12/10/21 “Quad State Tornado” Extended Footage

[@jrobs1133]

Imagine surviving a tornado, then being offered a ride with the guys chasing it.

[@StormchaserNickGorman]

He was safer with us than standing out in the road way. Normally after a powerful tornado crosses like that there’s very intense RFD winds that follow it. We flagged down another trucker and he waited with them until first responders got on scene.

[@KF22TV]

💀

[@laloochie4783]

I was thinking that too! I would actually feel pretty safe cause they know where it’s headed, but sometimes they change direction!

[@grantmorris465]

@@StormchaserNickGorman 📌 this please?

[@Lovelydoll-c8s]

🤣

[@stanmarsh7149]

Tornado chasing in the dead of night has got to be the most terrifying thing.

[@mydogsteppedona4431]

They got monitors which is good, they know where its headed.

[@Ineedahandle75]

Agree, however they do have the benefit of weather radar and lots of other tech I'm guessing.

[@StormchaserNickGorman]

It’s all fun in games until we lose cell service lol

[@Ggggggggggggg2342]

Like a scary dream

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

@@StormchaserNickGorman God be with you dear one.

[@alanvelasquez837]

Holy crap, the truck driver didn’t even know what happened. He was in shock! When they told him he just survived a tornado he said “A tornado ??”… Man y’all stay safe out there doing this 🙏🏼.

[@SteveRogers-qz9bd]

Poor guy, I'm glad these tornado hunters showed up

[@dongilley3273]

Sadly , most truck drivers these days are oblivious to our weather in the USA. At least he could speak some English and has gained respect for bad weather.

[@magneto44]

@@dongilley3273 who cares if he speaks English 🙄

[@dongilley3273]

@@magneto44 by law ( that is not enforced) all truck drivers must read and speak English in the USA. The way the gentleman said tornado seemed as if he had never heard of one. All he said was something about wind. I pulled my truck over and parked in the storm so I would not be a danger to the motoring public around me. I'm old school and this is how I handle my responsibility while handling severe weather. Have a merry Christmas .

[@MTStingray]

@@dongilley3273 He didn't say "tornado?" as if he'd never heard of it. He said "tornado?" as in disbelief that he was in one. Probably had no clue that the storm was tornado-warned.

[@Volksinformant]

I am watching from Germany and I have to say it is one of the scariest tornado videos I have ever watched. Even the German media are reporting about the tornado outbreak. I am sending my prayers across the pond! 🙏

[@brendenalexander6178]

It's rare to hear twisters outside of North America region. And makes me wonder that if Canada and US consists as a wind nation. Cause air power yoo!

[@lostwildfree3492]

@@brendenalexander6178 Its rare to have storms like this, here in December. We were shocked in 2011 with a tornado on New Ywars Eve in St. Louis, but this, this is beyond devastating. So many lost.

[@brendenalexander6178]

I live in Terre Haute, IN and we were lucky that the storm missed us. I always heard, if a big nasty storm hits St Louis, then Terre Haute is gonna get what St Louis got. Really surprised that it missed us. O.o

[@fugginrambo]

Thanks brother

[@pmc6925]

Thank you for all your prayers.

[@ewizzle2]

As a semi truck driver I can honestly say we don't get paid nearly enough for the true hazards we have to deal with

[@soccermommyNPC]

You and the work you do are greatly appreciated here, hopefully someday your salary will reflect that

[@Thanatos138]

Agreed! And for what it's worth I know there's many other hardworking Americans out there who understand and appreciate just how important all you truck drivers are! Many thanks and respect

[@westonsmith7772]

I would find a new job if i wasn't paid enough

[@MaureenLycaon]

@@westonsmith7772 Just as simple as that, hmm? Well, you could set an example for the rest of us by leaving your mom's basement and trying it.

[@westonsmith7772]

@@MaureenLycaon I work shift work at a chemical plant. I own my house, it's paid off. Same with my vehicle. I have no debts. So, you're way off the mark little lady...I respect truckers and any other blue collar work, for that matter, but if you want to talk about how little you get paid for what you do, well perhaps it's a good idea to look elsewhere for work..?? I don't like hearing people moan about how dangerous their job is and blah blah blah. You know the dangers going into the field as well as the pay. And for the record, trucking is far from the only job with dangerous aspects. My work, for instance, is more dangerous. But I elected to work in the field because of the pay, amongst other things. No whining here.

[@jimfrankovich2339]

A tornado at night is the most terrifying thing you could go through. It's bad enough when you can see it. Not knowing where it is exactly because you can't see it. Yeah that to me is a nightmare. We went through the Onalaska,TX tornado on 4-22-20. Our house thank God was spared. Especially because we were in it. It was a life changing event. Myself and many neighbors now start getting nervous when the wind blows hard or a bad storm comes through. God bless anyone who has been through a tornado.

[@jackaguirre8576]

Rain wrapped tornadoes can be invisible in the day time :D

[@jimfrankovich2339]

@@jackaguirre8576 great point. You're exactly right. See it or not it's horrible.

[@Vision_1k]

onalaska is only an hour and a half away from me? i never heard about that hurricane that is so crazy

[@cesarparedes7942]

wow, god must hate all those people in Kentucky, but love you so much to spare you. What is the trick? I mean, He even killed a baby in KY...yet spared your house.

[@big7491]

Buddies house got hit by a nader couple months ago and my sisters been in one. And we’re from Michigan lmao

[@Tastybathwater1]

Imagine almost dying from a tornado and then getting picked up and forced to chase after more tornadoes 😂

[@ErikaLH]

Well, kinda safest place to be.

[@phoenixmode6909]

"Forced"?? I would feel as if I'd just won the lottery! Knowledgeable severe weather folks, safest people you could be with, and an adventure of a lifetime! At least, that would be MY personal take on it. Maybe I need to hang out on the interstate when severe weather systems roll in.😎⛈🌪

[@nicwalker4452]

😂😂😂😂

[@daniellindegren1182]

@@phoenixmode6909 the safest people to be with are the people driving away from the storm.

[@StormchaserNickGorman]

We flagged down another semi driver and had the guy hop in with them so we could continue on. Usually after a tornado crosses the highway there’s very intense RFD winds that follow it 80-100MPH so we didn’t want him wondering around.

[@MrTee-hw7mp]

I can’t imagine the sheer terror of seeing such a beast closing in on you at night. The power flashes, debris, and the roar all getting more intense the closer it gets. Only briefly catching a glimpse of its silhouette from the lightning. Then, your ears pop and everything goes black. Night tornadoes are the stuff of nightmares.

[@martimasters7704]

Years ago, a tornado touched down in the middle of the night a few miles from my veterinarian, who raises standardbred horses. The tornado came up the driveway and just before it reached the house, it split into 2 smaller evil twins. One went around the house and the other went between the house and the barn. That night, even the horses believed in God.

[@mywifesboyfriend5558]

Things like this make one stop believing in god.

[@robertjoseph5206]

@@mywifesboyfriend5558 can't blame god for natural disasters

[@toomanygeebs]

totally i agree thats why i live in virginia no tornadoes just sometimes its cold

[@JohnnyBlaze_616]

@@robertjoseph5206 I mean God created all things. Even natural disasters. If God didn't want natural disasters to even exist, he would've never created them, knowing they destroy and kill.

[@karenmbbaxter]

I am glad that U helped the second truck driver because I was worried U were going to drive on by. Storm chasing is not just about getting the best footage but also helping others.

[@specialsnowflake9097]

Ok Karen

[@BREATHER_]

@@specialsnowflake9097 sick burn bro💯💯💯

[@patricelawson6918]

Don't you know what a fucking burn is

[@bryanchesley9435]

I love it when people don't understand what storm chasing is.

[@Bayoubebe]

And now he’s a tornado chaser... poor guy

[@techprofessional3892]

Heart goes out for those who didn’t make it. May god bless their souls.

[@TheMommaDiary]

“Man there was crazy winds!” Storm chaser: “No man, you just survived a tornado!” A historic one at that!

[@damondriver6363]

Passed by my house in St. Charles Ky(double wide actually, but really there was *no* sheltering yourself from this tornado..) by less than half a mile.. the total calmness beforehand, the sound I will never ever forget, seeing the power flashes as I watched it ripping across Dawson Springs. Where I grew up.(Dawson Springs KY is almost non-existant now.. 70% of it is just gone. Brick buildings and aparmtents just wiped off the map) It took our main substation and uprooted its foundation and twisted it around like a pretzel. Thick concrete and solid steel, like it was nothing. I'm thankful that it didn't hit my small town of Saint Charles. Because it's mainly trailers and doublewide trailers. Our town is only like a mile and a half wide. So this tornado was literally wider than my whole town at certain points. After it moved passedbmy town, it went on to Earlington KY about 5 mins from where i live, there it took an extremely heavy train and flung it over 100 yards into someone's home, like it was a toy. The death toll is immense, 13 dead in Dawson alone, and dozens of them are still missing. After the length of time that's already passed, and the nights after dropping down to below 32°, I'm very afraid that means those 3-4 dozen who are missing are for sure going to be counted down as casualties eventually.. The community of Dawson Springs, Mayfield, and Bremen KY may never recover from this. It's so unbearably heartbreaking.

[@sincerelytrisha9797]

I’m crying reading your comment, I’m in Louisiana and I definitely understand your pain🥺

[@calebfoster1832]

Take care pal.

[@dland1862]

God bless.

[@Zenaciousrootz]

I will be praying 😢

[@KaiaKN]

My family is spread between Paducah and Hardin County. Both places were barely missed praying for you all ❤️

[@sonimbetterthanyou]

The tornado being at night makes it look beyond scary. The power that's hiding only to be seen every lighting flash. Things nightmares are made of. God bless all those who were affected.

[@mywifesboyfriend5558]

If God was doing his job, this wouldn't have happened.

[@adriangomez6266]

@@mywifesboyfriend5558 god doesnt have a job lol

[@mywifesboyfriend5558]

@@adriangomez6266 Apparently.

[@ElegantTv9]

@@mywifesboyfriend5558 no this is vengeance, or birth pangs as the Bible calls it. You’re fulfilling prophecy by blaspheming God and blaming Him for the plagues, when in reality, humanity deserves it because they have gone too far in sin. Why should God, the creator of the world have to respect you? He is GOD, He does whatever He pleases and you have no right to question it as you are only a human with limited knowledge, same goes for me too. Have a nice day.

[@mywifesboyfriend5558]

@@ElegantTv9 If God is real, he cares nothing for the suffering of his "children". Your desert war god is a lie that humanity has needed to shake off for far, far too long. People are waking up to the truth. Get used to it.

[@twohawk1203]

What a horrible night for all affected. Hope the recovery is quick.

[@Deakybean181]

it wont be quick:(

[@EJONES-zk4it]

I left this area Friday morning, thank God! Prayers be with every body that went through these Tornadoes.

[@dani2g]

Omg the guy you guys picked up. He is SO lucky to survive that.

[@YoonDragoon]

growning up "don't let a stranger pick you up in their car." This guy who's truck got turned over and sees storm chaser equipment in their car, legit had the best outcome for being picked up by someone.

[@brandons4240]

They kicked him out of the vehicle when they realized he needed medical attention and he was going to slow them down

[@timjohnson7580]

Heroes. But also normal Americans.

[@exspiravit6920]

@@brandons4240 wouldn't you? They knew where the business end was, so it's not like they dropped him off in the path

[@octurn]

@spastik they have already mounted his head on the trophy wall at the hunting lodge.

[@swayze693]

the fact that the truck driver was crawling out of his truck that turned over into the car of storm chasers 😰 that man’s adrenaline must be on one! what a crazy night this must have been. and to make matter’s worse, it’s in the total darkness of the night. my heart goes out to EVERYONE this has affected. may god bless you all and protect each and every one of you♥️

[@wwinnar2831]

i wonder how an 18 wheeler gets overturned, but nothing happens to these guys car.

[@thsone]

@@wwinnar2831 im no expert but i believe it has to do with storm trackers having the knowledge to stay out of the eye of the storm. Aka where the wind is its heaviest and where the destruction happens. The truck was not so lucky cuz of being hit directly, also trucks r not very good with aerodynamics. Ever been down a highway and feel or c the wind pushes cars sideways even a smidge on a mild windy day?...

[@vs71597]

@@wwinnar2831 high profile vehicles are the ones that get flipped. The car is close to the ground so the wind can’t push it over. That’s why if you ever get a high winds alert on your phone it says to use extreme caution operating a “high profile” vehicle. That means trucks and semis and even some SUVs. Trucks are easy to push or roll over. Think of the term “top heavy”. That’s basically the same principle.

[@plisskenationbackfromthede3657]

@@wwinnar2831 lower center of gravity and a much more aerodynamic profile compared to a semi

[@Dante...]

Tornados like this are scary enough durring the day. But at night it's a whole new level of terrifying.

[@danadoozer9990]

I just can't believe that a tornado of this magnitude went down in December! And it may be the longest tracking tornado in history! My heart goes out to all who were impacted by this.

[@metaldiscipline3955]

It's not the first time this has happened this late in the year, nor is it for an outbreak! We here in Texas experienced an EF4 a few years back in Garland, TX, if I recall correctly! While tornadoes are more prevalent during spring, and summer, they can occur at anytime of the year, and practically anywhere on earth with the exception of Antarctica!

[@GrowAndFlow1227]

@@metaldiscipline3955 not to this magnitude

[@metaldiscipline3955]

@@GrowAndFlow1227 If you mean intensity, then yes actually. In December of 1953, Vicksburg, MS, was struck by a powerful F5 tornado. As for the one in Texas that I mentioned, I believe it was part of a small outbreak in and around the state that day. In addition to the EF4 that hit the Garland and Howlett area, there were reports of a couple of EF3 tornadoes that hit nearby areas as well, if I can recall.

[@metaldiscipline3955]

@@GrowAndFlow1227 Now if the "Quad" state tornado, does infact turn out to be a singular storm(which I strongly believe it is!), and not a series of them, then yes I would agree that no other storm would be of this magnitude!

[@metaldiscipline3955]

@@barrackhussein464 Still I was pointing out that it was not uncommon! The Tri-State tornado was 96 years ago, and is still widely discussed and studied today! Will this tornado surpass it in intensity? I'm not sure. Will it in death toll? Absolutely not! We will just have to wait until the survey concludes for a straight answer. As of now, the Quad-State tornado sits at an EF3+ preliminary rating!

[@Giselle33888]

I survived a tornado... and i must say that was the most terrible and scary moment in my whole life... you survive literally the force of the air... i flew with other people there too...those people i see regularly, and we always end talking about that Day...i was hit by thunders and ice rocks... that Day i was born again...

[@jcmottern]

Imagine surviving a tornado only to be picked up by storm chasers chasing a tornado.. In all seriousness, I'm glad he's okay and prayers for all the people that lost their lives.

[@jcmottern]

Looks like someone already commented this..oops

[@natetuohy2615]

Comment theif

[@jcmottern]

@@natetuohy2615I swear I had no idea 😭

[@natetuohy2615]

@@jcmottern 😂 at least you didnt come back with some childish insult like most people on yt i call out lol

[@jcmottern]

@@natetuohy2615 I can't stand comment drama. Have a good one✌️

[@michaelwhite7275]

Thank you for picking up that driver, please be safe and thank you.

[@ChelseyM32]

Apart of me thinks the guy they picked up was like, "I made a mistake just let me out please!"

[@lanacastillo49]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@jadetaylor2443]

😆

[@francisgermaryapontegamboa8778]

I would have cried asking them to take far away from the storm ,

[@zeedevil3361]

I never thought this will happen like in the movies. I’m praying everyone safety who are affected by this massive tornado.

[@michaellewis342]

Happens in Kansas all the time, but Kansas is rual and people are used to them, so theirs not usually any casualties.

[@phantomcat1958]

You know that global warming is bad when tornadoes start being as powerful as hollywood disaster movies tornadoes

[@jerseyf8985]

Please be careful. I live in Kentucky and I'm still NOT okay and can't stop crying about what all has happened to our state.

[@billgateskilledmyuncle23]

It's march 2, 2012 all over again, but worse!

[@cmerton]

Same way many feel about you ignorant hicks inflicting McConnell and Rand Paul on the rest of us, over and over. If I had my way there would not be a single penny of federal funds to help you. Wake up.

[@mywifesboyfriend5558]

@@cmerton Same way many of us feel about you ignorant, terroristic liberals inflicting Biden on this country. Our country is failing because of YOU. No replies will be seen or read. President Trump 2024 🇺🇸

[@JohnnyBlaze_616]

Unfortunately, one day another devastating tornado will strike in Kentucky again. Inevitable like the rain. 😕

[@chrisalbers3864]

Everything will be okay. We always recover and overcome.

[@83jbbentley]

The truck driver will have an incredible story to tell. Amazing footage.

[@jphazon9593]

I live 30 minutes away from Mayfield, Ky and I consider myself extremely blessed because the tornado didn’t come in contact with my town. Blessings from me to everyone especially the families who had to experience all the tragic things that happened.

[@HyzerFlexOnYou]

The wording you're looking for is "extremely lucky"

[@Black0bsidian]

@@HyzerFlexOnYou 🙄

[@trisha1784]

Jcool how far are you from marion ky?

[@jphazon9593]

@@trisha1784 around an hour

[@Life_in_the_curb_lane]

I'm a Semi Truck driver and I can not imagine being caught in a Tornado, that is like my worse fear of all. Hope everyone was ok 🙏🏼

[@ShalemAhava]

Thank for you your service!

[@Nicole-si3ck]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@deansbian5607]

thank you for your service !!

[@williamm.9255]

This footage is INSANE...GOD BLESS these guys for what they do and the Harm they drive right into !!!!

[@freedomlovingamerican5496]

The Hayti wedge is quite possibly the same tornado that devastated Mayfield Ky. Unbelievable.

[@valleygirlz4491]

Yeah Ryan Hall (he streamed for over 11 hours live!!!) tracked the tornado, traveled what 227miles across 4 states. Just insane.

[@valleygirlz4491]

Check out Ryan Hall Ya'll, amazing dedication 👏

[@shannondoherty4803]

Luckily that area is not densely populated

[@summerm7749]

@@shannondoherty4803 it isn’t but it devistated the town and flattened a candle factor with 100 workers inside.. That same cell (pretty sure) went on to produce tornados that also went through bowling green, north east up into Irvington KY before ending..

[@shannondoherty4803]

@@summerm7749 I know. I was talking about Arkansas and Missouri I used to live in that area and I still have family there and that area is not highly populated

[@QUICKIRONS]

Hats off to you men for doing this. Takes guts and the footage you get is all telling. These things are monsters.

[@terrybarcus9011]

Great job picking that trucker up.

[@cordelianoelle]

Man survives tornado and gets in vehicle with storm chasers. That's a movie plot. That devastation is just... Prayers to all. Now no power for so many. I feel so bad for the kids being traumatized.

[@42.0fmthefever5]

The world needs more Nick who helps people while stranded ❤

[@TheSitfproductions]

Being a meteorologist and the beauty that this is....sends chills down my spine, this is probably one of the scariest things you'll see

[@ashadams8143]

Holy shit I bet your adrenaline was pumping like crazy. Thank you so much for risking your lives to bring us this footage. I hope you and all your families are safe after this.

[@CJ_JAMO]

Just wanted to say well done for stopping for a survivor that was a great example of kindness. Wish everyone was more like you guys. My prayers are with all the people affected by this tornado

[@ArmedPatriot]

This poor man just survived a tornado just to climb into a car and chase it down. 😆

[@rd8370]

I’ll bet he regretted getting in with them. 😂

[@brendamueller7732]

CUDOS to both of you guys for being out there. I've been in two of them and know how scary they are, especially at night. You're definitely at the Mercy of mother nature. God Bless you guys AND everyone who's been affected by this tragedy. Stay safe!!!😔

[@southeastcupseries]

Tornado chasing, in December, at night, with a wedge. Worst case scenario in my opinion because no one is expecting it in December and being at night makes it even worse

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Just asking, from 🇬🇧, ok: are these night tornadoes usually accompanied by snow schtorm, lightning, etc, in addition to the terrifying wind whip ¿?

[@SoonerStateSirens1]

@@suzyqualcast6269 there isnt usually snow near tornados, when cold air from the notth and warn air from the south meet, storm systems fire and given the right conditions will form a rotation on the back side of the storm, sometimes balls of frozen ice called hair will fall from the storm like rain.

[@SoonerStateSirens1]

@@suzyqualcast6269 and lighting is a common occurance near a tornado or with any tornadic super cell

[@pluckybellhop66]

Nebraskans are reminded of twin tornadoes like this that tore through one of our neighboring towns and completely destroyed it. They hardly had time to cry before they were rebuilding the town. In many ways people are more durable than a tornado. We're feeling it over here, wishing yall the best.

[@emgrace222]

such a sweet move taking that guy in, i cannot imagine how shocked he must have been

[@timmykephart]

It blows my mind how we keep going on with our lives when we're that close to a real life monster. Traffic keeps moving, but at a slower pace. It's like snowstorms, everyone keeps things in motion but it's just not smart sometimes. And we do it anyway. I love it

[@natsudragneel3588]

Seeing a tornado like that in December is just crazy. Usually I'm expecting more than a foot of snow and cold weather.

[@superboats2]

Nighttime tornadoes are the worst. You cannot see them unless lightning flashes and you have to be looking in the right direction at the right time. I was traveling on an interstate one night back in 1996 when I found that I practically had the entire interstate all to myself. It was around 1AM. I had the radio on warning of tornadic activity in such-n-such county. I had no idea WHAT county I was in, but I was getting horizontal rain, wind thunder & lightning. I just kept going when soon, I was experiencing hail, then flying debris. I floored it, not knowing WHERE the tornado was, but I had the feeling that it was right behind me or at least VERY close to me. I was going about 100 MPH and I can feel my 1996 Nissan Kingcab start to "fly" above the road's surface. The engine raced a couple of times when my wheels left the road, but all I could do was to keep going and hope for the best. I managed to remain on the road (when I wasn't flying) and managed to escape. I got clear and was able to continue on heading north. About one state later, it all happened again. I escaped TWO separate tornadoes that night. When I made it into PA, I stopped at a truck stop. I had a passenger with me who slept through the whole thing. When he awoke and asked me how things were, I told him. He was like, "Why didn't you wake me?!" I replied, "I didn't need you freaking out, yelling in my ear while I was trying NOT to kill us." Going through something like that is something you would NEVER forget. I'm just glad that no cop was taken up when I "flew" right by, going well over the speed limit and he would pull out to come after me and he would get caught up in the tornado instead. Imagine that scenario. Stay safe out there.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

I have an idea what it's like to be in one of these nighttime tornado outbreaks. On Memorial Day weekend 2019, we had a similar situation happen in the Dayton, Ohio area. We had that same insane crazy lightening intensity during the height of the storm. Night tornadoes are so damn scary.

[@pscar1]

I remember the nighttime Easter outbreak in Atlanta in the mid-90's. No one got any sleep that night the storms were so intense.

[@jam5533]

You're the first person I'd seen to mention that event, I heard the wind blowing with such intensity and saw the lightning kept going on non-stop. All the while I could still hear the distant rumble to the west of Vandalia.

[@tinabadgley792]

I was just telling a friend of mine about that storm system. To put it in perspective, that system hit us well before it got to you. I live on the Oklahoma Missouri State line. And even worse, that storm started west of ok city. It was a massive front for sure.

[@loading...5277]

This video terrified me and I just moved from hawaii to ohio pretty close to where you mentioned and this comment scared me since I have never seen such storms and knowing this can happen near me and my friends or even too you 😥

[@aaroncampbell2180]

Oh yeah I remember that tornado. Half of Ohio was under a watch including Lake County.

[@KristenKiley]

Exceptional footage, Nick. It was so incredibly nice to see you guys get the semi driver to safety inside your vehicle. I'm sure he will be forever grateful for that.

[@302racing3]

2:52 “Welcome to Missouri” *Lightning strike shows massive tornado*

[@maryegarrett1950]

Very cool of the storm chasers to offer the truck driver a ride. We live in Central Kentucky so thankfully we were not in the path of the tornados that hit in Western Kentucky. Last weekend we had the same type of weather and it was my first experience of seeing a tornado in person. It was unbelievably creepy and a rush at the same time. I will never forget it that’s for sure.

[@Avenged1]

Epic Footage! Thanks for sharing. We have friends in Mayfield that lost everything. Horrific!

[@mirrrstery]

#1 item on my bucket list is tornado chasing. You guys are literally living my dream and I am obsessed with watching these videos.

[@squiddy7863]

GPS: "Welcome to Missouri!" Chasers: "OMG IT'S A WEDGE!"

[@ladybluegrass4173]

My prayers with everyone in the storm's path 🙏

[@GalacticPossum]

Damn. You stopped for the guy and got him in the car. You're good people, people.

[@colinwatt00]

Having watched the movie Twister decades ago, it’s neat to see things are basically the same they ever were - convoys of random vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) all chasing down the roads.

[@jeffrobodine8052]

What a nightmare! My thoughts and prayers are with the people who were in the path of these tornadoes. 🙏🙏🙏

[@pesopeso510]

The humanity of these fine gentlemen. Didn't even think twice to ask the truck driver to get in.

[@MortgageGirl7]

Wow 😮 Thank God, my son doesn’t do this for a living!! Your poor momma’s! Stay safe, guys!!!

[@kylemarshall848]

I was in Mayfield taking shelter when it hit. When it hit, we laughed at how quite the wind was. Then we drove around to see the damage, and we didn't know until right then how lucky we were. Now seeing this, makes me realize how bad it could've been for us.

[@eadecamp]

Thank you for what you do. I believe because of storm chasers we've learned a lot about tornadoes. I'm from North Carolina and am more accustomed to hurricanes. For the time being I live in Missouri and now know what hook echos mean.

[@ZA-co9vj]

Maybe learn from scientists about climate change rather than idolizing thrill chasers?

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

Yes I am not an official storm chaser but I am going to start chasing hurricanes this year solo. I hope a good one comes and its relatively close to Florida or somewhere in Florida.

[@StormchaserNickGorman]

Be very careful chasing hurricanes.. it’s safer if you find a partner to do it with.

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

@@StormchaserNickGorman Yeah I wish I had a partner. But I dont know anyone else who would want to do this. So solo is the only way I can.

[@bengals098558]

Guy from the truck who got in the car probably was like "I survived the tornado in my truck only to get in the car with these people chasing the same tornado that almost killed me"

[@TaraSmallss]

Holy shit man. I’m not religious, but god bless you guys. While driving out to Baltimore we got a tornado warning in Tennessee, and it was the most terrified I’ve ever been. I live in Vegas, and tornadoes are my biggest fear, even though I’ve never been in one. I don’t know how you guys do this. So sad for all the lives lost🖤

[@mariahmartinez3900]

GOD BLESS YOU !! IT’S RIGHT!🙏❤️

[@Gambleraddictz]

Same here I live in Vegas and we had a “sandstorm” not long ago.. it was scary lol I can just imagine what this was like

[@wildwulf7065]

I’ve lived in TN all my 25 years of life. The mountains try their best to protect us. There has been so many tornadoes happen around me but I’ve always been blessed and really only been in the middle of 2. You just can’t freak out. If you lose your cool then you will die by making dumb decisions. Just have to remain calm and do what you gotta do. Everyday is not guaranteed and these storms are a reminder.

[@misery_fell]

Quite the opposite for me. I love meteorology and I would love to storm chase one day

[@misery_fell]

From a person living in Vegas

[@Brandon-jv4wp]

Y'all by far ended up with the best footage of this historic event. Hats off to on the nighttime chase

[@britneybedford2092]

I’ve drove in a tornado before and it was the scariest thing I’ve ever witnessed!!! Praying for everyone effected by this ❤️❤️

[@chriscooper5530]

I live here. This tornado passed by my house less than 5 miles away. I watched it in the distance destroy our community.. And many others. My family was lucky and we didnt lose any property or life. But many other people ive known my entire life... Lost everything. 😔💙

[@HyzerFlexOnYou]

Prayers are nice but you should actually go help cleanup or donate money if you really care

[@almercraft488]

Thank you for taking the opportunity to go live of this powerful tornado.

[@arodcheri]

You guys are awesome and the help you give to survivors as well. With your commitment and determination y'all provide things we never knew about tornados .

[@jannahm1788]

I have had a lifelong fascination with tornadoes. They are beautiful, yet destructive, forces of nature. Most of the ones we get in my area are also on the smaller side (below EF4) so seeing something like this is quite impressive.

[@ivymike3459]

Awesome you picked up the survivor on the highway! 👍✊❤️🇺🇸

[@KnuckleHead1983]

That thing was massive! Prayers out to those affected by this monster and to those who lost loved ones

[@stephencampbell2735]

Jeez... you guys got balls. Great footage and good on ya for picking that guy up. Stay safe out there

[@59snitt]

Thank you for stopping to help. Y’all are wonderful

[@aliciasmith1832]

Look at all the TRUCK DRIVERS that Risk their lives everyday. We all NEED TO BUILD UNDER GROUND Shelters

[@davidriley7149]

“They” already have.

[@aliciasmith1832]

@@davidriley7149 I have one in my property .

[@sjfky79]

I’m in southeastern Kentucky, born and raised in southern Kentucky. Thankfully we only received some winds and rain. I have been looking for some good videos of the tornado that impacted so much of my fellow Kentuckians, not to mention countless others across several states. I have to say, this is some of the BEST footage I have seen thus far. I can’t stop watching! AWESOME JOB GUYS! Keep up the great work and stay safe!

[@StormchaserNickGorman]

I appreciate the kind words!! I invest a lot of time/money into this hobby. If you want to watch another great video of this tornado check out the one from another chaser Max Olson.

[@sjfky79]

@@StormchaserNickGorman You’re more than welcome! Thanks so much! I’ll check out his videos as well!

[@wowmomwow08]

At night with that large of a wedge I would be afraid of satellite tornados sneaking up on me from behind.

[@RainySounds12]

I passed out early this night and woke up the next morning to the news of the town just 15 miles south of me getting obliterated by an historic tornado. Needless to say I was shook. Still get chills watching these videos.

[@dr.leonardhofstadtersavage6413]

Wow! That is a violent tornado, it's definitely going to be a bad tornado season come this spring. Excellent footage guys👍👍👍👍👍

[@DebbieD7777]

Let's pray not🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vanyakouveli3113]

I'm so thankful to God. I was supposed to get a load to Kentucky but I stayed in the shop for truck repairs🙏 My heart aches for those who lost their lives, loved ones, homes, cars 😥😥

[@Alytra]

One amazing thing about this tornado was that it was anti cyclonic. (aka going counter clockwise) Which is extremely rare, they most commonly form off of cyclonic tornados, and last only minutes. But this one being independent, so large and destructive is crazy. I am so sorru to the people who losy their lives and loved ones and homes

[@Alytra]

Uhh................yes............this is correct

[@traceyjones2010]

Can you imagine getting picked up by storm chasers and you get in and say the wind is crazy and they say no you just survived a tornado and they sound like two guys at Christmas time opening packages.

[@bigmacdoubleyouv]

If I could chase storms for a living, I would do it in a heartbeat. Has to be such a rush, so much fun, so scary, but so amazing seeing the raw power of nature.

[@williegillie5712]

It’s an amazing thing a tornado. I was sure surprised when I saw an F3 tornado cross Millelacs lake near Garrison. It knocked over a big walleye sign going into Garrison. It was a beautiful sight, very powerful. I was standing on a dock across from the Sherwood Forest camping area. There was a docking area just below where I was standing. As it was water spouting across the lake it would raise up out of the water and then come down again. Each time it did that I saw water dropping more then a foot below where we watching. We were getting hit by golf ball sized hail just as the tornado touched down in Garrison. I guess Millelacs messenger took a pic of us on the dock watching the tornado. It’s an adrenaline rush for sure. Nothing to mess with. Better to have the knowledge before heading out. Thanks for sharing guys

[@jkishhabi]

The "welcome to Missouri" was well timed with the lightning showcasing the wedge tornado.

[@prajju8114]

RIP to all those who lost their lives during this catastrophic monster tornado damage. It's high time that our politicians start thinking about our climate and its impact on people, it's easy to ignore these warnings, but it is literally showing how dangerous these tornadoes are going to be in the coming years. God bless all and hope you stay safe from these dangerous twister tstorms.

[@martimasters7704]

Particularly because winter tornadoes this far north are unusual.

[@prajju8114]

@@martimasters7704 I know and there is a solution to this problem but everyone is too lazy to implement it.

[@samuelg3586]

Stop saying climate change...there is nothing we can do to change our weather systems. Are you willing to go back to the stone age while China, Russia and other countries continue to produce massive amounts of CO2?

[@prajju8114]

@@samuelg3586 no we can't go back even if we wanted.

[@prajju8114]

@@samuelg3586 lol! Everyone wants comfort, hence it's impossible, so you are right.

[@JustinRK81]

I live in Richmond Kentucky and I've already made a donation to Western Kentucky victims of these horrible tornadoes just a sight of that enormous wedge tornado in the first picture when the lightning lights up the sky it's so terrifying to see imagine being inside of one tossed around

[@LS-ot4ho]

poor bastard truck driver got blown over in the storm, only to escape into a storm chasers truck

[@Koroar]

Thanks for sharing, this is amazing. The fact that the truck driver just thought it was wind! He couldn't even see the tornado, that is so scary my god.

[@charlesreesink7850]

wow! such skills you kids...wonderful to see such commitment to a job well done I am 66 in Winnipeg MB and only wish you to be doubly safe! thanks for your work, cameraman and driver

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

I was reading the comments on this excellent video , then I read the line of 66 in Winnipeg . I thought for sec that I Don't remember writing that . I'm 66 in Winnipeg also .

[@charlesreesink7850]

@@jackfishcampbell6745 !!! luv the coincidence,,, these kids work is just amazing

[@stuporspoon]

I like to imagine that semi driver is still in the back, operating the camera, like he's just a storm chaser now

[@bozona1mm]

Makes you really appreciate the hell those people are going through. Well done guys.

[@ohh338]

Thank y'all for doing this.. to know how they look at night...these thing are brutal. Ef4, my God..ef0 is bad too

[@DNR5586]

The lightning in this storm was INSANE!!

[@Laufield]

Like horror movies lightning

[@ilovetaylorswift628]

the tornado was 3 miles from my house. definitely the most scariest things i've ever experienced.

[@Mooooty]

Good lucking out for the overturned tractor trailer...just someone's dad that might be injured or dead...good oldé American values. Glad that you got your vid.

[@wildwulf7065]

Are you out there helping them clean up? If your not doing a damn thing then don’t comment on someone else lmao hypocrite walking right here. Why is it automatically someone’s dad? I’ve met plenty of badazz truck driving women.

[@treefiddy5673]

Legend has it those guys are still riding around with those tornado chasers.

[@AyooNikaa]

im sooo scared of tornadoes im crying this just watching & the fact you guys are out saving people FEARLESS is awesome !!

[@AyooNikaa]

@JUDASFINKELSTEIN that's exactly why i said it was amazing bc i would have been crying ALL night .. and if they didn't go out .. the guy would have been stuck out in the storm so SHOUT OUT TO THEM !! & they survived to tell the story lol ..

[@rosariopresti9792]

Folks the low pressure systems are becoming more vicious. This is December 15 in Colorado Springs. This is the worst wind event I've experienced here. It took out my carport and a portion of my driveway due to a neighbor's falling tree. Worked on saving my carport during 80 plus winds. Lacresta worker crew's and neighbors helped me secure the carport. A great thanks for Lacresta Mobile Estates workers in Colorado Springs Colorado. Thankfully yours Rosario Presti. Thank you so much

[@MariktheWolf]

this may be a 5...i watched the 2013 Moore tornado unfold live...this hitting at night made it so much worse...nice radar detector setup if i was chasing id do the same...

[@Crusader1815]

Very likely, at least along part of its path.

[@MariktheWolf]

@@Crusader1815 i remember being in OKC the day after the may 3rd tornado...i was 9 and my dad took me with him to help out...ive never seen a tornado...just what they can do...i also lived 4 miles away from Benton la...i remember that tornado on april 3rd '99 and it killed 6...it was scary being in a closet not knowing what would happen...i believe it was a 4 at one point...

[@jamesb1969b]

I don't know how I got here but I subbed just for the simple fact that Ya'll got that man to safety. Thanks for all you do. One of my wife's employees is a storm chaser. Be safe guys! Those minutes, even seconds save lives!

[@dionysis84]

This shit is as intense as it gets. Gives me an adrenaline pump just watching it. Man scary stuff but its gotta be some level of fun. Love storms. Do you guys use a special vehicle or strong tires of some sort when chasing?

[@cosmosaic8117]

Are you going for it?!?!?!?

[@StormchaserNickGorman]

You don’t need a special vehicle for storm chasing! Most chasers prefer using SUV’s for more room, and four wheel drive when they need it. We mostly look at reliable vehicles for long distance driving.

[@dealsbyjunior6926]

This was one of the scariest nights I've had. My wife and family were driving through this night our first day of vacation. We were on I 65 through Louisville and all at once I think one hit on I 65. We couldn't see anything at all. A power line came down in front of us that a semi hit that cut the top of his trailer off and we hit the chunk of metal in the road. The storms were devastating. We've never even seen a tornado till this night. Praying for all the families who lost homes and loved ones.

[@JennAyBaybAyy]

Hey Nick!!! New sub! Much love from Arkansas!!! My brother is also a chaser/first responder!!! Thank you guys for all you do!!!! ❤

[@daniellenadeau3200]

What a dream it would be to chase a storm with yall! Amateur connecticut storm chaser here. Can't wait to start school for meterology!