Tank vs. Tornado - Insane Intercept in Dominator 3

This is the historic intercept of the Spalding, Nebraska tornado by Team Dominator. It's a textbook intercept, done with the help of Jordan Hall, Sierra Lindsey, Brian Allen, ad Jaden Pappenheim. Our science continues to push the boundaries of what's possible, and the understanding of tornadoes. Thank you to everyone who was a part of this, including our Members!!
00:00 - Spalding tornado & Dominator Establishing
00:58 - Planning the intercept
02:39 - The Intercept
03:37 - Inside the tornado
05:13 - Scientific Findings
07:15 - Uncut all angles synced
SEE THE DATA HERE - osf.io/jaety/
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[@boydconway9052]

Congratulations I've watched you guys for years but this is by far your finest work ever, I don't think anyone will be topping this anytime in the near future. COOL AS HELL !!!

[@Tango_codm]

This is scary 😳

[@franjazapred1515]

Caca de la vaca

[@rosewetzel8284]

Congratulations guys!

[@thefrankfiles1]

Scaaaaaary

[@SoulishVibes]

Does not seem scary to me i love videos like this!

[@scottthompson7353]

Did anyone notice the two cars directly behind the Dominator as it came to a stop? I sure hope they implement some safety features around this, like a "DO NOT FOLLOW" sign, hazard lights, or simply pull over as far as possible. Also, how did those two cars not see this giant tornado coming?

[@jagaloon216]

I thought it was ironic. Other road users were right there in the tornado. Who these idiots stopped in front of and endangered. Those ppl just drove round these fools and away.

[@josephastier7421]

The other drivers might have escaped ahead of the tornado if nobody had been parked in the middle of the road.

[@txiyd46z34]

They briefly showed the window being closed. One possibility is the crew wildly gestured the other vehicles to get out of there ASAP! Otherwise, why would you open a window mere seconds before a tornado hit? (3:24 ok you might open it to get a cool shot? yikes)

[@outtasight5457]

@@jagaloon216 Couldn't agree more. Nothing like acting like a bunch of drunken frat boys while endangering the lives of those around them. Morons.

[@paulwheeldreyer7127]

They're probably amateur storm chasers. It's not like people can't see the tornado.

[@bryannations9121]

As someone who survived the 4/27/2011 F4 in Pleasant Grove, AL I can tell you that the pressure drop is substantial and the noise is deafening. Incredible work.

[@wizarddragon]

I survived the one that hit in 98 in Edgewater near McDonald Chapel not too far from Pleasant Grove. I had to survive in a drainage ditch under a road and can concur with the noise and pressure drop. I would also like to add in my situation the vibrations I felt through my body as the f5 tornado went over me were so damn intense.

[@jonathansouthard7639]

@@wizarddragon I lived in forestdale at the time and can remember hearing it from that far away. I can only imagine how loud it was in it.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I've been close to water spouts in Florida and the pressure was very low feeling that day. We were a mile or so from 3 of them. And anytime there's a tornado watch it feels low. I can't imagine riding one out. Tropical storms are exciting enough.

[@iwouldrathernot4274]

I went through the same storm here in NW Georgia 4/28/2011 (or maybe it was the 27th, I cant quite remember). Experiencing it is just as awe-inspiring as it is terrifying

[@ReedTimmerWx]

We are wondering if the pressure wave is actually the most damaging part of a tornado

[@user-hq3oi6vr7b]

As a drone photographer, you owe someone SEVERAL beers for the perfect drone shot of Dominator and the tornado! Great work Reed and photographer.

[@hitnrun66]

Epecially if its a dji drone because they're so expensive lmao

[@BILLYBOBERTJOE]

DUDE DID YOU SERIOUSLY JUST COPY THE COMMENT ABOVE YOU?!?!??!

[@Julian-ns3it]

i thought it was an animation lmao

[@jase4270]

It was the dominator that filmed it

[@MrMisanthrope1RBjr]

pay people with cash not beer, not everyone drinks

[@Thrillrider10]

A year later, and this still stands as possibly the most legendary intercept you guys have pulled off.

[@o0bananaman0o]

I like how the other cars were like "tornado? who cares, I gotta get to work"

[@janh5199]

That drone shot of the Dom and the tornado is awesome!

[@CriticalThinker27]

What about the 3 fools in the standard cars who played chicken with the tornado?

[@sanfranciscobay]

3:35

[@Deansweatherwatch4167]

​@@CriticalThinker27 ??

[@CriticalThinker27]

@@Deansweatherwatch4167 the people in the standard cars.

[@Deansweatherwatch4167]

@@CriticalThinker27 oh, my bad😂

[@stevejones224]

As someone who used to watch storm chasers in the early 00’s I now feel so proud for you and your team on getting the intercept. Congratulations

[@floridafan6931]

Growing up in tornado alley I witnessed several tornadoes. They scared me so badly for years I couldn't even watch any videos of tornadoes without having a panic attack. Decided as an adult to overcome my fear by forcing myself to start slowly watching videos of them. Now by watching storm chasers like you guys, I find tornadoes extremely fascinating. The power of Mother Nature is pretty amazing. Just wish it didn't bring the destruction with it.

[@maybemablemaples2144]

I hope your fear about them gets healthier. ❤

[@edrrobb1988]

Crazy thing is that I was just as scared of them as a kid . Like massively, yet never saw one. My first experience was hearing that train sound as a woman in my early 20s. And as my experience has grown a tad, my fear is better. I still get excited but not petrified as long as I am in touch with my guys and we're safe as we can be. I think it's more of a mind thing than it is experience sometimes lol.

[@highlanderNC-mr8fe]

I too was terrified. Had to buy videos to help me get over it. I’m still scared and have a problem being inside a car in a car wash.

[@topg2820]

Nature is the ultimate Blackpill, she always takes what is hers

[@darrenberkey7017]

The drone camera really adds beautifully to the overall view and gives me a better understanding of the physical scale of the event. Wow, incredible job!

[@zhuw.d9190]

I am a college student of Atmospheric science from China, I have watched your programs "Storm Chasers" since I was a child. Seeing how much you love chasing storms and making contributions to science, I was deeply touched and encouraged me to continue studying knowledge and Atmospheric science.💪 Thank you for your work and contributions.👍👍If there is a chance, I would also like to come to the United States and chase the storm with you❤❤

[@YooZherName]

You get some very powerful tornados there! I was just watching coverage of the Liaoning tornado from last month. Perhaps you can put what you’ve learned at school and from watching Reed into action. Stay safe and best of luck!

[@zhuw.d9190]

@@YooZherName Thank you for your concern so much! 😊😊I chased a storm last summer, it deeply shocked me. If there is still a chance in this summer, I will try again and may post it on KZbin

[@mariolouis6412]

@@zhuw.d9190 Communist shill for Xi Jinping, you arent taking our data. Im reporting you to the Chinese government for using youtube, as it is banned for use in china.

[@TheDJOblivion]

This really proves just how much better creator content is than legacy media, 8 min short was 100x better than the entire discovery series (I watch them alal religiously) well done, Reed and team. I wonder what shaun is up to these days.

[@matthewmosier8439]

That's an important point. I will refrain from getting political, but it's a reason to avoid too much bureaucracy.. large organizations (or media companies) or governments seem to lose the flexibilty needed to accomplish things as their size and complexity increases.

[@Tivis7]

@matthewmosier8439 The main issue is the economic system surrounding it. It just makes more financial sense to make a series based on the drama instead of the actual Science and passion of storm chasing. Especially with a large corporation, they want returns on their investments.

[@patriot9455]

@@Tivis7 MSM news media live by instilling doubt and fear in their believers ( I used that term intentionally)

[@thatoneannoyingtornadosire8755]

@@Tivis7 I grew up watching storm chaser content, and the show would be so irritating at times because even 16 year old me would get tired of the non-stop focus on the drama and not the giant spinning cloud. Finding Reeds youtube channel many years ago was a blessing.

[@katieskarlette]

I was SO fortunate to catch this live. The rush I felt sitting in my living room was nothing compared to what it must have been like to actually go through it, but my pulse was racing! An absolutely incredible event! Thanks for bringing us along on the chase, and for providing such a great rundown of it in this video. The data collected that day will be studied for years to come. Never stop chasing!

[@ronjones-6977]

I found this channel a week ago and was watching whenever they were live. I was out of town since Thursday night and missed it. I suck.

[@jeffsmithvideos]

I watched the intercept live, beer in hand from the comfort of my sofa in London, England. What a moment! Congratulations to your team! Easily the best weather related channel out there!

[@wildchild2866]

What an era to live in, when we could see footage like THIS, thank you for sharing!

[@rokczstar]

From 4:00 to 4:03, It looks like you are directly inside the center of the tornado as right before the wind switches directions, if you look on the road, it got very calm for like a second or 2 before you get blasted by winds coming directly at you. This was amazing!

[@j50wells]

I noticed the same thing. I think they were in the very center of the eye.

[@Hallo81398]

yea looks like it. Although i'm not sure if there really was no wind at all in the center. but the tornado wasn't large so I guess the center wasn't very wide. In case larger tornado means wider center

[@hyun1141]

@@Hallo81398 The tornado was large but it was weak. There can be weak tornadoes with wide centers of rotation. The Andover tornado had a very small eye but the force of the wind around it caused EF3 damage

[@isawicame4579]

Wind didn't switch directions.

[@bcc91]

@@isawicame4579 You're not a very good observer, right?

[@BaronGlory]

I saw this live, and this was absolutely fantastic work! Great job Reed Timmer and Team Dominator! Great narration Brian as well! Never Stop Chasing!

[@timetraveler1973]

saw it live too and the way they dropped the live cam i thought they got rolled and heard reed doing his vomit cough (common in adrenaline scenarios especially cops after shootings. i didnt know it was reed doing that at that time and thought something bad happened... real bad.

[@timetraveler1973]

@@tontoepstein6860 ive had that cough. and i dont have ego nor am i in show biz.

[@homerthompson416]

My house got hit by a tornado when I was a kid and that pressure drop is freaky as hell. Could feel the air getting sucked out of every room in the house through the hallway we were sheltered in and up through the attic. Extremely lucky it was a very weak tornado that only tore roof shingles off and pulled the electric meter off the side of my house but I thought I was dead when I felt that pressure drop right after it sent a rain of hail through a bedroom window.

[@patriot9455]

One night several years ago, back when I was a long haul driver, I was crossing Nebraska about midnight. I felt the air get "funny" and decided to stop for the night. The next morning, before I left, the truck stop employees were talking about the tornado that hit right after midnight down the road. I had stopped five miles from where it crossed I-80 and tore down a cement silo, and twisted a big tree out of the ground. From that day on, I stopped driving after dark.

[@jamie8732]

Shouldn’t be sheltering in an attic 😬 Good thing it was weak 😊

[@mikimomo97]

@@jamie8732 I had to reread a few times, but they said they said they were sheltered in the hallway but felt the air blow past and exit through the attic.

[@homerthompson416]

@@jamie8732 We were sheltering in the hallway.

[@homerthompson416]

@@mikimomo97 The entrance to the attic was in the hallway we were sheltered in. Had all the doors closed but could feel the air being pulled out of those rooms through the gaps under the doors and it snapped the piece of sheetrock we used as a 'door' to the attic as the air was being sucked up through the house. Scary as hell for a few seconds and then it was over thankfully.

[@michaeltamburello]

Great work, guys! Just drove accidentally through the EF-1 we had here in Highlands Ranch, CO. Your visuals inside the funnel remind me so much of my experience. Debris was blowing everywhere downing a light pole, pulling up a huge tree and dropping a huge piece of steel from a rooftop on in front of my car that I had to quickly dodge. It was crazy! As our tornado was so rain-wrapped, we never saw the funnel as it just all appeared like one big bad storm. I wish I was able to film it. It's kind like the "seeing the forest through the trees" effect. Again, awesome work, team!

[@doxxmane]

that day felt like texas in denver

[@daisymonster47]

Yall achieved something twistex gave their lives for. They would be so proud. 😥 I hope ppl understand the importance of this moment and the dedication & years Reed has put into this.

[@Blaccbrry]

As a Storm Chasers fan, I'm so happy y'all were able to achieve this. Wow.

[@davidatkinson8515]

Congratulations Reed. I knew your perseverance would pay off. You are a true veteran of storm chasing. I know Tim Samaras is looking down on you and is extremely proud of what you accomplished.

[@externityyy_]

No reply

[@Fae_Winter]

Aww ❤🥹😭

[@willieb.hardigan6402]

@@rhymereason3449recklessness? They’re driving a tank and planned to do it lol I bet you’re very fun at parties!

[@fredtaylor9792]

​​@@rhymereason3449 They did this in the Dominator, not a fourbanger Toyota. Move along.

[@timetraveler1973]

Tim is lookin down and saying 'dont get too cocky they arent as predictable as you think, and can grow and get exponentiolly more violent faster than you immagined, be safe reed'

[@angrydragon4574]

Reed, I've followed your stuff for years. I must say this is probably the best you've done yet. All those years of chasing got to this point. You're going to be in history for all the work you've done. In my opinion you are as honorary to the study of tornadoes as Fujita himself.

[@codigray624]

Incredible intercept, the best I have ever seen. Seeing it live was even better. Well done Reed and Team Dominator. Reed's redemption from the day before and execution was spot on. Brian the editing is unbelievable, Jordan's drone shots are insane, and Jaden's still shot of Dom and the tornado in the background is breathtaking! Great footage from Sierra and Brian inside the Dom as well. What an amazing team effort...well deserved.

[@theglobaldisasternetwork]

Incredible intercept! We’ve been following your channel for years and this was by-far some of the most on-the-edge of your seat footage we have seen. The data you collected is fascinating and we are excited to see more insights related to this in the future!

[@ncbeachfan2458]

Reed, this is a GREAT time to just remind you of what we all here think of your work that your doing currently and what you've done over all of these years. You are a phenomenal human being with a mind that is insanely sharp, and you know EXACTLY what your seeing in the storms via radar or line of sight, and what you can reasonably expect it to do. Thats due to your VERY real meteorology education which resulted in a Doctorate. You are an OG in this field and you created a new lane for chasers to follow today. MUCH respect for that. And they DO follow it. I hope you feel pride when you see even those who are absolutely clueless and chasing fog thinking it may produce because... well.. who knows why lol. What gets me is the hate a couple of the chasers groups show you, when they SHOULD be grateful that you have stayed humble and approachable all this time and still do! You are STILL killing it with your IMPORTANT research, making a difference, and not just focused on jumping in your car to chase fluffy clouds that somehow may produce something and ask for donations doing it. Your a REAL one. and we all see it, and know it. Keep being you my bro, the others will adjust or they won't. That's on them, and it will ultimately be their cyclic failure in this lane you created for yourself and all of those who followed. I REALLY hope that those few switch up their act directly and erase the negatively toward the YOU, THE GOAT, in their groups and their chats. By NOT tolerating the bad behavior proactively. It's a dangerous living and everybody should respect the others equally. Ok, ill stop now lol. Other chasers, STOP with the trolling and spamming of Reeds chat. He is ACTUALLY making a real difference. If you don't, you'll be back to your old jobs by the end of the summer. Nobody pulled this on Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Tom Brady, etc etc. And they are idiots for doing it to the guy who helped create the very lane they are trying to use to make a living. And to keep it 💯 with you and to be fair, we love you bro... but please for the luv of all that's good, cut that stash, run outside with it and stomp it to death on the ground lol. You are a real life legend brother Reed!! Much Luv Reed MF OG 👊💪

[@aliashurricane9349]

I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed anything like this live before!! Absolutely incredible work Team Dominator and Reed! Talk about picking yourself up after a rough day of chasing and absolutely crushing (dominating) the game!!! The definition of NEVER STOP CHASING!! God bless you!!

[@queasyRider3]

Krazy Kids. Admire their guts.

[@sueczarnowski339]

So glad to see the compilation. Was watching live and then the livestream went to the floor. Sierra sounded a little distraught when it was approaching, but she did a fabulous job.

[@galaxykinggamer5082]

FINALLY AFTER 10 YEARS OF SEARCHING I HAVE FOUND YOU AGAIN!!!! YOUR THE REASON WHY I LOVE STORM CHASING AND TORNADOS ITS BECAUSE I USED TO WATCH YOU AS A KID ON TV ON CHANNEL DISCOVERY I LOVE YOU AND YOUR WORK

[@jimcramer5125]

I watched this live and I could not believe what I was seeing! A lot of good data came out of this. Congratulations Reed and your fellow chasers inside the Dominator.

[@kennyjhynes]

they're all panicked, but the other Nebraskans were just annoyed someone stopped in the middle of the road. "Nothing to see here" I can see them saying as they go around

[@GrumblingGrognard]

Yea, I love the 18 wheeler going the other direction, never slowed down; multiple pickups...some pull over, some not-so-much... :)

[@spitymaeh]

Yeah they just wanted to enjoy their pleasant Nebraska sunday cruise.

[@SootyS-wg4lm]

W O W 🤯 The drone footage was INCREDIBLE and the footage inside the Dominator was insane. What an experience. Also the voice over guy’s calm narration offers the perfect complement to the high intensity onscreen activity. I know he does the livestreams too- I think he’s great 🙌 Congratulations Reed and team! ❤

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@Sooty, yes!! The narrator’s calm voice is fabulous!

[@MNSpotter]

Drone pilot at the intercept thinking, 'Let's just set this thing down right here." Nicely done.

[@romeo8334]

Reed is the man the best in the business it was a great job by all

[@djamo1969]

How does the anchoring system work on concrete? And what wind speeds are you guys confident it holding up in? It’s crazy you did that on concrete. (The TIV’s was on a dirt road, of course.)

[@karln9730]

WOO! That gets me so stoked! I remember watching these guys on tv about a decade ago, and to see them come so far and get that eye of the tornado capture is so awesome; congrats to the team that pulled this off! that data of the pressure drop is going to be in textbooks for a while. Truly awesome!

[@halninekay]

Congratulations Reed and your Team. I’m following your work from Germany since almost 15 years 🎉🎉🎉

[@lanemimnaugh7486]

We all watched the show "Storm Chasers". We watched one highly-paid team fumble around and another team try to get the right shot, while Reed was on the tornado every time.. What a professional. 👏👏👍😎

[@richardevans2421]

Brian is just a great narrator, ties it together with Reed's craziness. Was there live too..

[@ronniek.6393]

So true. A perfect combination.

[@lorenrobertson8039]

The dream team! I did see a post by Brian looking for someone to fill his position on one of the social media platforms...wah!!!!!!! Not in love with Brian, but I do LOVE his calm, sexy, and soothing voice! I'm old and happily married...not trying to make it weird. Just facts!

[@MickDickerson]

It’s awesome to see it all together! Was live too, what a ride eh?❤️👍

[@chapppy3782]

Was about to same something very similar.

[@viv11]

If beyond perfection were a thing, this would be it. So wonderful to have shared it with us.

[@user-uj8dh7gf4g]

I find tornadoes so fascinating. Beautiful in their own way but so dangerous and deadly. Absolutely mesmerizing. Timmer and his crew are not cheap thrill- seekers. They are not simply putting themselves in harms way like so many adrenaline junkies. Their routes are thoughtful and well planned. Their data collecting equipment is efficacious. Their safety measures are top notch. They are dedicated stormchasers who work so hard to give us such valuable data that may someday save lives. Thank you.

[@mwa3476]

As a former Nebraskan and previously a Navy Meteorologist, I'm astonished by what you've accomplished. Bravo Zulu. I'm also not the least bit surprised there was one car in front of you driving on the same intercept course you were on, and two more behind that passed you seemingly unaware or not caring the danger they were in. Midwesterners... The sirens howl and we head to the windows to see.

[@birdman9043]

people are dumb or oblivious; both?

[@tHebUm18]

For real, just normal everyday folks following the armored tornado intercept vehicle into the tornado like it ain't no thing.

[@theshanamaster]

oklahomans wouldve been sitting in their chaiir whilst in the tornado XD

[@AJ-fe8om]

Yeah seems a bit inconsiderate to park in the road while traffic is trying to get past the tornado.

[@steviesevieria1868]

@@AJ-fe8om good point

[@vibez_kru01]

This rightfully deserves the best intercept in history title. The way the team got themselves into the right spot for the intercept was perfect👌🏾, and the elation at the end, entirely appropriate! Well done Reed and the Dominator team 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thank you good sir! Never stop chasing!

[@thegafferlives]

I think that title should go to the 2 cars that passed them and drove straight into the middle of it. WHO THE HELL WERE THEY?

[@vibez_kru01]

@@ReedTimmerWx Dominate The Storm!!!

[@graciemurphy1]

That's a stretch

[@johnsnow1355]

The tiv2 intercept was way more violent and extreme especially being at night. The debris that it went through was way more insane

[@iamawesome829]

I live in Hawaii but grew up in suburban Maryland sooo ive truly never lived in a tornado zone (Rural maryland had a few low level ones per year) watching this footage literally gave me goosebumps and i was shouting and screaming with you guys as if i was in the eye if the storm too!! GREAT CONTENT SERIOUSLY! yall gained an immediate subscriber and ill be obsessed with tornado chasers at least for the rest of the summer 😅

[@rodneyfrothingham2579]

Great intercept! Thank you for the help rendered and service to Tornado damaged areas and beyond. Your help in my home state of MS has been recognized and appreciated by many. Wishing for your continued success and safe returns.

[@missmiss5051]

We need all kinds of people in this world. Reed is one of a kind. Weather nerds and regular people all come together watching with fascination. I don't know Reed personally, but can certainly appreciate the work he does. congratulations!

[@heyyaitsd1168]

Lol I would of shit in my 👖 these guys screaming and laughing

[@rooh5825]

Helen Hunt was actually the first woman to intercept a Tornado.

[@exteriorized]

I was thinking how accurate the movie was with Hellen Hunt all those many years ago. Loved the drone footage and was surprised to see so many other vehicles around. Unless those were bulletproof windows, all it would have taken was a stone hitting them to shatter and suck everyone out. Might want to add seat belts, roll cage and helmets. Good job guys

[@alphadragon7353]

​@exteriorized yes the dominator does have bullet proof windows. They have a video going over alot of the details of the vehicle if you want to know more.

[@rooh5825]

@@exteriorized If this was the same weekend, here in Nebraska we had a record number of tornado warnings and at one point there were 15 tornadoes on the ground at the same time, and that's just what people knew about. There are a LOT of very rural areas where, if a tornado came down, people may not even see it. With that much going on, people may have just gotten used to the tornado watches and warnings and gone out, they are very lucky they weren't hurt though.

[@BlisterHiker]

- and she got *saved by the belt.*

[@thomasgrizzell223]

@@BlisterHiker she beltalowda now I know it's not the same franchise

[@scaggly9239]

Reed....been subbed for the last 8 years. This video reminded me why. Awesome.

[@user-vf6hr4lw6m]

When I was a teen in mid to upper 70's , Me and my best friend swore to be Storm Chasers. Life takes you different directions sometimes though ? So now I Live Vicariously Through You !! And I LOVE IT AND FEEL IT !!!

[@TheAetherOne]

I still can't believe those two cars passed by them just as the tornado was passing over. Did they think their plain old cars would be able to handle the same forces as the Dominator? Seemed like huge risk to try and outrun the thing instead of just staying back. Honestly a miracle no one was hurt.

[@minusthemouses]

looks like they did just fine.......

[@_Scipio]

They couldn't have cut it any closer, luckily they got out of the way and didn't get rolled!

[@stef2499]

Yeah that looked super sketchy, idk maybe they got caught off guard by the dominator stopping, but … Too many inexperienced people out and about with these storms.

[@kenelkins1787]

I don't understand how people do such risky things just to save a minute or two. I would have shown it some respect and stopped a half mile earlier and watched in awe.

[@Islamisthecultofsin]

@@kenelkins1787 I don't think they realized what was about to hit.

[@joshpulliam]

Congratulations Reed and team! Amazing intercept. So glad I caught it during the live stream. Definitely something I’ll never forget.

[@1Gibson]

Been watching you for years, over a decade+, im very happy you got ur chance to finally get it!

[@LucindaRhiannon]

Thanks for the amazing video Reed. Just a long time fan and I'm lucky enough to witness hurricanes and tornadoes where I live here in NW Florida. I love watching them but despise the dangers and harm that they bring. Your team along with others are the true goats of working to learn about storms and creating better warnings for people around the world. Thank you!

[@jimkhana007]

I remember YEARS ago watching storm chasing and Reed smashing into the scene, He just had a nose for hunting and finding storms. His agenda has changed over the years, from pure storm chasing to more scientific research, but you could always see he had something special about him, Well done brother 👏👏👏

[@chiliman7662]

I like how that other vehicle just drove through the intercept of an EF-3 like it was nothing LOL

[@EMTgamer]

It's nebraska got shit to do get them denominators out the road

[@Ag0rax]

yea wtf was that

[@ranz2355]

Yeah, they intercepted it too. Who needs a turtle to chase naders?

[@democratsarepedos]

probably amateur chasers

[@kailashbtw9103]

Reed, that recording inside the tornado was literally one of the coolest things I have seen in my life, wow! I remember watching you on discovery as a kid, that was a long time ago but excited to follow on youtube haha!

[@B01]

Half a tree and a TV flies by: "quick turn the wipers on!" 🤣🤣

[@jaydenbradleymarulituaarit4140]

Congrats on 800k subs, the last time i watched you in when you had 300k subscribers. About 1 or 2 years ago. This is the best work I've seen from your videos and also the Warning part 1 and part 2. anyways, keep the best for your work! :D

[@EarthUncutTV]

THAT is what grade A team work looks like, everyone at the top of their game, focused on their role and executing a perfect intercept - many congratulations!! And the production quality of this video is top notch, love it!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thank you James! I was just at Torchy’s with your friend Jason and Kirsten yesterday!

[@EarthUncutTV]

@@ReedTimmerWx hope you guys had fun and wish I was there!

[@rchelicopterheaven]

Total team effort, you guys rocked it. Reed Timmer is the Greatest Storm Chaser I have ever had the privilege to watch. God keep him and his team safe and NEVER STOP CHASING !

[@rchelicopterheaven]

@Tonto Epstein Whatever dude.

[@steviesevieria1868]

@@tontoepstein6860 Hey, it sells commercials on KZbin, that’s how you make money

[@steviesevieria1868]

Also, you notice how they portray it as “gathering important scientific data” LMAO… it’s just for thrills and fame, and money…

[@chrisshelp1172]

I'm so glad you got that! I just wish Tim Samaras was here to see it & cheer you on. I miss watching him on STORM CHASERS along with you. He would've been thrilled that you got that intercept & all that valuable data.

[@WhisperingPeace]

This should win an Emmy. Absolutely extraordinary historic moment. Had me in some tears of joy. So much hard work over so many years came to fruition. It's almost like nature wanted to bless you with this perfect moment. I am so grateful to you all, and feel so incresibly blessed to have watched this live and then to now watch this amazing intercept video. Congrats!!!

[@lorenrobertson8039]

I so agree with you Whispering Peace!

[@flir67man84]

All the new technology this year make it a absolute win!!

[@debranichols5384]

Same here @WhisperingPeace, except I missed the live by15 min, but something made me watch this video and when I got to it I was BLOWN AWAY BY the TORNADOS 🌪️ MAJESTY & POWER, and how PERFECTLY EVERYONE IN THE DOMINATOR PERFORMED with PERFECT PRECISION❣️I WILL NOT FORGET WHAT I SAW EVER❣️ 🌪️😁🌪️

[@henrystick79]

@@debranichols5384 I am posting this 37 sec after u posted urs

[@michaelrowe7329]

A double EMMY!

[@NigelDanson]

This is fairly amazing. I was a little scared for the 2 cars that had to stop behind you though. Luckily they got through.

[@user-jt6xh2ln9z]

they should be investigated for endangering them, holy shit

[@thecheesedip]

@@user-jt6xh2ln9zLMAO, Idk man I think you have to be a world class moron to be on that road to begin with. They're endangering themselves. That's a personal responsibility issue.

[@anonymoususer3465]

@@user-jt6xh2ln9z The only ones who should be investigated are the 2 npc smooth brains who got too close to a completely visible tornado. If you don't have the situational awareness to see a giant tornado & pull over to let it pass (like others did in this video) then you need to have your license revoked

[@RandySnarsh]

@@anonymoususer3465 these guys ran straight into it on purpose...so what is your point?

[@davidddo]

@@RandySnarsh they meant the other cars around the people making the video

[@HawksDiesel]

Incredible what you all have accomplished and continue to accomplish. Thank You for what you do!

[@jameshaley5083]

Congratulations guys and gals, I have been watching y'all for years and I know you've worked really hard and had a lot of anticipation for this event. It made me feel good to see all of you so excited! 😊

[@Deborah86]

I watched this chase live and boy it was a fantastic one! You guys did an amazing job. Everything well executed! 👏🏻 Congratulations team Dominator! Also well done on the editing and naration! It's a damn epic video! ❤

[@davidmclean357]

yeah it was worth waiting for the chance on the live feed - pretty much perfect intercept.

[@R.S.O.]

Besides the fact that the entire intercept was missed by stream. Got to see a seat the entire time.... fail

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

I was watching them live from Ireland and it was a beautifully choreographed intercept, with only seconds to spare. I know the Dominator has the appropriately reinforced windows, but I was hoping nothing metallic with substantial mass was being accelerated by those winds. I've seen another intercept from years ago, and a metallic object striking the vehicle looked like a meteor screamed past the windscreen. If you weren't juiced on adrenaline experiencing that firsthand, it would certainly be a brown trousers moment.

[@davidmclean357]

@@R.S.O. not the entire time, we had a good half minute or so before the camera got knocked down. Hopefully they will figure out how to secure that camera better

[@R.S.O.]

@@Dobbs65 am I lying? Fell over right when the intercept occurred but you keep gawking

[@teensymom1420]

Watched this live and I have to say, I am so very, very proud of you guys (and lady of course!). What an amazing thing to witness the aerial drone footage, the tornado itself but, more than anything else, your reactions live! I always watched you live and I was so happy to be doing so on Friday. Reed, I am older. I was 4 years old living in Indiana not far from Dunlap during the Palm Sunday Outbreak. I don't recall much about that storm but sure heard a lot about it over the years and of course that picture of the twin F4's have forever been etched in my mind. I also lived through the 1974 Super Outbreak where it seemed there were tornadoes everywhere. Over the years there obviously have been other scares but none like those. I tell you this only to say that I recall when there was little to no warning that these storms were coming. I want to say thank you for doing what you do to help us better understand these often beautiful, sometimes hideous and terrifying creations of mother nature. So much depends on it. Please, please stay safe out there and again, thank you and CONGRATULATIONS to all of Team Dominator!

[@jodieUk]

❤

[@MzVicky]

I could watch this a million times and that still would not be enough. Awesome job Reed and Team Dominator. I hope everyone who sees this video can appreciate what you accomplished today.

[@michaelesparza9096]

Yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!!!!! Perfectly orchestrated timing!!! Excellent work team Timmer. Thanks for the footage.👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@ThirdRules]

I've been watching Reed since the tv series days and am so happy for him. I knew his reaction wouldn't disappoint! 😁

[@Kirk_Wood]

Reed is a great example of someone following their passion. Great job guys

[@K3mbusm]

My family & I watched this moment on the livestream and were all jumping for joy at the point of interception! Brilliantly done, guys! Everyone worked so hard leading up to that moment, & the whole Dominator 3 team deserves the recognition. Thank you for your entertainment, thank you for your science, & always remember to Never Stop Chasing! Bravo!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thanks for the kind words, and glad the whole family enjoyed! Never stop chasing.

[@slipperys0ap817]

I remember watching storm chasers all day everyday in elementary school, glad you popped back up in my feed!

[@Nataliemoonfairy]

My gosh reed this is probably the best one you ever did. That was awesome

[@NCFREEMAN]

Reeds absolute dedication to the furthering of science in tornado research is completely amazing! Him and his team are Rock Stars. Thank you Reed Timmer.

[@Jonathan_Scrogham]

One of the best tornado intercepts ever! 163 mph is crazy, very impressive video! Never Stop Chasing!

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thank you very much!

[@positivemusictwo7240]

@@ReedTimmerWx ;-)

[@Twistinater]

It's like an extremely tiny cat 5 hurricane.

[@positivemusictwo7240]

@@Twistinater

[@positivemusictwo7240]

@@ReedTimmerWx

[@denverdanoreno]

Well done glad y'all are professional Chasers, thanks for the hard work y'all do and good to know that you're all safe and sound. Protocols are vital. I've seen five tornadoes in my life. I've been in two of them literally all in Colorado between 1965 and 2009.

[@bronzebuffalo2819]

You are the first channel I think I've ever subscribed to. Thanks for your faith and courage to do this work.

[@dal4808]

Every single one of you deserve an award! Absolute bravery and passion! Please, never leave us and stay safe!

[@califrexan]

That drone footage was absolutely breathtaking and astonishingly perfectly executed. I can't imagine executing this with everything going on around you. This is completely amazing.

[@mmille10]

Not blaming the team for this at all, but I was a bit worried seeing the two vehicles you can see get temporarily stopped behind the Dominator, when it stopped for the tornado hit. They went around, but hope they got out of there alright. It's great seeing these intercepts. This is what storm chasers have dreamt of for years, getting inside these things, and living to tell about it.

[@califrexan]

@@mmille10 i shared a similar concern to yours about the other drivers in another comment.😀

[@TimLewallen]

At first I was disappointed to see the drone land just as the tornado reached the vehicle, but I assume that the drone landed automatically when it lost connection to the transmitter in the Dominator. Would that be the case?

[@califrexan]

@@TimLewallen yeah that was my first thought as well when i saw the drone land, most drones have a way to make a graceful landing should something go wrong.

[@erinlyn2802]

ohhh man! this was such an amazing exciting video to have been a part of by watching as it happened. Team Dominator Never Stop Chasing!!!!!!!!!!!!! tyvm.

[@ritar.4322]

I saw this event live and watching it again I cried, so awesome guy's!!!!!!! Never stop chasing!!!

[@aprilbaby0467]

Congratulations!! That was an epic 👏🏼 intercept.Ive been following you for years and I know this was definitely a milestone. The Dominator performed perfectly. Hope to see more of your fabulous work. Stay safe!!!

[@armysenior1780]

You have been at the top of the game for years. That data can and will be used by so many. Impressive.

[@meskome772]

wow what a shot to so happy to see you all still doing it and reaping the rewards ive wanted to be a part of this type of thing for most my life

[@iamjezza1315]

Am i the only one losing my mind that not only did a car go in front of them on the intercept road, but also two cars passed them when they stopped to anchor down to intercept?!?!

[@BeamDigger]

Hey...gotta get to work!

[@Landrar]

It's amazing how seeing video from the inside makes them look so much less intimidating. Just a strong gust of wind.

[@bigsmoke7759]

Yeah, except for the storm of branches that would kill you

[@Landrar]

​@@bigsmoke7759 I never said it was safe.

[@SShrikke]

Heck no. The daylight makes it a lot less scary but think about a gust twice as strong

[@CB-mp8ym]

This was a REALLY weak tornado. I got caught up in something close to this in a 3/4 ton work truck many years ago and just pulling off into the ditch was enough to keep it from picking the truck up. Yea sure, flying debris can impale concrete with a toothpick kind of thing in the stronger ones, but these open field tornados usually just kick up grass and dirt if you are lucky enough to avoid the flying fencing that might be around. This was not the strong "dig a trench and remove a house to its foundation" type of tornado that we in oklahoma usually worry about

[@GSxxxRGirl]

Yeah, it can seem less intimidating because of what you're seeing, which isn't much. It's the incredible forces that you CAN'T see that are dangerous, and THAT'S what they're working to capture and study. The pressure drops and massive forces driving those chaotic winds

[@tduffy5]

The terrain is mesmerizing. It's the eastern end of the Nebraska Sandhills.

[@user-uk6oj7kl2h]

Damn those few seconds might have felt like forever but they will also be remembered FOREVER as well.

[@shannonmorrow2399]

Reed, Brian and the Dominator 3 crew, this was amazing to see live. Thanks you all for the work you do.

[@dirtslinger4c]

Great work Reed, Jordan and Brian on the editing.

[@santherstat]

this is some of the most incredible footage I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing

[@nadodudeadam]

This is so awesome! I wish I could storm chase with you Dr. Reed Timmer!

[@deve-o]

Proud to say I was watching LIVE right there shoulder-to-shoulder with Team Dominator from the stream...jaw dropped the whole time. Such an amazing live experience, gonna remember this one for a long time. If you missed this, you missed out. Don't miss the next one!

[@cathiwim]

I just couldnt watch it- my heart was in my throat. I cut within 1 min of the contact. Am happy to see it here.

[@rrittenhouse]

I was so honored to watch this live! Everyone (including Brian) did a fantastic job with everything! I knew those two swing-and-a-miss days prior would end up paying off ;)

[@latestarter027]

WOW!!! Good job showing off hard work, years of dedication for something so pricelessly needed. The information you have obtained will help shape the future. CONGRATULATIONS!

[@Jackofallweather]

Reed sprinkled his magic on the tornado for this interception. Reeds magic

[@Music-Man189]

Flawless! The drone shots, it puts the whole event into reality for those of us that have never seen a tornado. You and your team, LEGENDARY 🎉🌪️

[@OrieShorts]

Reed, Brian & The whole team...I hope you read my message. I am so proud of all of you and I am so thrilled that I actually watched this amazing event live from the beginning until you accomplished a dream. I felt like I was actually there while viewing live. You all have a gift and we all are so happy you share your journey with us through live chasing. Watching this over and over gives me goose bumps everytime. I literally cried with joy that day as this happened. "Never Stop Chasing"! NSC! ❤

[@DrMurdercock]

I remember back when Twister came out in like 96 this was shit you chasers only dreamed about at the bar after a few pints. Now, look you out there doing it! Amazing work!!!!!

[@Dr.Cr0w]

This video made me smile so big. Well done guys. Thats the view ive always wanted :D

[@ecleveland1]

You could see a car passing the Dominator right as the tornado began to cross the road from the drone footage. Those people must have been completely oblivious to the tornado rapidly approaching them, probably wondering why that strange-looking SUV in front of them stopped in the middle of the road. They are very lucky to be alive and unharmed. People need to pay attention to their surroundings. How on earth did they not see that huge tornado bearing down on them?

[@jejsunsedicka7504]

I love how no one in the dominator was concerned for that other car.

[@jejsunsedicka7504]

@@Dobbs65 i believe it was pecos hank trying to one up Reed.

[@thomasmathis6605]

So cool, seeing years of effort played out in a few intense seconds. Great job team!

[@juno5756]

the cloud at 4:50 looks so small, it's hard to believe a tornado is coming from it 😂