(3/31/23) Tornado warning with sirens and taking shelter! (Large tornado on the ground)

I probably have overreacted the most on this video than out of any of my videos. On Friday, March 31st, a rare “HIGH” risk of severe weather was issued across southeast Iowa as well as far northeast Missouri and western Illinois. A supercell produced an large wedge EF4 tornado near the town of Ottumwa and tracked northeast close to my town. As the storm got closer, sirens had been sounded. They sounded numerous times, likely because of the large tornado getting closer and closer to my area. Thankfully it missed us and our house, but however some structures in my county were damaged from the storm. Some of the debris from the tornado was thrown all the way to my house and scattered debris over the ground. Somehow I didn’t lose any power, but most of my town had lost power after the storm. Temperatures also rapidly dropped after the storm. Temps were in about the high 60s during the day and by midnight it was in the mid to high 30s. Anyways thanks for watching! Recorded March 31, 2023.
Outro music: Freedom by Axity.

[@iowaacproductions698]

Just want to let it be known that I’m just an autistic kid with ADHD and I at times have a hard time controlling my emotions at times. I’m sorry about the heavy breathing in this video but please know that I am just a kid and it is hard for me to control my emotions at times. Please don’t leave any mean or annoying comments about my heavy breathing. Any mean or annoying comments will be removed. If you don’t like the video then please just simply leave it. Thanks for watching!

[@KimBredin]

You did the right thing, never let someone else tell you how to feel 😊

[@giannalynnwreckingco.7110]

No worries. Good video buddy. We don't get tornados much in NYS, stay safe

[@mandamorris7934]

You're doing a good job kiddo! Appreciate your courage and time. I know how scary this can be. I'm happy you and your family are safe and happy. Take care!

[@ToonCatTV]

you did good, no worries

[@juliemeaton4502]

😊😊😊

[@STLMetroSirensMain]

That had to be scary, Love the whelen ambience! No need to apologize for something you can't really control, we all have our own quirks.

[@angelamcbride9316]

I came across your page and checked out this video. I have an autistic daughter who also has interest in weather. She is a storm spotter and certified now. She's 21. Keep up on the path you choose and never give up because it's achievable. Your AMAZING!!!!❤

[@brandon_dammers]

You did good kid. Don't let anything negative get to you. I'm glad you made it throughout this tornado safe. Stay safe and stay yourself. Good video.

[@iowaacproductions698]

Thanks so much!

[@snakemccake]

i have autism, too, and one of my main special interests has been tornadic storms, ever since i was six - while i find them fascinating from a distance, if i have to encounter them in person, i suffer anxiety attacks. it's a very natural response to fear, and your response was perfectly reasonable, as this was a very frightening situation. this was a great video, and you did very well; i love home videos, like this. also, i have that exact cave spider plush!

[@netadubey6230]

There is no need to apologize. I have an anxiety disorder. I'd definitely be breathing the same way. That weather scares me to death. Great job on this video

[@Katherine_02]

I live in Alabama and we get our fair share of tornadoes. I'm also a trained storm spotter. I find that the more you understand the beast, the less anxiety. I see you looking at radar, understanding the dynamics of tornadoes (seeing a wall cloud and even understanding what that is) and I'd say you're doing a fantastic job! 😊

[@raymondszybowicz7597]

God Bless you and I'm glad the storm did not hit your area.

[@mindaltaren1838]

Thank you for the video, I know I would be so scared too even the siren sounds so eerie. We don't have severe weather that much here in Finland at least it is very rare and we call them Trombi's and mostly F1 or F2 thou there has been few F4 too but it is extremely rare .I am so glad you are ok. Stay safe❤

[@ComputerTech95]

I have ADHD and anxiety as well I definitely know how you feel when stuff like this happens I'm an advanced level skywarn spotter with the national weather service and it's definitely scary when u hear the words TORNADO ON THE GROUND

[@bethanystopa7170]

I also have autism and ADHD, so I fully understand the struggles. Tornadoes are scary too

[@enbykeith]

I’m autistic too and love tornadoes but am absolutely horrified of them too haha. I think my response would be very similar if there were a confirmed tornado near me.

[@weirdsciencetv4999]

Hey man you did alright, you lived right? The whole situation with tornados can change in an instant. Good job.

[@shannongreenwell1278]

I don’t blame you, I would be flipping out also ! I have never seen a tornado in person before but I don’t want to either! The first time we get a tornado 🌪️ warning and I hear the alarm going off I’m going into my laundry room downstairs. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

[@iowaacproductions698]

Yeah. Thanks for watching!

[@LiliandEmmalove]

the sirens alone is a scary thing not knowing where it is coming from is insane. i appreciate the video ❤

[@darren777.]

Its definitely intense when a really bad storm comes! I went through a really bad storm on May 25th 2011 and one of the big trees right across the street from my house slammed to the ground and I sprinted downstairs after that! Could hear a lot of commotion outside while hiding under the stairs! The sky was green before the storm hit and I was running back to my house from a friends house before things got crazy! It was an interesting night for sure! There was an 8 out of 10 chance for a tornado in my area that night!

[@donnabrown4349]

Thank you. My 20 year old son has mild autism and ADHD too. He suffers rom anxiety at times. I am glad you are safe. We live in Michigan. You did a great job on this. Where did your Mom get the hand held weather radio?

[@iowaacproductions698]

I actually got the radio with my birthday money. I got it at Walmart. Not sure how much it cost but im pretty sure it was less than 50. Thanks for watching!

[@janledford3010]

Appreciate your video. You don’t have to have ADHD to have this reaction. I’ve been there! In 2016 my home was hit by a strong EF3, 162 winds, damaged it bad, been without my beautiful home since. Neighbors not on this earth anymore. My breathe was somewhat like yours, as a lot of peoples has been and will be faced with this terror. Katherine gave great advice. Learn all you can about the weather, that’s what I did. One will not sneak up on me again!!! Hopefully anyway!! Keep your mind focused on the things you need to do and your family ti say safe. A back back that you always have prepared when bad weather is forecasted, with essentials in it. Keep your mind very focused on the radar, and being ready to go to your safe place. This truely helps. Was faced with this again just a couple of mounts ago, and Easter Sunday, 2020. I live in Tenn, close to Chatt. God bless you and know He’s got you. No human can control tornadoes, but He will help us through them. 🙏🙏🙏

[@valerieschoettmer9736]

Kiddo there are so many adults including myself that lose it way more over things that mean a lot less. Keep up the good work and keep smiling!!

[@johndeerefan725]

It's a scary situation when you're in a High Risk and a big tornado on the ground. At least got a cool ambience of Whelen WPS-4004 or Vortexes. Glad you're safe.

[@HSETM]

It sounds like there's Omnidirectional Whelens as well as the Vortexes, I'm gonna assume those are West Des Moines' Vortexes you can hear.

[@iowaacproductions698]

@@HSETM These aren’t in West Des Moines, this is in Johnson county. There are a few Vortexes around here but not any omnidirectional I don’t think.

[@tomdvorak3950]

I am also a storm spotter in central Illinois we have had at least 127 tornadoes all ready just in Illinois

[@mattmakesmachines]

These 560Hz whelens sound amazing at a distance I also have ADHD and autism so I completely understand your feelings in this situation

[@leilablack9232]

Was this mustang I mean I’m proud of you hearing the sirens be safe I love your video

[@tfish-vo8cj]

That almost happened when I was at home a few times. I checked the sky 2 see if there was a funnel cloud, but, could not see it anywhere, because, it was 2 dark 2 see the thing

[@katiehorton5507]

i feel you on anxiety. I live in Oregon and we have small twisters i had anxiety during these storms as i don't have a basement i live in a trailer park. however had a small f1 go over and touch down few miles from me at my old house i grew up at. hope you were ok. i feel you on anxiety.

[@henrywisniewski908]

I would definitely be breathing heavy too im interested but scared as hell of tornados

[@jimmyp.fanman1990]

I was watching the radar that day. I was shocked how big the tornado that was east near Hedrick. I use to live in Ottumwa in 2013.

[@stormspotter]

i have been there and know what your going through i am a certifide train stormspotter love the channel keep up the good work bro

[@iowaacproductions698]

Thanks so much!

[@stormspotter]

@@iowaacproductions698 your welcome

[@SirenRecordingsofIowa]

Did you happen to see the tornado or atleast get pounded with hail? Also I dont mind the heavy breathing, dont let people tell you what they want you to do 😊

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

I can see why you were worried. The siren ambience in this video is the stuff of nightmares. I'm glad you didn't get hit. We had a tornado warning here in Ohio on February 28th (Yes, Really.) at around 5:15 AM. An EF2 touched down and passed very close to us. It caused some pretty severe damage to some houses, but thankfully, no one was killed. We were lucky to have not been hit.

[@frank.oceanlover_911]

I dread that siren every time I hear it. 😢

[@CWCspyninjasmaria]

How many tornadoes do you guys get a year?

[@iowaacproductions698]

Usually around 50 a year our state averages. Our peak normally occurs in May but summertime thunderstorms can be severe too.

[@CWCspyninjasmaria]

@@iowaacproductions698 Yeah, because I live in MI and we barely get tornadoes, but the other day we got a tornado watch, but never know tornado thank you so much your channel is the best. And one of your videos can I please get a shout out

[@justinbourget1560]

No need to apologize to being autistic,I’m autistic me too and I know your feeling,stay safe :)

[@CWCspyninjasmaria]

That was amazing. I love the video, and I wanted to let you know I am autistic to.

[@iowaacproductions698]

Thanks for watching!

[@CWCspyninjasmaria]

@@iowaacproductions698 your welcome❤️❤️❤️

[@HSETM]

I love that beautiful Whelen Ambience.

[@birtneyspearschristmas.sum8825]

Tornado warnings so scary

[@keatonbrownhvac2362]

Damn dude, we never got anything down here that day.

[@iowaacproductions698]

Pretty much most of the eastern part of the Midwest got severe weather including my area. There was several confirmed tornadoes in my state and several others in other states along with hail as big as baseballs.

[@johnharveyperez7440]

@@iowaacproductions698 what where the sirens

[@iowaacproductions698]

@@johnharveyperez7440 Whelen WPS-2800s.

[@scottsommers5786]

Well, I’m also an autistic kid with ADHD too and sometimes I have a control with weather like tornadoes

[@loganmackey9092]

Those sirens sound like the Duluth. Minnesota sirens. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWGam52gfrZlgdU

[@christian4688]

They sound like the ones in Columbus OH aswell.

[@sirensofminnesota8610]

i understand bc im autistic too on 5/11/22 when a TOR warning was issued for WBL first i wanted to hear the thunderbolt 1003 then i had second thoughts about it after I went upstairs then i heard the wind gusts I ran downstairs FYI: it was a derecho/ squll line

[@Robert-bp4kr]

The sirens sound creepy. what sirens do you have there??

[@iowaacproductions698]

We have Whelen WPS-2800s.

[@kostastojanoski4068]

10 year anniversary for oklahoma largest tornado lets celebrate it!!!!!!

[@thomasb7798]

Sad for you looks really stresfull having a huge nado near you

[@iowaacproductions698]

Yeah it was rated an EF4 that tracked into southern Johnson county. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffwilliams4676]

So sorry you had to deal with this scary weather.

[@DivinityzBeAsT]

Omg I don't know what I would of done if I lived out there and experienced this. All my life I've been waiting in lousy NYC to film a tornado but I wouldn't know how to react if I actually filmed one. This video is intense and scary. Esp with the sirens going off.

[@jacobisworld9516]

How Loud Are Those Tornado Sirens.

[@iowaacproductions698]

They’re pretty loud.

[@joannestealey4482]

Is that a whelen siren?

[@iowaacproductions698]

Yes.

[@joannestealey4482]

@iowaacproductions698 thought so

[@bryceelectric]

These sirens are from that popular tiktok video where the sirens sound like hevean

[@reallyjustrandom1230]

I have ASD and ADHD so I get it. LMAO I am actually the opposite though, I would be the one going toward the storm. Thank You for posting.

[@FIREalarmGuy2023]

I think that’s a ASC t121

[@JoeW_85]

Yeah I remember this outbreak it was really crazy and I know Iowa was hit hard

[@Doppler65]

What is that radio at 5:57

[@larryhutchinson126]

WHY aren't people putting their vehicles in the garage during hailstorms and tornadoes? ~~

[@raerae6776]

Dang this happened on my birthday.

[@firealarmlover2010]

I'm autistic

[@raystewart3648]

Feel sorry for all Americans that have to go through what you go through and not get any FREE medication and or FREE help. My nephew (15) has ADHD ans Aspergers as well, we are in the UK. No need to apologize buddy. Take care.

[@bibibaum2309]

Here in the USA, we have programs that will assist people get meds prescribed to them by a doctor. 🦼 🦯 5:23 5:23

[@blurplemurple4960]

just add some t128s and Alertronics and it will soind awesome

[@eliandlibby]

wow

[@Gray-6w7]

U goob bro?

[@THEREALJUNEDAWG]

Why the heavy breathing ?

[@iowaacproductions698]

You didn’t even read my pinned comment didn’t you?

[@THEREALJUNEDAWG]

No

[@xiaoneus1618]

@@THEREALJUNEDAWGthen read it

[@denisehodge1823]

If that scared you should get a shelter

[@iowaacproductions698]

Did you not watch the video? I have and went to our shelter once the storm got closer. In our house the storm shelter is in the storage room by the furnace.

[@ericascali5427]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@AnnetteTheCrow]

I feel the storms to honey .. They scare me as well.. We may not have the power to stop the storms .. BUT GOD does .. DO as I do .. When you get scared , Pray that God leads the storm away .. He will do that for you ... :) Promise ! He does it for me ...