crisis we could really create an amazing world for all. ❤

[@Rana.D4]

What a beautiful lady. Her attitude is spot on.

[@alaska1ravenlady]

Prayers for all that were hit by the tornados today.

[@jimwynn6421]

If people survived this it wasn't because Gawd helped them, it was because he missed them.

[@kountrygunz2032]

@@jimwynn6421 Thank you so much for clarifying, but nobody asked.

[@tedbell4416]

​@@jimwynn6421 if this were the religion of peace you would make no comments why is that?

[@shimmyhinnah]

Dear lovely soul, I’m so glad that you’re alive and well! God bless you and May he restore all your needs.

[@camoanddonuts7894]

I sure hope they rebuild their lives. Life is a precious gift. Other than the damage and inconvenience, you're alive to see another day. Sure wish I could help the people of Harlan cleanup and begin to rebuild their houses an get back to a "normal" Kindly, Fellow Iowan living in Texas❤😢

[@DebRoo11]

Poor thing. So sorry for their losses and damages. My heart goes out to them

[@ALilCancer]

The shot of the car at 3:15, with the distance, made it look like a toy. Which was probably a toy for the tonado. I feel so for those affected.

[@tammyraby7630]

I ran 7000 klm away from abusive relationship. Left everything behind. Most people couldn't understand....I said people lose their stuff in hurricanes and tornados. Life is about living not stuff. So glad they survived 🙌

[@thecastle09]

God bless them all 🙏🏻

[@CH4RA_DR3AMER]

Praying for strength for all of you who lost your comfort. You can rebuild! The important things are not lost.

[@jimwynn6421]

Yeah. That will help. Should have listened to the scientist years ago. And it's only gonna get worse.

[@tedbell4416]

​@@jimwynn6421wut?

[@JoanBrown-j3e]

I am so sorry for those who lost so much. This is heartbreaking. I pray they have the strength and support to move forward from what must have been hell on earth. You work so hard for what you have and in seconds it’s all gone. Praying.

[@WriterOfMany]

I felt so sad watching the rain fall onto their belongings...everything and anything they could save and salvage and it's getting wet and they'll possibly have to deal with mold and mildew in the future...praying for answers

[@cynic256]

Man how devastating. I cannot even imagine going through this. My heart goes out to you Julie, stay positive and stay strong, though I don't think you need me to tell you that.

[@ZackSansing]

Those same people who heard and watched the Parkersburg tornado almost 16 years before thought we'll never get them in my town. Well it lasted almost 16 years before this city was sadly destroyed

[@warlordewoks]

my heart goes out to all them, prayers to all

[@tedbell4416]

Sad, sure do hate it for these people. We've been a little lucky so far in the southeast and not had these bad tornadoes this spring time for the most part.

[@marshallthepuppy2309]

I had a tornado hit me one year ago, it was an EF3 tornado and luckily I never lost power at my house and didn’t have any damage either.

[@JoeyMcSmokey]

Prayers 🙏💕🙏

[@sabine3769]

The storms were so violent last night.

[@mgrella63]

MY God This is so sad! I feel so bad for everyone involved in that nightmare

[@tthappyrock368]

I'm glad she's all right! Sad that her beautiful home was destroyed!

[@bagofrichards1067]

God bless her 🙏🏽

[@MrMeadfoot]

She's in shock and this goofball is asking her to spell out her name, jeez.

[@CH4RA_DR3AMER]

He does that with everyone. I think for thorough documentation. If you don’t like the way he goes to tornado destruction zones & interviews, I highly suggest you use your free time & do it “better” so we can see how it can be done properly. I hate how in 2024 no one does anything, except criticize the people who actually do things. 😛

[@michaelstrahan2.0]

Imagine if he had not asked her how to spell her name and the news outlet lost credibility because they spelled it incorrectly?! 🤡🤡🤡

[@seeharvester]

@@CH4RA_DR3AMER I think the name spelling is a bit much myself. We, the viewers, don't need to see that.

[@brgtmcrdl]

@@DebRoo11 it's so they have it documented. every journalist/news outlet does this. they usually just cut the footage for broadcast.

[@kountrygunz2032]

@@seeharvester Get over it i guess. Find something else to be outraged over.

[@artofficial2010]

@ 3:11 I thought that was a toy car for a sec.😢

[@juneladd1912]

I hope all these people had good Insurance...I mean how do u possibly start over after something like this?. I would be devistated...

[@Kay_Watermelon]

Exactly. I couldn't even imagine what comes next...

[@LD__]

💔

[@MrsHall38]

Dear Heavenly Father, Please place your hands around any and everyone that has lost everything, and please bless these people to rebuild and please give them strength.... In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen.

[@seeharvester]

And please, O Heavenly Father, Give them the wisdom to build an underground house, So that when Thy Vengeful Hand doth smite the Earth again, They shalt be safe, And without loss of property. Amen.

[@kountrygunz2032]

@@seeharvester I love people like you. Its actually sad to see you get so mad about Jesus and prayer comments that you can't resist the urge to go out of your way and say something ignorant or rude. It makes me wonder what is so wrong in your life that leads you to do it. Whatever it is Ill be praying for you tonight.

[@seeharvester]

@@kountrygunz2032 I beg thy pardon? What art thou talking about? How dare thee mock my prayers!

[@ivoza]

These past 2 days have been wild

[@obsidianwing]

I'm the only one who noticed her blue T-shirt has a Tornado in the Middle ? How ironic, hope they recover from this historic madness Day. Poor Lady

[@isaiahmahaffey903]

I lived in a town near harlan and I was terrified

[@spencerdunn6933]

Dang

[@parkergray5346]

Yesterday was a great example of how tornadoes should happen, if they do. Advanced warnings that tell people just how destructive they are, no tornado went unwarned, and emergencies were declared where it was necessary. The NWS did not fail us.

[@dinaday425]

Curious is her house had hurricane clips

[@sarapoepsel5479]

Yes, it did.

[@elizabethlisak2598]

Live down the basement .fix the basement up, glad you and family are ok🕊️

[@CampMymy]

So sorry, she is still in shock I’m sure.

[@tammyraby7630]

😢😢😢

[@susanbrown2578]

🙏

[@randytracy1742]

I give my sympathies to the people of Harlan, Iowa/-for everything they lost,but not their spirits -like the woman! 😮😮😮😅

[@ochsj1971]

I hope these people have insurance, and that their insurance companies don't screw them over after their claims by jacking up their rates and considering them "high risk."

[@thewatchmen4920]

WOW

[@helenjones568]

During WWII many feared war, today we fear weather. Why can't we learn to build safe places in homes and plan for floodings too!? I don't get the whole industry! And if anyone does come up with an idea, its too expensive for everyone to have a safe place! Why? So sad that many will never have value enough to be helped to prepare for natural disasters. I hope one day, like this family had a safe place, many others will have them too! It's a need. Insurance should help us all have them!!! Government should help us all have them! It's not about money. If it is than we have lost our way! Seriously! Thank GOD many made it through that serious day!

[@JeepGirl941]

Yayyy! The Jeep is ok too! 😊

[@rarelysleep3238]

Change those fire alarm batteries before its too late

[@TheGreatYoRpFiSh]

you should keep these comments sections closed.

[@Gary65437]

What a shame, the tornado has no respect for these nice new houses. Tore up like the usual trailer park.

[@doreenwalls5300]

my thoghts and paryers are with all the victims of this tragady, God bless

[@kikaree]

This lady is smiling so I guess she had insurance coverage!

[@marilynnjacobsen1077]

Time to consider building geodesic dome buildings and homes that can withstand terrible storms. Every year this happens and its time for changes like our government helping their own country and stop sendind our tax dollars to foreigners and their wars!

[@KevinPatrick-ov3ot]

A direct hit from that tornado would have leveled the home. There are walls still standing. So her home was on the outside of the tornado.

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

No. People can walk safely into dust devils.

[@blackhole9961]

⁠@@jeffkardosjr.3825dust devils aren’t the same as EF4s

[@azmike1]

Yeah. Keep laughin' lady. When the insurance company tells you to take a hike, you will wake up to reality.

[@ericwalberg9261]

I find it uncomfortable that your victims are forced to spell their name.

[@zabijca]

Is it some required custom in US to say your name to total stranger? I'd say FU not your business.

[@gregsimmons694]

Tornados can kill! Jesus saves sinners!

[@tedbell4416]

Why you even say that on a video like this, ugh. Take your Bible thumping to a church.

[@tedbell4416]

Go to church to preach

[@doobly140]

"tell me what happened here" REALLY???? wtf kind of stupid question is that!!??

[@tightwad]

Not entirely sure but it might have been something to do w their teenager. But he was always a good kid before I bet.

[@chadallen6242]

America.

[@gregbumgardner3006]

Prayers for them. Here in Winterset we luckily didnt get a repeat of 2022.