Fastest Tornado in the World - Pilger Twin Wedge Tornado - Nebraska 16th June 2014

[@grizzly4736]

I just appreciate that you are not just chasing tornadoes for the thrill or the view, but genuinely stopping and checking on folks caught in the path, that you pitching in for S&R. Good on ya sir.

[@RevanRA]

True, and honestly the distance he was was close enough anyway. Unnecessary risks are not worth the lives. We don't need more storm chaser losses, who in turn try and save lives from these terrifying storms. As beautiful and mesmerizing as these deadly storms can be, I just want people to be safe. It's a mixed bag for me, having been in the path of at least 3 decently powerful tornadoes myself (and having several nightmares for over 20 years of them since), I am both interested in them and terrified of them at the same time. That being said I would love to tag along with Daniel or Hank sometime. As much as I'd love to be a storm chaser myself, I don't think I can afford the gas, nor can I afford the equipment needed to track storms. I live in the correct areas (I live in the Midwest. I used to live in North Texas (DFW Metroplex), my hometown of Weatherford, TX, however I moved in 2015 to be with my current spouse of now 7+ years. My father missed his calling of being a meteorologist, because he's usually correct about weather every single time. And I wonder if I inherited that gift myself, because I usually have instincts about when storms are about to hit (I can sense it in the air). I hope this year (other than the few that I've seen on KZbin, plus whatever was involved in the one I experienced a few weeks ago which I am PRETTY sure was one even though NW Iowa hasn't experienced one in awhile - live in Estherville, the city that invented the term "Blizzard" look it up....and trust me winters can get bad here). The last I heard of any bad tornadoes was in 2017 in Worthington when my parent-in-laws were coming back from Sioux Falls, SD (where I go often to appointments, two-hour drive), and then one in Sioux Falls itself. Tornadoes are no laughing matter. Although you may laugh to cope, remember we used to have a time where you had *no warning at all*. Imagine the lives lost pre-DOPLAR RADAR. Pre-sirens. Pre-verbal warning. Just simply getting struck by this twisting cloud thing that picks up everything in its path and flinging it feet....miles away from where it originated. Imagine what the Romans must've thought? I know of one historical instance in Washington I think during the War of 1812 at the White House, a tornado struck and the British didn't really know what to make of it? That might be a rumor, I am not sure. Someone can correct me. I got off on a tangent here, I apologize. The primary point here is that saving lives from these things is a great priority and I'm glad that Daniel is around doing this and I have to apologize to Daniel for the US being so hard to get into in order to do this sort of thing. It's mid-June now, so this weather should have calmed down by now, so I can only imagine what kind of footage they must've gotten this year. I hope even more lives were saved this year, but also I hope some great scientific studies were made. I know I saw some great drone footage. Thank you Daniel for your service on the storm chasing frontlines!

[@LadyPhaedra42]

Also greatly appreciate that you note the things you did wrong as well, like forgetting to mark the building prior to entering or calling in a report before you could actually see a fully condensed funnel. It's great for educating people and putting safety and correct action ahead of your ego. Thank you!

[@andrewhawkins8616]

@LadyPhaedra42 a fully-condensed funnel does not a tornado make

[@AshleesBathroom]

Hank Schyma (Pecos Hank) does the same thing.

[@kelcritcarroll]

All for thrill but hopefully it saves lives…cmon…let’s say it as it is here…

[@galaxygaming9891]

"Do the speed you're comfortable with" This was by far the most uprising thing regarding your personality, well done Daniel.

[@DanielShawAU]

Believe me I wanted to go around, but you must also factor that non-chasers (Resident / Travellers) could be in a panic and driving could be unpredictable. The last thing you want is a collision and a diversion of emergency resources.

[@galaxygaming9891]

@@DanielShawAU It's good that you recognize them, and try your best to assist them. You're an outstanding man, and keep doing your thing.

[@KaileyB616]

@@DanielShawAU lol I thought you were being sarcastic, I laughed out loud at that part

[@Deathspark]

@@KaileyB616 for a second I thought he was but he had plenty of room to go around.i then realized he was being genuine and honestly I do agree. People panic in heavy weather not everyone is comfortable in that weather.

[@Chris_Garman]

@@DanielShawAU It's humorous that "chasers" think they are special.

[@Tofuey]

I don't know why I find it so amusing an Australian man is keeping me safe from tornados in my home state.

[@brendarobertson1556]

Did he get anything right? I can't tell. He seemed to like to say dead.

[@thetaniaproject]

It's only funny if you think that tornados only happen in the US. Looks like he chases severe weather (including tornados) all over the world.

[@taelius2663]

He’s a spotter here in the States, and he covers weather and news in Australia as well.

[@blakena4907]

He's got some really solid dedication to literally be going halfway around the world just to chase some really weird wind.

[@joshpotger623]

I think he's a kiwi

[@MissTarryn]

I am proud that a fellow Aussie is out there getting his hands dirty and putting the safety of the public first. Many chasers don't give a damn about the people, they cheer when a house gets hit, which I was disgusted with after seeing a video recently where two men were chasing a tornado, abusing other people on the road and cheering when a house got taken by the tornado. You are doing a very valuable service while following your passion of love for weather. You are teaching the rest of us how it should be done. I always wanted to be a storm chaser as a child, I remember seeing my first whirly wind when I was at a park and I jumped in it and it lifted me off the ground only about 1 foot and ever since that moment I was awestruck by it, however, that does not mean I would ever assume I could ever be a storm chaser, I now live through the videos posted by you, by Hank and by others who are out there every day trying to advance the science and awareness of mother natures most powerful and dangerous weapons. So to all you who are out there like Daniel.. thank you and well done x

[@ScottRushlow]

U.S. resident that agrees with you. I’m fascinated by tornados like the next person but it does seem like a lot of other chasers are more concerned with getting the perfect shot or sensationalizing things before the intense concern of safety. Not all storm chasers are that way, but it felt like this guy was a public safety guy first.

[@leewomack3498]

LETS NOT FORGET ABOUT STORM CHASER REED TIMMER! THAT GUY ROCKS AND HE ALSO WILL STOP FOR S&R TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS OK!

[@andrewhawkins8616]

I can see it now. Shaw: Break, break, VK2FSRV, reporting a whirly wind on the groundywound. NWS: ..... Alrighty then... I hear that they have pills for that...

[@annie68164]

God I can't imagine cheering when someone's house gets sucked up! They must have been 13 years old and stuck in video game mentality.

[@calummckinney]

@@leewomack3498 Pecos Hank is also a gem.

[@12Ang122]

I love that you prioritized your safety and getting the information out versus getting a super close look at it. The information you share keeps so many people that much safer!

[@xodaniee]

Right! I feel like the El Reno tornado changed how many storm chasers view safety and after watching Daniel’s video of being in it, it was so intense. He is a class act!

[@anayatransportllc98]

He help people

[@knightwolf3511]

@@xodaniee it also depends on if your studying or warning people, just warning you don't need to be near

[@celestaengland8317]

@Franz Fanon He’s not an amateur by any means. If you look at his website, his FB, and watch his YT videos, he’s a very talented photographer and chaser, and he’s been doing this since at least 2013.

[@knightwolf3511]

@@celestaengland8317 also you have to start somewhere, if there was no amatures then there would be no professionals. Although the difference would be a hobby vs work

[@Fritohomeslice]

Jackson, NE resident here. I still remember being huddled up underneath my grandparent's basement when it happened. It's surreal to relive this in a whole new perspective and seeing roads I've traveled on frequently driven by someone else. Your videos are awesome and I thank you so much for all that you do! Keep at it!

[@kaitlinsmith1984]

Thank you for keeping the sounds of your chases in the video and keeping a calm presence. I have a severe phobia of tornadoes and nocturnal sirens and am using this to desensitize myself to the sights and sounds of my fears and to conquer my fears through exposure therapy. With it currently being the beginning of Tornado Season (as of writing this it is 03/17/2022) this will hopefully help me heal my phobias

[@ellab4898]

Me too

[@heatherwhatever7714]

It works (sometimes.) I was afraid to climb and loved it. I like to dive underwater but it really bothers me to have a mask and oxygen. I took diving class to try and desensitize but I’m still the same way about it. Maybe I didn’t do it long enough. I’m afraid of tornadoes for family members in certain vulnerable areas and get nervous when I hear weather. I started watching these out of curiosity and the advances in science really are reassuring me of them getting accurate warnings. Good luck-I think you’re onto something.

[@tysparks598]

I love in Kentucky & have been feeling something similar since the tornado hit Mayfield last year. I hope you find success, conquering your anxiety.

[@nathanscott7910]

Sometimes fears or phobias can save your life.

[@SadisticSenpai61]

Don't get too desensitized. The other night, I had to pause what I was watching to check and sure enough - our local sirens were going off. I had to go wake up my partner and hurry him into the bathroom. Unfortunately, I didn't realize he hadn't disconnected from the dialysis machine until after we were in there. We were fine, it was 75 mph straight line winds. But it was still a moment of panic when I realized that if anything happened, it would probably cause a lot of damage to him. (My partner's on home dialysis) The best thing you can do is educate yourself. Learn about how tornadoes form, what to look out for, and always be weather aware. If you know that conditions are favorable for a tornado, you can prepare for it and make sure you won't get caught out in the open. And perhaps most importantly, know what to do if the sirens go off. Know exactly where you'll go, keep some supplies near your safe place as well as important documents. Bike helmets, shoes, and blankets are also important things to keep nearby - protect your head and feet and blankets can be helpful for protecting from flying glass or other sharp debris. Always always always protect your head and stay as close to the ground as possible. Having a NOAA weather radio to wake you up in case of a night time tornado is helpful as well. And just remember, tornadoes are a complete crapshoot - they could level your house or they could completely miss it while taking out your neighbors. Ppl have lived their entire lives in Tornado Alley without ever seeing a tornado come anywhere near them. You could get lucky or you could get really unlucky. And most of all, don't live in Moore, OK - I swear that town is cursed.

[@phoenix1524]

This is what I love Aussies for. Instead of keep chasing the tornado he stops and checks on the people who got hit by it. I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work, Daniel 👍

[@lessronishere7540]

Well look at the storm chasers of the Joplin,Missouri tornado in 2011 ,they did the same thing here.

[@GW-gz8jh]

A lot of the Americans chasers do the same

[@Katmai_Bear_480]

As does Pecos Hank, Freddy McKinney and his dad, Skip Talbot. Most of the serious storm chasers, actually.

[@wimpycorpse]

Most storm chasers i follow on here do. Has nothing to do with him being Australian

[@rtrThanos]

Being from the USA I’m so used to people I know visiting Australia and showing me pics/vids of their Outback adventures that it’s odd seeing and hearing an Aussie visiting Nebraska. I find it impressive that he stopped to check for people that need help…most impressive.

[@DanielShawAU]

Thank you. Unfortunately missed some of the most incredible tornado video ever captured due to stopping, but I was there and I felt it the right decision at the time

[@moviemaker2011z]

@@DanielShawAU it is always the right choice to stop and help those in need. footage is one thing but peoples lives are worth so much more.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

The freaky ones happen at night. You hear the high pitch but only see them when lightening shoots through the sky and lights it up.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

We live here in Norfolk and I remember that day very well. We tried heading to Omaha, but had to turn back for my own medical issues. We stopped in Pilger, several hours before it hit. I felt an overwhelming feeling of needing to get the hell out of there. After leaving the town, I felt better. Hours later, the sky turned black to the east. That's when we heard about it.

[@annabobanaasmr8411]

Sometimes you just get those vibes from the air, especially after you've lived through a couple storm seasons.

[@marleymcleay9228]

It sounds like you were being asked to leave by your 'looker afters' ;-) Wonderful story of following your intuition.

[@theab5867]

Glad you listened to your gut, stay safe and thanks for sharing.

[@Ethernet480]

Glad u r ok

[@Fragrantbeard]

@Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish please stop, this is so incredibly arrogant of you

[@jody2873]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JUST SITTING THE CAMERA STILL FOR SUCH A GREAT LONG TIME TO WATCH THAT LIGHTENING SHOW AT THE END- NOBODY EVER DOES THAT! GREAT WORK!!👍

[@bryandraughn9830]

You gotta watch Pecos Hank. He gets the lightening, sprites, all that stuff and awesome tornado footage.

[@shogun2215]

As if having two tornadoes of such significance spawn together, the fact one of them becomes the fastest forward-moving tornado in recorded history makes it all the more astonishing.

[@markhammond8375]

It was not the fastest not even close you need to go check on other videos because you will see that you are dead wrong

[@13_cmi]

@@markhammond8375 you for sure don’t know what you’re talking about

[@bigsteakomlete3152]

@@13_cmi my dad said my tornado is faster than both of yours

[@markhammond8375]

@Thunder98 how do you get 73 miles an hour as wind speed you goof?

[@markhammond8375]

@Thunder98 no it didn't because if it did when you Google it it would say that but nowhere does it say that so shut up

[@orendz7740]

15:47 that’s insane. I live in Oklahoma and we get a few a year also. I think you were at the El Reno tornado a few years back. Such a sad day. I doubt this day is much happier. Thanks for all you guys do to making warnings sooner etc (Edit) oh yeah you were there. A semi went over right behind your vehicle. I’m glad you pulled up a big before that happened.

[@debrabensinger1331]

Thank you to all our Storm chasers for doing an amazing job and keeping us all informed and checking for survivors. May God bless y'all 🙏

[@MysticMae21]

You can hear in his voice how worried he is about the people in the path as he checks the buildings. And the relief as he sees each ok life. Bless you. :)

[@DanielShawAU]

I have seen the bad ones on many occasions. Death by impalement, crush and shredding is not considered fun.

[@ndowroccus4168]

“I’d like to report a tornado touched down in the town, hundred yards wide with strong winds, possible two”… “Yeah, we know…you can use a different frequency to report this stuff, please stop bothering me” Ugh, heartbreaking… hard working chaser trying to relay info of three tornados on the ground…and gets a “yeah, we know”. Keep at it bud, very comforting knowing an Australian is chasing in the states. Very cool.

[@hana.the.writer5074]

I admire Australians. They have good honest hearts. Much appreciate this guys integrity in here. God bless him. We need more of him in our world. Thanks Daniel for simply being you. 💜🇦🇺

[@DanielShawAU]

We can only do our best. This was NE Nebraska and controlled emergency weather nets in very regional areas are very rare. But we have other ways of getting confirmations in. Spotter Network was used to relay information to the NWS, but it can't compare to a controlled net with a liaison sitting next to the warning coordinator at the NWS.

[@Oldoclandis]

The dude always jumps the gun, ,.. at 36:16 he admits it,… too eager to be first , not eager enough to be accurate,… DO BETTER!!!!!

[@heatherlenox1723]

My parents, while on their way to Omaha, had to pull over due to the storm, sat atop a hill and watched in horror as the tornadoes tore thru Pilger. Sadly, one little girl was killed and her mother was severely injured and hospitalized. It was a miracle there weren’t any more deaths...

[@Arceusmemesidk-zk7tm]

​@mooncricket8192uhhhh bro?

[@Arceusmemesidk-zk7tm]

@mooncricket8192 it was a figure of speech also seriously wtf

[@mountain_girl]

Here I am watching this again. I don't typically rewatch stuff, yt videos, movies, tv shows, not something I typically do, but I do rewatch Daniel Shaw's content on an annual basis. I have been an armchair stormchaser and just a general ammateur meteorology geek for a decade and I've always wanted to get in to it. I just have never had the extra time to devote to another full-time obsession as this would demand. I feel rather uniquely suited for the work as I thrive in high acuity environments that require a 24-7 ability to multitask, and maintain good situational awareness for your orn safetey and safety of others....been a EMT, pparamedic and now emergency medicine and trauma RN for 2 decades. I was just finally settling in after a few years of travel nursing and thinking this would be the perfect time to finally start skywarn certed and some ham radio education and invest in the newbie set up--my jeep is already perfectly set up for long weeks out on the road, that was 2019. I was just getting everything lined up, and well, 2020 happened. so, yeah, minimum 60hr workweeks, usually a lot more, sleeping at work or...in my jeep to avoid exposingcivilian friends. made it thru the worst of the first waves and all of 2020. and then 2021 came around and my body which is usually strong enough to handle ultramarathons and adventure races...well...it broke. so. now it''s back to the armchair storm chasing until the docs can fix the boken marathon ER nurse. I have no idea how i went from those first couple of opening sentences and ended up sharing all this, but f-it. when you've been thru a war, everything else seems, meh. my whole point in commenting was to say. i rewatch Daniel Shaw because while there are many great storm chasers here on yt with interesting content and great footage, there are but a small few that do it in a way that is always conveying to the watcher--that important 24-7 situational awareness.....you say, to youself, out loud, "okay, looking right, looking left, looking behind me....it's safe for me to pull over" not to show the viewers that your being safe---you do it because saying things like that out loud when shit is getting real is a way too keep yourself in that SA. And Daniel Shaw is one of the only chaser out there that I see do this on a consitent basis. you follow protocols because they save your life and lives of those around you, and this man lives that code. He seems to operate as storm spotter for the communities he's visiting first, and storm chaser second. And that, is just the way it should be imo. i have now written an editorial length comment and will stop here. But thank you sir for the tremendously good work you do, the good examples you set while you do it, and the inspiration for those watching. mt girl, out.

[@KrystalCarey98]

Thanks for writing that all out; you seem to be a pretty interesting person. May you find the energy and time to chase a storm one day!! (:

[@obsidianwing]

This Type of Historic Event was so important to be captured. This has been some Years ago you have been already so professional before . But now with all Years experience you evolved , the Advanced First responder, the work with St. Johns shines through even more now. Esp on your Streams when bad things happen or you see people need help ,im always impressed by this switch in Modes , that's an amazing Skill not everybody have. Knowing what to do and not freaking out. Your knowlege and Videos also can help young chasers ,how to handle these servere events like the current Quad State Tornado. Not many people talk about it , being a Chaser first on scene and helping when " shit hits the fan" you like to say and dealing with the aftermath of emotions. Thats something very important , im sure a lot new Chasers won't even think about before, because seeing this intensity in damage and tragedy happens ( fortunately) not a lot. How to prepare themself in seeing bad things.

[@kittytheflcatmom9566]

The footage from 50:30 to 51:30 is some of the most stunning I've ever seen! Especially from 50:40 to 51:16. Beautiful, yet terrifying at the same time 😮 You, Hank, and Reed are by far my favorite chasers, and Ryan Hall and Andy Hill are my favorite broadcasters/content creators. Not only are you all fantastic at what you do, but you all also seem to genuinely care about the safety of others. I would absolutely LOVE to see some sort of collaboration with the 5 of you someday, perhaps a live Q&A podcast with the fans or something like that. 🤞 Thank you for all of your hard work! 🙏 Stay safe out there! 🙂

[@brysoncherry9884]

More more more. Try an actual relationship rather than a parasocial one. They dont owe you any additional content.

[@ruralgirl13]

​@@brysoncherry9884what has someone watching a storm chasing video got to do with needing their own personal relationships? we watch these because we're interested in weather particularly tornadoes. we all have our favorite storm chaser. I happen to be a big fan of Reed Timmer. that fact has nothing to do with my personal relationships.

[@natep9997]

Reed timmer is a douchebag. ​@@ruralgirl13

[@BrotherKyler]

As a resident of Kansas, where this could very well be my town; Thank you SO MUCH for doing what you do, Daniel. God bless you!

[@marajohnson6018]

my favorite thing about this is not trying to get the tornado footage but more to alert the communities so that way they can get people to safety

[@katherineduke3232]

Him and Pecos Hank will also wait for the storm to clear and help search and rescue as well

[@Nights_Nightmares....]

My six-year-old son is absolutely enthralled by weather science. I'm a Ham Radio guy, so he heard more about EM fields, Solar winds, and lighting on Jupiter, than Sports or other typical Father notions. I look forward to sharing this with him. I strive to teach my children to dig deep Wide holes into their interests, and to seek the knowledge of those who Do what they are interested in rather than the wisdom of Hollywood. Great Work!!!!!

[@austinartist0608]

Some of the most professional chasers that I've ever seen. Calm. Careful. Checking on those hit, relaying info, good driving. A 2 wedge twins. Wow. Great video

[@Jase-L]

Calm? Ok lol

[@austinartist0608]

@@Jase-L yeah calm. You can please some people some of the time. But you can't please all the people all of the time. I've seen years of tornado videos. Some are too excited. Yell. Repeat themselves. These people didn't as much. They were calm in my opinion. Keep yours to yourself if it's a negative one or talking down to strangers. Cowardly thing to do.

[@lukebarratt7492]

You are one of the best Storm Chasers/Severe Weather Experts in the world Dan. Keep up the good work

[@CHXLLRIDE]

still he cant beat pecos hank

[@lukebarratt7492]

@@CHXLLRIDE I got nothing but respect for Pecos Hank him and Dan are the best of the best when it comes to severe weather

[@austinaccount4160]

Little bit of reed trimmer also.

[@lukebarratt7492]

@Franz Fanon invited who?

[@mindharp]

@@lukebarratt7492 she's a schizo with a hate boner for the Aussie chaser, I've seen her comments elsewhere

[@annettebryan528]

I am a weather event lover. Very happy to find a fellow Aussie taking me on his storm chasing adventures with him. Thank you

[@watermouse9296]

Wow those dusk shots right near the end looked beautiful and frightening all at the same time. Great footage and love you prioritize search and rescue over all else

[@r.w.bottorff7735]

So cool how you were already aware of both areas of circulation at the very beginning of the chase.

[@debbiehorn8263]

I know this is old but I'd rather watch your videos than anyone else ! Extremely professional .

[@Enter500]

this guy's really good, i agree. i rlly like Pecos Hank, as well

[@lessronishere7540]

Pecos Hank would like a word lol

[@Wilders53]

Incredible!! Absolutely the most fantastic tornado video I've EVER SEEN in my 52 years!! Wow!!! I couldn't imagine

[@LQOTW]

Wow, Daniel, I'm a newer viewer (Been watching Pecos Hank for a few years, now) and I must say your knowledge, sense of safety and urgency, compassion for your fellows humans are all noteworthy. I became a tiny bit concerned there in the middle when you were trying to act quickly, keep an eye out, move on to the next house, relay information, relay to your viewers, all at the same time that I wanted to say, " Take a knee, man. Breathe." I'm a new devotee, for sure.

[@LQOTW]

LOL! I was just about to say, "That looks like the Mothership" when you said that very thing. That makes me prescient, right? But a year late, so maybe not.

[@davidca96]

we get the biggest/most insane tornadoes in the US its no joke, tornado alley is such a unique area on Earth weather wise, the way such hot air can collide with frigid air from Canada and create monsters. Also really nice to see you guys not just document them, but actively render help to those you can.

[@Handro-cs4oo]

Actually we Oklahomans have that title

[@katherineduke3232]

Don't forget the winds coming down from the mountains. It's really the perfect collision for tornadoes.

[@mwdouglas3794]

@@Handro-cs4oo I guess I didn't know oklahoma wasn't in the US and tornado alley. Who knew.

[@Karrambide]

@@katherineduke3232 definitely. Colorado has bad wind storms.

[@Tofuey]

@@Handro-cs4oo Oklahoma is part of the area they are talking about 🤦‍♂️

[@camronweaselhead647]

Thx for following these super impressive what u do. I was in my house with my mom and sister when the tornadoes went right over bc our house was in the middle of pilger in the straight path of the tornadoes we lost everything and had to restart but thankfully else only came out with scratches. again thank u for following this beast of a storm

[@fleetskipper1810]

So sorry that you had to start over. That must have been so hard.

[@DanielShawAU]

Very sorry to hear that you were impacted. Glad you are alive and ok though. Hope the warnings arrived ahead of time so you could make the right decision and protect yourself.

[@merchernel123]

My god, I had to pause this just to quickly write that I have never in my life seen anything like this. It's unreal. And a huge thank you to this chaser. The immediacy with which he reports to the authorities is commendable and his determination to switch into search and rescue mode is a beautiful thing. "We're the first ones here. That's all there is to it." AMEN BROTHER

[@marciaperry147]

Thanks for sharing your storm chasing adventures! I appreciate all your time & effort trying to keep people safe. Amazed that you can stay so calm during all of this, especially the search & rescue! Helps me understand why some chasers are so loud... adrenaline rush! Loved the time lapse, etc. at the end! Stay safe out there!

[@zoeyrochellezhombie829]

Why are you amazed? It's their JOB

[@tsmngt]

Excellent compilation. The on-screen captions and your own narration are very helpful. This is why I'm a Patreon supporter!

[@Anewday1979]

I agree with you there. 100% Same!

[@kellywalsh30]

I love that he cares so much that the warnings get out to people instead of just whooping and screaming at the tornado like some do

[@MemeselfandI]

This person genuinely cared for the people who were about to go through this. He wanted everyone to be safe and clear of danger.

[@DanielShawAU]

I have witnessed too many horrible events. I am here to chase tornadoes, but don't want them impacting populated areas or active crops for that matter. Red dirt in Texas and grasslands in remote Colorado is the best.

[@phinsup49]

This is the most polite and calm storm chaser I've ever seen! What a guy!

[@THEDC777]

Pilger was a monsterous storm. Twins just chewing everything in their paths is such a rarity. Great job stopping & doing search & rescue. Great work!

[@JackieOdonnel]

This is absolutely astonishing, how huge this was. Excellent stream. Really enjoyed watching this. I'm glad you stopped to look for people.

[@theblondeone8426]

Im a nurse - you storm chasers should get some cpr and first aid training. there are certifications that are easy to get and could save some lives. great footage.

[@EquanoxDragon]

The sights of that last storm cell, the Mothership as he called it, are absolutely breathtaking! I've never seen a system look so defined and imposing yet deadly beautiful.

[@FaithfulPuppy]

That's my home. My mother lives in Norfolk, I have family that lives in Pilger and was affected by this storm and I live 8 miles east of Pilger. I'll never forget that day. They said they found checks from Pilger in Iowa There is beauty in destruction. In rebirth.

[@UncommonDenominatorj528]

Daniel I have watched this video quite a few times and remember first seeing it quite a while ago on the other channel, this video haunts me to a small degree because of the intimate experience of being on the heels of a storm within minutes of the lofted debris coming back to the ground. For what it's worth, you have my utmost respect.

[@scotabot7826]

You're one of the Good Guys Daniel!!!! There are many immature "chasers" out there that can learn many valueable lessons from you Sir!! Thanks for your dedication and professionalism!!!!

[@lessronishere7540]

Like that one guy who tried to race a tornado in his prius and got caught in it,thankfully he survived without no injuries.

[@Martha-fj3vz]

This was outstanding video coverage, Daniel! Thank you for taking your storm coverage so seriously and for your willingness and determination to try to keep as many people as possible safe from harm!! 🌟🌟

[@brucepierson9941]

"You are entering the area of a rotational storm, please exercise caution" *accelerates to 100mph*

[@kaymad143]

I appreciate storm chasers and you are awesome; it is nice of you to stop and check on people too. I live in the Northeast, US and we do not get too many tornados, probably because we do not have many wide-open spaces like they do in the Midwest. I hope you always stay safe!

[@harryparsons2750]

Western Massachusetts is like a tiny tornado alley. Springfield got an EF3 a few years ago. A high end EF3. Also the 1953 Worcester tornado. And there was one in great Barrington quite a few years ago. Eastern Massachusetts though doesn’t get many and usually when we do get them they are from tropical storms/hurricanes. One exception is the Revere MA tornado about ten years ago. Revere is right on the cold Atlantic Ocean and not only that but it touched down at around 8:30 AM! How that happened exactly I have no idea. I wish someone would make a short documentary about it or at least mention it but nobody does. Even the local news barely talked about it much less explained how it was able to drop a tornado under those circumstances.

[@kaymad143]

I do remember when that happened. I changed my comment, as I also remember one in CT too. @@harryparsons2750

[@kevinadams9468]

Love living in the beauty of Nebraska. It makes you feel small, and the storms even smaller.

[@indisummers4385]

Bless Tornado Chasers for their true dedication to keeping people safe. Witnessing you so dedicated to putting in these warnings means so much. Thank you.

[@ErikButterworth]

So scary, especially coming across the areas hit by the tornado and seeing all that debris. Glad that everyone was alright and Daniel passed on what information he had to the first responders so they knew if they still needed to search for any survivors before moving on to the next area.

[@jacobturner3520]

The skill to narrate your every move in an informative way while being in this already crazy situation is so impressive. Well done my friend!

[@jacobturner3520]

@Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish do you comment these on every post you see or just tornado ones?

[@DanielShawAU]

It's actually a live broadcast. This is how viewers can support my work via Patreon via www.severestorms.com.au The chase is live and you hear all the decision making processes in real time. A lot of conflict can occur during a weather event. Nail biting for many at times and things can go wrong.

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

Most professional storm chasers I've seen, great job guys!

[@cinnamonrollypoly]

@Franz Fanon 1: not screaming and yelling the whole time. 2: genuinely trying to help, and getting information out as fast as possible. 3: works with first responders instead of getting in their way. 4: sticks around after the storm to help with cleanup, and first aid. 5: very educational to people who may not know much about tornadoes, and gives narration about what's going on in real time.

[@mindharp]

@Franz Fanon this Franz girl must be a psycho ex girlfriend of his or something. She comments everywhere trying to shit on him (and failing to, because she doesn't know what she's talking about).

[@exactlybasically8603]

@@mindharp white woman moment

[@WatchingItBurn502]

Great video of history being made. I enjoy all of your uploads. Thanks for taking the time to do so! 🌪️🌪️

[@wilshiregreen5746]

Daniel Shaw is the best there is IMO. He's not a "Yahoo!" and he genuinely cares about those around him and those that these storms affect.

[@hvonsus5725]

He and Pecos Hank are honestly neck and neck, they both have the same temperament and care for things around them.

[@pantherpaw9]

Great work sir. I’m also a ham and storm spotter for North Georgia area. It’s been calm so far this year for us but it’s just getting started. Keep up the great work!

[@kevinashley478]

I have to say, brother, you have a bigger set of balls than I have. I don't mind seeing it from a distance, in a field, from far, far, far away. I don't want to see people being hurt, but it is such an awesome display of mother nature's power. I have been through several hurricanes, but we at least have days worth of notice, but with a tornado you are lucky to get 15 minutes notice

[@DanielShawAU]

Speaking from a medical background, having bigger balls is a bad thing - (Cancer perhaps), but thank you. Nothing brave here, just wishing to document the event as best as possible and assist with real time warning information.

[@kellywalsh30]

The last minutes of this video was just visually breathtaking, stunningly beautiful to watch x

[@seanc6754]

Bc Australian's are our homies and look out for us as we do them..and we appreciate you for your help!

[@Faxanadu]

This is terrifying and mesmerizing to watch but 22:15 "Cows have been impacted" completely startled a laugh out of me.

[@aether13x69]

All I could think of was 'Twister'. Lol *Cow flies by* "Cow!" *Cow flies by again* "Another cow!" "Actually I think that was the same one."

[@heyitsme1169]

@@aether13x69 one of my favorite movies ever.

[@arigentum]

Repsonceible storm chasing at its finest. Thank you for the search and rescue you provided in the aftermath. The storm chasing was wonderful, but your S&R was the immaculate.

[@DanielShawAU]

S&R was not perfect. Building should be marked with a single slash on entry and done as a team. Also needed other equipment (AC Hotstick) for live power detection which I now own.

[@jobabs]

I remember watching a livestream of this storm on Twitter and the horror of seeing it hit Pilger. I’m a Northeast Nebraska native and felt so helpless as I watched.

[@ChristopherCreek-dr4ts]

Your videos and docus are really interesting Daniel. Much appreciated. I live in the uk. I have allways been interested and obsessed with thunderstorms from being very young.

[@pie746]

We live through horrific wildfires in Northern California and evacuations are becoming already annually at this point. This is absolutely terrifying too, everything totally destroyed at random

[@TexasNewsOwL]

We have both here in texas. Dry windy days lead to all these wildfires and people ignoreing the burn bans.

[@Megan-ir3ze]

I live in ga (part of Dixie alley) that’s in a rural area. There’s no service in many areas of my county & not everyone is in ear’s reach of tornado sirens. We had a funnel start forming in front of our house, but luckily it went over before the sirens went off. I’ve never ran so fast in my life so I could alert my husband(he was inside w our baby).

[@carlg4544]

I couldn't imagine

[@LotusbandicootRR]

That whole "mothership" part and all the following nighttime lightning is amazing. It must've been so much crazier in person seeing that overhead

[@brettweaver9608]

This was interesting to watch. I've been in public safety for over 30 years. I've been there. Thanks to our volunteer friends who assist public safety in these times. For the author of this video, nice job ... (take a few deep breaths though ... I was starting to worry about your safety at times). Be safe and thanks for sharing.

[@DanielShawAU]

Thank you for your feedback. Agreed on taking a few breaths. Double wedges don't happen. I have lost count of how many tornadoes I have seen, and this was a first for me (and everyone else for that matter)

[@stillcoolnana]

Definitely some of the best tornado footage I’ve ever seen. Great job! 🌪⛈🌈

[@12Ang122]

I live just east of Sioux City, I remember watching the storm live on TV and also seeing just how black the sky was to the west the whole time.

[@richardpope6180]

I live in Sloan, and remember the head of the path arrow for the storm from Pilger was directly on Sloan on the Weather Channel. I went to the city library where there was a children's program going on, and they didnt know about the storm and asked what to do. I said keep the kids in the library storm room and not let them get disseminated about town. Thankfully, it didnt matter as the storm weakened and tracked north.

[@InkDragon66]

Much appreciation for helping folks as well as doing such a great job at chasing. Need more people like this!

[@VenxmFN]

My cousins lived in Wisner, NE at the time. I am so happy they survived

[@bobmaccord5100]

I was a on cross-country bicycle trip. West of LeMars, IA I saw the approach of these severe storms and took shelter on the porch of a vacant house as wave after wave of severe weather passed by. Funnels would form then break up. Not until I found this video did I know how bad the tornadoes were just to the south of my location. It was my first experience with Great Plains storms! Holeeeeee cow!!

[@firechasersparkles2023]

You gotta admit, Mesocyclones are actually really pretty to look at. Especially when there's lightning and a sunset in the background.

[@emb9305]

Go Daniel! Stumbled on to your channel and love your content. Specially your calm but very focused attitude in the chase. You don't scream and bust ear drums like others. Keep it up. you got a subscriber.

[@jimbo1959]

I've had a Tornado pull out( 2) 70 ft. trees( by the roots) and drop them on my house while I was inside.If you've ever heard the expression" The calm before the storm"...Believe me ,its soo true!!! There was a VERY EERIE calm,and a purple,pinkish haze outside before it hit.The power went out,so I said to my dog that it was bedtime,Five minutes later the ceiling in my bedroom came crashing down.Luckily no one was hurt badly.You dont fool with Mother Nature!

[@JasonWh]

Radio, "One is not immediately expected" windshield camera shows tornado. Beautiful imagery. If you've never been within 5 miles of a tornado, you cannot remotely understand the primal fear to RUN the feeling creates. The sound and charge in the air is something I've never gotten close to experiencing elsewhere. These guys literally have to swallow every innate and primal instinct to run while thinking and staying ahead of the storm. Truly amazing folks. Ooh and yes, I've been within 2 miles of a decent size tornado and it scared me to the point I froze. I didn't think to move.

[@scotwells7573]

I imagine if you survive something like this you look at life a lot different and count your blessings every day.

[@thescout4313]

What's sad that is most people will need something of this degree to be thankful for what they have

[@beachesforever]

This felt crazy, as a fellow Aussie watching your video for the first time I picked up on the accent immediately but I was sure I was hearing things! Awesome work.

[@alexspicer6043]

I can’t believe this was 8 years ago!! Time goes by to damn fast

[@truckstopcowboytruckstopco5639]

My aunt was doing road construction around Pilger when this happened, they all help with clean up with their dump trucks. This guy did an awesome Job!

[@27dog101]

I remember this so vividly. The day this happened I had other storm chasers in my driveway about an hour west for a different tornade that thankfully did cause as much damage.

[@davettahorton8316]

The Lighting towards the end is crazy

[@SkyChaserCom]

I was out there on that insanity. Sad seeing the devastation and deaths that caused. You were right behind me until we caught up after the Wakefield "cycle" of that beast. Great work on your behalf as well ... Sad seeing that kid and his dad. I saw that area get impacted right in front of me. Meteorologically this day was unbelievable. Two violent tornadoes "Fujiwara" around each other. What a day.

[@davidsensei2128]

Beaucoup de mort ??,😒

[@fiorettiduseigneurcapybara2492]

@@davidsensei2128il y a eu des morts :/

[@ICNMatsiko]

Spectacular throughout. Thnx for sharing and doing your work so diligently including editing this which I know as a videographer is not a simple task.

[@SecretSpots]

My heart was literally beating fast WITH you as you were checking the buildings in the middle of the video. God bless your devotion to the safety of the people over "getting the shot" 🙏🏼❤️

[@jroar123]

Thanks for the videos you make. I am with you the whole way and the ride is better than anything you can watch on TV so to speak.

[@C.L.190]

The lightning at the end is so beautiful

[@isabellamanning9189]

I just want to say we knew people involved in these tornadoes Mt family came down here after it happened to help all their friends and just the community in general so thank you for helping protect them too!!

[@RevanRA]

And this was less than a year before I moved up to Iowa, I would have been so close to this thing. I'm sorry for anyone who went through this, were terrified, I am sorry for those who lost their lives and were effected negatively terribly. 2013-2014 was definitely an experience for storms for me.

[@michaelnaretto3409]

It's always nice to have chasers from other countries. And now that we are getting into the main tornado season, I am sure they will be back!

[@jennifercoots6839]

This video captures what sets you apart, Daniel. Not just another dime store adrenaline junky screaming and cursing...you're level-headed, and smart. True storm-spotters who are in communication w/SkyWarn are rare on YT...and spotters who are trained in S&R and emergency response are basically unicorns! You're a unicorn!!

[@ethanf5441]

With all due respect.... I am not a chaser but active navy in a professional type environment. This guy based off how hyper and jumpy he sounds while helping people and driving sets off MAJOR RED FLAGS for me. These are the kind of guys who in the heat of the moment forget the difference between CO2 and PKP and freeze someone's foot off. Not sure if you saw him "helping" the first people but even his actions, how he ran, how breathless he was from low intensity moments, etc. Tell me he is too caught up in the excitement to act professional. I can appreciate the warnings he gives and the willingness to help but I would not reccommend him for a job in rescue, first response, or any other if such jobs. Again. I appreciate him for sending warnings on ham radio but I still think he is too jumpy and fight or flight based.

[@exactlybasically8603]

@@ethanf5441 okay not everyone got broken down and built back up in boot camp, okay? He’s not an EMT. He’s a chaser doing his best to make sure people are okay. Would you prefer him to do nothing and keep on driving? “Too fight or flight based” how else are you supposed to react to a force of nature like that? Lmao. You are literally watching as peoples homes and lives are being ripped apart and destroyed.

[@ethanf5441]

@@exactlybasically8603 ok let me put this into perspective. A. If you can't keep clamer, DONT. CHASE. He isn't actually doing much. He is extremely caught up in the excitement. Story time: did training a while back. We had to don EAB devices. Essentially airtight masks with a hose to attach to compressed air lines so you can survive in a contaminated environment. Now me being new got jumpy, as I had NEVER handled an EAB in my entire life. I got it on late and had to go manifold to manifold holding my breath in-between to catch up with the squad. Not only was I hurrying but I was forgetting that there is very limited oxygen when that hose detaches for you to move, So I ended up with multiple times where I detached early and didn't get air. By the time I got caught up I was so tired I had to catch my breath (reasonably so) and so I hooked up and took a 10 sec break. Now everyone else had finished briefing and getting their tasks done and needed to leave And here I was out of breath, unhelpful, and uncoordinated BLOCKING them from escaping the Engine room LL. I detached to get out of the way and almost suffocated in my mask. I had to pull it off effectively killing me in the evolution, and because of the time it took for me to move blocking them, another one of my buddies "died" as well. Since then I have trained up on this, gotten decent at EAB and keep my cool, keeping me alive. ------‐------------------------ If you are untrained and in a casualty event, especially acting like this, you are more likely to get yourself and others killed and add to the casualty. I understand willingness, and that's all fine and good when you can act properly, or if you are doing something like a soup kitchen, red cross, or FEMA. Not in the heat of a casualty.

[@exactlybasically8603]

@@ethanf5441 my man this is pretty par for the course for chasers. This isn’t a military training course. This is something entirely different that you can’t even really compare too. There are veteran, and extremely professional chasers who get “caught up in the excitement” like this because it’s a crazy experience to go through. I really want you to point out something he did wrong other than get a little excited.

[@DanielShawAU]

​@@ethanf5441 Hello Ethan. Thank you for your service in the Military. I appreciate you may interpret me as a "red flag". However please factor that I am witnessing a double wedge tornado event that I had never come across in my lifetime with the knowledge that multiple townships are about to be impacted by a likely EF4, EF5. (Was rated EF4 in the end) I have seen many who wish to "help" when they are actually a hinderance. More so during initial patient care and primary assessment. I do not like the feeling of adrenaline, but also realise that am perceived to think and talk too quickly. However this is how I am. I can slow down my talking, but it's actually additional work, rather than talking and narrating to the live viewers in real time. You are seeing an edit of what happened live and I call it all in real time. The final edit can come over as "too quick" and "hyper" some, but I am factoring for safety throughout. If one were to play "Hero coming through" they would go right into danger and entered the building immediately with no PPE. (Nor wait for the winds to die down) - More evident in the recent Lockett, Texas tornado when debris flew into my car post town impact. Ideally this needed to be done as a team. I performed S&R in a town called Perrin Nebraska some years ago with an off duty fire chief and two others. (First and only people on scene) It was methodical and done safely and slowly. Thankfully no injures, but one mobile home wiped out, and other structures and vehicles damaged.

[@karlajensen3708]

Not sure why tornado videos keep popping up in my KZbin recommended, (Probably because I'm in Texas and 'tis the season) still 50:42 is probably the most incredibly image I've seen that perfectly defines the weirdness of nature. On the left is this dark swirling mass of potential destruction...to the right is an incredibly beautiful sunset.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

Fastest tornado in the world was in May 2011 in northeast Tennessee going up into southwest Virginia along I-81. It was clocked at over 120 mph actual tornado movement speed. Nobody could outrun it.

[@monicacarolina6480]

finally a chaser who chases to alarm police, people and helps on his way! These are chasers that are so important for the safety and in time warning. Ofcourse I admire also the chasers who collect data for research/ Great jpb guys, be safe!

[@joshuaottesen8630]

Not sure if I’d be more shocked if my house got destroyed by a tornado, or if a random amped up Australian man checked if I was ok immediately afterwards. Lol

[@jonrutherford6852]

I hope the communications difficulties mentioned early in the video can be resolved so that spotters can quickly get word of developing conditions put out to the weather service and other agencies that need input.

[@joannhempen8210]

Your incredible at this dangerous job. Thank you for being a good human and caring about innocent people first. It warms my heart to know there are wonderful, kind people like you out there watching these storms, watching our back. Loved & Subbed❤️

[@DanielShawAU]

Thank you. Working on more archive content and new videos. It takes around a month for each video release.

[@davidsensei2128]

Il fait sont rôle de citoyen patriottu de base tous devrait être comme lui

[@advcomp2019]

I live in this area, and I am a ham radio operator too. I watch this storm from my home on the news. I know for a number of years, ham radio in this area has been declining and still is. There is not much activity on the repeaters. Lots of ham clubs have broke up. Even my county does not like ham radio operators. So it will be hard to info out unless you are in close range with the NWS office or have a repeater link system into a NWS office.

[@Dragonfly5455]

I don't know how you do this work. Nerves of steel, I guess. Thank you for your service.

[@DanielShawAU]

Thank you, But it' ok to be scared. Fear is a natural response to act quickly. However the key is to make the right decision.