COLORADO TORNADO MAGIC - Tips Facts & Information

Weird tornado hot spot in Eastern Colorado & why tornadoes seem to magically occur here. Tips, facts and information about Colorado tornadoes.
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Most people are more likely to associate Colorado with tall Rocky mountains… rather than tornadoes. Between 1952 and 2010, Weld County Colorado reported more tornadoes than any other county in the States. *Note: Weld Co. is 2-3 times larger than most counties.
LEE CYCLOGENESIS
Midlevel westerly winds crossing high terrain subsides and warms when it comes down the leeward side of mountains. This often leads to the formation of a cyclone in a process called Lee Cyclogenesis. The taller the mountains, the stronger the cyclone tends to be. Colorado has the highest mean elevation in the US and thus the lee cyclone response is often the strongest there. *NOTE: MT Whitney in California is the highest peak in the US. A Lee Cyclone often sets the stage for stormy weather.
UPSLOPE REGIME
In several other fascinating ways the topography of Colorado can enhance thunderstorm and tornado development. Thunderstorms tend to get an earlier start in Colorado as moisture rich air runs into mountains and is forced up. Once upslope storms develop, they tend to take their time organizing into supercells… If they do at all. In the right environment, these storms can organize into supercells as mean as any.
DENVER CYCLONE & DCVZ
Smaller scale terrain features like the Palmer Ridge also help the Rockies channel winds into localized swirls and zones of convergence. When a “Denver Cyclone” and or a Denver Convergence Vorticity Zone (DCVZ) forms during unstable conditions, the chance of a tornado increases significantly. But generally these are weaker non-mesocyclonic tornadoes more commonly known as landspouts.
Landspouts lean toward the weaker side of the EF scale,
Once you understand Lee cyclogenesis, the upslope regime and many of the mesoscale features that can enhance lift, convergence and vorticity you’ll understand these Colorado tornadoes aren't magic…. Just physics.
CREDITS:
Videography by Hank Schyma
Carpenter Wyoming tornado footage courtesy of Blake Brown photography blakebrownphotogra.wixsite.co...
Simla Colorado Tornado Video by Blake Knapp with Weather Adventures weatheradventures.net
Music scored by Hank Schyma
"Tumbling Tumbleweed" performed by Hank Schyma
"Honky Tonk Blood" by Johnny Falstaff
"Crossed the Line" Southern Backtones
Thank you to all my Patrons on Patreon.com for funding the production of this video!

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I love this man. He SINGLEHANDEDLY outdoes every tornado chasers show that has ever aired.

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Yeah your right. I like his overall chill demeanour and attitude (most chasers seem like they are high on Red Bull). Plus his cinematography is outstanding.

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@@Cherrytea558 Instead of high, I think you mean jacked up. Like how they tend to jack up their viewers' hopes with the promise of good footage, and then end up failing by going to the wrong places and not shooting good footage 😂 But Pecos Hank here gets shit done, with precision, skill, _and_ while taking the proper precautions instead of recklessly running- er, driving into immediate danger. I say immediate because storm chasing in itself is dangerous, but PH only gets as close as he knows he can without getting himself in a place where he might not be able to make it out. Also, he's funny, very nice and cares for animals, and is just an all-around great guy.

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"Not magic at all, just physics." Hank consistently makes the best storm chasing videos.

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It's not sad, its awesome!

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@@RyanLS Yes,they messed up everyone's money.Thank you for that information.Have a great weekend

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KING & QUEEN hey you too! No problem, he actually has a KZbin video about it from April. It’s called “KZbin revenue crash = Patreon”

[@FIRESTAR56566]

As a citizen of colorado, I can confirm that a large number of our tornadoes happen in the eastern parts of the state. They occasionally happen along the front range and elsewhere, but they are not usually a threat! We usually see a killer tornado every few years such as the Windsor tornado of 5/22/08, or the Holly tornado of 3/28/07. The strongest tornadoes we can get have an EF3 rating, but most tornadoes in colorado are either land spouts, or have a rating of EF2 or weaker.

[@Stirvaqk]

There was a tornado in thurman estimated to be an EF4 - EF5 in the 1920's

[@katymaloney]

How did you know?!? I had the shittiest week (car broke down, 500$ later and I get turned down for a good job opportunity: first world problems, but still..! Week felt like a violent tomato!) and all I really needed to heal my soul was a new Pecos Hank video?! xD

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Keep on flipping Kate.

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My all time favorite KZbinr. The right balance of humor, insight, and gorgeous footage!

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Well said!

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My favorite you tubers are Pecos Hank and Slim Potatohead(camping). Both of you are so eloquent. I remember going to the library and taking books about tornadoes and hurricanes I'm 66, and still haven't lost my interest in meteorology. Thanks for you wonderful videos, Hank.

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Excellence once again. You have a gift brother. My youtube hero hands down.

[@PecosHank]

Thanks Jay. When's your new video coming out?

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I dropped it last thurday.

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4:30 (Subitle) : "Since 1950 to date there have only been three formalities from Colorado tomatoes" lol

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Gee, those Colorado tomatoes must usually be pretty rude... :P

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Every time he said tornado in the video the subtitles did this

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watch out for them deadly tomatoes

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Colorado tomatoes: the dew dew helps them grow!

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Deadly tomatoes with a mix of deadly burritos.

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This video was so engaging that I didn't realize it was only 6 minutes long.

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That’s when you know it’s good 👍🏽

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I don't know why Hank but I loled seeing you add marijuana leaves in the Colorado State flag. Awesome video!

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Ronnie Hill no

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I caught that too Angry Owl.

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I could swear I saw that also

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Evidently you've been smoking them...

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Lmaooo when I saw that video of him from 2005 I was like “he definitely knows what’s up”

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Never clicked so fast! Love the video Hank!

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The Incredible Squeak -Calorado- *Colorado*

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Its Colorado

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Avocado is an awesome state

[@flysubcompact]

The "dew-dew" point and tumbling tumble weeds sections were hilarious and edumacational. Thanks, Hank

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Love your videos man. Every time you upload is like Christmas for me

[@lechoslaw432hz2]

Informative material. Thank you!

[@GetOutsideYourself]

Love the Tumblin' Tumbleweeds.

[@PecosHank]

Thanks dude. Guess who that is whistling?

[@youtubeistrash953]

I lived in Colorado Springs for almost two years and never got to see a tornado, but saw a supercell only once. Had a couple tornado warnings but that was it. My favorite weather phenomenon there was snowing and thunderstorms happening at the same time.

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Wow the editing on these videos just gets better each time

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Yess a new video

[@workidd6001]

Your channel is way underappreciated. IMO these are the best storm chasing documentaries going. Keep doing what you're doing bro

[@smetlogik]

0:38 dude who was that youngster? 3:40 😂 now I know my dew dew pts here. Sweet footage, and yes, eastern CO does have its appeal.

[@PecosHank]

Colorado bullies me.

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Pecos Hank ill bully you until you let me build you an armored tahoe and take me out chasinf

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I see a new video from Hank, I click.

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I even Like them before I start watching. It's guaranteed entertainment.

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Mario R Bobadilla I’m right there with you. There’s no question... instant thumbs up.

[@robhoffhines630]

Figures, my first tornado season after finding Hank on YT and it's the lousiest tornado season like, ever. Glad to see you get some content!

[@Duts86]

The combo of good editing, music/sound that puts you in the perfect mood, humor and knowledge that gets thrown at us, was great as always!!! Thanks, Hank!

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omg tornado

[@sherrillswiercz1382]

I really like your videos. You make it so easy to follow you and your tracking. Also very nice you explain as you go. Great videos.

[@amh1772]

Hank, your videos are perfection... the images, your calm voice narrating, your jokes and the beautiful music. Thank you

[@isabelahart9377]

You always make tornadoes seem beautiful and terrifying at the same time, love your videos a lot.

[@dbuck01]

Your videos are ALWAYS a treat, Hank. Stay safe.

[@nikwelch4638]

After living in Colorado my whole life, this video gave me quite a different perspective. I used to live out in Weld County as a kid, and I remember getting annoyingly frequent tornado watch alerts on my TV, and I never really understood why they happened so frequently, my parents had always told me that the mountains stopped tornadoes from forming. But after seeing this video, it put the mountains in a whole new light. So, the mountains can almost boost the chances of a tornado forming (If I understood the video correctly). Never would’ve guessed that myself! Amazing video as always, Hank, hope you stay safe out there!

[@PecosHank]

Right on Nik. Cheers from TX

[@christophernagle1678]

absolutely incredible content. informative, insightful and illuminating. these videos should be mandatory in science classes around the globe - a six minute video like this could really inspire a child and spark the next generation of storm chasers. as other fans have said in these comments, you truly outclass all other storm/weather videography. to imagine you're doing this as a one man operation is truly astonishing (even the music!). this is what youtube was created for. thank you, so very much.

[@jonathanbecker8935]

Yep, pretty incredible presentation. The photography is so magnificent too! I don't know if Pecos has been recognized with any awards for these producions, but he should be if he hasn't! And like you said, singlehandedly. Which is pretty amazing considering the danger involved with chasing storms and recording on the fly. The talent of this one man band here is just unmistakeable, and the content exceptional well beyond anything else on KZbin. I'm also sure you're right that he's inspiring new generations of storm chasers and content producers by the carload!

[@kc9aop]

Hi Hank! This video ticks all of the boxes. The education about wind/weather patterns and the effects of Colorado mountains was something I never knew. The beautiful cinematography of Colorado makes it feel like I'm there with you. And finally, your very understandable explanations are really the best! Although this may not be on the list, your voice is really amazing for the narration. Another great video and after years of watching your channel, I'm still a fan.

[@PecosHank]

Glad I havent scared you away yet Jim. Cheers amigo!

[@keenanalexander3003]

Another interesting phenomenon in NE Colorado (including metro Denver) is the hail activity. One of the most susceptible areas in the US for hailstorms. Often comes as an unpleasant surprise for the transplants.

[@douglasdierfeldt9096]

Finally got my Pecos Hank fix. Another long awaited video. Thank you.

[@Driskon]

I came back to this video as in Colorado we've had quite a lot of tornadoes this season. We got something like ten or fourteen in one day. It's quite interesting. Fortunately, where I am we don't get tornadoes.

[@ebenn403]

discovering your videos has been my favorite part of the summer. Your personality is awesome and your content is super interesting and very high quality. I really like how engaging the educational aspects of your videos are as well because it has helped me have a better time understanding many things that have been confusing or unclear to me in the past. keep it up. ive shown many friends. thumbs up dude.

[@jeffrysmoovew2179]

Drive under the moon is my jam by the way

[@d.h.2942]

Fantastic video Hank. Amazing info. I had no idea. Great "mini" documentary. So great to see a new post! You've been missed!

[@johnathongebhardt2420]

I live in Weld county, and I understand what you are talking about. Earlier this summer we had a severe super cell that dropped huge hail, and caused tornado warnings all around Weld county. Over the years in school and at home we have had to hide because of a tornado. This is truly an extraordinary place!

[@rnb8328]

I was in Colorado in the foothills east of Denver a couple years ago and witnessed some of the most prominent and awesome mammatus clouds I'd've ever seen.

[@TimBeitz-vp2fw]

There is not any foothills East of Denver. I live in boulder County you are boasting or a liar

[@bp2159]

@@TimBeitz-vp2fw they probably meant west, if ur not from colorado u may not know the mountains are always west of Denver lol

[@joaquinr.8332]

You never fail to amuse us Hank! Keep up the good work!

[@EscapedMentalHorse]

Good to see you again friend, I miss your content. That said you've always been quality over quantity and this upload was no exception. I really enjoy the scientific side to chasing and coupled with your amazing images you explain it so well. *Happy trails Hank*

[@Zimeatsgirswaffles]

As someone who lives in Weld County, I can confirm that we've had summers where it seems like every day brings a new tornado warning on the EBS system. You should've been here in 2008 when we had an EF-3 tornado come through. It was the craziest tornado I've ever experienced

[@OpalsRealm]

Been waiting so long...I want to watch an entire series from you Hank, ILY AND THANK YOU SO MUCH 💙

[@kellykurt8339]

What a baby face, 13 years ago. Keep growing up, Hank. Your knowledge of meteorology and way of disseminating it, clarifies. Physics and basic math are what influence our reality. No supernatural force controls weather.But you record it better than anyone of whom I'm aware.

[@PecosHank]

Amen!

[@eliafisher]

Another outstanding and well-articulated video, Pecos Hank! My household always looks forward to each new video that you post. We thoroughly enjoy and appreciate how you often incorporate the latest scientific research findings into your voice-over narrations (E.G., in one of your other videos you interviewed Dr. Leigh Orf and shared his supercomputer model's findings on how cold air from a storm's RFD can assist in the formation of a tornado). Your videos are truly both entertaining and educational! Just a minor correction on Colorado's tornado fatality count: Since 1952 there has been five tornado-related deaths. One in 2008 (Weld County), two in 2007 (town of Holly), and two in 1960 (Sedgwick County). Again, another excellent video, Hank! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and videography!

[@sailordragon]

YAY! Another beautiful and informative video

[@jacquelineraines2074]

you're the best, Pecos Hank! I lived in Denver and then Windsor for 18 years. You are so right with this lesson. If you love cloud and weather watching, this is the best place to live.

[@richardromkee1740]

I live in Weld county, Colorado right now and I love the storms out here more than in any part of the country. Honestly, I'm mostly interested in the weather because I've lived in eastern Colorado all my life. Great video as always

[@kiera..ishere]

I also live in Colorado, we have been getting lots of thunderstorms where we live this year! I live in fountain and Northeast Colorado Springs. Honestly you gotta plan your zoo trip very carefully, last time I went to the zoo, we got a REALLY bad thunderstorm. (Based off my opinion cuz we don’t get that bad of storms here in the front range)

[@_.Izzy._5]

I live in Weld County, too. I get you. It can be pretty, but scary, too.

[@Superdavo0001]

Great video as always - I really love the extra scientific detail of many recent videos!

[@theForrestGalantey]

Pecos Hank got the beefiest footage of them all! Love all of your content Hank, youre a hero.

[@timwebber8630]

Great video! Colorado has some amazing weather and some of the most beautiful cloud formations I've ever seen.

[@AnDitaLee]

I just discovered your Wild Snakes 🐍 channel. Thanks for caring so much about the creatures and our planet 🌎. I love your inner science teacher and your giant ❤️. It’s comforting to know you’re out there saving the world one KZbin video at a time.

[@OLFS0027]

Finally a new and great video! Great tornado footage btw 👍👌👍

[@GryphonRB]

His videos are so comforting. So happy I came across this channel - keep it up man! More than happy to support your Patron

[@jessiebrown8843]

YES! I waited so long for a new video! Thanks Hank!

[@princelorian]

Pecos!!!!! Ive been waiting for this for so long.

[@apollogamer8412]

I agree

[@apollogamer8412]

It's been ages since his last vid

[@RyanLS]

That’s because KZbin quit paying him. All his new stuff is on Patreon. Check it out!!!

[@katymaloney]

4ST induction Thanks for mentioning that...! Became a patron just now! (like a boss, get it? patron, boss..)

[@RyanLS]

Kate Malone no problemo lol. I’ve been a boss since April haha

[@FuzzyKedama]

Great way to come home after work - I see Hank uploaded a new vid. Got my munchies and watching new vid from Hank. Great job like always yo.

[@danothemano4129]

We're dang sure lucky to have you Hank! Thanks!

[@lseal7]

I love your videos because of the explanations. Not just a video of a storm or tornado, but the educational information is priceless.

[@stingrayphotoco]

Best KZbin update I've gotten in months. Thank ya, Hank! Could you expand on why tracking dew points is so critical for chasers?

[@PecosHank]

Thunderstorms are essentially water and ice. Dew points are a good measure of how much moisture is in the atmosphere which contributes greatly to the instability of the atmosphere. If the dews are too low, no storms.

[@hansenhansen8349]

Truely Amazing Video's, So much I have learned from your clips. Keep up the good work and be safe. Need a pic of your new ride.

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Pecos... Ma man. Your videos are a genuine joy to watch and are simply mesmerizing. You put so much love and passion into your research and production/filming and I want to say how much I appreciate it. Never stop what you do and be safe!

[@markmichener9465]

Excellent vid. Glad your back! Good explanation of the unique weather in Colorado.

[@molluskmuncher]

I actually live in weld county, and for me this video was surprising, as I didn’t know there were that many tornadoes where I lived

[@uuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh]

Retarded Computer 12 It's not that surprising though given how flat it is

[@Blurain727]

I live in the county too an I only witnessed one tornado in my life, back in 2015 in Longmont.

[@keenanalexander3003]

I've seen 3 in tiny Denver county. but then again I want to lol

[@CosMosArtistry2016]

Yep, Hank always produces a great video. Gets the stories and the little things that make me smile like the tumbleweed. Go Hank.

[@michaelt7435]

Hey Hank. I love the way that you narorate your videos. I can tell that you really take pride in your job.

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HE'S BACK WITH MORE MINDBLOWING STUFF. MUST WATCH

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Nice to see some new material Hank. Been " hankering" for some. Like you haven't heard that one before.

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Wow never clicked on a video so fast. Ps Hank great video.

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Aaaahhh... Pecos HANK's new video... Admiring breathtaking scenes & listening to chilling music & learning & having fun. The Best.

[@veepalmer8018]

This is so interesting to me as I live on the edge of what could be considered Tornado Alley for Colorado. I'm roughly 30 mins away from the Northern part, and 30 mins away from the Palmer Divide. This video really interested me because we get a handful of storms that have hail that turn tornadic as they continue on towards Limon, and it can get scary at times. Thank you for explaining this in such great detail!

[@attentioniswhatiwant]

Me: *Oh another Tornado video!* Also me: *it's about Colorado where I'm moving too in a week.....* My face: 👁️👄👁️

[@amyers4966]

Yesssss. Pecos Hank, you're amazing!

[@musicmavenpublishing2265]

So educational. Always. You're brilliant Hankster.

[@rlorion]

always look forward to your videos...I can watch Pecos Hank all day and night.

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Keep on Flipping 👍😎👍

[@RadagonTheRed]

I’ve been checking every day in the hope of an upload and here it is! Your photography is amongst the best on KZbin - if not the best!

[@LadyintheGreenHat]

Hey cool, my favorite storm chaser did a video about tornadoes in my state!!! And I actually learned a few things I didn't already know. Thanks Pecos Hank for once again making me love your channel! You may not post as much as others but your quality is well worth the wait!

[@AZHighDesert2]

You’re awesome Hank, love the content!

[@StarlightDreamDolls]

I'm in love with your channel. Hi from canada! Since a kid I wished to become a storm chaser, but growing up, with my dislike of maths and all, I figured it maybe wasnt for me. Your channel gives me the beautiful images I love to see. One day maybe I'll travel to the states and join those weather tourists... but nothing fascinates me more than storms since childhood. I'm the kind that goes outside to watch the fury unfold from a safe space. It gives me shivers. So awesome...

[@nevaehsmiracleconnieelliot2297]

Do they have a storm spotter program where you live, may be you can be a storm spotter for your area that you live in.

[@aniellofico2478]

I wanted to be a storm chaser as well but I realized the pay wasn't to good to make a living off of it

[@dennisward1361]

Way cool ,,,,, by the way ,took your advice on arches at Moab ,spectacular ,went on to northern rim of Grand Canyon and looped by Carlsbad caverns and White Sands ,,God is quite the architect . Thanks again , God bless ,

[@luv3z2p00p]

you really make some awesome videos, very professionally put together and informative

[@mb123tdt]

As allways, you are the best! great pictures

[@humanbeing_]

As always, great video Hank! You're cool calm demeanor, plethora of knowledge, and stellar photography & video skills truly make your content soar far above the other storm chasers. *ESPECIALLY* since you're not flying off the handle and screaming at the top of your lungs repeating the obvious over and over and over... AND OVER AGAIN, like some guys (cough - Reed.... Ugh). I just can't watch any of those guys anymore without muting the video, of I can stomach them at all. Looking forward to more content. Be well - Cheers! -H.B.

[@RazielRodriguezz]

I live in weld county :) Evans Colorado

[@shay_box]

I'm sorry ;)

[@RazielRodriguezz]

shay_ box I don't mind it really

[@PGNRyker]

I live in Australia no tornados:-D

[@RazielRodriguezz]

G Ingelido its 14 miles west of me

[@MollyFC]

@@PGNRyker except fire ones :)

[@megadeth1763]

One of the Very - Best channels out here. Thank you so much.

[@BateMasterJeff9887]

“That’s no moon! It’s a space station. Whooooo!” -Twister 1996

[@aaarle]

Lol

[@JonathanMendez4820]

Whoa

[@Dr_Do-Little]

Breathtaking images beautifully commented accompanied by well crafted music. ... and that soothing voice. Hank deserve well over a million subscribers.

[@treytonzoss1853]

Thanks for uploading! I enjoyed it!

[@johnortmann3098]

Hi Hank. Been kind of a slow year, which is a good thing for the public at large. This video was fascinating to me. I lived in Ft. Collins for five years starting in 1999, when I was an Extension Rangeland Management Specialist with Colorado State U. I mostly worked on the Eastern Plains, especially in Weld County, where the head County Agent was a great guy. At that time the number of tornadoes on the EPs was just being recognized. One factor that was cited at that time was all the extra moisture in the air from irrigation along the Front Range, both cropland and bluegrass lawns belonging to people from New Jersey who didn't know where they were living now. The other factors you covered were all new to me. Another highly educational video. I live in Ord now, near the very center of Nebraska. I always keep a sharp eye on northeastern Colorado, because many of the storms that hatch there drift NE across hereabouts. When I see weather developing there, I generally say something like "Here comes another b******d out of Colorado." Another area that has more tornadoes than is generally recognized is the Nebraska Sandhills. When the weather is acting up, I'll often watch the radar far into the night. I've seen as many as 50 radar-indicated tornadoes west of here in one event. Of course, they are radar-indicated and some may not be actual tornadoes, and a lot probably never get to the ground. Of those that do, their chances of hitting something are nil, as the Sandhills are even less populated than eastern Colorado. It's entirely possible that there are touchdowns at night that run for miles and nobody even notices. There's nothing to tear up but grass, which is pretty wind-resistant. I know I've seen a number of daytime funnels out there that didn't hit anything. In that country, if you're on a hilltop, you can see a long tube one from 50 miles away. Hope you and yours are doing well.

[@vwgamer5632]

No joke you are better than Reed Timmer

[@Ratinameatsuit]

Always excited to get a notification for a new Pecos Hank video!

[@NinjaMoley]

Pecos Hank does the best informative videos on weather phenomena that I've seen on KZbin

[@radial2335]

What’s up hank how ya doin

[@OmgLays]

You should do internships for future young chasers (Myself)

[@universalchiro]

Good stuff. Thank you for sharing. Your video style is cool. They are educational and entertaining.

[@laurensmith9579]

Missed this video when you first posted but thank you so much for this incredible explanation of this topic, Hank!

[@dawnjohnson7688]

Closed Captions keeps calling them "tomatoes". Much hilarity ensues.