TORNADOES of 2021 - The Storm Chasers

Tornadoes of 2021 documentary with a behind the scenes look into the storm chasers that dedicate much of their lives pursuing monster storms in Tornado Alley and elsewhere.
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In 2021, 1376 tornadoes were confirmed
Causing over a hundred fatalities, the most tornado related deaths we’ve seen in the US since 2011.
Though it turned out to be an above average year in touch downs,
A continuing deficit of photogenic tornadoes seemed to inflate the reverence for nebulous, weak and rain-wrapped funnels. For most of the storm chasers, the surplus of incredible storm structures, lightning and atmospheric colors made chasing in 2021 well worth all the challenges.
FREAK DECEMBER TORNADO OUTBREAKS of 2021
On the evening of December 10th and dark AM hours of the 11th a deadly tornado outbreak devastated portions of the Ohio and mid Mississippi river valleys. In horrifying darkness multiple strong to violent, long tracking tornadoes destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, some of which were completely leveled or swept from their foundations.
QUAD STATE TORNADO?
One long lived supercell produced two EF4 tornadoes where Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky borders are in close proximity. Several media outlets prematurely hyped these tornadoes as ONE “quad state tornado," inaccurately claiming the longest tornado ever recorded. The first EF4 from this storm tracked “81 miles (130.7 km) killing seven people. With top wind speeds estimated at 190 mph” (306 km/h) The second tracked 165 miles (266.7 km) killing over 50 people. By sunrise on December 11th, 88 people had lost their lives.
*Data preliminary and subject to change
DECEMBER 15th DERECHO
Four days later, a long-lived and fast moving, destructive wind storm
called a derecho spawned a swarm of tornadoes in the the Upper Midwest. The highest rated were only EF2s and no tornado related fatalities were reported. A freak December finished off 2021 with an additional 200 tornadoes. More than April and June combined.
MUSIC CREDITS
"Angel's Serenade" by Southern Backtones
"Slumber Party Adagio" by Southern Backtones
"Won't Pray Adagio" by Southern Backtones
"Lanugo" by Southern Backtones
"Diamonds at Her Feet" by Southern Backtones
"Deep River" piano by Dr. Anton Seimon
"El Reno Blues" by Pecos Hank
"Tumbling Tumbleweeds" by Pecos Hank
"Spanish Caravan" by Pecos Hank
"Bandera" by Pecos Hank
"Crossed the Line" by Southern Backtones
Additional guitar scores by Hank Schyma

[@marlee177]

It wouldn’t be a video of Hank’s without his befriending of random animals he finds in the roads. Thank you Hank!!! Love these videos!

[@KnubbelKekz]

And just look how calm this random wild snake is! Fascinating, every time.

[@ogdocvato]

Hank, I believe, is a biologist who changed careers into meteorology.

[@randomthingdoer3879]

666 likes-

[@muhammadyounis9260]

Hey you know Tim Samras

[@nonamerooster5413]

Yes 💯 agree!

[@PettyPranks]

Best thing I've watched in a long time. Great filmmaking, photography and editing!

[@CesarinPillinGaming]

Don't forget good music and narrative.

[@BennyTheNub000]

Wait, PettyPranks?! I thought you were dead!

[@shaw8071]

Rest in peace Jody. You have had a life that most storm chasers dream of having. You will be missed.

[@demarcuscousinsthe65th]

May god bless her pure soul, fly high Jody🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@edwynn2966]

Whos Jody?

[@joshuafletcher4963]

​@@edwynn2966 I'm assuming the dog. Around 12:00

[@GreysonTube]

Edwynn it’s the dog at 12:30

[@tifluvsu80]

May she chase storms in heaven.

[@liesanddeceit8135]

It has always been this way, but I have to reiterate: Hank has the PERFECT music for his videos. They match the tone of the video so unbelievably well, it’s astounding.

[@rkb2092]

Well put, I couldn't agree more!

[@dustinmiller7278]

Would you belive its his own music from his band

[@peggylamar4014]

I could just listen to it all day

[@andersisacson8262]

There's only one thing wrong with this channel. After you've visit it, every other stormchasers channel seems like second class. Love your channel and keep the videos coming.

[@Toywins]

This is facts. 💯

[@carina-nonbinary]

True

[@PamB95]

I know!!

[@mwhalli]

It's better than "Twister."

[@kennie727]

@@monkeechicken there are plenty of other amazing storm chasers😊 on KZbin but none of them come close to Hank, both educationally and visually. Pecos Hank is definitely top tier

[@jznsnb5618]

No matter how many tornadoes Jody saw, she still was a hyperactive dog. She will be missed.

[@brandon246.]

i agree, 50 tornadoes, 13 years of chasing.

[@nyde7705]

Was not expecting to cry during a tornado video. Rest well Jody. Hank you are a treasure to the human race for making such amazing videos.

[@StevenDCook-rl5dg]

I know. Right?

[@robertring4252]

I agree totally. Jody was a happy dog. Happy chasing and stay as safe as you can Hank.

[@flaggiants2024]

I’m 15, I’ve been obsessed with clouds and storms my whole life, and would like to someday become a meteorologist. Everyone in my life says I can never become a meteorologist since I have dyscalculia (like dyslexia but with maths) but your videos motivate me to study hard so I can do the job I love! Thanks pecos hank (Edit: thanks for all the kind messages it really means a lot!! ☺️)

[@callofdutymasterlive6135]

same i love tornadoes and i still do till this day

[@semaj_5022]

That just means you may have to work a little harder than most. If it's truly your dream, don't let anything stop you from trying to pursue it. Best of luck!

[@flaggiants2024]

@@semaj_5022 Thankyou!

[@chronovore7234]

@@flaggiants2024 don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do with your life. Math is a lot harder in school than in the real world because school doesn’t let you use programmable calculators. The only thing you need to remember is the formulas, and you can keep all those in a notebook or programmed into a calculator 😉

[@moonasha]

anyone who says you can't do something is full of crap. Follow your dreams

[@michelleross9782]

Hank I was in awe with how chill that Bull Snake behaved in your hands. I would have thought he had been your pet for years & not a wild animal you just picked up out of the grass for the first time moments before. I believe that's a testament to your chill attitude & skill in handling wild animals.

[@greensteve9307]

You can tell that someone is a good person by how they react to a snake. 😍

[@baddgeeksquad]

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[@baddgeeksquad]

Ye

[@erens-basement]

I love how storm chasers are one big family, it's great how it's not a competition but you guys all work together

[@deprogamer6655]

im happy its not like twister

[@OrNaurItsKat]

Your story about thinking a horny toad was a dinosaur reminded me of an infamous moment in my family history. My family came to the southern USA from Russia, and one of the family's favorite stories to tell at every gathering was about the time my uncle was a little kid playing outside and came running inside to tell my grandma he had seen a dinosaur, my grandma went outside with him to see what he was talking about, and by God she saw the dinosaur too. She ran back home and put all of her children in her wagon and rode to the sheriff's office to report the dinosaur. The sheriff followed my grandma back to her farm and upon seeing the dinosaur he politely informed her that the dino was, in fact, an armadillo.

[@NeoJae]

"Horny toad" 💀

[@darkskingaming07]

Can't blame your uncle and grandma. As an asian, that armadillo would easily become a dinner for us 🤣

[@IratePuffin]

Your videos are so well produced. I don’t feel like I’m watching KZbin. It feels like something I’d see on the travel channel or something like that. Excellent!!

[@carina-nonbinary]

Better than that tbh

[@marisela7825]

I have seen major motion pictures, Hollywood movies that do NOT have the camera shots, expertise, or clear cut views that this guy produces!! I don't know his background, but he SHOULD be a big time movie maker with his work here on KZbin alone. I know of no other channel on any subject or genre that has such good camera work!

[@kennylaysh2776]

well, a lot of his footage is on TV weather channels and I think Nat Geo. Pecos is a pro, we are just blessed he's willing to put footage on YT.

[@ziwang5298]

Hank’s contents are astonishing, they never disappoint. He’s the primary reason why I’m so interested in weather. Look forward to seeing you hit one million subs soon, Hank! You deserve all the love!

[@leaf2180]

I've been interested in the Weather since i was just a kid. My parents always tell me how I'd amaze people with how much i knew of nature and weather at around the age of 4. I don't remember much from then, only a little. But, Hank makes me wanna go out there and chase crazy storms that i have yet to experience myself 😅

[@andrasdudas5084]

I saw the video upload, and right away, I watched it.

[@sierra4actual]

@fine Do you really need to do this _here?_ Do it somewhere else please.

[@MikeR65]

@@sierra4actual evidently he does.

[@braytonewell]

But what DOES disappoint me is that Jodie passed. :(

[@eyezak_m]

I absolutely love this channel. At first, I started watching for fear of tornadoes. Now, it just becomes a hobby to learn more about storms, and many times have I used your videos to educate people on tornadoes. The inspiration is real man!

[@LawNeu]

I know right this channel so amazing!

[@kirbotheanimator1994]

Ayo homie how did you get over your fear of em? Cuz I'm still *pressed* over mild storms

[@sierra4actual]

@fine i am slowly losing pride in the christian community because of this

[@dianarittenhouse4388]

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[@kolio4917]

The more ya know the more you appricate 🤜🤛

[@strangecreature3793]

I am HIGHLY impressed on the recall of those dogs! Love that ya’ll bring them along. I bet Jody is watching them with you from across the Rainbow Bridge

[@thepeanutgallery6100]

This is a sweet comment.

[@ZestyKaktus]

I've been missing my favorite childhood show, Storm Chasers, a lot recently and it's so much fun to see new, well-filmed content without all the team vs team drama that show had. I love your editing, commentary, and getting to see all the friends you find along the way, human or not!

[@CaptainRudy4021]

Reed timmer has a KZbin channel

[@SANS_THE_SKELETON666]

That was a good show

[@michaelwells6075]

Dude, you're not *just* a storm chaser, you're an artist! I mean that and know where-of I speak. The whole presentation of you channel: Educational, and not just about storms, lightening, and such, but how to photograph lightening (for one example); little bits of the storm-chaser culture; your humor; and you compose and record all (or almost all?) of your own music... not to mention video editing and telling interesting stories. Most people can't even do ONE thing well! LOL And here you are with a whole suite of things done superbly. BRAVO! (Edit spelling)

[@mickh5032]

To right 👍

[@paxbillton1042]

I agree 100%. One of the best youtube channels out there.

[@johnharris7191]

and some excellent wildlife too

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

There is no part of Hanks life that I'm not jealous of and that really sucks for me 😭

[@paxbillton1042]

@@nothingsurprisesmeanymore don't ever compare yourself to others man. You do you! That being said, I know exactly what you mean! 😂

[@Skywatcher_Official]

As soon as you see "Tornadoes of 20XX" in the title, you know it's gonna be an amazing video. Glad to see you upload, Hank!

[@LawNeu]

💯

[@virgoslayer]

*me watching this over the superbowl*

[@leaf2180]

@@virgoslayer Pecos Hank is more entertaining than the Superbowl 🤣

[@denniscounts1983]

Been waiting for this one!

[@EpicPatrick]

Yes!

[@meganapoyt4228]

I pray for those who have passed every November. I pray for Jody. Also thank you Hank for being YOU! Love your videos!

[@joshuapatrick682]

Hank, I used to think the best job in the world was being a presenter of Top Gear, getting to travel to exotic places and drive exotic cars. This video changed all of that for me. Your photography is staggeringly beautiful man. And you also discovered and named an atmospheric phenomenon, so there’s that.

[@itsKimPalmer]

It's like Christmas morning logging into KZbin every year and seeing the annual "Torandoes of..." video. Amazing video as always, Hank! Thanks to you and your storm chasing pals for your dedication to storm chasing, science, and quality content

[@ihavetwofaces]

Your content is just jaw-droppingly good. Many chasers on KZbin have great, vlog style chase content with lots of technical detail, but your ability to go from a hyperlapse LP supercell with gorgeous structure to a tornado to mammatus clouds to red sprites and green ghosts, all topped off with these chill, ethereal instrumentals is unmatched.

[@DoiInthanon1897]

And don’t forget his immediate transition to discussing the wild animals he encounters.

[@2010SLP]

Or the little editing touches like how the windshield wiper wipes away the title at 22:41…

[@LevelofClarity]

Agreed. Hank is the man!

[@DJSaunders1701]

Well said. Ditto if I may.

[@marianneblackfeather5253]

I’m Chief Blackfeather and you are amazing and one of the kindest people on the road out there. Proud to follow and watch you.

[@America1776.]

*In honor of the Unites States, Jody is and will be recognized as the national symbol for loyalty. R.I.P to Jody, who left us all too soon, she was a great companion to all the stormchasers, and she will be forevermore missed. Although she's gone, she's forever in our hearts and minds. Sleep well, Jody, and thank you for your service! And also thank you to all the stormchasers who help save thousands of lives by educating us and sharing this valuable information with the news!*

[@TornadoTrackers]

Excellent video as always, Hank! It was definitely a challenging season, but you found some golden moments out there. Hope to see you in 2022!

[@jayanarayanan9321]

Yes 😊

[@baddgeeksquad]

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[@baddgeeksquad]

Ye

[@5mbarbou]

He's basically a celebrity in our household. My 2 year old Loves his videos. He says "More tomatoes"! Wish we could get an autograph!!

[@Yeah_Nahh]

We all know Jody is chasing the best storms we can imagine up there she's such a beautiful soul! Absolutely loved the video hank and everything you do! Wishing you the best for your chases in 2022!

[@weedlordbonerhitler9614]

It was a beautiful memory of a lovely animal in an amazing video

[@CABakerGaming]

Well, Jody isn’t a storm chaser, she is a AMAZING Storm chaser.

[@CABakerGaming]

Rest In Peace.

[@Cr-xw1ms]

How did she die

[@tylerjackson6380]

@@Cr-xw1ms well she's been around for a long time for dogs so she probably die of old age

[@kcarter0265]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you’ve helped me so much over the years! I have had a fear of high winds, tornados and storms since I was a kid. Once I was older I traveled a lot on my own and would come across some intense storms and such. Your videos helped me be more educated and prepared when traveling, it also opened the world of storms to me and made me less fearful when I’d get caught in one. ❤️

[@flaminhotranch3039]

I wasn't expecting to cry watching this video. Fly high sweet Jody.

[@georgepotter9621]

Great video. Really sorry about Jody, just because they had an incredible life full of fun and adventures doesn't make the loss any easier. So wonderful that you included him in your travels. Rest well Jody....

[@ShadowRun221]

"Testing my new drone and the big city signal interference." I lost it at the old-school plane crash sound effect and the 'stand of disappoint' after. Way to go, Hank!

[@fire__emoji]

You make everything better. This should be nationally televised. Great content. Nothing this great should be unnoticed.

[@paularogers7331]

That rainbow 🌈 tornado 🌪 shot is absolutely amazing… I didn’t know that was even possible !!! Stunning 🤩 beautiful 😍 phenomenal 😍

[@MiraChan]

I had so many emotions, watching this video. Elation that Pecos Hank released a new video, engaged entertainment in watching him and his crew's 2021 antics, and a growing knot in my stomach as I knew what was coming by the end of the video; the coverage of the quad-state supercell. Watching the news was awful that night. The storm that killed on in Defiance, MO missed my best friend by only a handful of miles. RIP to all who lost their lives that night in Illlinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

[@MissusO]

My sister and her dad live in Defiance. We were visiting our new-born nephew that week, and my sister was getting frantic messages from her friends. Her dad was missed by not even a mile.

[@shep9231]

I hear ya bud :)

[@MiraChan]

@@MissusO Glad they all made it through ok!

[@garretts.2003]

Rip Jodi. :( Really loving the work you do Hank. I'm new to the storm chasing videos and your backlog has been a joy to watch. Now I'm obsessed with storms.

[@MZ-bl6wg]

As a divorced dad missing my daughters (with their mom) Thankyou for giving amazing content to the world , content thst with the ambiance , the music and images, wind and rain puts my mind at ease enough to sleep , I appreciate it! Beautiful!

[@Gussa1]

Hope your doing better a month later

[@cinnamonflamingo]

Living in Daviess County, Kentucky during the December tornado outbreak, I have to say it's a scary thing, I have no idea how you and other storm chasers manage to go out there and activley seek this dangerous force of nature, massive respect to you and all others in your field

[@geologyjoerocks]

I was interested in chasing since I was around 12. When Twister came out, I was hooked! Then a I became a geologist, but this is still a passion I live vicariously through others like you. Your videos are beautiful, educational, entertaining, and the music is relaxing and perfectly fitting for your style of videos. Many props to you Hank!

[@geo2262]

Woah glad to see there's another exactly like me haha

[@olbricky6824]

He makes the music too

[@DreckbobBratpfanne]

Aren't some chasers taking people with them for a chase? Might be worth checking out.

[@jondugas6043]

Confirmed again for 2021, Hank is still the coolest guy on KZbin. Always love your work. I can imagine how educational and just outright fun it would be to chase with you.

[@Mini-wd7qz]

2022*

[@CatalinaFOIA]

I love that Pecos usually has animals in his storm chasing videos! He's either bringing one along or helping out a wild animal; this is beautiful to see. 💗

[@xcrt4306]

anyone else checked up on pecos hank's channel cause of the andover tornado in kansas?

[@trainstorm1225]

Living down here in southern Kentucky and still seeing the damage everyday, it’s so interesting to see how powerful and terrifying, yet stunningly beautiful these monsters are. Thanks for sharing, Hank! Hope for some good catches this year!

[@kingofkings69ner]

Didn't northern Kentucky got hit with a power tornado a few months back? I donated $500 and some food/water/clothes to the victims of that tornado.. I could have been thinking about southern tornado, but I was thinking it was around Owensboro but not sure..

[@nighthowler8107]

Still remains in Tennessee from March 3rd 2020

[@paulspomer16]

@@kingofkings69ner Much of Kentucky was impacted, but mostly southwestern Kentucky. But other states were also impacted almost as bad. You are a good person for donating

[@xyboi3223]

Kentucky :)

[@carolynware4549]

Texas Oklahoma Kansas get tornado

[@goldengirl54]

You popped up and I couldn't "not" see what you've been up to. You never disappoint! Familiar faces and their doggies. Condolences on the loss of your Jody. Awesome video! 😍👍🏻

[@Valentinez__]

Hank, I just wanted to say how much you've inspired me as a person and as an artist. I rewatch your videos every time i need to focus, or just when I need a laugh or to hear your voice. Every time a tiny storm comes over where I'm at, I always pop outside and think of your videos. Even though I'm still fairly young, you've solidified something in my mind about storms. The weather, and the unknown. Thank you so much for the joy and laughs you've brought to this community, and to me personally.

[@JJSeattle]

Never thought a weather video could be so AMAZING, and an emotional rollercoaster, from Jody to Dino....and those sprites - never ever knew those existed. VERY COOL VIDEO. Fan for sure.

[@almightymephisto]

Greetings from Czech Republic Hank! Let me do a honorable mention for tornado that passed through Moravia on the evening of 24th of June, which ended up being one of the most powerful tornadoes of 2021, ending the lives of 6 people and injuring more than 200. Mind you, this was the first significant tornado in Czechia since 2004 and first confirmed tornado since 2018, so that thing really came out of nowhere. Funny thing is, the evening before, I was preparing for an exam and saw in the news that a supercell is forming in Austria, and was thinking that maybe, just maybe, we could see a tornado. Hopefully we won't see anything like this in a long time, the videos from that day still gives me chills..

[@PecosHank]

Thanks for contributing that information Jan.

[@DreckbobBratpfanne]

The summer here in central europe really had some dangerous potential for tornadoes, we got more lucky here in Germany than Czechia though.

[@riverstorm7794]

Between the badass storm imagery, the childlike glee and passion for the work, and your adoration and respect for earth's creatures, I look forward to these videos every single year!

[@Gman-lg9jd]

This man deserved 1 mil subs a long time ago it’s gonna happen soon but he should have 5 mil by now the footage Hank gets for us to see is incredible! Been subbed since 200k keep up the good work! ❤️

[@owls_oasis7184]

I love the videos so much. The mix of scientific analysis, animal breaks, and commentary is truly a perfect mix. You could make these longer for sure. Thank you for all you do and stay safe out there during the 2022 Tornado season!

[@amazedtenthousand4873]

I’m always so sad when his videos end knowing that I won’t get this sense of thrill and exploration for another month or two when Hank drops his next video

[@heyitsnotmars]

that’s when u rewatch it 😌

[@georgekikionis7167]

@@heyitsnotmars for some reason they never get old!

[@heyitsnotmars]

@@georgekikionis7167 i could watch them for hours i wish i could join him on a storm chase 🥺

[@angeII]

yup thats when i start rewatching his videos lol

[@XOXO.GISSELLEE]

@@heyitsnotmars yas

[@DaysGoBy87]

I was in a tornado on December 11th. It wasn’t the same one that hit Mayfield, Ky. Our town was hit with an f-2. Scary to get a weather alert at 2:30am in the morning. Luckily there was no fatalities in my hometown. Thank you for including Mayfield in your video. 💜

[@MiraChan]

Glad to hear everyone in your community made it through! That was a really scary night.

[@misseselise3864]

i live in georgia and i genuinely can’t remember a time where we had tornado warnings during the day 🥲 we’ll get tornado watches during the day but not tornado warnings

[@PecosHank]

Glad you dodged that bullet. Cheers Casey.

[@user-nc5wn9ks9y]

@@misseselise3864 i agree with what your saying. most outbreaks in Georgia and the south I've watched were nighttime...

[@a2d]

I am late to the party but dang, Hank! This video was amazing! I look forward to your wrap ups every year and you never disappoint.

[@ryanfitzy1083]

The way his videos are made and how Hank explains whats going on is the best storm chaser ever. I am grateful i found this channel. Thankyou for all you do Hank and I look forward to many many more videos.

[@stangshorts2504]

I'm in the flight school at Liberty University and in our weather class my professor would show some of your videos to illustrate thunderstorms. You have some helpful stuff!

[@dawsonrohrer6096]

Yo my brother went to college there lol

[@yuGtahT]

It was only 26 minutes, but it felt like an hour. It's always a good day when you upload Hank! Thanks for the great content!

[@edward2364]

I know he’s the best

[@jackzimmer6553]

I didn’t want it to end!

[@brenne8030]

I love Hank! but I was not thrilled with the first 26 minutes so I fast-forwarded LOL

[@leaf2180]

I wish it was longer lol. It was over before i knew it

[@Rebos069]

Watching Hanks yearly recaps has become more significant to me than New years eve itself, again a masterclass of a video 👌

[@thefowles1]

boy, I was not ready for 13:50 😢

[@Itsice_boiiYT]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ETHANWXCHASING]

Pecos Hank never disappoints. The calm, yet amazing ambiance of his videos is so much better than the usual screaming and chaos of other chasers. #gethankto1millionsubs

[@OklahomaMan]

Floppa

[@mr.heixelx7620]

Isn't "never fails to disappoint" negative? Wouldn't it be "never fails to satisfy" or smth?

[@didyouknow5648]

"Never fails to disappoint" lmao

[@the_padzer3456]

he always fails to disappoint

[@tomiyu2297]

Lol wrong term but I feel like we get what you mean! You can edit comments if you'd like!

[@tinasherrill6530]

Beautiful footage, Hank - whether storm or creature. You choked me up over Jody. Those of us chained to 8-5 jobs are jealous of her adventurous life! Thanks for the upload.

[@conkix]

everytime theres one of these videos i always rewatch the series, seriously love this guys content

[@Wolf-tk6dk]

2:21 he says they’re ruining the shot but honestly I think they make for a very instantly iconic shot, so classic just having a bunch of cows with a burrito in the background

[@burgundianmoth]

i've been watching you since 2017 and have never commented. i was there when the mayfield tornadoes happened, the closest one to my town dying out at rough river. so glad im still here watching the newest edition of 'tornadoes of' in 2022. thank you for making up part of my life!

[@PecosHank]

Glad you're here too Kelsey. Thanks for watching all these years.

[@JustCyb3r7]

Same here Kelsey Im near Mayfield and my sirens went off and none of us woke up luckily no tornado hit us

[@desperatepsycho]

I was watching the storms on radar that evening on Dec 10 and sending screenshots to my friend who lives relatively close to where all those storms were. I was so far removed from the danger since I'm up in Canada that I didn't know how bad the situation really was and when I watched a cell pass over a town, I never really made the connection in my mind that I had watched a tornado hit that town so I was really surprised when I saw the aftermath in this video. Also, good job man!

[@Bruiser-dk9op]

I also have screenshots and I was close enough I heard two of them

[@brooklynphelps4739]

Dec 10th was a scary night for my family and i ill never forget

[@aaamogusthespiderever2566]

It was the quad state tornado right?

[@piggyjo]

It was a little too close for comfort for my kids living in Warren county. My son said, he could hear the "train" going overhead

[@Bruiser-dk9op]

@@aaamogusthespiderever2566 i dont think so i think that might be two close tornadoes idk for sure tho

[@allie_renee2004]

I love how much respect Hank has for nature.

[@zakosist]

"Sprites" are something I only learned about thanks to this channel, and they look pretty awesome and surreal. Watching storm chasing is fun and sometimes scary. I think maybe going into a sandstorm with almost zero visibility is taking a bit too much risk...

[@-vermin-]

As someone who lives in a place that is lucky to get three thunder-days a year this is amazing. Beautifully presented Hank. Thank you.

[@Anarchy_Angel94]

I just wanna say I truly appreciate what you and all other storm chasers do. You risk your safety to bring us these incredible footages of storms, and not only that but you educate us and also stop to help animals along the way. Truly, truly amazing work, thank you for what you do!

[@GrubbShowMedia]

I was missing the Tornado Chase videos from Hank. Your artistic approach is what love most. You capture the absolute wonder and beauty of the storms and wild life.

[@troyhelgeson4181]

Hank, you sir are the man! I absolutely love your video's, your cinematography, narration, editing, humor, and music is by far above anyone else's. It blows my mind that you're not on national tv, you should have your own show on Discovery or National Geographic. I've always wanted to do storm chasing myself but never had the money or time to get into it so living it through your eye's and video's will be the closest I get. You seem like a super cool dude, definitely my favorite storm chaser. Keep up the excellent work and thanks for sharing with us all!

[@jiiamp]

Ever since I was young, I’ve had immense fear of storms (mostly tornadoes) and after finding this channel, my fears have eased away because I understand how the storms work now, so thanks a lot for all the help

[@Programm3r]

Same

[@TimeLadyChristi]

I get so much joy watching your videos. I really appreciate the time and care you put in to each one. I get as excited about seeing the animals as the tornadoes lol. Seriously, one of the most genuine people I have ever watched.

[@PecosHank]

Thanks Christi. Cheers from Texas.

[@jznsnb5618]

@@PecosHank Hope you got to see the Quad State tornado. It really devastated Mayfield. I'm upset how this tornado came without any warning. Good luck on your next tornado, Hank. Cheers from KY.

[@lucysalas7207]

@@PecosHank when are you posting again it is tornado season

[@katielight3345]

Hi Pecos Hank! My name is Katie Light and I live in Texas. My dad is turning 60 in September and Father’s Day is coming up soon too. We watch your videos almost religiously and my dad is a huge tornado fanatic. I paint a lot and I’ve painted a tornado for him etc... But I just bet it would mean the absolute world to him if you’d just give him a shout out and say hey! So coo I kid you do me a favor if you ever see this and say a howdy to Ken Light in Buda Texas? It would mean so much to both of us. We love everything that you do! P.s. my school mascot is even the Tornados. No joke! For real! Whoosh em! 🌪🤠

[@mikaelacash3791]

I've lived in Tornado Alley my whole life and always thought they were the most terrifying things ever, but I never realized just how beautiful they could be until a funnel cloud about a week ago in my county (I didn't actually see it. I just remember that a bunch of other people in my neighborhood did) peaked my interest and I started watching tornado videos. Now I realize just how much majesty there is to these insane forces of nature. They're still terrifying, of course (I almost lost my grandma in the December 10th EF4s. It barely missed her, but leveled three houses across the street from her. Her house was still damaged from the wind, though, and she still hasn't been able to repair her house completely), and I don't think I could ever have the guts to be a storm chaser and try to get that close to one, but I have a new respect for tornadoes. That first low precipitation supercell you showed was absolutely gorgeous. You definitely succeeded in getting some very photogenic tornadoes. And I had never heard of sprites before. What in the world are those? They're so beautiful! Also, I absolutely love your respect for animals. The way to handle them makes me see that you are truly a man who appreciates nature. In regards to both storms and animals.

[@SouthernILAg]

I absolutely love when you do the guitar strokes to compliment the sprites shooting up in the sky, beautiful editing and such a good video. Always look forward to Pecos Hank videos

[@jamesgray2955]

I love how you pull so much footage together and add narration to both inform and entertain. I always look forward to your videos.

[@DJSaunders1701]

Well said. Ditto if I may.

[@pinkrose984]

I don't live in tornado alley nor have family, that I know of, live there, but I very much so, appreciate your reverence when speaking of those who lost their lives to these great and powerful storms. It's very humbling. Thank you for the great content as always.

[@eternalfreedomchasing1068]

Looking forward to seeing what the rest of this spring brings, and what videos and tornadoes you bring us! 2022 is my first chase season, and I'm excited to get rolling, recording and chasing!

[@pcps3firstblood03]

ahhh yes the annual tornados of the year is a must watch no matter who you are. thank you pecos hank for being you and sharing your adventure with everyone.

[@TheCasualSirenEnthusiast]

Hank should have his own show on tv where he talks about his adventures and stories either if it's recent or years back. You're a legend hank! Keep up the good work and I wish you luck for the 2022 tornado season

[@isabelletetu8078]

Absolutly!!

[@klday84]

Agreed!

[@ujijin3099]

Hank, I've been monitoring your frequency for years. Yours is the most laconic of KZbin channels; this is perhaps your best video IMO! Thank you.

[@WithrStorm]

I live in Kentucky, and I literally stayed up all night waiting for the EF4 and for the tornado outbreak to end. Stay strong Kentucky!

[@lubu5939]

Hank, your videos have pushed me to start studying meteorology and I couldn't thank you enough. I've been watching your videos for years now and now that I've finally gotten into college studying Meteorology is finally within my grasp. Thank you Hank for all of your hard work, you stay safe out there.

[@emperor___palpatine]

What’s it like studying meteorology in college? I’ve been fascinated in weather since I was n pre k loll

[@kefs123]

Hands down the best weather channel on KZbin, even with low amounts of photogenic tornados. I love how you focus on lightning, too. A lot of storm chasers seem to ignore it.

[@hayleesouthard2770]

Hey Hank! I hope you're getting some good videos of some of the storms that have started this year. Stay safe and can't wait to see the creatures you befriend this 2022 year ❤️ From Missouri.

[@randomchica23]

In every single video Hanks passion and pure love for the power nature holds truly shines.

[@circleboi3617]

Hank, you have inspired me to go to college for meteorology. You've been my biggest influence when it comes to my future career, and for that, I can never thank you enough. Keep doing what you're doing and stay safe! I always look forward to your uploads. So thank you Hank, happy trails!

[@PecosHank]

Cheers Circleboi. Enjoy all that math. :D

[@Veganerd_]

@@PecosHank lol Math is why I didn't try to go for a meteorology degree. Physics and calculus type stuff...NOPE! 😅

[@LeighOrfsThunderstormResearch]

@@PecosHank Mmmmmmm..... Math.......... yum yum yum. And a side of physics! With a little chemistry for desert!

[@fallsong1050]

R.i.p Jodi may you forever chase tornados in heaven bb ❤️ I'm so so happy to see you back again Hank!! Can't wait for more content also heyo red sprites! Also hope everyone in the tornado that went through Kentucky is OK I dodged a bullet while visiting family there. I flew out less than a week before it hit I'm glad to say all my family is alright nest wishes to everyone else

[@briannamcdaniel266]

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[@zalex2357]

These videos always bring me such happiness. Thank you Hank ❤️

[@Inactive_channellol]

Great video as always Hank! Can’t wait to see what you show for 2022! And we already have horrible tornadoes! Hope your able to capture most of them!

[@MrHypedHippo]

I love your channel and your content Hank. I'm terrified of storms but for some reason you make me want to go out and chase them myself. It's like getting hunted in your own home vs just watching them in the Savannah where there's relatively zero risk

[@BBGOnYT]

This is legit the only channel I have enabled notifications for. Hank always makes amazing videos.

[@skinnyWHITEgoyim]

By far the best storm chaser video comtent available.... How you remain so calm under such dangerous and hectic conditions just shows you are doing what you were meant to do. Stay safe out there

[@shannonwolff2599]

Absolutely love your footage, and your commentary is an awesome bonus too!! Love many of your pics of lightening and TLE's!! Fascinating!!

[@movedchannel9124]

Hank, I appreciate the things you've done to really bring the community together. Watching your videos for over 8 years has set me to be a storm chaser here in a few years and the coverage of the damage from the December 10-11 outbreak really shows a lot to what storms can do. When my hometown of Mayfield, KY was hit by the tornado, I went there 20 minutes after it went through and helped people where I could. Like honestly, you showing footage is one thing, but living through the nightmare and seeing the devastation firsthand really separated the bonds of cinema and reality to make people more aware of what the country is going through. God bless you and I can't wait to maybe one day meet you while I kick back on days off and watch your mesmerizing videos.

[@adestroyerofworlds]

i remember being in 2nd grade and wanting to be a "tornado chaser". still want to. love your videos, hank!

[@zoekpoey]

Same

[@pzfqe]

I wanted to be a storm chaser as well in 2nd grade, I guess everyone goes through a tornado phase!

[@callummclachlan4771]

Same. Although for me it'd involve going to the other side of the world.

[@londonvigil7786]

I used to brag in 3rd grade because I knew what a meteorologist was lol

[@jeffpeterson7271]

Hey, Hank... I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your vids b4 you teamed up with the others. Not taking away from the ohers in any way but your unique and solo chasings are the best! I understand everyone needs to make their living. Your solos are the BEST! I thank you for all of your solo endeavors!

[@harley4303]

Love your videos Hank. Beautifully produced, funny, full of action. They always take me on a journey. Keep doing what you're doing! :)

[@abrahamaskar4609]

Hank I just want you to know that you are an inspiration to me and you have inspired me to do a meteorology class in university, and do storm chasing part time, soon full time hopefully. My family didn’t want me to do this but because of you and your videos I am still doing it. I live in Canada and there aren’t much tornadoes here, most of them EF0, but there was an EF4 in a town near me a few years ago, so hopefully I find more of those. However, I am considering taking a vacation to texas and Oklahoma this spring, and hopefully we can see some tornadoes together. Thank you Mr. Hank. Love and support from Canada

[@daorignaldumbucket]

Good luck, friend! Tornado Alley will have plenty to show you. Be safe and happy chasing!

[@abrahamaskar4609]

@@daorignaldumbucket thank you so so much bro

[@PecosHank]

Good luck Abraham. Stay safe.

[@abrahamaskar4609]

@@PecosHank thank your sir.

[@ega22]

Good stuff like usual. Wanted to ask - rewatched your “Top 10 Tornadoes.” Have there been any you’ve caught since then (late 2016) that would replace any of the tors you included on that list?

[@PecosHank]

Hey Ethan. Tipton Kansas in 2019 and Madill OK in 2020 for sure.

[@ega22]

@@PecosHank yeah, those were some amazing catches. Best of luck in 2022, here’s hoping for more photogenic storms this year (& more precip out here in the West. Done with this drought)

[@holylandfan3275]

My son DID THE SAME! He was about 5 and he and our beagle were playing in the back yard (Amarillo). He came in and said “Mommy, mommy, there’s something horrible looking in the backyard.” I said “What does it look like?”. He said “A dinosaur!”. I knew immediately. I walked out and even our dog was scared of it. Haha. I reached down and got it in my hand and they both freaked out. We enjoyed it for a little bit and probably let him run under the storage building for a bug feast. That may have been the last I’ve seen and it was nearly 40 years ago. I miss seeing them!!!! I saw them ALL the time as a child. 🥲

[@ark9242]

Great Video! Cant wait for Tornadoes of 2022! But yeah quality videos as always Hank!