This Tornado Tossed A Truck Right In Front Of Me

[@fowntain]

Who else is randomly addicted to this stuff?

[@fickkids3175]

me

[@an_0486]

Me I really get addicted😊

[@FederalSignal2T22B]

Me

[@jaquelinegaytan8179]

Me

[@sandytaylor6249]

Me

[@Bees_Animations]

That was intense, I really like storm chasers because most, if not all, always help those in need, and this was incredible footage too!

[@lukemahan7683]

Yeah I was thinking hard hats or even football helmets to block the ones coming in from the side

[@Claire_eq311]

Exactly! I also love how storm chasers always call the weather channel to tell when a twister touched down!

[@Jeremy-ff7gv]

@@lukemahan7683 doesnt help sadly...i was in italy during the huge hailstorm this summer and we dont get them alot in europe,twas like cannonballs coming down...people just got decked even when hit on their shoulders

[@cwg73160]

There are people whose jobs are to respond to situations like this. If this guy ever needs the help of emergency services for himself, because of his motivation for storm chasing, his presence makes him a liability to emergency responders and endangers every local resident and person on the road.

[@StormChaserMaci.]

@@Claire_eq311 We call the NWS & police. When a trained storm chaser like me calls, it triggers the EAS in less than 3 minutes usually (tornado warning on your phone & radios like at 6:50,) & the sirens. If we see someone hurt the chase stops. People come first before the chase does.

[@drush406]

Was on Reeds live that CRAZY day! Thank You guys for what you do at all times! No doubt saving lives! Whether in alerting towns or being first on seen etc, y'all are so important to folks affected by severe weather! 🌪 🌀

[@Joanie-i6c]

I bet you were 😂

[@MatthewGamer317]

Who else is scared of tornados, yet loves watching them?😂

[@Jfangman]

Me

[@Gtag_finxy2425]

Me😂😂

[@Logan-c9e1p]

Me

[@Logan-c9e1p]

A lot

[@adriancooldude246]

Me, very scared

[@justinfrantzen1654]

This is insane footage! Glad you and Reed were safe and the trucker

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Appreciate you Justin!! That was a difficult situation to be in.

[@justinfrantzen1654]

@FreddyMcKinney I can imagine....Hopefully by next season to see you and your dad again out on the chase

[@RobloxNathangame]

​@nicholastv5543hey jay

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, Here is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER (Genesis 1) HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@dawnieb.7394]

@@FreddyMcKinney I'm so confused about something - when the semi flipped, wasn't there at least one police car stopped right there, in full view of it? Where did they go? Did they just leave and abandon the poor truck driver?? Thank goodness he & you & Reed were all safe!

[@retrorepairman]

I love how the guy at 3:05 sees the tornado, turns around, and slams on the gas.

[@auIette]

"Guess no groceries this week"

[@Robloxxer4546]

BRO I THOUGHT THE SAME THING LOL!!

[@Leafybuggy]

Bro obviously didn't check the weather

[@deduivel1618]

he didn't even slam on the gas though. he slammed the brakes after turning around XD

[@Tidestrider]

It's always amazing to see storm chasers saving people. They do what they do not just for the thrill, but to keep people safe and informed. I'll never forget how Reed was the one who found Bettes after the El Reno tornado and got him the help he needed.

[@tomispandacuddle]

what video was this i just found this channel

[@Tidestrider]

@@tomispandacuddle I don't think that this was broadcasted by Reed, it was back in 2013. The story has been relayed by Bettes before though, if I remember correctly!

[@StormChaserMaci.]

We are usually the first ones on scene before emergency services. Chase always stops when someone is hurt.

[@IcarusViking]

@@Tidestrider it was posted on reeds channel. It was the second season of Tornado Chasers

[@StormChaserMaci.]

Glad you & Reed were able to help this trucker. He's very lucky. I was watching that live stream from Reed's car when it happened. Our job as chasers is to get the warnings out. We don't just do it for fun. Here's how it works: if one of us spots a tornado we call the NWS. They then verify our call sign/SKYWARN id/spotter id. From there we tell them what is going on & then the EAS & Sirens are triggered very fast usually less than 3 minutes. We are responsible for bringing you the warnings on your phones/radios. If the NWS issues a tornado warning it's nearly always because of one of us having eyes on it. If they issue a tornado warning based on radar we will rapidly respond & investigate then report back whether there's a tornado or not. If one gets confirmed it triggers a PDS (particularly dangerous situation) then emergency services are deployed.

[@feoltmanns7624]

Thank you chasers for what you do 🙏🏻❤️

[@Cadyyy768]

This is really educational, Thank you for helping us all. I really didn’t know storm chasers held so much responsibility as yall literally puts y’all’s life on the line

[@StormChaserMaci.]

@@Cadyyy768 Trained storm chasers for the National Weather Service hold a major responsibility to protect people and get warning out. Only about 300,000 storm chasers in the entire United States are legitimately trained and trusted for sure by the NWS compared to hundreds of thousands who will chase as a hobby. Trained storm chasers are capable of self forecasting and pinpointing exactly where and when a storm is likely to happen days to even a week before it occurs using models instead of news. None of what we do is easy, and we are responsible for protecting everyone we can from storms. I have this responsibility every day. I just happen to be one of them, and I will chase personally for the NWS in Texas.

[@Neongrave1234]

Thank you for this! I honestly had no idea.

[@gtbproductions1]

A BIG THANK YOU FOR KEEPING CLEAN, NO BIG DRAMA AND NO SWEARING. YOU HAVE A NEW FAN.

[@Richey24]

BIG THANKS FOR TYPING IN ALL CAPS, AND NOT BEING ABLE TO HANDLE SWEARS

[@Mike_Dubayou]

IM YELLING IS ANYONE OUT THERE? WHY CANT ANYONE HEAR ME!?

[@Harmonyurmom]

@@Richey24 BIG THANK YOU FOR NOT UNDERSTANDING THAT JUST BECAUSE PEOPLE DONT SWEAR OR HEAR SWEARING MUCH DOESNT MEAN THEY CANT HANDLE IT. Please be kind ;)

[@NoobARoblox4]

@gtbproductions1 ur right! he didn't cuss!! he's great :) and so are u 🎉

[@Loggs_vr]

@gtbproductions1 I can’t tell if this is sarcasm or not

[@charliebourdo]

Incredible stuff as always Freddy! Huge props to you for stopping and helping that trucker!

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Appreciate you Charlie! Great work on your recent videos keep it up!

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Wish all safe travels...you are helping other people...that something we appreciate it 🏅

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

Reed is such a G. Already in there helping the trucker as soon as the tornado passed. Amazing footage and work, you two!

[@v.kaycarter2399]

This was an amazing video of that day. We did not know at first you were the one with Reed helping this man. So proud of you both! Congrats on being a great storm chaser and a caring person.

[@DJdoppIer]

That's awesome! Also really cool that you ended up right next to Reed.

[@wallyman292]

It always amazes me to see tornado footage like this combined with big swaths of blue sky!

[@criticallard2090]

I agree. It's amazing how in one place it's a pretty blue sky, but just a few miles away, all hell is breaking loose.

[@ShawnIsBatman]

An absolutely amazing video Freddy, congratulations! Making Nebraska proud! Easily one of the absolute best chaser videos of the year!!

[@paigemaddi]

Watching this live was wild. And seeing it from both yours and Reed's perspectives was interesting. Thank you again for your incredible work and for your care for others. True gentleman! ❤🎉

[@MiguelangelRamossalinas-qy3zx]

😢🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DEviL_GirL87]

I remember watching this!!!! You guys are amazing for helping him and others!!! ❤

[@stormcentric]

Raising the bar in every way, amazing work Freddy! it's comin down!🌪🌪

[@flippyflippers91]

7:48 got me dying

[@Douglas_I]

I saw this on Reeds stream. Thanks for helping that trucker! You guys are awesome!

[@sapphirepool5183]

Very serious, intense video with likewise music, then suddenly freddy goes “ITS A HUGE CINNAMON BUN” and I snorted… 7:42

[@Queen_of_chaos]

VERY grateful you guys came out there and helped this kind dude from the storm! You guys do incredible work surveying the destruction and getting the information of the formats of when and where the tornado (tornadoes) were coming from and I'm sure the truck-driver was thankful and NOT being rude to you guys. God bless everyone!

[@dorei9235]

So impressed with the footage and the professional way this young man and his partner conducted themselves. No bad language just observation and a cool head. Need more like you and your team. So glad you were all safe and hope the trucker is OK. God bless and stay safe.

[@Kuchprod]

This is proof that there still love in the world ❤❤

[@AnneMariewx]

Freddy that was fantastic! God has been using you mightily while you chase! So proud of you my friend. 😊

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Thanks so much Dianne!! You're awesome!

[@mojo6706]

Wow Freddy! I enjoyed that slick production. I was actually watching Reed's live stream and saw you dart in. I just subscribed to your channel, and said - is that Freddy?! Great job, for this and dropping everything to help that guy 👍

[@mojo6706]

@Mads_333 your welcome. Freddy is great, not a showy guy. You can tell he's raised up right. been watching his lives and John's.

[@paigemaddi]

Thank you for joining!!🎉

[@justinberg3616]

It was wise of you to hang back a good distance. That's the only reason you were able to see it before anyone else. Those people were so close to it, and didn't even realise it until it was practically on top of them.

[@Wildwing783]

I love it how he looks so calm in the beginning when he sees the tornado I would be crying if I was him

[@mattculbertson3654]

Great job, awesome camera work! I have seen Dr. Timmer’s footage. It was cool to see another angle.

[@veravanessa19]

That gave me a heart attack 6:46

[@wulfrickackerman9453]

Recently got into watching ghost videos again.., but when you see ghost videos and things getting tossed around, you still have this sense of "Oh that is fake or just some trick to fool me" but these natural phenomenons are so real and yet so invisible to the untrained eye. This semi truck didn't even know what hit him.

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Thank you man... for stopping to help other's. Thats something we appreciate 🏅👍🏻💯 keep it up be safe 🏅

[@LeeLee33-77]

I was watching you that day and it was INSANE! It was great that you and Reed helped that dude! Glad everyone got out of it ok. Never stop chasing! You are awesome!

[@jessaravena5139]

Why did the tornado cross the road….to destroy the other side

[@BlizzardTuft]

I don’t think people realise how big tornadoes are like just imagine a human next to one

[@laurawendt8471]

Or that just because you can’t see a dark portion on the ground doesn’t mean there isn’t dangerous winds

[@TheMadVulpenpencil5432]

Bro this deserves more views , this is viral , all the hard work for just 2 mans spotting tornados!

[@Overlycomplicatedswede]

the fact that trucker came out of that with minor injuries and u guys threw yourselves into natures forces when it easily could of severely injired u says alot about how willing storm chasers are to help others in need also the footage was incredible i subbed hello from sweden

[@acs108]

That was crazy when the powerlines came down. Ive never seen footage in that quality before with powerlines goinf one after another.

[@kiryugaming5798]

“yep” bro does not care

[@Frankymmaz9097]

Thank you Freddy and Reed💯💪👍🌪️

[@johnmckinney4128]

Great work. Especially helping the trucker!

[@paigemaddi]

John ❤😊

[@YeepEnthusiast]

"IT'S A HUGE CINNAMON BUN" 7:48

[@FriendlyKat]

2:13 That's so ominous. I saw Reeds video but it's so awesome to see it from another angle! I bet it was cool to see Reed Timmer! Good job on you guys saving that trucker!!

[@Katmai_Bear_480]

Reed is not a god. He's a guy just like the rest and they all know one another. He's definitely a veteran, but it's not Freddy's first time crossing paths with him.

[@Metcraft2]

Is that normal for a tornado to rope out from cloud down? Ive seen many do it starting at ground but that was crazy watching the circulation disappear at cloud first.

[@randomguythesequel3745]

I think it just formed and dragged the cloud down, I saw that a few seconds later the ground under it had dirt flying up.

[@TheWorldsMostNormalDuck]

the car really went: this is not my job.

[@NoobARoblox4]

😂😂

[@-D13]

Wow what an amazing chase! It was extremely nice of you to help that trucker. ... The "IT'S A CINNAMON BUN!!" comment really got me lol

[@annetemple3797]

only stormchaser fans can like this commet

[@aidilgoddrifter4280]

Me

[@SkyChaserCom]

I was a few hundred yards south of you, with the RFD behind me and tornado in front of me. I saw the power flashes and truck roll over. That baseball hail was pelting my vehicle (I have hail guards). This day was insane.

[@Maybe0mi]

Around 5:37 the dude says i am going to stay in here NEVER do that if you are gonna do anything get out of the truck and get into a ditch that is the safest thing to do no matter what it is safer to get hit with hail then get tossed around in a big truck with glass

[@GigiNYC]

Talk about suspense! Wow! Glad the guy is OK.

[@Nefertiti0403]

7:59 I know it’s not funny but a huge cinnamon bun 😂 has me laughing

[@iiamzia]

This was very interesting, and intense as everyone said! I really enjoy watching this, you even helped a guy in semi! Bravo. 👏🏻

[@emilieprocsal4541]

Thank God, you guys are OK that looks humongous and that poor guy that got flipped it in the truck. Wow man.

[@GreatLakesTornadoHunters]

This video is AMAZING. Very well put together. Fantastic work Freddy. Can't wait to see what's next!!!

[@paigemaddi]

Me three!!😊

[@GreatLakesTornadoHunters]

@@paigemaddi Lol

[@GreatLakesTornadoHunters]

@Mads_333 #ModSquad

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Oh man I can't wait to share these next videos!

[@GreatLakesTornadoHunters]

@@FreddyMcKinney Lioking forward to seeing them Freddy!!!

[@OffTheClockWithMaddoxMay_13]

I just so appreciate how storm chasers like you risk your lives to save others! Salute!!

[@CatchGrace]

I like your style of capturing the footage and clean editing, wish I could be like a storm chaser like you.

[@laurawendt8471]

That’s why you invest in the real cameras, everyone uses their phone but you just don’t get the clarity for the long shots

[@TillyxBree]

proof the cameraman never dies

[@grooveridah]

Whats with the Police at 3:36? They saw the Truck flip infront of them and drove away?

[@godsstruggler8783]

I was watching Reed's live stream that day. Nicely put together 👍

[@CentralILWx]

Wow Freddy, this is great! I remember watching this on stream too!

[@He11cth3r3]

We were just driving by the semi earlier that day, I remember seeing it flipped and didn’t know what happened

[@Velvex_Vancreed]

1:38 iv had clouds going that fast over me during calis last hurricane

[@bammi4]

🌪️🌪️Riveting!🌪️🌪️ Thankyou and Reed for helping that trucker! Stay safe! 🙏

[@QuipStudios]

1:31 that tornado looks so majestic, until it kills everyone

[@Tune.animation]

Cinnamon bun- probably the most terrifying and hilarious thing I’ve ever heard 😂

[@Tifzi]

whos watching this is 2024?

[@erinmac4750]

Here looking for his latest, but YT's latest changes giving me all sorts of dates.... However, Freddy's still awesome! ✊😎

[@aidintv4981]

@@Tifzi me

[@CherryblossomDTI]

@@erinmac4750what?

[@CheyenneEnquist]

@@Tifzi me

[@jessaravena5139]

“It’s a huge cinnamon bun “ 😂

[@Angelica_04]

Tornado be like: ready freddy? 😂

[@Se4rchlight]

I never thought there were "cinnamon bun" or "elephant trunk" type tornadoes 😆

[@GeoForge]

Drove through Scottsbluff earlier this month on my way to Kansas. Crazy to see that a tornado was there just a few months prior. That would explain the hail damaged cars I saw in town too.

[@alwenke212]

I used to live in Kansas,,,,,,why would anyone want to go to Kansas?!

[@GeoForge]

@@alwenke212 Moved here short term for college. Was not my first choice but that is where I ended up.

[@UKStormSeekers]

Oh man what a dream, taking cover behind a flipped semi with Reed 😂

[@laurenharrell227]

At 1:46 you can see the "dead man walking" if you look closely

[@HighBluey]

Uh no

[@ziastarlios]

Babes.. what?

[@spencensawyersmom]

you and Connor did great on this chase thank you beautiful tornado

[@dougd8866]

Awesome video!

[@fabianramos-up6wm]

3:26 those poles falling look like a movie scene wow..

[@IsaacSchluesche31]

Absolutely incredible footage as always

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Thanks bro one of this years we gotta meet up 😂

[@hkguitar1984]

Excellent Work, Thank You

[@barbarahoman1008]

Awesome job Freddy. You took me right back to that day capturing moments I saw. Thank you for sharing this. ❤️🙏❤️

[@FreddyMcKinney]

Thank you H&K's Mom!! That's so cool you were able to watch it live first and now here!

[@paigemaddi]

❤😊

[@rickyray2794]

Daytime tornados are always so interesting to me because the background always looks so peaceful and serene.

[@itswindyyy]

2:00 For some reason, the car bumping and then a heavy rain sound made me remember something that was deep in my mind.

[@allenintexas]

This is the first but not the last of your videos I've watched. Im 72 years old, live pretty much in Tornado Alley and have never seen a tornado in person so I watch these videos to learn and be prepared. But that is not the reason I'm making this comment. I'm commenting because it is so refreshing to see someone, especially a young person such as yourself, produce exciting content with great narration without having to bleep every third word. or in the case of so many others, NOT bleep anything. I can blast with the best of them if necessary, it's just that I very rarely feel it necessary and it is so tiring to try and watch an otherwise exciting video with every profanity available thrown in the mix. Keep up the good work.

[@J1mmyYT]

Very nice comment! I hope you have a great day sir!

[@1Floppa]

Ive never seen power lines fall down like dominos at 3:24

[@davidlol1983]

i knew reed was there without seeing him as someone was screaming.

[@johnabbottphotography]

I was watching Reed LIVE that day, and saw him running towards the truck with the circulation in the background. And then I saw a second chaser (turned out to be you) join him! Still one of the more unbelievable sights I've seen.

[@sethderusseau3429]

This is why I respect Reed Timmer and Freddy sooooooooooooooooo much. The truly want to help others.

[@sennizah2009]

8:11 the Pecos Hank photoed tornadoes

[@irunwithink]

Glad you got this posted. I've been watching for it. That was a wild storm watched y'all live. I'm gonna call ya "we've got big problems Freddy" from now on. Lol. Thank you for helping the trucker with Reed. Great team work.

[@briguymoeser8208]

7:16 dead man walking

[@aMiyafuji]

That first little nado was absolutely gorgeous

[@catslayssss]

guys, it’s spelt tornadoes… it’s a joke bc this is serious stuff..

[@user-gerardo7]

@@catslayssss yes not tornatos

[@2990rick]

BIG 👍 for in the right place and helping out that trucker, for that, and really good narration you just got a new sub😉

[@TPOTfan406]

5:09 was that an emergency alert system on the phone

[@OfficiallyOli]

I watched twister and now I’m hooked on tornadoes

[@StuntaZ]

fr

[@johoney5458]

very stressful. I could not do this kind of job. God bless you young man and have a blessed day.

[@idiomasentusiasticos7954]

3:20 goes to show how trained these guys are. I didn’t see the tornado until he pointed it out and even after it was pointed out I still struggled. I would have drove into it, too. If I was a driver I’d just assume it was a bad wind or rain storm. I wouldn’t stop to think an EF2 tornado was on top of ME of all people.

[@ebutuoy451]

You guys should keep hard hats with you in case you have to get out again and help people.

[@FreddyMcKinney]

That's a great idea I'll look into getting one!

[@MrMeadfoot]

@@FreddyMcKinney Yes, like and old grid iron helmet ! 💪

[@paigemaddi]

Hailmets 😏

[@MrMeadfoot]

@@paigemaddi 🤣

[@friedtoaster4059]

@@FreddyMcKinney you should make it look budget 💀

[@billycaldwell1731]

You guys are amazing human beings. The true embodiment of what storm chasing is about. ❤

[@kindbluey]

Great video. Awesome storm chasing. :)

[@joostvanderlee9569]

why the US still has above ground power lines still blows my mind

[@zanderculter4487]

Tornado equals funnel of deaths