Think I just had a tornado go over my head!!

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This just happened on I-35 Northbound in Gainesville Texas just before exit 499 on March 21st 2022. I parked under the bridge just before the storm hit because I was more afraid of hail damaging the cars on my trailer.

[@peadookie]

Good visual example of the windtunnel effect that happens under overpasses (and why I've heard not to hang out there in a tornado). Thanks for sharing!

[@youbadolivez]

Terrible place to seek shelter. Wind velocity increases in speed and strength.

[@flashy5150]

Many people have went up under those overpasses and were sucked out. You’re right, terrible place to be in a tornado, even for vehicles.

[@protipskiptoendofvideoandr286]

Better then just chillin in your vehicle in a open space

[@newyorkstatestormchasers]

@@protipskiptoendofvideoandr286 no it's not. You'd get out and go to the lowest lying area and lay flat in a ditch if there is one. Being under an overpass does nothing for you in a tornado. You want projectiles traveling even faster at you? Sure, go ahead. Be my guest and hide under an overpass

[@gang7708]

@@protipskiptoendofvideoandr286 nah it’s not

[@CERTIFIEDBABEWRANGLER]

"Is that a tornado?" *rolls down window* "Wow!" Oddly wholesome

[@wanderingoldsoul420]

It's a very typical midwest Dad thing. lol My FIL sees a tornado warning and hops in his car to chase it. They're all nuts.

[@SagebrushRambles]

@@wanderingoldsoul420 This is in Texas not the midwest.

[@Dirtypacc]

If he had the windows up, if pressure got high enough then it would've busted out the windows and immediately pulled him

[@1Shnn._]

The fact the car he's in didn't move 1 bit but a truck was struggling to keep under the bridge is just ... Wow

[@green29373]

I think he was reversing, because when we went to the shoulder, it didnt struggle at all. Also, a bit off topic, it was probably a TRX due to the 3 orange lights and those things shouldnt struggle in the wind.

[@aprilcyphers8350]

That looked to be a downburst with straightline winds attached to the storm . Glad you are ok with that happening and yes it's never a good idea to seek cover under an overpass or a bridge as you could see that it caused a condition like it became a windtunnel effect. I'm a certified storm spotter for SKYWARN through the NWS.

[@circa1890]

Thank you for the good information! You could save a life one day and not even know it.

[@TornadoChickWeatherNetwork]

That is also what I think. Microburst. I'm also a Skywarn spotter through the NWS out of Romeoville, IL

[@Kanibulus]

Wheres a good place to be ?

[@aprilcyphers8350]

@@Kanibulus In a low lying spot like a ditch or a culvert when your outside .

[@Wft-bu5zc]

Is it really possible to be sure whether it was straight line winds or the edge of a tornado just from the vid?

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

That's called RFD. Rear flank downdraft. The tornado was in front of you. Being under an overpass during a tornado is having a death wish. Worst place you can be

[@GTSgamer101]

Well where do you go if the only other safe place is there? Forward into the tornado? Backwards and run into a car not paying attention? Edit 1: man sarcasm is hard to read via messages i swear.. 🤦‍♂️

[@francessilva3869]

Where else could he have gone? I thought overpass is what we were trained to do if out in the open?

[@FuckSum9]

@@francessilva3869 Idk but I heard the winds are a lot higher if your under an overpass with debris going faster your more likely to die

[@mesaman0182]

@@francessilva3869 Shane M and Mr Chipps are both correct. The smaller space under the overpass causes all the fast moving air to constrict (like wind through a tunnel) therefore accelerating the velocity. The overpass obviously gives a feeling of security to the drivers but its a deception that a lot of people have. All who were involved are fortunate. Glad no one was hurt.

[@davidmmuench]

Definitely.

[@julieshelton5923]

I've never seen a video like this under an overpass with debris flying so fast. I could feel your fear. Amazing footage! So glad you survived that scary moment.

[@museyoung6854]

@@chrispbacon6810 then don’t fucking reply chris

[@jimmykouba4494]

@@chrispbacon6810 Then why did you reply, sweetie?

[@brandysanders3886]

God dammit @@chrispbacon6810 !

[@ellisjames7192]

There was a video about twenty years ago that showed how dangerous being under an overpass during a tornado can be. People were lucky they were not sucked out of the vortex.

[@jimmykouba4494]

@@chrispbacon6810 It depends. Why do you?

[@ankitojha4593]

Trucks are passing like... "i am with you tornado, u are not alone"

[@Patmoorejr]

This was during one of the most horrific, fast moving, storms ever that passed through Louisiana around 59-67 MPH, this mean if a tornado warning was issued for area, it would be to late for the tornado would have had already did damage.

[@mr.bigred6908]

I’m glad you’re okay, I was nervous for you due to where you took cover- being underneath an underpass is extremely dangerous.

[@francessilva3869]

I thought that is where we were trained to take cover. 🤔

[@whiteowl4097]

It's better and safer than being out in the open.

[@snypr5276]

@@whiteowl4097 This is false.

[@Tabbycat77]

@@whiteowl4097 Did you see how fast those trucks were going. That’s why it’s not safe to stop under them. It causes accidents.

[@BrandonMorenoSNG]

@@francessilva3869 It is much less safe to be under an overpass in a tornado, because it channels and increases the wind speed.

[@TruthRISING2024]

I would’ve been using some other words than… “Holy mollie” “Wow” “That’s intense”! But I applaud your calmness in this type of situation. Lol.

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

Haha! Thanks.

[@samblack5313]

@@grassrootsnascarracing5431 Jimminy jillikers

[@robertpaulson8790]

Gee Willikers Mr

[@drderelict7987]

Dont forget "oh jeez"

[@TheCitedAviator]

Well I'll be What in tarnation

[@WildFyr]

I'm glad other people mentioned the fact that you were under an overpass too, I have a friend who is a truck driver and one of his buddies lost his life when driving though a tornado, he decided to park under an overpass thinking it would be safer but when it drew closer it had enough wind speed to cause the overpass to collapse on top of his truck along with all the other people who decided to park there.

[@skeleton819]

what the heck is safe from a tornado, even instructions say to stay inside like whats that gonna do? It’ll tear right through

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

@@skeleton819 An overpass that falls from a tornado was waiting to kill someone driving over it.

[@skeleton819]

@@moonpiespotlight4759 ik but what im saying is that there are instructions to stay inside even though tornados tear right through everything

[@KelahCash]

What an amazingly calm reaction. So thankful for everyone's safety who was there!

[@duhmizle]

I have had two tornadoes come down in front of me and even drove within feet of a rain wrapped tornado in a wall of rain. I must say, this is what it does look like being next to one, and yes it is pretty frightening.

[@TaraAndFriends]

I had a tornado form above me in the car as a child, and touch down about 20 feet away, it pushed us a foot over, but nothing else. It formed directly above us, I could see right inside as it began to twist in the clouds, sort of navy and dark grey. The hole inside kept getting larger as it sped up and dropped. It felt like the pressure was just dropped on top of us, and the air outside the circle it created was white. You couldn't see outside it even if you wanted. At some point as it neared the ground, you couldn't see inside the funnel anymore as it twisted away from us in the front and continued on. It was sort of puffy around the edges and it seemed as though the inside was clogged with dark clouds that seemed to spin... but like a sink draining water, it broke up and disappeared for seconds at a time before materializing again. It was almost like a cinnamon roll, except a tornado. Like there was another, smaller, weaker one inside. I only had the ability to watch for about 20 seconds before it hit the ground, at that point the circle around us collapsed and we were unable to see with the air so white. I saw the bottom of it leaning back towards us but headed away from us, peeking out of the white air that was just absolutely rushing at an impossible speed.

[@SidPil]

"If I had a penny for everytime a tornado came down in front of me and even drove within feet of a rain wrapped tornado in a wall of rain, I would have two pennies which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice right?"

[@duhmizle]

@@SidPil reality from them being years apart is crazy right? You find it funny but it actually is not funny or fun being right next (within a few yards) to a tornado. You can joke about it, but will only get so far. The ratio is what's more funny 😏. Take your dumb comments somewhere else, because when your life flashes before your eyes and reality sinks in. You yourself could definitely be thankful to still walk this earth.

[@SidPil]

@@duhmizle what are you talking about? I was just quoting a meme.

[@roc1111]

That’s terrifying 😭

[@victorharden5906]

That was very risky rolling down your window. Hope you’re ok. Underpasses not recommended for tornado but you got lucky. Stay safe man..

[@deepspire]

Any shelter is better than no shelter.

[@ellisjames7192]

@@deepspire Sometimes any shelter can end up being NO shelter. Don't be stupid.

[@alabamajenny8751]

@@ellisjames7192 I agree, I know the theory that weather folks and professionals say don’t stop under an overpass, but I guess I will just be stupid if Im caught out in the middle of nowhere on interstate and there’s nothing around but a concrete overpass around. Im not sure if you remember watching a man and his two kids survived a tornado once by taking cover underneath an overpass. They abandoned their van and crawled up underneath to take shelter. It was all they had. So don’t say never until you are in that situation. And don’t call people stupid. We live in Dixie Alley. There are lots of flat grounds, especially on interstates, that are built up higher. I’d rather take my chances than be swallowed up in a rotating storm and my vehicle slung hundreds of yards away with me in it.

[@jedifam66]

@@ellisjames7192 Ok but tbh... If you saw an empty field or an overpass, I bet money you wouldn't choose the empty field. Talk is cheap on the internet.

[@victorharden5906]

@@alabamajenny8751 Why You Should Always Avoid Underpasses During Tornadoes Why Not to Seek Shelter Under Overpasses During TornadosMany people mistakenly think that a highway overpass provides a safe haven from a tornado. The reality is that an overpass may be one of the worst places to seek shelter from a tornado. Using an overpass for your shelter can put you at a much greater risk of being killed or seriously injured by a tornado. Tornado wind speeds can sometimes exceed 200 mph. These destructive winds produce airborne debris that are blown into and channeled under the overpass where people might be seeking shelter. Varying debris, including dirt, sand and rocks that are moving at incredible speeds can easily penetrate clothing and skin, causing serious injuries or even death. Let’s take a look at the facts: If an overpass is directly in the path of a tornado, the wind could change direction by nearly 180 degrees as the vortex passes. By climbing up higher to get under the overpass, you will be exposed to higher wind speeds and more flying debris. Flying debris become dangerous missiles in the tornado airflow. Most overpasses don’t have girders or support beams for handholds. The narrow passage underneath an overpass could cause an increase in the wind speed under the bridge. Where You Should Shelter Instead If you are on the road, try to drive to the closest sturdy shelter. If that is not an option, pull over and park. You now have two choices: Stay in your car with the seat belt on. Put your head down below the windows, covering your head with your hands and a blanket if possible. If you can get lower than the level of the roadway, exit your car and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands. Your choice should be driven by your specific circumstances. The bottom line is: OVERPASSES DO NOT MAKE SAFE SHELTER AREAS! Check out the video below to see what happens when you shelter under an overpass:

[@gabrielramirez2446]

Man that 2 day delivery no joke, truckers could care less that they were driving through a tornado

[@lilbitsleepy2574]

Wow that was seriously intense to watch! We don’t get tornadoes where I live but they fascinate me to watch on vids. Scary and powerful nature we have no control over. Thanks for sharing and stay safe!

[@JW-vi2nh]

I just saw THIS video being shown on a news channel last night as an example of where NOT to be during a tornado, with the chief meteorologist pointing out, just like many others here, that you are basically sitting inside a wind tunnel surrounded by mult-ton projectiles. Search here on YT for "The last place you want to be during a tornado or bad thunderstorm" and you'll see.

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

I stopped here before the storm hit not knowing a tornado would be coming. I was trying to avoid having the 4 cars on my trailer being destroyed by hail. I was well off to the side with my hazards on.

[@twisterman101new4]

@@grassrootsnascarracing5431 I’m glad you understand it as sadly many die from this mistake.

[@JW-vi2nh]

@@grassrootsnascarracing5431 I wasn't criticizing you at all, just thought I'd tell you that your video had been shown on a news program. In a major hail storm I think most people would seek refuge beneath an overpass to avoid shattered windshields and such.

[@alwaysachevysilveradogirl7475]

@@grassrootsnascarracing5431 Using an overpass for your shelter can put you at a much greater risk of being killed or seriously injured by a tornado. Tornado wind speeds can sometimes exceed 200 mph. These destructive winds produce airborne debris that are blown into and channeled under the overpass where people might be seeking shelter. Were you not aware there were tornado watches and warnings out in such weather as that?

[@cheddar2648]

@@grassrootsnascarracing5431 The proof is in the outcome. You did right, sheltering from hail. I still have never seen a meteorologist in a ditch.

[@desirosethorne4429]

I'm glad you made it out safely! That's terrifying.

[@southernsass2937]

Amen! This is heading our way in Louisiana 😰

[@dawnprzyski2369]

You are nice

[@desirosethorne4429]

@@southernsass2937 Stay safe! I'm gonna get this storm too, I live in SC, but luckily it's gonna be less severe.

[@southernsass2937]

@@desirosethorne4429 As of last news report, the worst will get in my area around 5. Its 4 now & already hearing thunder & the wind is crazy. Thank you, & you stay safe too 🙏 ❤

[@jimmykouba4494]

@@southernsass2937 I live in Minnesota and it's been raining all day. Overnight and into Wednesday suppose to get snow. Ugh 😫

[@bethechange2024]

The way you captured its approach with the side mirror was inspired and very cool. The background almost goes black!

[@TishaHayes]

On April 10th of 2009 I was driving home and on I-24 going through Murfeesboro TN in the middle of a crazy thunderstorm. The hail was coming down so hard that I pulled over (exactly like you did) under a highway overpass. A few minutes later I watched the EF4 tornado cross the highway in front of me, about a hundred yards away. There were entire trees being blown across the highway and I was sitting there, astonished. After it went past I was the first car out of under that overpass and zipped my way home (170 miles more to go from there). All afternoon it was dodging tornado warnings across central Tennessee and northeast Alabama.

[@landonglick7174]

“Holy crap!” “oh jeez!” “oh my gosh!” “duuude!” “Holy moly!” I respect your language sir.

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

Haha! Thanks!

[@snicker576]

Yeah it's unreal 🤣 I would be inventing new cuss words every 5 seconds in that situation

[@pottingsoil723]

@@snicker576 GRACKIN WIND WAS FLOOMIN ALL OVER THE DINK!

[@artu165]

"Mother trucker, dude That hurt like a butt cheek on a stick" - This guy is that vine kid all grown up

[@gimygaming8655]

@@pottingsoil723 🤣🤣🤣 EXACTLY

[@lloydhlavac6807]

I get the fear of hail damage, been there myself, but parked in the exact place tornado experts say never to park during a severe storm: under a highway overpass, because of the wind tunnel effect.

[@jimmykouba4494]

I rather take an underpass then being stupid and out run a tornado, which surely enhances the chance of death.

[@thebigchief6870]

@@chrispbacon6810 ok

[@AldousHuxley7]

Serously? So out in the open is safer? At least under there I can hit my breaks and not be blown sideways and swept off. Ill have to look into this! (Hello from Nebraska)

[@gentlejake605]

@@jimmykouba4494 you can park however ive heard that you go on the opposite side of the tornado and lay flat against the concrete not in the tunnel though outside on the side and edge near the wall

[@twisterman101new4]

@@jimmykouba4494 uh not really. Tornados on average move slower then 40MPH. Cars and Highways in a matter of fact on about average go 60-75MPH. A very easy way to out run a tornado. It’s like fight or flight reflex you have to decide on multiple things, If you try to out run the tornado is there traffic, is the road safe to go over 50MPH? If not then it’s best to buckle down in a ditch or a building or on the side of the highway in your car and wait for it to pass.

[@livliv2719]

This brought back memories from 2015 when I first moved to Florida. Middle school was crazy. Every week we had a tornado warning during early springs and late summer . Tornado drills and all. It’s was crazy!!

[@sixbowsisback]

That had to be scary. I’m glad you pulled over and none of those big trucks slammed into you! That’s crazy.

[@maryhumphrey2236]

We had this happen on an interstate. We were pulled off the road by the tornado, and nearly into a stone wall. My husband had his foot on the brake, but the tornado kept pulling our one ton van. Once the wind came over the wall, the air pressure dropped, and the debris circled around us. I am glad you came out safe! Scary stuff!

[@Rom4nce]

One ton is only 2200 pounds I’m sure ur van weighs more than that

[@maryhumphrey2236]

@@Rom4nce 6,331 pounds empty

[@PacketWrangler]

@@Rom4nce That just means hauling or carrying capacity. It has nothing to do with curb weight.

[@AllisonHolly1001]

Seriously though, I know you’re a stranger, but I am so glad you’re OK. I don’t know how you made it through that without having a heart attack.

[@jimmykouba4494]

@@chrispbacon6810 She has right to express her concern. trumpflake.

[@snapascrew]

I can’t feel any sorta sympathy for someone who would roll their window down during what they thought was a tornado lol.

[@MrTomsuperman]

@@snapascrew sympathy? Just enjoy the video 🤡

[@snapascrew]

@@MrTomsuperman I did enjoy the video, my reply was to Allison’s comment not the video in general. Thanks for the reply!

[@ElectricLarry__]

Not everyone is weak-minded, easily intimidated, and into acting all panicky when danger comes your way. I hate it when people get all historical and scream in moments like this

[@scarecrow1958]

Thanks for sharing...that was intense and I am sitting at home watching it thinking "Make more room under that bridge!" And then I read other posts saying "Get out...get outta there!"

[@marvinmorquecho]

The people in the truck letting the smaller cars under the bridge is the real MVP. Someone please give them an award!

[@chadwalters8467]

The fact that you can report a severe weather event and never use profanity......It can be done👍 Awesome footage. 👍

[@Chiezky]

does it matter tho

[@ffjsb]

If you're so sensitive that bad words trigger you, then you probably should stay off the internet...

[@animalanimal1417]

@@ffjsb you sound like the one who's triggered tbh

[@ant-trg]

@@animalanimal1417 how? lol

[@animalanimal1417]

@@ant-trg dude was just making an observation and was met with hostility for some reason

[@Leonmiller407]

Keep a CB radio ON most now have NOAA, when you’re near severe weather it will automatically switch over to the weather. March starts tornado season. I watch Ryan Hall Y’all here on KZbin for what the weather will be for the week ahead.

[@death_witch]

His resistance to wind magic just maxed out.

[@The_Hakaishin]

Glad you're okay, all the other trucks who passed through the bridge had to complete a 1 day shipping

[@MegF142857]

Impressed there is no cursing. Holy moly, dude.

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

Haha! Thanks!

[@briar4657]

Me too. Personally, I don't want to leave this world cursing. I believe that would be a bad thing.

[@nancybreshears6456]

That happened to us yesterday evening in West Plano Texas. Debris was flying everywhere. A tree limb slammed into our car and all the drivers started panicking and driving erratically. It was crazy.

[@jayasmrmore3687]

@@chrispbacon6810 oh and go ahead and show me proof she is lying.

[@jimmykouba4494]

@@chrispbacon6810 If you have nothing good to say, then stay silent. Proving yourself to be a real trumpflake.

[@chrismoltisanti7432]

That’s because y’all are on meth

[@yaaaserrr]

Lol I live in Plano and it wasn’t this bad

[@Mirokuofnite]

Back in I think in the early 90s there was a video of people who took shelter under a overpass and the tornado passed near them and they all survived. This footage got played a lot on TV. Then in the late 90s early early 00s a bunch of people tried this when a tornado passed through and got killed. So there was a bit of a campaign to tell people not to shelter under a overpass.

[@kelevera92]

I'm from good old western Oklahoma. Where you hear about tornadoes most. I remember being with my uncle in his oilfield company diesel truck and we were chasing a tornado. We didn't know another one had dropped down near us, and it picked up the truck about 20 feet in the air and just dropped it. Company truck axels were trashed, and I was hysterical!

[@madmikemackas]

I was like, damn. Underpass… but you got through it! Congratulations and thank GOD.

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

I stopped here before the storm hit not knowing a tornado would be coming. I was trying to avoid having the 4 cars on my trailer being destroyed by hail. I was well off to the side with my hazards on.

[@madmikemackas]

@@grassrootsnascarracing5431 I figured that’s what happened. Still crazy, man. Glad you’re alright

[@marylangner6994]

Had a tornado travel over the top of my home and touch down a mile away. It sounded exactly like a train. That was a year ago. This year we had a tornado one day and the next day we had a snow storm. Welcome to Iowa!

[@privatename3621]

"Wow, I think this is a tornado! Here, let me just roll down my window and check to be sure..."

[@arandomsupra]

Oh god watching that truck in the background gives me chills

[@THEdjpluto]

Years later and people STILL haven’t learned not to seek shelter from a tornado under an overpass. 🤦‍♂️

[@jase4270]

That's there problem

[@denverdubois5835]

He already said that he didn't even know there was a tornado around. He just saw a hailstorm, and he had new vehicles on his trailer and didn't want them dented all to hell.

[@claytemorgan1923]

Man's intellect can never outdo God's Grace & Mercy. Peace💜

[@PEARLOFFTHEH00K]

right

[@jacobmoser6474]

Years later and people still can’t read….😂

[@mkp3824]

That's the last place you want to be in a tornado. Glad you made it.

[@TheKentaurion]

Well, he told us he was mostly worried that all the cars he carried would be destroyed by hailstorm.

[@mkp3824]

@@TheKentaurion yeah, but in a tornado, that's where people get killed. The winds ho faster and throw the cars, crushing them like pop cans.

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

I stopped there before the storm hit not knowing a tornado would be coming. I was trying to avoid having the 4 cars on my trailer being destroyed by hail. I was well off to the side with my hazards on.

[@mkp3824]

@@grassrootsnascarracing5431 anytime there's hail, good idea to tune into a weather station. Just saying. They precede tornados.

[@Megadextrious]

I love the narration, “Wow! Holy moly! Dude! Wow! Whoa! Holy crap! Whoa!”

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

Thanks

[@Megadextrious]

@@grassrootsnascarracing5431 dude I would have reacted the same way 🤣

[@luvondarox]

The semi trucks that kept rolling like; "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming..."

[@danielkaiser8971]

Your experience and location is consistent with tornado warnings in Gainesville and the Texas/Oklahoma border. I'm in central Oklahoma and I was keeping an eye on the radar. Glad you're okay.

[@Nessal83]

How often do you guys get tornados?

[@denniscrane9753]

@@chrispbacon6810 someone cares!

[@jimmykouba4494]

@@chrispbacon6810 He is not asking about the ones in your head.

[@CJW0056]

@@Nessal83 usually just late March thru May in Texas/Oklahoma, but there are outliers.

[@danielkaiser8971]

@@CJW0056 Exactly correct.

[@valerietomlinson5931]

Under an overpass is an air tunnel. Ok for hail, not good for tornadoes I have heard.

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

I stopped there before the storm hit not knowing a tornado would be coming. I was trying to avoid having the 4 cars on my trailer being destroyed by hail. I was well off to the side with my hazards on.

[@GregSkinner]

i love how all the 18 wheelers kept going like “gotta deliver this amazon package same day”

[@temshopping]

damn. the details on this game is crazy! can't wait for the release date!

[@readyon3506]

Holy Crap that Ram TRX struggles against the wind.

[@C-WiL]

😳😳😳 glad you're safe man, that's scary

[@Mark-op7zt]

I had a similar experience in Plant City Fl several years ago. I never saw a funnel cloud, but for about a minute or two it was like your video. A tornado touched down a few minutes later at the Lakeland Linder Airport a couple miles away during Sun 'n Fun and several aircraft were damaged. I looked at Google Maps that evening and I was literally in a straight line with the airport from where I was in Plant City.

[@David..832]

One went by my house a year ago felling a huge tree, pushing over my fence, pulling UP my carport, winds going straight up and all around flipping over everything in sight. Having been through a few hurricanes, that time I felt pretty vulnerable, stay safe.

[@Vividora14]

My dad drove through there not long after this. Said the roof to the Burger King was gone and Chick-fil-A took some damage too.

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

Yeah, there was definitely damage around. Looked like some kind of sign from a fast food place in the middle of the highway.

[@THEdjpluto]

Nobody cares about Chick-fil-A’s taking damage though. 🤣

[@Hellofrank35]

@@THEdjpluto 🙄🤷🤣

[@jimmykouba4494]

Glad your safe.

[@TheOnlyKontrol]

@@THEdjpluto you’d rather go to Burger King?

[@Sophie_Miller_Wx]

I am glad you are ok! Just for reference, sheltering under an overpass in a tornado is worse than being out in the open. This is because the wind funnels through the overpass, causing the wind to pick up speed. Thought you should know for the future.

[@codymoe4986]

If he was already parked there while waiting out the storm, should he have tried to outrun the tornado once it arrived???

[@logan_wolf]

@@codymoe4986 Nah, he should've left his vehicle and hopped in a ditch and stayed low to the ground until the tornado passed. Then he could head back to his vehicle.

[@codymoe4986]

@@logan_wolf Easy thing to say, sitting in your armchair...

[@logan_wolf]

@@codymoe4986 Where I'm sitting doesn't matter, you dimwit. Experts literally recommend not sitting under an overpass because it increases the risk for injury.

[@aff77141]

Fun challenge try to even count the amount of times people say not to be under an overpass Literally by the time he realized what was happening, he was better off staying in his car so he didn't get ratioed by a flying chunk of metal anyway. Unless the car started being moved, then it's time to really worry about how much running to a ditch would do anyways

[@naywahn]

When the Fusion going by starts drifting at 7 mph, it's time to roll the window back up...

[@ZippyThePinhead]

I had a similar experience back in the early 80's driving home from a relatives house at night. If it was a tornado it didn't pass over me, but it was VERY close by, it could've been straight line winds too. It it was blowing so hard you couldn't see the road in front of you, I started trying to find the shoulder of the road without going off. There was a car in front of me I was following his brake lights, when it finally passed we were still in the right lane, fortunately no one came & slammed into me from behind. It lasted about maybe 15/20 seconds or so, but scared the fecal material out of me. 😱

[@dooflydetailguuy4349]

I've had a similar experience but with lightning striking right next to my car on the freeway

[@ChildofYAH_33]

So scary! Glad you were OK 👍Thanks for sharing!

[@erineverest3712]

Man, the number of people whining about you being under an overpass is ridiculous, and the fact that you actually responded to all of them is amazing. It's easy for people to tell others what they should have done while they're sitting safely and comfortably watching it happen on a small screen. Glad you made it out ok!

[@rubywingo6030]

Someone has to be responsible enough to let people know this was a boneheaded thing to do!

[@erineverest3712]

@@rubywingo6030 Like I said, people sitting safely behind their screens in absolutely no danger whatsoever who weren't there thinking they wouldn't do the same thing, when in all likelihood they would do the exact same thing.

[@Dr.Rosenbaum]

I'm in a place where tornadoes are common. And so is the knowledge that hiding under a bridge is a no-no. Always been told its better to lay flat on the ground, as ridiculous as it sounds.

[@xelnagavoid8195]

How is sharing information that will save a life a bad thing? It’s not “sitting in safety and comfort”, it’s called survival information. Taking that as a negative bit of advice makes no sense and helps no one. He is simply just lucky he didn’t get hit.

[@logan_wolf]

It comes from advice from actual experts who say never to hide under an overpass during a tornado. The only reason the people in this video were so lucky was because the tornado didn't actually go over the overpass, it was just nearby. If it had gone over, conditions would have been a lot more dangerous under there.

[@starstoryteller]

Rolls window down "It's a tornado" Still keeps the window down 🤣.

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

But of course!!

[@starstoryteller]

@@grassrootsnascarracing5431 Midwesterners are built different... Granted it sounds like something I would do and I'm from the Pacific Northwest.

[@brndn9423]

Man that is so scary , im glad we don't have Tornado's here in Hi .

[@Birdbike719]

You're really lucky it was a weak tornado. You should NEVER stop beneath an overpass in a tornado.

[@saytoecharles6776]

@@chrispbacon6810 They just tryna help bro 😂

[@rinner2801]

@@saytoecharles6776 Ignore the dumb troll.

[@kausmi1]

Why not?

[@factsoverfeelings7828]

But but but, Twister! The underpass saved them!

[@Birdbike719]

@@factsoverfeelings7828 LOL 🌪🌪

[@elijahjp2158]

Glad you made it out! I would suggest that if you want to have a heads up on tornadoes, then watch this meteorologist by the name of Ryan Hall Yall. He is very accurate in knowing how big storms can get and he does livestreams whenever a big weather event like this pops up.

[@Timberwolf69]

Good idea while driving down the road...

[@gabe4368]

N8 Snyder too

[@IzzyKDoodles]

Aaron Tuttle’s another

[@lawrencethompson465]

@@Timberwolf69 Well you could just listen to Ryan’s audio.

[@heshell6001]

The guy in the truck was shitting bricks for sure

[@maxxod1]

Was on I-85 ND about 7 years ago and had a tornado behind me. I was going 70mph and there was hail stones pounding the back of the bunk. Couldn’t believe how strong the wind was. 20 minutes later it was basically blue skies and calmed right down.

[@endtimeslastdays7777]

Yep, that definitely looked like a Tornado passing by! Glad your ok It was a blessing, the Lord kept you and others safe

[@jimmykouba4494]

Amen

[@charliewerchan7252]

Great video. Really can feel the power of the tornado. Excellent shot of basically the inside of a tornado.

[@paulaswann6990]

That was terrifying. Glad you are ok.

[@validlyinvalid6810]

props to the side mirror for staying strong, even the big cars were being pushed back

[@HelenTudor-Douglas]

Yikes! You are VERY Brave, Great Video! Glad you're ok. Usually it's me, who gets caught in storms like this. And I'm too terrified to video anything. I freeze up.

[@almostatami]

Geez I never get used to that wind speed. Even hearing it freaks me out. So glad you're okay!

[@jimmykouba4494]

The sound is more scary than anything else.

[@anthonyanthonymorones4226]

With the only thing I can say to this driver like me growing up and tornado alley is that guys when you’re on the road during severe weather like this do not pull over underneath an overpass because it is like a jet engine, passing rental top of you, so next time if you guys are caught in these kind of storms, do not pull over underneath the overpass that’s the worst idea to do

[@BoomerKeith1]

I don't know if you had a tornado pass overhead but you definitely were in the inflow. Glad you're safe!

[@nickmontgomery9896]

This is right beside my house it was crazy my house is behind that billboard across the highway there

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

Get any damage at your place?

[@nickmontgomery9896]

Thankfully no and I’m surprised after seeing this

[@jimmykouba4494]

Glad your safe and sound.

[@Leeohlin89]

This was totally insane! But I sure am glad you’re perfectly alright. Angels had your back that day. :)

[@koolerpure]

Had that level of wind the other day and it took out a whole town where I live. man it’s incredible watching the extreme wind when your in safe place

[@joruckus]

Can't believe you rolled your window down. Glad you're okay. Stay safe out there!

[@trashcompactorYT]

Please don't hide under overpasses during tornadoes. Winds get funneled through and can accelerate, making it more likely for you to be swept away

[@TYSniper]

My thoughts exactly.

[@jayasmrmore3687]

What about overpass?

[@jimmykouba4494]

I have heard of people getting hurt, and sucked out, when they are not in their car. Never heard of vehicle being swept out.

[@jayasmrmore3687]

@@jimmykouba4494 the car itself can be swept away though

[@japanesegamergirl1]

@@jayasmrmore3687 depends on how heavy it is. edit: i think weight of car matters too??? or am i wrong?

[@lindseyhendrix2405]

Incredible footage brother, glad you’re alright! Thanks for sharing 🤙🏽

[@princeofpokemon2934]

You're one of the lucky few that survived a tornado while under a bridge.

[@cameronpeterson6734]

Those semi truck drivers have some major balls driving in that

[@NASCARIn-CarRadio]

That's some scary stuff man. I hope you'll be able to make it back safely!

[@wwerobloxaction7522]

@AlisaDashaVictoriaLuftwaffe Brigades WHAT!

[@foxymacadoo]

@@wwerobloxaction7522 Don't freak out dude. I would think she means fun to watch from the safety of her own home, which is where many of us watch this type of video, apparently including you. Nature can be scary, exciting, fascinating and fun to watch all at the same time and most people do not want anyone or anything hurt or killed.

[@wwerobloxaction7522]

@@foxymacadoo oh ok thx

[@rinner2801]

@@foxymacadoo Actually chasing severe storms and tornados is incredibly fun, although can be scary at times, once you have the training and experience it is safe enough (just don't be stupid).

[@jimmykouba4494]

@AlisaDashaVictoriaLuftwaffe Brigades I do as well. As long as there is massive space between me and tornado, if I happen to be out by chance.

[@ceciliaruns72]

Scary! We were lucky it missed us in Keller, Texas! Sirens went off twice!

[@jimmykouba4494]

@@chrispbacon6810 Your words will come back at you, one way or another.

[@BrooksOutdoors07]

at least you were in that big Ram 3500 sweet truck man.

[@Kirra713]

Definitely a tornado. Look at the truck go backwards.Also the spinning at :20. Clear capture,I’m glad you all are okay.

[@SagebrushRambles]

The driver of that truck had it in reverse. He was backing it up to pull off to the side of the road as the road in front of him was blocked. Funny how people observing make up stories to suit their narrative lol.

[@okdarius]

Mother-nature is quite an amazement.

[@cumminsfj4586]

This is incredible footage, glad you are safe. Camera man never dies!

[@Joey7Z7Horror]

*Cloverfield, Blair Witch Project, REC [2007]*

[@newyorkstatestormchasers]

*proceeds to walk into an EF5 with a drink screaming HAVE A DRINK!* Twister reference.

[@Magic3Star]

Thank goodness you made it through safely

[@VAL1SYST3M]

Bro is in a literal tornado and his mic still sounds better than my buddies

[@DimSum9685]

Glad you made it in one piece. The underpass is the single worst place to be. The winds are significantly increased in between there. Plus it jams up traffic behind you for all those trying to do the same thing. Either way. That must've been a terrifying experience.. kudos for keeping yourself together to record that experience.

[@grassrootsnascarracing5431]

I stopped there before the storm hit not knowing a tornado would be coming. I was trying to avoid having the 4 cars on my trailer being destroyed by hail. I was well off to the side with my hazards on.

[@DimSum9685]

Which would be the most sensible thing to do in that case. There'd be no way you would see a Tornado nor expect one in that situation. Most people aren't looking at weather radars on their phones trying to track a storm. Taking shelter is automatic to save you and your vehicle. Again. Kudos to you.

[@jjm373]

Yep I live about quarter-mile from there it was actually just really intense straight line winds a lot of people were confused because there was a tornado about 15 miles away at the exact same time but it was very intense we had a tree limb come down in our backyard and had a busted window

[@sisterinchrist6639]

Wow, glad you’re safe!

[@gregorycarlson6632]

That was a great video! No doubt about that one to those of us who are in the know! Crazy thing is, most of those people had no clue they were in a tornado! They just thought a really bad storm!! Wonder if that semi got dumped??

[@Chitchatwithme24]

I'm so glad you made it safe.. that's so scary. I would've used the bathroom in my pants

[@XA0zzzz]

Never shelter under an overpass during a Tornado 🌪 instead, go out in an open field, wave your arms at the Tornado & yell "I'm not a threat"

[@naromngin]

I was in a similar situation. Imagine dying and your last words being "whoa there buckaroo"

[@tomahawk5118]

Yep, been there, done that. No overpass but drove right into one crossing a freeway in Northwest GA. Was a Palm Sunday rash of tornadoes and had killed a lot of people when it hit a church in Alabama. Mine was a F3 and I was in the middle of it. Much worse experience than what you filmed but made it through it.

[@ednajones1799]

Glad you are safe and really nice to watch and be able to share a video without all the curse words, Thank you and may God Bless☺️

[@DavidOConnellvTnY1991]

They say do not take cover in an overpass during things like this. But glad that it seemed you and everyone else involved was unharmed.

[@theyclosechannelsthatspeak428]

Really? Why? Because the overpass will blow off?

[@DavidOConnellvTnY1991]

@@theyclosechannelsthatspeak428 Because the winds will funnel through and become much stronger. Add debris in, and you’re looking at people getting injured..possibly even killed by said flying debris.

[@wolffallenserpent3324]

It's called a microburst, It's more of a hurricane then turnado. (Here's a description below. I suggest you look into it, it's vary intrusting.) microburst is a localized column of sinking air (downdraft) within a thunderstorm and is usually less than or equal to 2.5 miles in diameter. Microbursts can cause extensive damage at the surface, and in some instances, can be life-threatening. ( I could be wrong btw.)

[@jarettgros5821]

Dude, I know you were aware of the situation you were in. But you are lucky that wasn't a very strong tornado. Being under an overpass is like being in a wind tunnel. Stay safe my guy