MASSIVE EF4 Tornado Strikes Southern Missouri - December 10, 2021

[@MaxOlsonChasing]

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[@joyhall2736]

Thank God you're safe. 🙏

[@ivw2136]

We were at silver dollar city while the storm was happening

[@protipskiptoendofvideoandr286]

Yo, is this video in real time or sped up? Cause thats fucking crazy lightning

[@arifwaluyo5618]

It no ney frey di huh,

[@eyecomeinpeace2707]

There is nothing scarier than not being able to see a huge tornado at night, in the dark. Monsters really do exist. My heart is out to everyone who is affected by these storms.

[@watchgirl772]

How terrifying it must have been for all those people in their homes. No basements in Kentucky, just huddling in a closet hearing this loud devastating monster roaring on the outside! Birth Pangs!!

[@-shezinluv-]

@@watchgirl772 im from california and earthquakes and wild fires are in no comparison to how fucking terrifying this must be for everyone out there. praying for everyone affected. 🙏🏽

[@watchgirl772]

@@-shezinluv- oh my goodness! You poor Californians! I'm so sorry all those things y'all have gone through!

[@-shezinluv-]

@@watchgirl772 you have a beautiful soul, much love to you

[@CooManTunes]

@@watchgirl772 Poor Californians? Do you know how many criminals Commiefornia breeds? NO SYMPATHY for the traitor state.

[@Jimmy_000]

That is INCREDIBLE footage. The combo of nighttime, power flashes, and lightning then illuminating that giant monster is bone chilling. Amazing work: I pray for everyone in the path of this and every tornado this evening.

[@In.Darkness]

When things go wrong, don't go with them

[@pcu526]

Bone chilling indeed! That’s exactly what I felt watching this. I don’t think I’ve ever seen something more frightening than these 4 minutes of video. May God help all those affected by this.

[@Jimmy_000]

@@pcu526 100%. That combo is terrifying. My love for tornadoes, science, storms has me so interested in the damage survey results and the actual track length etc, BUT I can't help but feel terrible because of what occurred. Nothing more terrifying then getting warned of a large destructive tornado heading towards you in the middle of the night and then it actually coming to fruition. 🙏🏻

[@Huyle18]

It is very scary seeing that massive cloud in the background. Im so sorry for the loss of lives.

[@jacobatwater85]

Bro I live in those parts,it was not fun

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

I chased storms for 20 years and NEVER experienced a tornado that are any scarier than the ones at night. God bless all the people affected

[@princessme7086]

Hey there, i’m genuinely curious when people say they chase storms like this. isn’t it unsafe? Especially because u can get caught in it. How far do away from it do u have to be? These kind of videos are interesting but so incredibly scary to watch, but scarier knowing someone’s across from it filming.

[@GalacticTommy]

@@princessme7086 I wanna answer but tbh idk much either

[@gustavobrito3655]

@@princessme7086 Doesn't matter whether you go alone or with people, do NOT go chasing without being certified through NWS or a very experienced storm chaser who has studied weather...thunderstorm development, cloud formations, tornadoes, etc.

[@SD-ph6cr]

@@princessme7086 of course is unsafe

[@gustavobrito3655]

@Marissa Lynne for sure, but they're a little more prepared to

[@mistyize]

This is probably the one thing that terrifies me the most, a tornado at night. Great footage! Condolences to everyone that lost in this storm.

[@avgeek78x]

This is one of the most profoundly terrifying tornado videos I've ever seen. Kudos to you for being safe. To anyone else do not attempt this alone. Tornado chasing is very dangerous!

[@margief1798]

Doesn't matter whether you go alone or with people, do NOT go chasing without being certified through NWS or a very experienced storm chaser who has studied weather...thunderstorm development, cloud formations, tornadoes, etc.

[@jessicanenninger9116]

yeah i know must of the time i think storm chasers are idoit's

[@sabishiihito]

I still think Greensburg 2007 takes the cake for most terrifying nighttime tornado video, mainly because it seemed like it doubled in size in-between every lightning flash that illuminated it.

[@danocnl]

This has to be the most ominous footage I've ever seen. An invisible monster that you can only spot when there are flashes of lightning, holy hell.

[@pcu526]

I know... not much can be more frightening than this! Nightmarish!

[@e.abrahamovich8981]

Perfect opening for Twister 2.

[@lucylu3342]

Ganon vibes

[@Europa-Last-Battle_on_Bitchute]

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[@randygreen007]

You’re right but hell is far from holy.

[@jodale1972]

This was the 3rd tornado of the night that went through my county, luckily for me, about 6 miles north of where I live in Central/Western KY. I was watching a local weather broadcast and they jumped on this particular cell right before it hit Mayfield and tracked it very thoroughly to almost Louisville. They would show the different radar scans of wind sheer which were the most pronounced I have ever seen on radar. They also had a radar that showed debris "bubble" and this thing held a constant perfect circle on radar for over 2 hours straight. This broadcast was very meticulous in their pathing of the tornado probably saved a lot lives by warning the individual communities next in the path. Meteorologists and storm chasers used to be a meme rivaling that of the boy who cried wolf or the old "sky is falling" saying but man how technology and experience have come to give us absolutely fantastic warnings and lead time, not to mention, historic video footage such as this. Absolutely awesome job documenting this terribly deadly tornado. Stay safe and thank you!

[@Opal5674]

With all that coverage I feel so sorry for those candles factory workers that were trapped working night shift with no where to get. Probably cane to work feari g they would be fired if they didn't.

[@brucejterwilliger5477]

@Joseph Parks The NWS was did a great job with warnings - they were issuing warnings two counties ahead from the storm itself.

[@MaxOlsonChasing]

It's really great to hear you were able to heed the warnings and grasp the situation at hand, we can only hope more people can have this same attitude while dealing with a severe weather event. The forecasts a day out will never be perfect in our lifetimes, but we are getting better at recognizing/warning in the few hours prior to an event and this is a great example.

[@dmac2899]

Here in Oklahoma meteorologists are almost treated as celebrities especially the good ones. I have a lot of friends in the Mayfield area especially in Cunningham, thankfully non of them were injured. So sad for the ones who didn’t make it.

[@97I30T]

@@Opal5674 There's actually some allegations going around now from some workers at the candle factory in Mayfield. They are saying that they were threatened to be fired if they left the plant because of the tornado warning.

[@minnesotasmith84]

Night time tornadoes are ..double terrifying as they disappear..than reappear in lightning

[@tneita3166]

"DREADFUL & TERRIBLE " is the LORD". I can only imagine. Have a good day,,,.

[@JohnSmith-pf1vg]

This like some godzilla footage but instead its a tornado

[@pcu526]

My stomach is churning.... so horrific

[@TheUnderCoverMother2020]

@Kahan Qatazap What the what? Satan is responsible for death and destruction. What does race have to do with the family's effected by these 🌪 🌪 .... You just pick something and make it stick?

[@chadking8973]

Out of all the storm chasers so far, this is the best footage I've seen, bravo on a job well done and my prayers and love go out to the people affected I hope everyone will be okay and just that there safe

[@derrickrr5516]

Some of the best nighttime tornado footage I’ve seen considering how thick the rain was. So improbable for such a large, long track tornado to occur at night and in December.

[@renepitayataratorn8127]

Night time chases are incredibly difficult and this was done by a real pro. This is very likely the best footage I have ever seen from a large wedge tornado at night spawned by one of the most significant late season outbreaks in living memory. It's also an incredible document for any meteorologist.

[@valdemirfaleiros2329]

Very sad, what happened to the people of Mayfield. I'm Brazilian and I wanted to ask you something: friends, why before this damn tornado arrives, people don't take their car and don't leave the city, they leave the tornado route?? If I'm at my house and I see a tornado approaching, I get in my car and go in the opposite direction of it. Why don't people do this?

[@jenileesunshine6022]

@@valdemirfaleiros2329 they didn’t know it was coming until too late. We get tornado warnings or watches. I live close to where the devastation happened. We had sirens going off. Protocol is to hide in a closet or bathroom away from windows or exterior walls. Meteorologists can’t tell us exactly where a tornado will be until it’s often too late, or very little response time. So we usually hear the sirens and wait it out. No one could have predicated it would be this massive or destructive. Especially in December.

[@valdemirfaleiros2329]

@@jenileesunshine6022 Thank you very much for the reply, friend. I think that in places where tornadoes occur, perhaps the right thing would be that in these places there were gigantic underground spaces, the size of a football field, where thousands of people could take shelter.

[@decyattysyachpchyol]

@@valdemirfaleiros2329 Besides often very short notice, even for long- lasting tornadoes you don't know if it will turn and there could be traffic jams even in rural places if there are road hazards from storm damage where it has already been severe (trees in roads, downed power lines, wrecked cars, etc.). And stuck in a car is one of the worst places to ride out a tornado.

[@valdemirfaleiros2329]

@@decyattysyachpchyol Good afternoon there to you. I think that maybe a good strategy would be to leave the city about 3, 4 days before the arrival of the tornado, to avoid those issues mentioned by you. I would not risk staying in a house that was located in the path of a tornado, days before the event I would flee to a city that was not in the path of the tornado. Best regards and thanks for the reply.

[@maalumzawadi245]

This is so TERRIFYING!!! To know that there's this MASSIVE Tornado coming in your direction and you can't see it...but you can hear it....and the ONLY way you can see it is when the lightening is flashing with such force....WOW! My prayers go out to EVERYONE affected by this powerful surge from mother nature.

[@BigLebowski2000]

yeah even scarier you see it in short bursts during lightning, brrrr

[@dothansin6615]

You would see it, camera and video still has a hard time with black... but you would see it and it still be terrofying.

[@maryr130]

@Kahan Qatazap Ignorant statement. Grow up.

[@ventusbruma1039]

@Kahan Qatazap still is, in North Africa and China.

[@ventusbruma1039]

@Kahan Qatazap pretty sure America has paid in blood for their sins as far as slavery goes but sure you keep harping on history and ragging on people who will just roll their eyes at you. So much easier than going to other countries and possibly dying or being enslaved yourself to fight for ideals you claim to have. Your arm chair moralizing is so brave.

[@indie825]

Amazing and terrifying footage. Disturbing how the tornado is cloaked unless light from behind.

[@Bigchristmas-gw5ww]

My cousin staying at friends house and works to.

[@YoonminLife]

as a person who lives in kentucky, i got no sleep that night. Bailey (WPSD LOCAL 6) and others who worked with them really helped us and im thankful for them. and for people like you. it was the most terrifying thing i've ever been through. im so glad im safe

[@anniefannycharles9951]

This is the best video on this tornado outbreak I've viewed so far. I've watched around 15 of them. It's such a whole other world. We do get an occasional hurricane here in SW Florida, which can cause damage yes, but there's something more menacing about a tornado at night with lightning flashing behind it. It's seems alive , like it has deliberate intentions. Terrifying guys. Thanks for doing all this for the rest of the world.

[@MjG90]

As a lifelong Louisiana resident, I concur with this comment. At least we get days of advanced warning even if some of us do choose to ride them out. (Not me, the worst I stayed for was cat. 1 & that was scary enough.) These poor people in the path so suddenly in the dark with something more destructive than a cat. 5 hurricane is bone chilling at the thought. God bless them.

[@TomXizor]

Legitimately the best nightchasing footage I have ever seen. Balls, brother. That's a terrifying scenario for anyone.

[@BillysBullion]

This is a historic tornado!! And you did very well capturing it. My heart goes out to the thousands of people who are affected by this and currently living a nightmare.

[@Gunn27]

*affected

[@BDW0000]

*Gun

[@BillysBullion]

@@Gunn27 ah thanks. I'll correct it so your delicate sensibilities aren't disrupted. All hail the wise Gunn saving the internet by proofreading the comment sections! Keep doing God's work my friend.

[@nebula1924]

@@BillysBullion yes, we can't get the gist of what you are trying to convey if you misspell a word. 🤣 You made a correction of some kind and I'm guessing you typed effected. Glad you fixed it so I know what you're talking about. What a tragic event. My heart goes out to all those infected too.

[@YTistooannoying]

I have chills. The empathy in your voice for the damage this tornado wrought moved me to tears. May you always be safe, protected, and amazingly lucky as you chase storms. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

[@Europa-Last-Battle_on_Bitchute]

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[@Serpentis666]

What exactly did you hear as empathetic?

[@YTistooannoying]

@@Serpentis666 your face

[@MaxOlsonChasing]

I appreciate the kind comment, if it were up to me, I'd watch all of these storms in the middle of nowhere. I'm absolutely gutted to find out one of the semi truck drivers I came upon did not make it, then to see what it did further downstream... there truly are no words. I truly hope to never see a tornado like this again.

[@Serpentis666]

@@YTistooannoying hahahaa! Exactly! Zero… Your comment was a foul attempt to garner attention, and it did!!! Just not what you expected… 🤡 go get your booster. It’s good documentation of an intense storm, big balls on the guy who did the filming… but to say you could hear the empathy… you’ve got quite the imagination… even that’s giving you too much credit.

[@dashmasterson1040]

I live in SW MO and this storm system literally turned tornadic just minutes after it passed through the town I live in. It brings back memories of the 2011 Joplin tornado and the late May outbreak during that time.

[@tian_obia]

That’s intense af, such a massive powerful tornado silently ripping through the night is pretty terrifying. Thanks for sharing

[@Raphael-jn9hp]

This record is both incredible and terrifying at the same time. Deep condolences for the victims and prayer for everyone who have been impacted by this storm

[@BR_70]

When you think of monsters coming out at night, this is it. God bless those who lost their lives and their families that have to carry on without them. So sad. Great job following and documenting this tragic event.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Wow.. this is great footage. Thank yo. I was camped in Tornado Watch territory last night and it missed me by just about 100 miles.. Scary to see this, in an RV I'd not have had a chance. My thoughts go out to all who are affected..

[@LilyGazou]

I’m glad you stayed safe, Carolyn. I drove through a hurricane across Louisiana once and that is as nothing compared to the power of a tornado.

[@Mrs.Robinsons]

Sending peace, light and love to all those affected ~

[@missymoonwillow6545]

I'm glad you're safe Carolyn! God remain with you and protect you on your travels. 🙏🏽🌺

[@teresaboutot6410]

Glad your okay Carolyn, i watch your you tube channel. We live in Miami Oklahoma.

[@ShesHereForTheMusic]

Started following your channel. It’s fascinating.

[@imsleepingbeauty]

As a Californian it seems so surreal that some people experience these so often. I couldn't begin to imagine how terrifying it would be to deal with a tornado or its aftermath 😟

[@saggguy7]

to be fair this was a really, really bad tornado. most of them aren’t this terrifying, not even close.

[@abelsr5445]

Those of us here in Tornado Alley say the same thing about you folks in California with all the earthquakes and wildfires.

[@imsleepingbeauty]

@@abelsr5445 Yeah, I can understand that. I guess you can't really live anywhere without experiencing some varying degree of nature's wrath 🤔

[@abelsr5445]

@@imsleepingbeauty I've lived in numerous states and and several countries and the only place I lived that didn't experience severe weather or natural disasters was England. They did, however, have the densest and most persistent fog that I've ever seen -- in December we experienced almost an entire week of fog that was like nothing I've ever seen. It also got really cold so that the fog started freezing and sticking to everything. I always recall that week whenever I hear a certain Jethro Tull lyric that goes "Do you remember, December's foggy freeze?"

[@imsleepingbeauty]

@@abelsr5445 Wow! That's crazy.

[@carmenandjeff7886]

My husband and I were so close to it. We're in Caruthersville and we could hear it hail, then all of a sudden it was like the wind was sucked up somewhere, so we braced for the worst. But, praise God, it went past us,I have never felt so blessed and grateful in all my life.

[@Nomadicninjas]

My son just moved to MO and experienced this for the first time. He seems cool as a cucumber and I was a nervous wreck. Praying for all affected ❤️

[@MaxOlsonChasing]

I'm glad to hear he's okay!

[@Bigchristmas-gw5ww]

@@MaxOlsonChasing i have cousin staying at friends.

[@Ladyne77]

This is absolutely amazing and heartbreaking footage. I could only imagine what was being experienced on the ground as it tore through. 💔💔💔 This is probably some of the wildest tornado footage I've ever seen, which is ironic considering it was at night. The lightning lit it up so clearly and you could actually make out just how massive the funnel was. Thanking God you are ok after putting yourself at risk for this footage, you did an amazing job!

[@DK5ONV]

SW-Germany sending prayers and lots of love. Hope you guys are safe there

[@sjfky79]

I’m in southeastern Kentucky, born and raised in southern Kentucky. Thankfully, all we got was some winds and rain from this event. I had been looking for some good footage of the tornado that hit Kentucky, among several other states. I happened upon Nick Gorman’s video and was completely awestruck! He recommended I check out this video… and I’m so glad he did!!!!! Please keep up the AMAZING work and stay safe!

[@stayker]

Thank you for the work that you and others like you, storm chasers/spotters and meteorologists, do to gather data and document these storms so that we might have better models to predict them in the future and warn those in their paths. Hayti (Hay-tie) is where I grew up and I know people in the community who directly experienced loss and tragedy in their extended family. My prayers go out to them and those in other states who lost their lives and those who are left behind to recover.

[@mesopsychlone6120]

Absolutely incredible footage. All angles included. Massive wedge. What really can be said about such a beauty when it results in such devastation?! Vey well done though.

[@cuzinnnmcgee1782]

Vey, indeed.

[@ShesHereForTheMusic]

Also would like to add that you did an incredible job at following this monster in the dark. Stay safe and I’ll be hitting that follow button . 👍🏽

[@makaveli8979]

I concur 👏🏼

[@punkinbites17]

I also. Stay safe max

[@sparra3819]

sub him too

[@maggimadison9253]

That’s definitely a monster! Think of all the truckers with these storms because we’re out in ALL weather to keep the stores stocked day and night! A few years back many trucks were demolished sitting at the flying j in Joplin. Thank you for getting this amazing footage and stay safe

[@damionparson247]

This is the most terrifying storm footage that I've ever seen anywhere. Just the energy from the lightning strikes alone was enormous.

[@ThrivingWithGaylaDGaia]

Intense footage of a Beast! Praying for everyone impacted by these horrific events. I'm also thinking ahead to determine what I'd do if driving through the area. I was shocked to see so many trucks and cars on the road. I would certainly be driving away from it but I am surprised more people didn't have any warning systems that alerted them to avoid the area, stay put. I had a very anxious trip home from Alabama in late October this year because of a sudden cold front that came up. Driving was very challenged by not having a good mapping system that synced with the route guidance. I had to figure out what timing was best to avoid driving in heavy rain and had to adjust our routes multiple times. Was so grateful to finally arrive home!!! God bless everyone and especially the Emergency Services and those left without a home. Praying for resources, shelters in place asap

[@brizzle3903]

This is absolutely terrifying! I could hear the pain in your voice when it started to move into town, I’m glad you’re ok

[@c.manning4509]

Prayers to all those affected by this terrifying event. It's in times like these we find the courage and compassion to come together to help those in need and come to a realization that we are all vulnerable. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@EmilyTienne]

Prayers? Why? God ALLOWED this to happen in the first place. He could have intervened but chose not to.

[@paytonpoynter3761]

This is god's work,l wonder why.

[@Europa-Last-Battle_on_Bitchute]

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[@RockDodger]

Damn.. Visually tracking that tornado through the lightning is unreal..

[@GarrickPinon]

Best footage I’ve found. Prayers for all effected.

[@OneshotMovement]

Notice who’s still on the road Truckers ! We deserve more respect then we get! Hopefully they all made it home safe!

[@EthanBWeather]

Incredible footage, Max. This was a horrifying tornado.

[@Mrs.Robinsons]

Right? I cant believe he got it on camera! Thnx Max !

[@gonzo3915]

Remarkable footage, prayers from the UK for all those who lave lost loved ones.

[@fuoao]

I was in a tornado warning for a while last night in the missouri, it missed it missed me by 37.3 miles up in Charles.. love to all who have been affected ❤

[@kdindore1990]

I've only experienced a couple minor tornados in my life, but this is just heartbreaking to watch. I've been through many hurricanes, but I can't even imagine the terror of something this destructive. :( My heart goes out to everyone in Missouri, Kentucky and surrounding states.

[@EveningTV]

Incredible footage. You are crazy, and I hope you know how to stay safe, but it is amazing to see a tornado close up like this. Thank you for giving those of us far a way a sense of the power and drama of a large tornado headed straight for a small town. .

[@stanleydenning]

I was in the Joplin, Missouri tornado, back in 2011. I was traumatized. But this tornado makes it look small. There has been a lot of reports of this tornado on youtube. Every time I watch one, I relive my experience in Joplin. To those who are victims of this horrible act of nature, My heart feels for you. Hang in there and be strong.

[@TheAce232008]

The Joplin tornado was a mile wide EF-5 monster but Yeah this was also a beast

[@emmorelock]

Twitterverse is saying this mesocyclone will be studied for years. Historical. Glad you are safe.

[@MaxOlsonChasing]

It's definitely one of the most prolific I have seen.

[@Og-Judy]

Strong winter storm Northern US = severe mesocyclonic storms on the warm side of the system. What else is new?🤷‍♀️

[@TheBassManJeff]

@G Thats a bold statement

[@TheDreInDaHouse]

@G Just had a mini stroke reading this

[@ekalb7789]

You know it's bad when the storm chaser is bummed about it. Thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families

[@futuristicentity2417]

What if I told you there was no God that there is only you and the Universe?

[@MaxOlsonChasing]

Yeah there was nothing fun about this one, most of the tornadoes on my channel are in the middle of nowhere and cause minimal damage. This is by far the deadliest tornado I've witnessed and I hope to never top it.

[@ekalb7789]

@@MaxOlsonChasing I hear you. I don't live in tornado country. The footage is almost unimaginable. I can only imagine being there on the ground. The footage brings a crazy perspective to it. Keep it up and stay safe.

[@damnmuggle]

@@futuristicentity2417 no one cares or asked

[@HumFan]

@@futuristicentity2417 go back to Reddit

[@mztclassycougar8513]

That is the best footage ever⛈🌪🌪⛈You are a very knowledgeable chaser. Im so glad you all remained safe, and gave us this great footage! Thank you 🌪

[@susanduncan7875]

Just horrific! We went through the Palm Sunday storms i in 1965, I was seventeen then and the memories of that night will forever stay with me. The dear little town that generations of my family called home was forever changed, prayers for all those affected by these storms.

[@barbarastephens9698]

Back in 1980, my husband I had a tornado hit right behind our home. We had just purchased our house, were unpacking our boxes, in the darkness of the night, I heard “that sound”, the freight train headed straight for our home! I knew immediately what it was, being from Iowa, no trains anywhere near our home! All I could think of was our 2 yr old lying in his old playpen, sound asleep, where I THOUGHT he would be safe as we were unpacking, waiting to put his little bed together. Immediately when I heard the “train” sound, I saw my little son being swept away, in that playpen, and being found dead somewhere from a tornado! I ran from the dining room, into his bedroom, and only had time to grab him in my arms, my body wrapped around his little body, prepared to die, while hopefully saving him with my body, holding him as tight as I could. There was no time to even try to run to the bathroom & maybe safety! I then heard a slow “hissing” sound as the tornado passed over, making landfall approx a mile behind our home, in the dense woods, hitting the few homes that had been built there years before. There were no deaths, a lot of downed trees, the few power lines, some damage to those few homes, but fortunately no deaths! After I heard the waning “hissing” noise subside, I ran with my son to the open front door, to see if anyone had fled their homes, were outside, and found my husband staring out into the darkness. No electricity was out, street lights on, and just an complete silence, no sirens blowing, no one outside, no rain, hail, wind, just silence! It was like a dream or something but you are wide awake! My husband, from Texas, was just staring out & seeing us there, just looked at me, because I had tears rolling down my face! I slightly mumbled “my God, that was a tornado!” He said calmly, “no it wasn’t, just a strong wind!” I looked at him and repeated “no, that WAS a tornado!” He looked at me like I was stupid, took our little son back and laid him back in his playpen. I don’t think he even woke up, or if he did, he’d already drifted back to sleep. I was in no mood to argue/fight, so I just went back to unpacking, with silent tears falling down my cheeks! The next morning, the local newspaper reported that a tornado had hit just after flying over our area, hitting in the woods, within a mile of our home! It reported no deaths, only destruction, and had interviewed a couple homeowners who lived within the damaged area. One man said he had just come home, walked in his door, heard that God awful train sound, and screamed at his family to take shelter, then it ripped into his home! He said, he would NEVER forget THAT SOUND, and thanked God no one was dead or injured! I placed the newspaper in front of my husband, at breakfast, and just left the room! We never discussed it again, he never apologized to me, or for calling me STUPID, nor ever asked why I was so emotional that early morning, afterwards! WHY was tears streaming down my face? One reason, was I was so grateful we weren’t ALL killed that morning but mainly because while I ran to our little boy, thinking of nothing but him possibly dying with no protection whatsoever, in that flimsy playpen, but also, knowing my husband thought of neither of us, or our safety, only prepared to run out the door, in hopes of saving HIMSELF! He was unpacking in our bedroom, next to our little son’s bedroom, and a short distance from our dining room where I was, but he CHOSE to run to the front door, open it, preparing to run outside, and into a ditch or somewhere safer, where he wouldn’t have been buried by debris or something! When I saw him at the open front door, he knew exactly what I knew, that his only priority was HIS LIFE, not either of OURS! That’s why he obviously LIED, claimed it was NOT a tornado, and just said d he ran there to look outside!! I KNEW from that morning on, what a selfish man he was, and I nor our son could EVER count on him to even TRY to protect us! From anything! I FINALLY divorced him 7 years, and one more son, after that morning! I’ve only regretted not doing it the day after that tornado, although I’m glad I didn’t because our “now adult” sons at 38 and 45, are my greatest treasures, wonderful, educated, strong men, who make me even more proud, daily! My X husband is now deceased, saw them maybe 2 months a year, BY CHOICE, I remained “friends” with him, as I loved our sons more than my “disgust/dislike” for him, and by being a “perceived enemy”, I would’ve hurt my sons, much more than him! I raised my sons alone, from ages 2/7, except for those 2 mo a year, short interactions with him, and they were with me for every challenge we went through, every struggle to keep rent paid, etc., as I worked hard, commuted 200 miles daily supporting them, not one penny from the gvt., no aid of ANY kind, including college aid, provided healthcare through my job(s), and they know how determined I was to protect them from poverty, gangs, violence of any kind, and they love me, cherish me, respect me, for being their confidant, their mentor, their PROTECTOR, and see me as invincible! 😎 If you’ve never experienced a tornado, thank God! My heart goes out to everyone who has even HEARD that sound, the true sound of death coming! It is truly something unforgettable! May God wrap his arms around everyone who has lost someone in this terrible tragedy, those who are injured, and those survivors! May those who died find peace with God, in paradise. Never ever forget to tell those you love how much they are loved every chance you get! There might never be a second chance!

[@drip2890]

wtf

[@rryase]

wow that turned into a non-tornado story real quick. imagine if your husband truly went outside just to see what was up and you held a grudge against him for 45 years.

[@robbyh.8165]

Stunning footage. My thoughts from here in Germany go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.

[@yilongmusk9665]

The good news is it's extremely common here so we know how to be safe

[@yilongmusk9665]

Actually nvm, it crossed into Kentucky so people may have died from this one

[@jonahgraham4998]

As a New Zealander watching this it’s crazy to believe storms like this exist on the same planet I live on

[@kristenrussell6825]

I live in NZ but grew up in Missouri. I was texting my parents who live in Missouri as they were riding out the storms in their basement. It's quite a common occurence when you live in tornado alley. But not so common to be happening in December...

[@sabishiihito]

The two major mountain ranges in the continental USA just happened to form in a way that *doesn't* block cold, dry air from the north and warm, dry air from the west from colliding with warm, moist air coming from the Gulf of Mexico. Whenever you get that kind of mixing of air masses, bad things happen.

[@xs-1b415]

It is odd how localized strong tornadoes are on Earth... but, yeah.. as a Missourian it is totally normal for the weather to sporadically destroy houses, neighborhoods, and even entire towns. Still, we have nothing on Oklahoma, tornadoes are an institution for those people..

[@pcu526]

Exactly what I was thinking...scarier than any fiction!

[@ps3gamer1414]

It destroyed a town in Kentucky. (Mayfield)

[@justindurand9110]

Dude knows how to use his camera and has nerves of steel!!! Respect!

[@SFCGIJOE-kl5mw]

My wife and I witnessed several starter tails that never touched ground around the Fort Leonardwood area...our hearts go out to those that suffered loses. We pray that God will ease your pain and suffering 🙏.

[@aj529]

Same here in South East Missouri. I'm staring to believe all 30 of those past right through Missouri mostly overhead.

[@CARAGREENFIELD]

I'm in England. I just can't imagine anything more terrifying. And you drive towards it 🤦🏼‍♀️😬✌ truly amazing footage. Prayers & 💚 to all 🥰🙏

[@jasonlazuli2836]

@DonBinDon its great for people who are afriad of tornadoes but not so much for enthusiastic storm chasers

[@nagasako7]

The truck drivers that came from the direction barely made it. After few that got out just darkness down the road.

[@brokensilence7071]

@DonBinDon there is there just small I've seen two one in Blackpool one in Skegness rain was really heavy and the funnel was from the sea to the clouds I think thell get worse In time to come

[@cjinreallife]

Incredible amazing footage! Glad you're okay. I hope that everyone in the tornadoes paths tonight survived. This is the horrible downside to the storms we chase but so glad you documented it.

[@donnabrown4349]

it sounds like 50 to 100 people were killed in a factory in Kentucky.

[@victoriafuentes7385]

Prayers for everyone that was impacted by this massive storms 🙏🏼

[@BionicLynn]

Great footage Max... I find that this is so devastating to watch knowing how many people lost their lives and homes. Truly scary.

[@puggirl415]

Seeing that thing get lit up occasionally as the video progresses is so ominous. Like a huge beast you can't see in the dark but for a few flashes of light to let you know they are there and coming for you. Scary as hell.

[@rhebert31]

We have friends in Steele. It's beyond terrifying knowing this was so close to them. They called us while in their underground shelter.

[@Gunn27]

To be fair they would be perfectly safe in an underground shelter, hence why they have an underground shelter 👍

[@bellmaze8356]

Praying for the families and families who lost love ones 🙏🙏

[@ridxordie6242]

I live in steele and I thank got that it missed it

[@swearenginlawanda]

How did miss Caruthersville?

[@Idkmanihatethis]

@@Gunn27 you could come back up to see your house falling apart terrifying

[@GavelleMob]

You got a set of balls on ya that’s for sure. This footage is insane, and I appreciate you for capturing it. I can’t even imagine how scary this is in person. Glad to see a little perspective. Thanks my guy! You got a new subscriber that’s for sure.

[@jdeaton5093]

Best footage I've seen yet. What an unbelievable weather night that will rewrite the record books and live in infamy. My heart and prayers are with everyone effected by these events, especially our neighbors in the State of Kentucky. All indications are that, particularly Western Kentucky, these twisters have left behind utter destruction and substantial loss if life. I feel very lucky this morning that my area in Southern Missouri escaped tragedy. God Bless you all.

[@ajl2232]

Has this ever happened before?

[@thelakeshow6847]

Don't they have tornado warning systems in place to save people? If they don't then they have to install them.

[@halfdollar86]

Incredible work. The power of this storm was unreal for our area. Keep everyone affected by this storm system in your prayers.

[@SashikuChan]

My heart goes out to everyone caught in the storms.

[@TannerCharlesYT]

That last shot of the tornado - seeing that motion at night, insane!

[@mopledger2314]

Our area(the mid-south) is the home of night time tornados, which are usually rain-wrapped. Hayti is about 75 NW of us in Jackson,Tn. We had a VERY severe Thunderstorm come thru about 2 hours after this, with the front that caused all of this, non stop lightning, extremely high straight line winds, and heavy rain. Scary stuff, sirens going, etc. Thanks for the great footage, putting yourself at some risk to produce it.

[@markmiller489]

Amazing job. One of the best tornado videos of 2021. NO BS!

[@larrylarue3997]

That has to the most terrifying thing to be caught up in. Prayers go to the deceased and families affected..

[@christopherpericolosi-king4979]

Terrifying and exhilarating at the same time! Glad you are safe, and what phenomenal footage!!!

[@stormyloveland4335]

This was so scary. Watching the news all night praying for everyone. It was so close to hitting us in ky. I was so terrified for my family. I feel so lucky that it just missed us but I feel guilty for the people that wasn't as lucky. 😭💔

[@jasonjohnson1551]

My heart goes out to everyone involved, the hurt,deceased,and those who lost everything. God bless them and all first responders

[@Frosty98206]

Amen 🙏

[@BrittanyDawson]

Absolutely amazing footage!! It was a night a lot of people will never forget. Watching this, knowing many of my friends were out working as first responders in the line of duty gave me chills.

[@Оголубяхинетолько]

Some kind of weather is going on! Such a terrible tornado 🌪, I'm very sorry for the people and animals who suffered during this disaster!

[@snappycappy27]

That beast was HUGE and seemed to be moving very slow. Prayers for Kentucky and Missouri

[@leokimvideo]

How frightening and more so when you can't see it

[@Europa-Last-Battle_on_Bitchute]

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[@1-Keep-it-Simple-Stupid]

I’ve lived through six hurricanes & 1 tornado & have to say the tornado was the scariest of them all 🙏 to all that’s have been affected

[@BonnieBlue2A]

Interesting. I’ve lived in tornado ally all of my life and figured that hurricanes would be so much worse because of the prolonged winds, wider scope, and unpredictability of the tornados that accompany them.

[@cynthiawadeson8843]

@@BonnieBlue2A hurricanes are frightening for sure but you get lots of warning and can drive to safer location if you consider home unsafe. Also can stock up on canned goods and water for aftermath. Tornadoes?? It looks like the luck of the draw to me. Sooo scary!

[@espianmashias9565]

I agree. In South Carolina we had one early morning that was reported and all I was doing was hyperventilating and praying so hard that it wouldn’t hit us.

[@Sarah-lb8cs]

Shout out to all the dear truck drivers still out doing their job thru this. Prayers for all the people affected by this! In the midst of the devastation Americans are experiencing already and now this has been added to their plates 💔

[@franfinesim]

that's what I thought.... they are being forced to work in such conditions! the companies should be sued and burnt down

[@brutal_chud]

@@franfinesim alright relax your horses there Blm antifa person, no setting shit on fire until 2024

[@franfinesim]

@@brutal_chud are you maybe on drugs? You shouldn't consume it, and go to KZbin afterwards

[@TheDolphace]

@@franfinesim what? You know there isn't much warning with tornadoes right? And this is completely out of season. What are the companies supposed to do about trucks out on the road when there's a warning?

[@franfinesim]

@@TheDolphace there's is a large difference, when company managers send drivers into a storm, and people who drive for few days , and cannot know in advance if there will be s tornado. Also, meteorologists warned 24 h before that a tornado is threatening the country 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@simonball6560]

Man it's just like watching Twister. Insane footage.

[@aj529]

Amazing footage. So hard to get footage like this in the dark. My heart is heavy to my fellow Missourians w and Tennessee and Kentucky folks who lost so much to these tornados.

[@DAGGERSPELLZ]

Prayers for everyone in the path of these storms🙏

[@truth135]

Lol wtf is that gonna do

[@jessewatts2223]

This has got to be an F4/F5…. The Destruction, power, length & duration…. The Miles it traveled, it’s honestly mind blowing & incredible that Mother Nature can produce such a devastating force 👀

[@Brucev7]

Tornadoes strike at least four states, leaving trail of death and damage 6 hours ago ... Today at 10:40 p.m. EST|Updated December 11, 2021 at 3:37 a.m. EST ... height strongly indicate EF-4/5 tornado in Bootheel of MO right now

[@jonbarlock848]

So sad and horrifying. I agree, most likely high end E-F4 or low end E-F5.

[@googlesucks478]

The damage in Mayfield looked like EF-3 level to me. Ef-5 literally strips the top level of topsoil away.

[@jonbarlock848]

@@googlesucks478 You arent wrong there. I didnt see how extensive the damage was but I saw some buildings that were completely flattened. I'm thinking EF-4. I dont think any buildings or houses were completely wiped away leaving just the foundation like an E-F5 would?

[@daytonsims8274]

@@googlesucks478 It will not surprise me if this tornado is graded an EF5 I have seen pictures on Twitter and there are homes that were once there that are now just concrete slab…. I haven’t seen damage this bad In almost a decade.

[@elisabethe8055]

All my thoughts to all who lost family and friends in this devastating event.

[@MAINGUYEN-bu6rd]

My thoughts from here in Vietnam go out to everyone who are affected in the tragedy.

[@jbolton5221]

Great footage. Prayers for Kentucky and everyone that was affected

[@Lily_Samson]

Terrifying yet amazing footage of this catastrophic storm event…You made me nervous watching your speed of travel for a minute…Praying for those who suffered loss of life as well as property across multiple states… Thanks for allowing us to witness it with you…Praying for your continued safety Sir!! Blessings from NY… 🦋Lily🦋

[@wendyrodenbaugh9340]

That was a MOnster tornado. Has to be the one that crossed SIX states and stayed on the ground forr nearly FOUR HOURS all the way across. I watched YT Live most of the night last night and prayed for all harmed. Your footage is one for the record books, as that horrible twister no doubt shall be. Good job!

[@jimvick8397]

Was it really a continuous tornado crossing 6 states? A Hexastate tornado? As opposed to the old Tri-state tornado...

[@P_RO_]

@@jimvick8397 The system went through 6 states. But one tornado might have went through 4 states and been on the ground 4.5 hours for ~240 miles. Not been confirmed yet but that would beat Tri-State.

[@jimvick8397]

@@P_RO_ That's crazy... I knew it was going to happen... When they showed off those crazy high temps in the plains states a few days ago... I remember reading that the tri state tornado parted the Mississippi River... Did this tornado cross any noteworthy rivers?

[@jimvick8397]

Geez... It crossed the Ohio River and Kentucky Lake... Boaters, look out for debris...

[@muckrak3r]

Max, thank you for what you do. Brilliant footage of a large and scary night twister. That footage near the end where it's all lit up, that's amazing stuff you got there.

[@lacihaslam-walker4452]

You did an amazing job with this!! I’m from Oklahoma so I’ve seen my fair share. But this might be one of the coolest and best tornado videos! Be safe!!

[@lancel71]

What a ferocious storm in December of all months! Stay safe and thanks for the post!

[@bjoeljones]

This tornie 🌪 has me completely gobsmacked. Brilliant capture of the storm. It is gutting that something that big and distructive could happen in December, although I do realise those buggers can happen any tyme. Hoping and praying everyone affected is alright, with few injuries. Stay Safe out there, Lad.

[@noahhuber680]

cringe

[@cooperg110]

@@noahhuber680 not the time

[@fanaticeee1647]

@Ac Tion he’s probably southern. Chill out bro

[@bocca7789]

@@fanaticeee1647 he's from Leeds in Yorkshire England. Alright lad

[@noahhuber680]

@Ac Tion @CooperGPlays many people are dead, i dont think its the time to say “this tornie has me gobsmacked” like wtf

[@hardcorehouse]

Ominous. The dark and lightning. I'd never want to live down south for that reason alone

[@pcu526]

Me either!

[@timme2844]

It's absolutely astonishing that such a record tornado, one for the history books, would occur in mid December...

[@donnabrown4349]

Especially over multiple states. I figured something would happen. I live in mid Michigan. I heard a thunderstorm a few miles south. Our temperature is up to 57 degrees from 47. We are supposed to have a high wind advisory today.

[@iciajay6891]

Climate change is alive and well. Prayers for those effected.

[@franknstein33]

Where did this hit?

[@BonnieBlue2A]

December tornados in Missouri, specifically South of I-70, are becoming not-uncommon.

[@manda60]

@@ammocan2796 Every climatologist on earth says climate change is responsible for the increase in severe weather.

[@sallygomez8799]

What a monster!! Prayers for all affected by these tornadoes last night. Lets pull together as a nation and send help in whatever form they need. Prayers from Arizona.

[@banjopatterson3574]

That is real life horror. My arms extend to the ones who are being affected by natures unforgiving force! Australia has your back!

[@ericjardine8210]

Gods and people are out praying for you too. How's the tyranny in Australia? Do you know anyone that's not vaccinated?

[@Europa-Last-Battle_on_Bitchute]

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[@aaroncampbell2180]

We are praying for you guys in Australia every single day and night.

[@Lee0990]

Someone is actually creating an action horror thriller short film based on this tornado event.

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

Paused it at 3:05 on the time of video. Such a monster tornado. Prayers 🙏 for the families and neighbors of those 70 - 100 deaths reported in Kentucky early this Saturday morning. And prayers for everyone else who's gone through this tragic, traumatic, and devastating experience just two weeks before Christmas. 🙏

[@cwilde]

Watching this as the last remnants of the cell hammer at my house in Kentucky. Amazing.

[@theozarkduke]

When it hit last night.i had no where to go it was to late any way. behind my home is a 15 foot drop where the train tracks go through a big hill. i grabed a shower curtain and i went down over the drop off to the tracks and i laid down between to huge rocks sticking up out of the hill side coverd with the shower curtain laid on a rock to stay out of the water. made sur i zipped my id and all family's phone numbers in my coat just in case.and stayed there till it wa all over. i never in my life seen so much rain in a very few minutes,it passed and i never felt more safe then i did, my yard got cleaned and my deck was cleard but i thank God thats all that happen.iv lived around here my whole life.in 60 years this was the mose scared i ever been.

[@l1lya143]

how terrifying.. I'm so glad you are ok . you are truly blessed

[@Opal5674]

Dang. I hope you are able to get a proper small shelter put in sometime.

[@happyswim1836]

I have never seen a tornado so large! The bottom where the tornado spins usually is much thinner. So, you could tell it would be extremely damaging.