THE MOST INSANE TORNADO VIDEO ever captured in Westmoreland, Kansas

Powerful tornado forms just west of Westmoreland, Kansas and destroys the north side of town. Powerful roar. #Tornado funnel tied in knots with destructive jet-like winds at grown level. Team Dominator in full intercept mode

[@Hi98765]

NOT clickbait HOLY CRAP.... thats the wildest tornado footage ive ever seen. bravo brave mofos

[@ReedTimmerWx]

Thank you!!

[@elev8yall]

Yall get close close!!🤯🤩😍

[@peterc504]

@@ReedTimmerWx Was there anyone in that house?

[@Tundra1428]

and then there's the greensville tornado that got today.

[@Hi98765]

@Tundra1428 welcome to Oklahoma is all I can say mate, it's a daily thing

[@joshhothan2476]

My mother's best friend, Ann Miller, was the lone fatality in this tragedy. She was a kind soul and a member of a wonderfully tight-knit community, the kind that I hope everyone can experience someday. She will be dearly missed. ❤

[@ImGinaMarie]

So very sorry for your mother's loss! 💔

[@juneramirez8580]

So sorry for your loss during this storm.

[@kdawson020279]

My condolences. I used to live in Pottawatomie County when I was going to school, in St. George. I am very sorry for your loss.

[@patriciastaton6182]

🎉❤🎉🙏🏾

[@wrennknits6048]

May her memory be a blessing ❤

[@charlesbrown4483]

Not only is this one of the “cleanest” tornadoes I’ve ever seen but it also has the most intense curl I think I’ve ever seen. Just wow! Incredible footage, thank you Reed & team.

[@rosewetzel8284]

Agreed but still no EF5 tornadoes yet unfortunately

[@EndZoneEmpire-d2i]

@@rosewetzel8284 Unfortunately!? What are you crazy????

[@billrobbins5874]

Terrifying to see. Do hope you will remain safe.

[@Maplelust]

@@rosewetzel8284 scumbag.

[@rosewetzel8284]

@@billrobbins5874 Well it’s terrifying and mesmerizing to see yet beautiful at the same time

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

This actually truly IS some of THE best tornado footage ever seen...being almost directly underneath that curved vortice - without a bunch of rain , darkness or debris obstructing the detail was amazing - thanks for posting this !

[@kravitz1999]

I totally said the same thing! I thought it was click bait, but then I was like WOW! that was one demonic looking vortice!

[@ifalone]

@Kivuh um

[@user-du4ky2fy7q]

No wonder why houses are so cheap in Kansas...

[@scruffypupper]

@Kivuh What does that have to do with anything?

[@system0fadowner251]

@@scruffypupper lmao bro commented on the wrong video

[@pixiwix]

Not gonna lie, I expected this to be click bait... But without exaggerating, this really is the most insane tornado footage ever. Great job!

[@tyflexum8714]

Nothing Reed posts is clickbait. Dudes been thugging it out since 1999 when he caught incredible close range footage of the 99 May 3 Moore F5

[@RobsMiscellania]

It would be on most other channels, but this is Reed Timmer's channel, so uploads are always legit.

[@Chris-hy6jy]

Why would you lie?

[@babyhithakar6132]

Trust me Reed and his team are the real deal. No click bait here

[@pirrracy]

This is actually quite lame compared to another tornado video from years ago.

[@caseyrenee9074]

I live in this town. It’s truly devastating, people lost their lives due to this tornado & their houses. We have no school tomorrow so we can help clean up, please pray for everyone & their families.

[@sherry8894]

I'm so sorry your town went through this. So sad lives were lost!!!

[@brianwade879]

🙏🙏🎗️

[@mapleext]

Incredibly scary!!!

[@juneramirez8580]

Prayers coming your way!

[@emilyflotilla931]

Prayers continue.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

No clickbait, no hyperbole, no exaggeration. Stunning footage.

[@ezraangel1449]

PIN THIS COMMENT TO THE TOP OF THE COMMENT SECTION

[@mikehess9213]

@@ezraangel1449 but lots of debris big debris

[@4houndswhoheal479]

But obnoxious narrative throughout.

[@jilllangman9343]

And such a lot of useless yelling..

[@kathleennorton2228]

​@@jilllangman9343It totally adds to the humanity of the situation.

[@mikeh.753]

As someone who lives in central Oklahoma, I can say that this kind of clear footage of a tornado is rare. To actually see one in the daytime not wrapped in rain from this close can be an extremely rare moment. Great videos and stay safe.

[@SUPREME-EARTH-MOMENTS]

Have you ever witnessed a tornado this clearly before? What precautions do you take when tornado season approaches?

[@mikeh.753]

@@SUPREME-EARTH-MOMENTS I have never seen a tornado this clearly visible. I've been within a quarter mile of a tornado on the ground and it is very noisy and loud as hell. Some people and families have individual tornado shelters I live in a small city where neighbors tell their neighbors to come to their shelter if the weather gets bad. Here in Oklahoma tornadoes are almost second nature to living here.

[@SUPREME-EARTH-MOMENTS]

@@mikeh.753 Wow, that must be terrifying and incredible at the same time! It's amazing how tornadoes have become such a part of life in Oklahoma. Have you ever had to seek shelter during a storm? What’s it like when the community comes together to protect each other?

[@mikeh.753]

@@SUPREME-EARTH-MOMENTS I've sought shelter a handful of times. The news channels in Oklahoma City have gotten extremely good at pin pointing where funnels begin and when they hit the ground. We have massive sirens in most major communities and cities that alert us. If we do have to get in a shelter it is not for very long. We just talk about how we hope our home and property wasn't destroyed. I went to where the May 3rd tornado hit after it happened and I can tell you that a tornado can tear down just about anything if it directly hits it's. I'm talking about cement sidewalks torn up out of the ground. The force of a tornado is probably the most powerful force I've ever personally witnessed.

[@irenafarm]

Yeah this intercept was a fortuitous one. Meteorologists will absolutely be using this footage to up their prediction and warning games. What a time to be alive!

[@ColoradoMntn1222]

OMG, my cousin and cousin-in-law just lost their home from that tornado and barely made it out with their pets. This is terrifying.

[@Bêêfẹățêř_Ķ]

Glad everyone is ok. I am down the road from Westmoreland and our warning siren went off, too.

[@theakkusor]

@Fire369Fly im on the NE side of manhattan and just now hearing about this, nothing but a sunny day here. Hope everyone is ok.

[@DebraStoute-y7n]

OMG again. 😢

[@petgranny194]

Glad they made it out.

[@SRockwell]

Very sorry.

[@DaltonEMain]

Reed Timmer is the most insane tornado chaser I've ever seen. This man literally steps out of his truck 100 yards away from a violent tornado and yells "there's debris raining down on us!" like we know Reed. You're insane!

[@yayakelley7771]

I know after watching other chasers Reed is the only one I would feel 💯 safe with. He’s a Dr of science and knows what he’s doing. But yea I can see where people would think he’s cra cra! 😂

[@artemis8396]

Right, I never knew what a tornado looked like at the tip until now

[@Thechezbailey]

I'd feel safe with Pecos Hank as well. Well, safe from tornadoes. You might get bit by a snapping turtle he was trying to save from being run over or something though.

[@yayakelley7771]

@@Thechezbailey 😂! I totally relate to Pecos Hank! Not that long ago I saw a couple, clearly old enough to know better, kicking a snapper by the road. I stopped my car, ran up to the couple, recited a few choice words, and picked up the turtle releasing him down by a local lake. 😂

[@Thechezbailey]

@@yayakelley7771 You're brave! I would be terrified to handle a snapping turtle -- they don't live up here (Alberta, Canada), so I've never had a run in with one.

[@LandonBell11]

Some of the most amazing tornado footage I have ever seen. No hyperbole.

[@TheLittlered1961]

This year I have seen some of the most photogenic tornadoes I have ever seen in my life. Not rain rapped or wedge. These stove pipe tornadoes are truly beautiful. Sadly they are also very destructive..

[@brianwade879]

I agree 👍 💯 PERCENT

[@thesuperiorshave]

real talk

[@ubangiestomp]

BIG debris!!!!

[@irenafarm]

The crazy thing is that this year has yielded many more similar intercepts on clear weather funnels. All these mad birds are collecting data that will massively move the needle for weather scientists and warning centers.

[@karimhicks8376]

Mr. Reed Timmer, I have watched you since 1999. 25 years. When you were tracking the F5 Moore, Oklahoma 301 mph behemoth tornado. You have never disappointed me & my friends. STAY SAFE. And keep up the good work! Thankyou!!!

[@MustyBastard]

Though I have aged over the last 25 years, Reed has not.

[@newenglandcoast7121]

Agreed. He is a weather genius.

[@carolinaumana10]

For me, it’s the first video I’ve ever watched from this Ch. Also, I’ve never lived through a tornado. I’m in Southern California, but I’m almost in tears watching all of this. I have no idea. How you face the danger and not run away from it?

[@chrisburd9751]

my favorites are his hurricane coverage - top notched. my guy is science.

[@ChickenDeek]

That's Dr. Reed Timmer brother or brothete

[@why6212]

I'm glad he shouted "BIG DEBRIS!" the whole time. Otherwise I wouldn't have noticed the big debris near that tornado.

[@QuarkTwain]

"HEY HECTOR! HEY! HEY HECTOR! HECTOR!" "WHAT?" "TORNADO!"

[@robertogobbo7917]

Here comes the Roar!

[@Queen16333]

lol! Great video… but please guys, calm your enthusiasm. Debris! Debris ! De-plane! De-plane!

[@pattymelt-go3fv]

Impossible to get the whole image in frame...just way too close? And that's not criticism.

[@pattymelt-go3fv]

6:45 ....Is that actual diamond deck wrapped around that tree?? like 1/8 inch or 1/4 inch?

[@flamingogirl57]

To hear Reed say "I've never seen anything like this ! " says it all ! Welcome to Kansas ! Good for you checking on people! Wow !

[@DL-xo7fn]

People talk about Tiamat, I'm wondering what does it mean. I know what tornadoes are but they must have names for certain ones, I guess.

[@MLenninger]

What amazing footage. Directly overhead and a rope tornado. You should get some kind of award for this video, Reed. Just wow

[@Splittingatoms21]

Or stupidity

[@iVETAnsolini]

A Darwin Award?

[@grampam17]

"Seconded".

[@Wacky_Whimsy]

I have been a tornado geek for close to 40 years and I have never, ever seen anything like that in my life. Incredible.

[@DixT1]

I'm from Kansas and I've seen those "rope" tornadoes before! They don't even have to touch the ground to pick up debris----their "tail winds" are enough to wrap a boat around a telephone pole. But I've never seen one "curly-que."

[@RT-qd8yl]

The condensation funnel isn't the whole tornado. Just because the funnel isn't on the ground doesn't mean the tornado isn't.

[@buckyc.9069]

That's the diffrence between a "Funnel",and a "Vortex".

[@maryannegunter115]

I don't think we're in Kansas anymore

[@ThunderClawShocktrix]

yeah torando touchdown means either its picking up derbies or the funnel has reached the gorund s

[@buckyc.9069]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. A tornado is nothing but air. You can't see it. You can only see what's in it.

[@shelleywalker6225]

I've never seen anything like this before. I was watching Live and was struck by how you predicted it forming, calling it in, and then the tornado already causing damage. The folks had very little time to react. Dr. Timmer, you and your team are amazing. Your scientific approach will increase our knowledge of tornadoes and save lives. I will continue to be a channel member to support your efforts.

[@user-ix4wx4rq4b]

OMG it's so dangar

[@mickhoddy]

Honestly…. I just don’t think it’s a big deal

[@sarahdixon1943]

​@mickhoddy - Do you live where tornadoes are somewhat common?? I feel the same about earthquakes. They're not a big deal to me, I've lived in Ca. all my life, though, so I'm used to them.

[@deathbloom27]

​@@mickhoddy then you don't know enough to have an informed opinion, honestly. People like Reed aren't just chasing tornados to take cool pictures and videos, they're doing scientific research, capturing data to add to the collective scientific community that works on tornado research and, most importantly, warning systems. Our current warning system has progressed specifically because of tornado chaser's research, resulting in warning time averages increasing from literal seconds to now 10-13 minutes. Experts understand tornados more than ever and that's a direct result from chasers gathering research in the field. That's not even touching on the fact that they're often the very first responders on the scene. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of videos of chasers assisting and saving lives. This is the real deal and it's more important than many people seem to realize, obviously.

[@mickhoddy]

@@deathbloom27 yep, didn’t even read your entire comment, and maybe you need to read the title of the actual video again. I won’t spoil it for you but it’s pretty outrageous. Like I said…….. doesn’t really look like a big deal to me.

[@pctshooter]

In 2007, I had just signed on with Tyson Foods. One of my runs had me go from Emporia, KS to El Paso, TX. I remember going through Greensburg, KS on the way. The next time I did that route, that town was GONE. I never cried for so many people I didn't even know until then. It was like someone came through with a push broom.

[@d36williams]

i had a similar experience driving through Joplin

[@MCLover1966]

That's how it was for the town of Stroud, Oklahoma after the May 3, 1999 tornado hit. It devastated that town after having wiped out a huge outlet mall that employed so many. It was never rebuilt.

[@pctshooter]

@@MCLover1966 I was working at MCI Worldcom in Tulsa when Stroud got hit. That was a scary day. We thought it was gonna come get us.

[@ct7457]

No click bait here! Best tornado footage! Amazing!!!

[@nachomom-fk2bi]

Absolutely true!

[@cointenderrarities933]

The funnel looked like a dimension to another world!😮

[@ERuth0420]

You're not wrong...

[@sapphirerain70]

That was so incredible Reed! The footage is outstanding! My deepest sympathies to the families who lost their homes and their lives. ❤

[@charm2800]

idk if you guys have any idea how insane that video capture is, watching that vortex was one of the most incredible things I've ever seen in my life. Then being surrounded by the debris close up. I wish the camera was on the actual vortex spinning a bit longer. At the same time, what you did get was once in a lifetime unreal, i just have to keep replaying the parts where its on the vortex, it was one of the most beautiful incredible things I've ever seen. Thank you for all that!

[@itsjustgarion]

33 years I’ve lived in Kansas and I’ve never been really shocked by the footage from a tornado. Until today. This completely changed my perspective of these things which I’ve always thought were incredible.

[@thorenshammer]

The phenomena of tornados are huntedly beautiful. However, the damage they create when they strike a community, such as Westmoreland, KS or the recent tornados in Iowa and Oklahoma, is devistating. My heart and prayers go out to all the communities affected by the recent storms. Stay safe Dr. Timmer.

[@grampam17]

"Stay safe, Dr Timmer." 'Seconded'.

[@rightturnclyde5273]

I live here. And am so proud to be in a small town. 2 days after the tornado they were turning away volunteers and donations. Because we take care of our own, and had too many. Small towns have a pride that is indescribable. I love it.

[@Splittingatoms21]

People that live in a path of a tornado, and rebuild in the path of a tornado are idiots

[@somedudefromTX]

The power of collectivism 🤝 So much stronger than individualism 💪

[@TG-bz3wu]

@@Splittingatoms21 except that'd include entire states where tornados are possible. At this point there is no safe place from climate destruction chaos

[@selcouth86]

@@Splittingatoms21 People gotta live. Nowhere is 100% safe. Tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, war, etc. Pick your poison.

[@iVETAnsolini]

@Splittingatoms21 So what’s that say about everyone that lives along the gulf coast…… hurricanes. Or people that keep building in forest fire zones like half of California? By your comment I’d be willing to bet you’re from California.

[@QuadControl]

We used to have to wait months and episodes to see such a thing. Now we can see it in real time, and fully processed and edited within an hour or two. Amazing. Great job guys

[@DunderMifflinPaperCo.]

Tornados will forever be one of the most frightening and beautiful things I've ever seen. They are awe inspiring and nerve racking at the the same time. Thank you for taking the risks for us so you could share this very photogenic tornado.

[@zxh]

that is the most tornado looking tornado as it was forming

[@bo0tsy1]

Thats pretty ominous

[@sgardner4156]

Incredible, never saw anything like that. Appreciate you checking on ppl.

[@roostercogburn8175]

Love how Reed goes right into life saving mode..What a Great Guy!!

[@jcepri]

Beautiful and terrifying at the same time. Amazing footage. Rainbows, total eclipses, tornadoes, aurora borealis.... We live on the Disneyland planet. Thanks for sharing!

[@chellesama8256]

Or a Deathworld. You don't know you're from a Deathworld until you leave it.

[@marczamo2500]

Extremely "tall" tornado.. wild. Great footage as always

[@jaredvillhelm2002]

Insanely tall

[@Christy-js8nh]

They are always that tall. From the ground to the clouds

[@marczamo2500]

@Christy-js8nh storms can be at different altitudes, this one appeared to be at significantly higher altitude. So yes, clouds can be higher than the next one

[@soapboxsewer421]

The spirit of the storm chasers is as magnificent as the tornado itself. Incredible footage.

[@thomaslamiaud9931]

That was so sick, thank you to be here to capture this marvellous creature ! Never stop chasing !

[@katherinescogin5233]

Ive never seen anything like that

[@bizbarley74]

Man I was just complaining about it being hotter than my liking in the New Jersey/New York area. However, had I known what my Midwestern brothers were going through, I would have been quiet as a mouse. I heard a couple hours ago at least one person lost their life in this storm and many others were hurt. So sorry guys. I'll definitely be donating to the recovery efforts. My brother is a federal responder and has already flown to 4 different states in the last three weeks. You guys will be in our thoughts for the foreseeable future.

[@AverageJ03Gaming]

I just moved to NJ this last year and my family was talking to me about this, how close to home it was in Iowa. Crazy how things change and how much near misses humans have. Tragic for those this didn't miss, I hope they can recover quickly.

[@bizbarley74]

@@AverageJ03Gaming Same. My brother has always been my hero. He was in the military back in 1999. And on May 3rd he was back in the states on leave. Him and members of his unit got called to Tinker Air Force Base, I could be wrong on the spelling, but it was in southern Oklahoma City. He took pictures and talked about finding limbs in the debris. Had an impact on both of us. And after his service was up he went into Federal Disaster Response. After that 1999 storm over always had interest in tornadoes. And the ways in which we should be able to prevent all loss of life.

[@bizbarley74]

@@AverageJ03Gaming BTW, welcome to Jersey. Hope you and your family like it up here. We have high property taxes, but meteorologically things are tame. Although we had an EF 3 a few years back and the odd hurricane coming in, but there's not been a recorded twister death in the state in I think 80 or 90 years. Could double check that though.

[@mcalvert1000]

Chased that tornado like it had open warrants. That was INSANE. Beautiful footage!

[@artemis8396]

Yeah, the tornado is certainly guilty of breaking and entering, destruction of property, murder, traffic violations, etc

[@barnowlwatcher]

Some of your best footage ever Reed. Just amazing to see the formation. Sadly all that debris is people’s belongings, memories and possessions in pieces swirling around and my heart goes out to them.

[@sarah2.017]

That stuff that looks like loose paper may well be sheet metal, too.

[@gunhildrandom]

I wish I could hear the roar, but all I hear is Reed screaming as usual. Magnificent footage as always.

[@tabortoothtiger7580]

Don't come on a Reed Timmer video expecting anything less. Ya think people would learn that. lol Don't like that he gets excited, don't watch his videos, at least not with audio.

[@tabortoothtiger7580]

Also, there's the fact that he's standing next to a tornado and is trying to also communicate with his passenger, and probably can't hear very well with wind roaring in his ears. Logically, that would explain why he's yelling over the sound of the roaring. As he's hearing it first hand and talking to his passenger at the same time. And logically, you'd have to be pretty loud to be able to communicate over it...

[@gunhildrandom]

@@tabortoothtiger7580 usually I watch them with the sound off! I learned long ago… Still admire the man for what he does.

[@gunhildrandom]

@@tabortoothtiger7580 I don’t think he needs to scream “tornado” or “tornado on the ground” or “debris” over and over again to the people he is with. Or us, for that matter. One thing that annoys me about it is that if a woman did the same thing, she’d be crucified for it. It’s such a double standard.

[@343jwright5]

@@tabortoothtiger7580not a bootlicker but a Reedlicker. 🤮

[@terinamike]

People don’t remember Reed Timmer, too well I suppose this young man is an absolute legend in tornado chasing, and then his vehicle was directly hit by a tornado when he got footage on the inside of it… First in the world. An absolute pioneer and dedicated tornado expert. I am from Oklahoma and can tell you that these things are serious and unbelievable until you have been in one yourself

[@duckypam]

When Reed says “most insane” it’s gotta be insane

[@prophet3353]

Demons.

[@Strob_GD]

I think the "Insane" Part came from its pure thin but powerful drill bit motion while also moving relatively slow and a retrograding path along with its photogenic appearance and the tornado being enshrouded in a cloak of debris.

[@officialWWM]

I think he’s referring to himself 😂😂

[@duckypam]

@@officialWWM you got a point

[@bubblegumbitch]

i don’t trust those thin bastards, the jarrell tornado started out exactly like this, a thin and slow moving rope that was drilling into the ground… crazy stuff but also super cool :3

[@paulrussell9572]

.I'm speechless. I've seen so many tornado videos over the years and that tornado was in its own category.

[@TrainedStormSpotterMaci]

I agree. This one is bizarre!

[@emilyflotilla931]

I'm still in awe!

[@CreeseDF]

giant death noodle

[@WildernessForever]

I agree...I've seen quite a few videos but this thing was terrifying.

[@safaiaryu12]

I've never seen a tornado bend around like that! This is AMAZING footage! Also, my family lived in Missouri when I was little, I forgot how unsettling tornado sirens are.

[@goblinday1]

Wow....not only most amazing footage ever, but seriously....never watched a video that made me feel SO MUCH like I was there! Great great video!!

[@rockthelightGomer]

Reed and team, I heard the warning on the radio. I was driving home with my 2 year old in the backseat, from one side of Manhattan to the other. I wondered... "can I see this thing if I get up on a hill?" SURE ENOUGH. I saw the crazy "n" shape from a hill in east Manhattan. MY FIRST TORNADO. Been living in Kansas all my life. I hope everyone survived.

[@Asti.pronouncedAhstee]

Were there no sirens?

[@Asti.pronouncedAhstee]

Unbelievable! I’m flabbergasted. One concern is, except for one short segment, I heard no warning sirens. I’ve noticed this quite a lot on tornado videos of late. Is it a coincidence that i happen to watch only videos where no sirens sound a warning?

[@stacia99]

@@Asti.pronouncedAhstee I'm in Manhattan and we didn't have tornado sirens go off here, I think this touched down far enough away that no sirens went off in MHK proper, but I believe they did go off in areas north and east of the town. Sirens definitely went off in Westmoreland and local stations (both radio and TV) were covering it live

[@mattgoss3060]

Manhattan KS has it’s own little cubby hole in my heart as Im sure other people feel the same way

[@sportycats]

@@Asti.pronouncedAhstee there were but the storm literally came out of no where. Usually they start in the west and we can see them coming and have time to "prepare". This one just popped up and then this happened...

[@laurennnelizabethhh]

The thing I’ve always loved about Reed is that he immediately looks for homes that have been damaged and tries to help whoever he can (including cows…iykyk). Some chasers just care about seeing the tornado. But Reed also cares about making sure people are okay.

[@irenafarm]

Cows 🐄 are important too! The serious chasers ALWAYS shift to SAR mode when they encounter damaged structures. It’s one thing I didn’t realize was a part of chasing/weather spotting.

[@guidofourcandles6477]

Possibly the best tornado footage ever recorded! Stay safe guys from the UK 🇬🇧

[@RHYGAR1]

Ya it was!

[@kipsohns7971]

I lost everything in the Moore Ok F5 tornado on May 3, 1999! This one was so very different! Enjoy your videos so much!

[@NiNitosix]

I always get sad to read or hear that someone lost everything. I’m so sorry. I know it was a long time ago but tragedy has a way of making you feel like you’re reliving it.

[@justintime377]

I'm sure none of us reading this post could ever imagine what that must be like! I have a question, if you don't mind? It's been quite a while since the moore tornado, would you mind sharing with us, how your life is today? I'm sure that tornado has forever changed you but are you a stronger person have you rebuilt your life? Or has is completely kicked your ass in a way that you may never be the same? I don't mean to try to put words in your mouth but please share with us how things are for you today. Thank you

[@LunarMoogle]

This footage is absolutely ASTOUNDING. I've never seen anything like it. Well done, Team Dominator 🎉👏

[@pamelacampbell6164]

I can't believe I turned on your channel less than a minute before this tornado started. I feel so fortunate to have watched

[@emilyflotilla931]

Me too.

[@viridianhughes219]

Same here!

[@farmer3565-ru9eq]

Same here, turned it on like five minutes before this happened.

[@neweyeswideopen]

Same 😅

[@KingNekro]

EXACTLY! I didn't even know there was an outbreak going on again today. I just happened to open KZbin and saw reed was streaming, so I said screw it let's see if anything interesting is happening. And literally right when I clicked on the stream the funnel was already there and started dropping down. What a lucky timing.

[@theblackone89]

That looping motion is insane!

[@danny-li6io]

Shhhhh! 🤫 It’s cool enough without the melodramatic yelling.

[@wayneb6441]

And the comments

[@wayneb6441]

And the directive comments

[@FarlesNCharge]

You got issues, sir.

[@Agaetis181]

Don't have emotions!!!!

[@Pamismissingher2sonssoba-iz8mn]

You're not there, he's scared 😳😳😳

[@CindyTownsend-t1z]

I'm in Iowa. I've never seen one like this with the small funnel clear up in the atmosphere. Good job running to help people in the aftermath! Many Thanx for this video. Come on up and film here! We've have rain every day with thunder 2x daily for a week. Very unusual!

[@Auroralights321]

Amazing footage!!!! A lot of people may hate his screaming, but I enjoy seeing him be so passionate and excited about his job. Never stop chasing!

[@club3g82]

What an absolutely beautiful cone, one of the prettiest tornadoes I've seen. That bend was also magnificent and such a "clean" tornado to with no obstruction to the view, awesome footage!! Condolences to the ones that were involved in it

[@thomasdjonesn]

Yep. Never seen one like that before, except in nightmares. Just kept panning up and up, and the whole column is swirling. I'm glad you are safe, and I'm grateful that you and people like you are recording these.

[@alexspicer6043]

Great video BUT nothing will ever compare to your drone footage of that Andover tornado! That was the best video I’ve seen in my life. Truly the GOAT

[@CA_Doc]

When was the Andover tornado?

[@shadowwolf9503]

I agree 100%. That was awesome footage !

[@randomadvice2487]

Ok, now I must find that video!

[@geekparent48]

Yes watched that one and this one live, big reasons I don’t live in a tornado state.

[@randomadvice2487]

I’ll take my state over mountainous with a side of hills and valleys..

[@IAMAKNUCKLESFAN]

I've been fascinated with twisters since I was about six. No matter what, the mere sight of the trunk of the tornado will always fill me with this fear and awe I want to chase. Nature is terrifyingly beautiful.

[@denorahmicale5581]

This is the scariest thing I have ever seen. Bless you, Reed and your team. Please be careful

[@Kamila25609]

Oh My GOD that is horrible.

[@waholoopesorry74]

If this is the scariest thing you have ever seen then you haven’t seen very much to be honest

[@juliatriestoart4101]

I’m an environmental science major and I’m currently finishing up the tornado unit in my meteorology class. It’s cool that I can now watch storm chaser videos and understand what’s happening and the language that is used. Makes the experience so much cooler

[@Roughdog86]

While taking field notes and measurements.

[@nathanskates98]

Awesome, without that degree you never would've understood BIG DEBRIS BIG DEBRIS... just joking lol

[@black_sheep_nation]

That is the most amazing tornado footage I've ever seen in my life. Thoroughly, devastatingly, frightening, yet beautiful at the same time. Thank you for giving us this. 🙏❤️

[@2ID_Doc]

The fact that Reed stops and checks on damaged homes speaks volumes about his character. Too many other chasers only care about the video or the shot and honestly never (at least as far as I can tell only care about the $$$) about the people or the property on the way.

[@susan-fd4kv]

Came here to male a comment on this as well. Great to see someone not just all about chasing the tornade but checking the destroyed houses for possible injured people.

[@micahstallings5799]

Bro this low key looks staged.

[@karenvickers9172]

@@micahstallings5799 LOL Staged?? How could that even b possible??

[@equaljustice7906]

@@micahstallings5799 😳 Seriously?

[@brentrandall6247]

@@micahstallings5799Wait so you think they knew there would be a house damaged like this and were just waiting for a moment to run in and get their staged video? You do know they stream this stuff live right? And what you see here is just snippets. They regularly follow up tornados and stop when they see houses destroyed to see if people are ok. Staged lol. Get outa here.

[@waekn]

It looks like goes horizontal that's insane. Good job Reed!

[@glace5620]

This was serious NON-click bait material. Period. No fronting. That was intense... really, beyond words.

[@TexasVexes]

This was surreal. Getting to see it all happen was wild. You’re awesome Team Dominator.

[@THECROWNROYALSHollywoodFashion]

ALL of these tornadoes over the last four days with little loss of life are AMAZING

[@EngineeringUSA]

The finger tip of god. Rope tornadoes have always been the most terrifying to me, and the curl is the biggest reason. It looks like the tornado is directly above you guys, but in fact its a few hundred to a thousand yards away. The video quality we are getting for these tornadoes in 2024 is immaculate. I never thought we'd see a more beautiful set of tornado videos than the Andover, KS tornado that happened a couple of years back, but this year has delivered some STUNNING videos. Keep up the good work. Go visit Manhattan while you're up in the area. PHENOMENAL place.

[@luch1019]

Prayers to anyone who lost a love one in this storm, best tornado footage I have EVER SEEN

[@davefortcollins]

One of the best I've seen! Much respect to the cameraman. Thank you.

[@kg4gav]

I'm totally expecting to hear Reed yelling " OH MY GOD! I JUST GOT IMPALED BY A BROOM HANDLE! THIS IS SOOOO COOOL! OH MY GOD!"

[@josephallen8044]

Ya ,I wouldn't be running out of the car. One day fate will run its course. Unfortunately

[@andrewsercer9538]

Omg. I was sitting outside enjoying the pre-storm calm (in SE KS) and my cat sitting next to me. When I read that I busted out laughing and my cat freaked and jumped 3 ft into the air ... causing me to laugh some more! I know, I'm a terrible person. For laughing at spooking my cat and for laughing at imagining Reed getting impaled by a broom. Ok I wasn't laughing at that imagery... but the commentary ok?

[@tabortoothtiger7580]

@@josephallen8044 He's perfectly aware of the risk of what he does. The dude got married on a volcano, for heaven's sake. And has been doing this since the 90's. He doesn't call himself an extreme storm chaser for nothing. Dude literally purposefully goes where the danger is. He knows what he's risking. He knows what can happen. Probably more than anybody, as he's seen it thousands of times. He's seen the carnage involved in what he does for a living, more than you probably ever have. He's perfectly aware that his life is in his own hands. And he's fine with that. I think Reed's thoughts are, at least if I go out this way, I'll go out doing something I love. Every storm chaser goes out and does this knowing perfectly well that they are putting their own life's in nature's hands and that it's always a possibility. They wouldn't do it if they didn't love it, though, and they didn't know that they're putting themselves at risk. That's just the name of the game.

[@rhonin420]

Here comes the roar!

[@BlackMetalTroy322]

I’ve never seen anything like it!!!!

[@DJTsuperMAGA]

That was the most awesome video I’ve ever seen of a tornado. Props to you fellas and congratulations on making history for the BEST video of tornadoes ever recorded. You deserve a standing ovation 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@duckypam]

Praying for the folks who lost their homes

[@Barbara-i6h]

Quit starting and switching makes me think it's different days not different angles , sorry reed in unsubscribe

[@Zarro0o0o]

​@@Barbara-i6hthis was live. Rewind the VOD.

[@bryanlosen3262]

Too late for prayer. Their homes are gone.

[@boom-bm1kl]

​@@bryanlosen3262says a satan worshiper

[@kranran-k409]

@@bryanlosen3262 NEVER too late for prayer. Homes can be rebuilt, lives cannot.

[@jamesaustin1817]

Good video. I’ve seen thousands of tornado videos and this one shows it all, the damage, the speed, the debris, uplift, everything that defines a tornado was captured.

[@sailcat662]

Woa! I can't believe how incredible and terrifying this footage is! Glad y'all are safe and sound after that. Cheers from west coast Canada

[@saablazer]

I assumed the title of the video was clickbait, but boy was I wrong. Best video of a tornado I’ve seen.

[@RLRSKATR1]

😱🌪️" Toto...I don't think were in Kansas anymore"!..I just lost my best friend 🐶yesterday in my arms...🙏🏻❤️love& prayers to Everyone

[@veravaughan5876]

Sorry for your loss

[@scottfw7169]

Aw man, sorry. There is so much love and life in those furry little souls, so very much bigger than their 4 legged bodies. Truly the critters are a blessing. May the memories bring smiles as your heart and soul heal.

[@w.neuman]

CondoLences ! ❤😊❤

[@debra7241]

🙏🏼🩵

[@fridasophia5356]

RIP

[@pistolannie0714]

OMG! Best footage I’ve seen I’m 60 and I have been obsessed with Tornados since I was a kid so amazing and beautiful yet so destructive and sad. I love these videos. They are incredible.

[@jefftodd6384]

One of the most beautiful, picturesque Tornado videos I've seen. Way to go Reed!

[@milliefusion7340]

I am so happy to see that you are checking on a demolished home to see if anyone needs help! Bravo to you! This brought tears to my eyes.

[@bellamarie1977]

Seeing this grey/black whirl wind tunnel coming from the sky, looks as though Mother Nature is raging with pure anger, just unleashing pent up frustration……..The sheer power this possesses can be felt, just from viewing a video on your screen…….. It’s brutality, has somewhat of a hypnotic impact, that captivates you, not only in seeing its strength, but in seeing the beauty it possesses, which truly makes it stunning….. my prayers go out to you all, praying everyone stayed safe, for those who may have been injured, praying for your speedy recovery.

[@Him_He_Me]

Im so glad you show us the top of the tornado churning around in all the clouds. Its so freaking amazing. That tornado was a freak of nature!!! Insane!! I cant believe that tornado caused so much damage. That metal plate was wrapped around that tree!!!Never stop chasing!!!

[@sewerface]

Really wish we could have spent more time looking up

[@leannemccumber]

Timmer… bless your soul! You’re the only one I know that gets more excited when you see a twister. Does anything ever scare you??😮

[@dbowdbow6387]

That rope was Fn insane and so are you guys .....keep up the good work

[@ForsythJC]

Tornado: "Excuse me; pardon me; coming through! Wait, are you FILMING under my funnel?!" XD

[@crybebe2003]

I started to read that in a Kansan accent and thought “ope, ‘scuse me comin through “ lol

[@warren010h]

@@crybebe2003 Gotta have that "ope" on there 😂😂

[@denverdubois5835]

"How DARE you peek up my funnel!!!" *smack*

[@chrissiegaming4173]

@@crybebe2003 "Just gonna sneak right past ya there."

[@JadedBelle]

😂😂😂

[@Joe-j5j1u]

Pesos Hank still has best intercept ever so far. This one is def high on list. Truly stunning. Stay safe man.

[@sharbear4248]

Incredible footage. It’s much appreciated; I’m just glad everyone’s safe.

[@isabellegendron2325]

Watching it live was crazy ! You really are the best Reed , you spotted the tornado in a second. Good job

[@davidkeith3920]

Good lord, I don't know which is more terrifying, this thing roping out of nowhere with clear blue skies all around, or the times when the entire mesocyclone just decides to sit on the ground.

[@mijyadoc5374]

..... or having to listen to Reed :)

[@jeffknott1975]

How can something so destructive be so beautiful?

[@4randosutube]

Probably the most interesting tornado I’ve ever watched. Was cool to see it live on the stream. 👍🏽

[@anitagillette1727]

Prayers to everyone. Thank you, Reed, for what you do for everyone . Amazing video.

[@takeflight4666]

Scary but at the same time so damn beautiful. I love how we have footage of this stuff

[@Tronshhh]

Reed if u ever see this…. I loved watching storm chasers you and Joel were the perfect duo. I know Joel would be very happy to see how much progress u have made. Thank you for helping us learn these big spinning S.O.B.S!!!

[@freddytheuniquebacon]

Wonderful video, Reed! I'm praying for these people who lost everything! Never Stop Chasing!

[@DukeStallion]

That looked unreal, especially the vortex, like something right out of a movie.

[@deborahs2593]

That isn't possible- but there it is. Breathtaking. That loop. Whew.

[@RRaZoreDD]

That 'nado is like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Absolutely insane

[@patmcbride9853]

The camera work reminds me of the Blair Witch Project.

[@timroberts9791]

My God.... Incredible footage . You risked life & limb to share the horror of a tornado!

[@DianasClayDecoupageCrafts]

Incredible footage, Reed and crew! I have never seen a tornado curling like that before this. I hope no one was hurt in that house. Stay safe out there. 🌪️

[@clintonbruning]

I grew up in sabetha which is really close to there, and I remember our downtown got hit in June of 1998, I was taking a bath, and the sirens started and lasted about 5 seconds before the tornado killed the siren control when it demolished city hall, by the time my mom had grabbed me and ran to the basement the gutter had got torn off our house and it was already all but over. It’s crazy how much WIFI has boosted the potential warning you can get now. I’ll never forget that night as I’m sure these folks in westmoreland won’t either. Incredible footage man!

[@stevetrausch]

I remember I lived there for only like a couple months in the spring of '98 and then move back to KC and then moved back to Sabetha fall of '98. Just barely missed that nader! Hope you're doing well, Tank!

[@clintonbruning]

@@stevetrausch just working and aging down here in Fort Worth 😂. I’ve got a KZbin fishing channel so I guess that’s kind of cool. Where did you end up?! I think we should’ve kept the band together 🤘🏽.

[@bigmike8397]

That was absolutely the most insane tornado I ever have seen. The shape, the destruction. On one hand I’m fascinated by Mother Nature. And the other hand scared to death on how powerful! Great footage! I never want to be in that type of weather but I enjoy the brave who capture it so we can see. I live in Michigan, never saw a tornado in my life, hopefully never will but I hope those that see this year after year GOD bless you and be safe!

[@judyb503]

Incredible footage! 😳 Glad everyone was ok. Thank you for sharing. ❤️