The March 31st, 2023 High Risk Tornado Outbreak - A Meteorologist's Perspective

The first 12 hours of livestreaming: the March 31st, 2023 Tornado Event Live Coverage from a meteorologist!
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[@monamorgan8614]

I watched from the beginning, it was hypnotizing, I couldn’t stop. Thank you and Ryan and the team of chasers keeping millions safe. You beat The Weather Channel for sure. You put in long hours today !!

[@чушьс0бачья-ж1щ]

Wait did he actually just sit there for twelve hours

[@damondriver6363]

The weather Channel is evil corporate 🗑. They were *airing commercials* every 10 minutes back in Dec 2021 while a mile wide high end EF4 barreled up on my town of Dawson Springs, hit it dead center, at 10:30pm, and killed 13 of my neighbors. They weren't even *on air* when it hit. They were showing more commercials. Luckily I never really watched them, my local tiny 14 tristate news weather men did a fantastic job, they went from 5:30pm to 1am nonstop, not commercials. I truly do hate The "Weather" Channel with a burning passion. Sorry for the rant btw lol

[@rmj7]

I was in one of the late night areas (Murfreesboro TN) that was under warning during that night. You decided to open up a new stream since you were nearing the max time to record. Because of your willingness to stay on, you gave me ample time to decide whether I'd bunker down or vacate the area within a timely manner before the weather got too bad (I know driving during a tornado is the worst idea, but I left to stay with family further north in Nashville 45 minutes before the storm system even arrived). As soon as I sat down in my family's living room (approx. 40 minutes later), the local news issued a tornado warning in my county with large debris detected. I've always been a bit of a storm enthusiast, and since getting tornadoes is pretty commonplace in Tennessee I'm not shaken by twisters and warnings too easily (don't be scared, but be prepared). But I had a severe case of storm anxiety that entire day since the phrasing of these storms sounded so worrisome by all the meteorologist while I watched the system that hit Memphis make a straight path to my home. I am so grateful you were calm and collected in all of this and gave listeners who might've been affected by these storms sound advice.

[@melissaphillips3912]

Thank you, Andy, for covering the late part of this outbreak into Mississippi and Alabama. You helped us stay safe.

[@justhello1]

And Ohio too!

[@brittanyhargraves5382]

Idea for you and Ryan Hall for next week: team up and swap off coverage time. 6 on, six off. Just announce when you’re signing off and where to go for live coverage. That way y’all can get some rest and be able to cover more time for these big storms if necessary :)

[@BoomgamesFG]

Hi Andy, I had a spare few hours with nothing to do on a cloudy June 2024 afternoon, so I thought I'd treat myself to a sit down and watch of this live stream. You're such a talent, and you use your gift for good things, thank you.

[@kalebWX]

@@BoomgamesFG Hey so I'm not alone

[@Di-ni3ik]

As exhausted as you were, right hand and arm painful, headache you pushed on to help all those people in America that needed your help, thanks to your channel you saved lives.

[@locntry]

I've never watched weather for 8 hours before but today I did. You did an amazing job and will be my go to in the future! Thank you!!!

[@kairiroseequinote2946]

Thank you for keeping me, my husband, and our five cats safe yesterday. I am so grateful for everything you and your team has done.

[@22lilacsky]

Andy!!! Thank you for looking up north to us in Indiana and also for going on far beyond us. You truly helped me calm down during this crazy outbreak, now we have winter back and I won't complain honestly. :)

[@taraelink]

Thank you so so much, Andy! We are near Crossville, TN and watching you, when no one else was keeping tabs, gave us so much peace of mind up until the storm hit us. You are amazing and we'll be back to hang out with you again next time.❤

[@Tcrror]

This wasn't April 27th, 2011, but it certainly felt like it at times. I watched for most of the day and I was just in shock, but I kept it together because my best friend lives in Iowa City, Iowa. At one time there were like four tornado warnings crisscrossing over his city. In fact, the MONSTER wedge tornado that hit Keota was just twenty minutes away from hitting his area before it finally ended up weakening. This day will be remembered for years to come. Incredible job, Andy, and all of the storm chasers and first responders and Ryan and everyone else that went into helping as many people as possible. And to those of you still in the risk areas, please continue to be weather aware. The ingredients in the atmosphere are still more than good enough to fuel strong tornadoes.

[@muff1n36]

So wait, he lives in Iowa?

[@suehuff8065]

Here in southeast Iowa we had mammatus clouds, green skies, hail and lots of rotation. No tornado in our community but ten miles from here a tornado touched down in Hedrick, and another a little farther away in Keota. Definitely a day to remember. So grateful that you helped us be aware and prepared for this event in advance...

[@jms1086]

What a marathon Andy! I watched your stream sporadically last night, and you did an excellent job as always. I always learn a little bit each time I watch you stream. Thx for all you do to keep people weather aware. 👍

[@lauriecjslagle1645]

You are the LAST man standing Andy! Thank you for ALL that you do!!!!

[@joejohnston2035]

Andy , thanks once again for going overtime in the outbreak Friday night/ sat April 1 .

[@aliceinwonderland9111]

💜🕊️⚓ Andy, your Kokomo coverage was such a lifeline for this circle of souls. From Michigan your feed today (and Ryan's) gave me the ability to relay specifics and your two's links to a business associate down in Tennessee, who's Marina owner and landlord was driving home to his mom in Kokomo for a week's visit. He arrived about an hour and a half before the front arrived. Your efforts enabled and compelled them to make the decision to get in their cellar and stay there until you called an all clear. I cannot put into words what it meant to me to have the ability to relay the details through Tennessee back to Kokomo, since I had no direct contact. It was an anchor for all souls, including all their 4-footed companions.

[@sukhastings4200]

In places like the Ozarks storm chasers are needed.

[@cynthiasmith4966]

Had both you and Ryan on simultaneously since family members live in many of those risk areas. It's got to be hard-if not impossible-for one person to cover the number of tornado outbreaks in all of these states as we did last night. Wow! Thank you!

[@BentonHess]

Andy…You are a hero!!! Thank you!

[@donnaj9964]

Thank you, Andy, for all you do! Take care of yourself and stay safe!

[@laurenprosser3684]

Thank you SO much for your extended live coverage Andy! I was in the Chicago area (Aurora technically) and can't thank you enough for your heads up that sirens would activate due to the destructive 90mph winds. I was prepared, but still panicked watching the line come through and seeing some kinks in the line. Turns out there was a brief EF0 that touched down near me and lifted less than 5 minutes from my apartment. If it wasn't for your coverage I would've felt way more scared and less prepared. Thank you again for being there for us and I look forward to your coverage on Tuesday as it looks like a lot of areas including my own are in for something similar!

[@coletteg.4548]

Thank you Andy for keeping us all safe ‼️

[@rm-hb6ul]

Sir , you help save a lot of lives. Mile wide tornado at keota ,iowa. Great youtube video on line

[@hislek3377]

Thank you Andy!!! You are much appreciated

[@JSmithRecords]

It's gotten to the point where I have to decide whether to watch you or Ryan during these livestreams lol. I love Ryan's personality, but it seems like you're more knowledgeable.

[@Titanusgojira54]

Frick choosing I watch both

[@nancyfreeman733]

Good job today!! Thank you!! Wow your channel grew so fast!!great !!

[@Michael_RareZebra]

Thanks for all your coverage!!!

[@ladycymbeline]

Was in Hamilton NJ tonight on 4/1 at around 6:45pm. Rather suddenly, the skies became dark, low clouds, severe lightning and thunder. Tornado warning came through on my phone. I ran into a ShopRite and the store temporarily lost power- the hail on the metal roof was so loud! Truly an anxious event.

[@KyndVybes]

Watched ur stream while i took shelter for a tornado warning and sirens. thank you for keeping me informed

[@kawaiigoomy3487]

Please stay weather aware tonight. 🫂 Sending positive thoughts to y’all. ❤️🌅

[@brittanyhargraves5382]

Thank you for all you do!! Been watching you and Ryan all day!

[@jeladsnikpoh1289]

I'm bookmarking 11:16 when my county got nominated for tornado. Ryan Hall had just switched off (not a smooth transition to this great channel) I had to look For the Andy Channel. The Ad nearly made me miss my warning, but Andy came through!

[@swededuck7947]

Thank you, Andy!

[@prmath]

Down south…….we send Prayers🙏🏼 God bless, protect and comfort these precious families🙏🏼🌹😇🙏🏼

[@skeeet5758]

Thank you for your services and Ryan as. Well

[@sherryhall3257]

Thank you so much! God bless you!

[@geannahayes9047]

Thank you sweetheart I am in Montgomery county Dayton Ohio thank you guys 💕

[@Zethru]

6:20:48 was for me, and many others that I knew. I’ve never heard of a “blanket tornado” warning like that before, that’s quite scary but he was on par with the possible tornado rotations. One was confirmed north of Loves Park, just a tad. It was scary.

[@metandyhill]

happy to help, yeah. sometimes it's just too difficult and confusing to issue multiple so close together

[@Dobviews]

High winds in Columbus OH right now. They just woke me up. My whole house creaks and groans with every gust. Mr. Wind, can you please go away... I am sleepy.

[@danniswrites]

Hope you got some sleep! Best wishes.

[@LoveTheSon11]

Thank you!! ❤🙏🏼

[@theseanie9958]

i was right in that most rotating part by rockford, could see the clouds dropping seemingly impossibly low right in the yard behind my place, just west of I-90. storm went on to take down the roof of a concert venue the next town over :/

[@sukhastings4200]

I still remember the Belvedere / Oak lawn 1967 outbreak as an 11yo. That area doesn't need any repeat of that . Killed 30 folks in Belvedere, m a NY of them school Kids

[@MaryM-xz5fs]

Thanks Andy!

[@lindaguy8720]

Awsome job.

[@stringlarson1247]

Some big rippers thru IA today. Good and rather unusually vid. due to the lack of crops, shows great structure to these storms. (also low humidity in comparison to July ternader season in IA, IL, etc. providing some excellent visual contrast and resolution. That is to say, the visuals are stunning, the decisions/behaviors of the yutes, no so much. Given the complete lack of winter in the upper MW, I'm prepping for a . . . heh . . . chaos. Although we've had mild AF winter and spring seasons the past 3-5 yrs, if I don't plan for some left-field shit, I'll feel more like a idiot than any given Monday.

[@Ride-on-Josephine]

Happy Spring

[@lindakcolburn3386]

❤Great Job Thaks

[@dixiewilson7983]

Great Job 👍👍

[@DaisyFan2005]

1:25:54 3:53:59 4:43:02 4:56:47 8:11:36 security camera

[@minnahjanna]

Thank you

[@AutumnVibes88]

Thank you! I missed it if you talked about Tullahoma tn and surrounding area?

[@hannaguy6525]

Cincinnati had thunder and lightning about an hour ago but nothing since

[@garyskye5594]

Good morning

[@kericue247]

Good Friday is next week

[@roncaisson4702]

I watched this stream and Ryan's right from the very start and when does he end it, when the Twister dropped on Ohio in Troy and Tipp City and then Ur-bana lol God bless ya

[@impayingattention9160]

Right, me too.. glad we didn't go to sleep

[@ForeverJustaGhost]

Pt 2 if your trying to find it kzbin.infoW_UoWr6rwwM?feature=share

[@MThomas1970]

Blount Co TN just had a tornado warning

[@JenG33379]

Next Friday is Good Friday

[@muff1n36]

14 Hours. 14. at least I got a severe thunderstorm tho. Tornado warning but it was for east of us. straightline winds damaged us a little.

[@MrEmperorApples]

Good Friday is April 7th

[@jarllothbrok4823]

What up Andy?

[@ForceTwenty-p3i]

@NWSTerreHaute i Remember Issueing a Tornado Warning in Owen County Indiana

[@drewski1535]

Can't believe this coming year 2024 will be 1 year since these tornado outbreaks

[@hannaguy6525]

Can you tell us about Cincinnati Ohio? Is it okay to go to bed?

[@peytonplace4214]

Can confirm the tornadogenesis between Franklin and New Whiteland 9:30:28

[@brendaguadagnoli3887]

PLEASE GO TO LOUISIANA/TEXAS

[@peggyott912]

What about Indianola Ia. Around 11:30 pm

[@REDWASP777]

Sirens going off in Sheffield, Albama...Take Shelter Now!!!! God Bless! 🙏

[@ThePurple1-m2o]

At one point I stated in the chat that there was a tornado on the ground in Champaign County. Andy, you spoke to me as if I was a troll and said that there was no tornado on the ground or anywhere. Guess what? There was!

[@metandyhill]

There's a 100% chance you mistook me speaking generally to 6000 people as me talking directly to you and responding to you. I don't see only your messages in chat!

[@ThePurple1-m2o]

@@metandyhill You said, “there are no tornadoes on the ground in Champaign County or anywhere!” I had wrote in caps in the chat that there was a tornado on the ground….. You should be prepared to have that many people in your chat as people rely on you for accurate weather information. I was the only one that had stated that there was a tornado on the ground in Champaign County, so I know it was me you were speaking to without saying my name. Take care💜

[@JESUSCHRYSLER5512]

​@@ThePurple1-m2o@metandyhill has his head in JOE BIDEN'S TROUSERS

[@michellepeyton5819]

How does it look for Sevierville tn

[@jarllothbrok4823]

Storms for Russelville are over correct?

[@Will-if7wp]

Spring Hill TN… a bit nervous

[@carriemorris3829]

It's storming now in ne Ohio. I can hear the wind and rain

[@alanaballou1038]

Any updates for Columbus, Ohio? Currently under a tornado warning.

[@sukhastings4200]

My son lives in Dublin. He says the tornado never touched down

[@tarasaurus98]

Hey, I saw your rainbow flag on Ryan's stream and came over here to subscribe

[@keithb6817]

What about what going on in marshal maury County tn we are in our safe place how is this thing tracking?

[@JamBerry58]

I’m in Knoxville-- not here yet??

[@TaffyLolly]

What's happening in Maury County TN?

[@rushylvania.northern]

When vrf is used for weather tracking purposes

[@amandasmith3474]

What about Bledsoe pikeville tn

[@ashleyyoung8109]

What about Cherokee, Alabama???

[@jarllothbrok4823]

Kentucky I mean

[@tweet-tweettweety9704]

Good Friday is April 7, 2023.

[@emilytolman46]

I have family in Kansas City

[@brianmaxei8898]

What about St Louis Missouri

[@BarbaraPepp]

Is this going north,,, wisc , u.p. ? 1:25

[@metandyhill]

this is a stream from march 31st this year, just so you're aware!

[@amandasmith3474]

Is Bledsoe pikeville to okaay

[@laurengirlgaming6477]

CAN YOU GO BACK OVER KENTUCKY please?? Who can go to sleep???????

[@trudyjohnston1842]

Yes! I’m outside of Monticello and it’s sounding awful coming from Albany … lightening is crazy

[@NoMoreSnippets]

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[@moodybassist]

🚫 sleep is for the weak 🚫

[@dotgarcia212]

1:19:36

[@thehamster7538]

Anyone got that new link?

[@dansbigfanguitarist]

New link please, In murfreesboro

[@denisepraski6417]

Nixa Mo.?

[@chrismorrow4269]

Andy done

[@mdschm1]

Take cover please 0:19

[@adamtoman5855]

Found new steam

[@Keepitrealfolks]

How do I get there please?

[@Keepitrealfolks]

Found it!!!

[@brianmaxei8898]

40 years of being out now I have to go back into the closet damn

[@marysmith7765]

This is not funny - but it is also very funny at the same time. If that makes sense. I got a good giggle but it’s the day after.

[@drums2groove2360]

IS OUR FAMILY IN COLUMBUS OHIO IN ANY DANGER?!?!

[@alanaballou1038]

Tornado warning ended. Everything should be fine now.

[@lagalot111]

neat

[@christianheraldmobile]

New video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZC4oIqoa9eqra8

[@amandasmith3474]

Bledsoe pikeville to what is going to happen here

[@trentonhathcock9004]

Hi