Tuscaloosa Tornado - Unedited Raw Version - 4/27/11

[@jsharp3165]

ALL: Bamawx, the storm chaser and uploader of this video, died suddenly in 2019 due to liver failure. He was an extremely good and kind man and a friend of mine for 40 years. He was heartbroken and permanently affected by this particular tornado, which ravaged a city he had lived in for many years as an undergrad and graduate student of the University of Alabama. He left behind three young adult sons. He was honored posthumously with a lifetime achievement award by the National Weather Association for three decades of service as a leading storm chaser in Alabama and surrounding areas.

[@teeteesjoint9945]

People have a tendency to think that Storm Chasers do this for kicks... it is a dire job to do. There are certain things that can only be fully understood when you have boots on the ground. I'm sorry for your loss, and bless your friend for all his years of service to understanding this weather condition .

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

Thank you for the info !! ❤️ May his soul rest in peace and God bless family and friends!! ❤️❤️

[@snowbird7614]

I’m very sorry to hear that. May he rest in peace and I pray Gods peace would be with his family and you and your family

[@aya9af]

I'm so sorry for your loss 😔

[@susiez4660]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@jrgalluzzo]

RIP to Mr Wilhelm, the creator of this video. He passed away in the fall of 2019. The last video he posted was from Hurricane Michael the previous year.

[@phylisshadden3704]

That footage made my heart go into my throat. I have absolutely zero problem with this gentleman praying. I myself am Atheist. If someone wants to pray, PRAY! I have no tolerance for those that judge. I find his compassion for people refreshing.

[@mandylou5813]

Same

[@b_o-q5085]

Salute!

[@heatherstub]

Now that's the way it should be. At one point in my life, I had so many questions, and my heart was open. Some people entertain angels unaware that they're even doing so, and you're absolutely right! It is not our place to judge another. I just happen to be Greek Orthodox, and I used to be, well as one of my seminary friends put it, "one of them raging Protestants." The thing is, I had no idea what I was doing! Yes, I can joke about it, too, because when we're young and somewhat foolish, we think we've got everything figured out. I certainly didn't, and I'm so glad I kept my feet on the ground and my heart pointed heavenward. I had two NDEs, (Near Death Experiences) back when I was ten years old, but I was either too scared to talk about them or simply not ready. At 55, I'm so blessed to be alive, because I've been through some battles with severe chronic pain throughout most of my life, and I do credit God for keeping me from doing myself in, especially when I met others who suffer with the same condition. If you've heard of Trigeminal Neuralgia, you know what I mean, but if you haven't, I hope you never develop the condition. Be blessed.

[@loriadams7724]

Heather stubbs I have chronic migraine, and understand what you mean about faith keeping you here. I’m so sorry you live with trigeminal neuralgia. I’ve known others who have struggled with it.

[@heatherstub]

@@loriadams7724 Thank you so much for your kind reply. It's been a long, hard road, and I hope I can conquer this pain, but I deal with it one episode at a time. Take care.

[@Bamawxcom]

I have left the comments open on this video for five years even though I have been asked to close it to comments. I have not seen most of them, but I have seen enough to know that a lot of people are unhappy and even angry with me that I prayed while I witnessed this tragedy unfold. Others of you have made very supportive comments. I do not have all the answers, and I will submit that no one does. But you will never convince me to turn anywhere besides the Lord, especially in times such as these. I will also add that many of the victims' families, despite their loss, will say the same thing. No matter our circumstances, God is good all the time. It rains on the just and the unjust. But God is faithful.

[@playereric7538]

I don't mind when people pray I'm not a religious man but I have seen tornadoes first hand and I will admit that I have prayed their terrifying forces of nature but thanks for the video

[@davesmith8877]

+Bamawxcom Praying was the right thing to do and to hell with the Atheists and the PC idiots out there

[@quilter3]

+Bamawxcom Such people are beneath your notice.If your faith gives you strength and comfort, that's between you and God, and no one else.

[@parallelpinkparakeet]

I'm not religious but people have no right to criticize what you believe in, especially when you're literally staring death in the face. People need to grow the fuck up on here I swear.

[@r3drapt0r]

prayer is the proper response here, I think. atheists will pray on their deathbeds, too. God bless, and great footage!

[@mynamedoesntmatter8652]

I was glad to hear you pray! My nephew lived in T-town during two tornadoes. Brother, I know I’ll be seeing you when we leave this earth, Alleluia Amen, praise the Lord, pray in trouble and in happiness. See you when we get Home!

[@skylilly1]

That thing had some scary tentacles swirling around it, too. What a monster. Those poor people.

[@nightlightabcd]

It's not unheard of for a larger body of a tornado to spawn smaller ones around it!

[@AussBosss]

I think those tentacles are called horizontal vortices. The sign of a nasty ‘nader. There’s another video out there with some much better footage of another tornado with these horizontal vortices. Just search “angry octopus tornado” and you’ll find it. The chasers get too close for comfort but the footage is pretty awesome.

[@TylerSmith_WX]

@@AussBosss there was a very high end ef2 almost ef3 here in Mobile on dec. 25th. Think it had an embedded one in it

[@nowasiwassaying...1699]

Noodles!! They can be stronger than the tornado sometimes

[@darnellgrace8484]

They call those dead man walking. Someone probably died cuz of this twister

[@Mrs_Bales]

I LOVE the fact that you prayed for the people effected. I'm watching this video 1 year exactly after this happened. Thank you for all you do sir! It means a lot.

[@quilter3]

Why are any of you making a fuss because this man mentions Jesus? If his faith gives him comfort, what's it to you?

[@R.E.M.954]

I would definitely be praying. I remember this storm.It killed many people including the girlfriend of an Alabama football player.They were in the same closet but she was taken right out of his arms.

[@MrGoldarr]

Amen Brother There are very few believers nowadays. The name of Jesus has power. Pray for those who are lost and fooled by the devil.

[@deetjay1]

Prayers was the very LEAST he could do...

[@deetjay1]

@@R.E.M.954People died...horrendously... I will NEVER "understand"!

[@R.E.M.954]

@@deetjay1 Yes, you read my earlier comment. Compare it with some of this abject hate you see in other comments.I was clear speaking from a spiritual perspective. As a Christian I believe that someday we will understand much more than we ever could on earth.

[@merissar.2748]

The last part of the video really drove home how dangerous rain wrapped tornadoes can be. I think a lot of people would drive right into that, thinking it was just normal rain or thunderstorm.

[@danadoozer9990]

The suction vortices make this look like pure evil.

[@whatchadoinwhatchadoin9415]

Dana Doozer that’s exactly what I thought.

[@trentonmccall1045]

My first thought was "diabolical." You are so correct.

[@robertgantry2118]

Tornadoes are BEAUTIFUL. Deadly, but beautiful.

[@chitownmytownofficialonean6067]

@@robertgantry2118 Facts

[@debrawhite6008]

if the man wants to pray let him pray I would too if I was a storm chaser

[@R.E.M.954]

I'll never be a storm chaser but if one ever chases me I'll sure be praying.

[@TyyeahBStoo]

Amen

[@biggusdickus9240]

@Hiccum Blurpaedius what??????????

[@biggusdickus9240]

@Hiccum Blurpaedius God is never confused..especially by a bunch of low IQ, spoiled,soft rich boys in congresss..

[@kris4408]

I would pray for them people to tornados is a part of life but god still wants us to pray to keep people safe

[@trentonmccall1045]

Bless this man for his prayers. And bless him for the fact that it was his first natural human visceral response.

[@jackalotamus]

maybe just maybe he should be asking " why are you doing this "

[@trentonmccall1045]

jack savas because God makes the rain to fall on the just and the unjust. What did you think? That there was some malignancy in Tuscaloosa so evil that God personally directed a tornado there to punish the sinners of Alabama?

[@jackalotamus]

@@trentonmccall1045 not at all , im just doubting if "God " has anything to do with a tornado or saving people from one ? Belief is a good thing for humanity I’m just not convinced of a divine entity There are over 3,000 Gods worshiped on earth and they can’t all be the one and only God ! don’t get me wrong I’m not Criticizing any ones beliefs I just don’t understand it personally ( and that’s after many many years of bible study )

[@trentonmccall1045]

jack savas I was raised as a believer. Sometimes I think it might be a bit of a "disadvantage" for lack of a better word. Meaning, for most of my life I never needed to see proof of God's existence. I just took it for granted because I was told that from my earliest memories. Then I entered the field of medicine. The processes which take place in the human body on a microsecond by microsecond basis are dumbfounding. The ultraminute adjustments that the human body makes to it's internal environment on a continual basis to maintain its survivable parameters scream of intelligent design. In fact, all of nature, from the greatest galaxy to the smallest atom is a testimony to the immeasurable power and intelligence of an omnipotent and omniscient being.

[@jackalotamus]

@@trentonmccall1045 Not sure if I agree with your reasoning but would never profess to having all the answers regarding intelligent design as opposed to evolution , but am open minded enough to be proven right or wrong !

[@jerrysavage8607]

I have a daughter that was attended the university of Alabama at that time. I live in Selma, Alabama. I couldn't get her on the phone and I thought the worst. I cried almost all the way while driving there to see about her. By the grace of God she was fine. See actually saw this tornado. Thank God for this man and everyone else who said a prayer. To everyone that speaks against prayer, I hope and pray that you have a change of heart before its to late for you.

[@Sheisneika0976]

I lived on campus at the time. It was reported that it was headed to down town Tuscaloosa and the university but it turned and literally went up the city but not towards us that day. You could definitely see the tornado from campus though....

[@jerrysavage8607]

@@Sheisneika0976 I'm sorry for the people that got a direct hit. Thank God it didn't hit the university.

[@EerierFish16]

That must have been a very terrible experience, and terrifying at the same time, EF4 tornadoes are NO joke, especially when they hit a town like this. Im glad you guys survived this horrible event, I hope it never happens again 🙏

[@dzauthor]

That was the longest 7 1/2 minutes of my life, watching the frightful tornado rage and spew out debris. Thank you for sharing your footage.

[@kayehartfield9892]

No problem with prayers, none at all. You took this video under dangerous circumstances and quietly at that, and most of the footage is awesome. Better a quiet prayer than the usual F bombing, screaming and S words that accompany way too many chase videos.

[@sandrasmith9617]

Totally agree. Too many amateur chasers forget that the monster currently churning through the city is also killing people!!!

[@KH-dj3zy]

Both reactions are okay and understandable. I don't pray, but it's no wonder why people do. You see something like that, and are completely powerless to help or do ANYTHING at that moment for them. Nothing. Just hoping something can help is a knee-jerk reaction that makes complete sense. And on the other hand, cussing and other exclamations are also knee-jerk reactions that make complete sense. Judging words in these situations is ridiculous. Whether cussing or praying. This man was scared for those people.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Not better...words have no effect on the storms!

[@matushkaanna]

Thanks for praying for these people. Such a lovely change from the usual expletives shot all through the typical tornado video.

[@SFbayArea94121]

Matushka Anna Jizzus Halp Dehm

[@tomdimartino7361]

I think his praying is as gross as any words if not even worse!

[@jeanhartely]

@Dr Deuteron What's more childish than asking some imaginary deity for help with the weather? If god is truly omnipotent, he could have stopped the thing from happening in the first place.

[@avdreader1]

@@jeanhartely Not asking God for help. He is NOT imaginary.

[@avdreader1]

@@tomdimartino7361 Your post is the most gross thing on this page.

[@petertarrantjr580]

I find it funny how we have to be politically correct with all other religions, but when it comes to Christianity, people can say what they want. If he is praying, LET HIM PRAY. Isn't anything wrong with one expressing their beliefs in this free country. Anyways, good video. Great angle at the storm and everything. God bless!

[@kapbab751]

+Peter Tarrant Jr Sorry, all I ever see is people talking about how Islam is cancer to the world, and the media targeting them; how Jews are why there is no peace in the middle east...annnd how Christianity is ignorance, backwards and retarded. Where did you get that people only target Christians again?

[@vapequeendevilgamer6724]

I'm a non God believer I believe in nor religion at all but let me tell you something in a situation like this I would pray for anyone to be safe pray me and my family make it alive! Respect others even if they believe in God whatever we shouldn't be disrespectful to people who do

[@robertbooth7832]

Thanks man i needed this. couldnt have said it better myself. 🙂🙂🙂

[@robertbooth7832]

@@modernforever1528 😔

[@robertbooth7832]

@@modernforever1528 thats not why i typed that

[@blackberrylady6025]

Glad to hear someone Calling on Jesus...That's exactly what I do in The sunshine & Severe weather......Thanks 4 praying 4 Tuscaloosa......

[@societynewsnetwork5973]

What....was God busy?

[@samwisek6821]

I was just telling my son how I thought it was scary but that it was cool the guy filming is sending up some quick prayers the entire time

[@redJules1980]

I like how the guy taping was praying for the people, calling out to Jesus to help them.

[@MisterLepton]

"Jesus, save these people from yourself."

[@SuperBrotherBob]

Amen sister.

[@stevenscarbrough8513]

redJules1980 u dont believe. n jesus god help your soul.

[@virakthong8022]

redJules1980 there's no such Jesus to begin with and the storm isn't a fairytale.

[@kylegarvey6907]

It's called storm chasing

[@tomfurr7518]

I have been on this earth 64 years and cannot understand how anyone can criticize a person for being a loving caring person.They are mad at him for what exactly make me understand.

[@matthewwilhelm8819]

He was a good man miss him very much this was my dads passion that and sports

[@tomfurr7518]

Oh my gosh Matthew I'm so sorry for your loss I would have loved to have known him we have a lot in common.I also grew up with sports I'm 63yrs old and getting closer to meeting Jesus everyday I'm sure i will meet him in heavan.I hear a sadness in you but just remember he's in a better place,probably not what you want to hear though

[@tomfurr7518]

I also see that your dad was a fan of greatest football program in the country .That's ironic because I'm a big Tennessee fan..The last 10 yrs though I have kind of changed sides.Im sure he would get a kick out of that

[@matthewwilhelm8819]

@@tomfurr7518 last game we went to was bama vs Tennessee lol striped them then got kicked for lighting a cigar lol

[@jakreu]

Although I myself am not religious and actually even look down to to religious people, I think it is beautiful how he prays for the people in danger. It's a wonderful move, it shows compassion and how religion and actually sometimes makes society better (albeit it often makes things worse). Don't judge him, he is a nice guy (-:

[@kamwrites]

guessimalivinglegend Why on earth do you look down on the religious? He proved with his prayer that he's a good person, you said so. You still look down on him?

[@jakreu]

I do definetely not look down on him. He's a wonderful and caring person. I just look down on people who fanatically practice their religions :x Not on him. He did nothing to make me look down on him, but has my respect.

[@longlakeshore]

I don't look down on religious people. I look at them the same way you look at adults who still believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and unicorns or people who claim to be Christ like David Koresh. When I became an adult I set aside childish ways.

[@longlakeshore]

+Steve H I place confidence in myself and my fellow human beings who work very hard to look after and care for one another. Pray to your god if you like. I row for the shore.

[@WaveOfDestiny]

@Steve H. you are basically saying that free will doesn't exist and that you should trust no one but yourself and let everything sort out by itself. I don't think you really get it.

[@Fahrenheit4051]

5:30 You know it's bad when the funnel cloud has funnel clouds coming out the side. This isn't what a multi-vortex tornado normally looks like.

[@TemTrackersefw]

Those are called horizontal vortices they usually signify violent tornadoes

[@26michaeluk]

@@TemTrackersefw yup, intense vorticity.

[@Thicc_Cheese_Dip]

@@TemTrackersefw so many tornadoes had multiple horizontal vortices that day. Heck, the Cullman-Arab tornado couldn't even form a condensation funnel at first due to the extreme wind shear that day!

[@jodys765]

Amazing footage! And thank you for praying for those people

[@judyeason299]

I'm glad you prayed for them. Never stop praying.

[@rizzorizzo2311]

Why? It didn’t do any good at all, 64 people died.

[@RobBot34]

@@rizzorizzo2311 exactly. he either caused it, doesn't care or doesn't exist. pick one.

[@Stopsign32v]

I'll never understand why non believers care SO MUCH that someone says or posts something about God.

[@billythekidder7182]

@@Stopsign32v pray for them. That’s all we can do.

[@jarrodchappell5086]

@@rizzorizzo2311 could've been hundreds... Maybe it did help... Who knows?

[@christiandunkley-clark7038]

Amazing and truly terrifying and I can see and hear how this affected you how could anyone not be. Praying for people is a sign of good soul nothing else. God bless you and those you prayed for.

[@JamesCarter-ii4up]

Pray is the best thing to do.... I'm in OKC and been dodging Tornados for Years.in my RV camper ... my safe place is a ditch...and alot of Praying.. .....

[@MorrisB1971]

I've seen so many of these videos since the 2011 outbreak but IMO still one of the top 10 single tornado videos ever. Just incredible

[@mikeflickscookingandotherv6795]

dude u sound like good man how u believe is your business and u should never stop expressing that.keep up the good work bro.

[@conspiraciesarejustgreatst2059]

Every time I see debris flying through the air or around a tornado I think of how that debris could actually be people or animals being tossed like rag dolls. You've heard the stories about children and baby's being pulled from their parents arms so I immediately think of that. It's such a horrible thing to think about. Truly depressing when you hear of stories like that. May they all rest in peace

[@26michaeluk]

There's actually a dead person visible in this video up in the tornado.

[@douglasharrell1724]

@@26michaeluk where is it?

[@douglasharrell1724]

@@26michaeluk like what time frame

[@iiDOCKERY]

@@douglasharrell1724 he’s lying lol

[@iiDOCKERY]

@@douglasharrell1724 but I 100% think I could happen

[@legende827]

It’s a huge monster. And you, mister a very kind and brave person.

[@calvinrivera49]

those sideways tendril vortices are psychedelic and defy physics to the human eye

[@juliek9248]

Calvin Rivera they look like tentacles from hell.

[@danielsanford4109]

@Dr Deuteron Can you guarantee the million? I believe I have the answer.

[@karidior5937]

@@danielsanford4109 Did you get the $1,000,000 yet???

[@barbarahenry9231]

How can folks still drive? And see that???

[@JudySharlowGODlovesYOU]

Praise the LORD FOR YOU CALLING ON JESUS TO HELP THEM

[@danycz777]

why should he help, did you help jesus.

[@Burt_Cokaine]

But its a creation of God ... how is it evil? Satan didnt create the weather, and therefore, didnt make this tornado. Its a work of God, and asking His son to stop the work of His father because someone thinks its evil .......??? I think people got their understanding of God a little mixed up.

[@jazzdad24]

Thank you Sir for posting this video and for praying for the people. To you who mock and make of God, you will forever wish that you had prayed to God. 🙏

[@kenolsen1845]

I have a well maintained vehicle

[@kenolsen1845]

@Hiccum Blurpaedius hilarious

[@scottprendergast2680]

jazzdad24 ameem brother ameen

[@kittyk7027]

Spoken like a true pagan. Your profile picture says it all.

[@StarTard8]

May every being both divine and secular help the people of Tuscaloosa. It's been more than three years and they're STILL recovering. I knew the tornado was huge, but I had no idea that it was multi-vortex. That's pretty terrifying what conspired in those eight minutes.

[@genevahardy7564]

Thank you for praying for these people. What a honorable decent man you are to do that for them!!!

[@tinaroney7295]

Never apologize for your praying,sir.

[@sandygrogg1203]

I, fir one, appreciated that you openly prayed.. Why shouldn’t you? I woukd have done the same thing, Those who are critical are wrong to do so. I don’t get it.

[@peggycreek449]

Sandy Grogg That's their ignorance. There ain't one thing wrong for praying. Ppl. Need to change their opinions. That's what's wrong with this fucked up 🌎 world today. They don't include GOD IN their life.

[@peggycreek449]

Madison Daily I AGREE. They will change their times on judgement day. Which it'll be too late then.

[@peggycreek449]

Tunes. Excuse me

[@deannelson9565]

Yet something tells me had he been saying Allah Akbar you would have think differently! LOL

[@karenmilligan5597]

@@deannelson9565 To acknowledge their is a God is sufficient. Different cultures interpret it in different ways and until we can be excepting of each other it will always be war and unrest. Live and let live folks. Praise the Lord.

[@sherrydalton6516]

This is probably the best video I’ve ever seen of this particular tornado. Thanks for sharing!

[@DM-qg4bi]

There's definitely one a lot better

[@katiehenry7]

@@DM-qg4bi send the link...

[@peternemeth1777]

How about this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6DLeomwfr9_q7M

[@peternemeth1777]

​@@katiehenry7 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6DLeomwfr9_q7M

[@gagerucker9222]

So if the guy wants to pray let him pray. You atheists say that Christians are bigots (and I won't disagree a lot of us are), but if you can't watch a video and be open minded and understand that this guy is doing all he can do then you are just as bigoted as some Christians.

[@debrawhite6008]

I agree

[@fairday2]

There is a large and growing number who have all races, ages, and geological backgrounds as normal parts of their congregation. Race is not even an issue it we truly love our brothers and sisters.

[@winstonelston5743]

Ain't no atheists in an EF-5.

[@ChuckyLad]

im letting him, I just find it hilarious

[@atheistinalabama4206]

This Atheist experienced it first hand living in Huntsville Alabama!!! My coworker & his entire family were killed in this beast!!! While I may not agree with this man's faith, his prayers certainly do NOT bother me one bit!!!! Anyone in Alabama on this day will never forget the absolute devastation & fear of this storm followed by 4 days of no power & uncertainty of who u will see again & who u won't!!! If praying helps him then let him pray, until you've experienced this first hand u have no idea how it feels!!!! ROLL TIDE 🐘🏈

[@judytaylor944]

I have never seen anything as devastating as this when does it end! Mercy Lord

[@renawhite8089]

This tornado was horrible I live in Tuscaloosa and it scared the Hell out of me when it happened.

[@mightymorphinmonty7618]

Are you alright?

[@renawhite8089]

I'm fine now thinks for asking!

[@mightymorphinmonty7618]

No problem

[@renawhite8089]

+Jake Evans I never want this to happen again me and my ten and eleven year old were lucky!

[@mightymorphinmonty7618]

Wow I am so glad your ten year old and eleven year old is fine

[@cazybabe15]

That truck driver staying there made the right decision may off saved his life God bless people in this damage path

[@sharoneverett7468]

😲 ( l !) Just still can't understand, HOW these people be still driving right toward the tornado,NON STOP! 🙈

[@vmolly6886]

That is what I was thinking

[@favoritedanceshamm6279]

That's what I was thinking also..

[@modernforever1528]

They're not even driving towards it.

[@heatherstub]

Please forgive me for bringing this to you, but I use screen-reading software to read these comments, and "l" is not I. It might look like it, but when I actually hear it, it really makes what you and others write when you use it this way look *l*azy even if you think you're trying to be "cute". It gives you and other people who do this away, and I certainly don't think you're stupid. Just please think about this the next time you use the wrong letter to represent yourself. Thank you kindly.

[@Kiribr]

@@heatherstub No one cares.

[@stevenprosser7921]

this footage is so incredible...how many people get the chance to shoot this

[@Mellonhi]

Steven Prosser 2 million probably

[@R.E.M.954]

I know one that won't.I'll be too busy going the other way.

[@lionelmorgan2930]

Why in Satan's name is everybody arguing over the dude's comment's about Christ. Doesn't anyone notice the big f^cking tornado?????

[@kaelinguidry6547]

I think the people that don't notice the tornado are blind JK

[@blackberrylady6025]

Yes notice it might has gotten worse if someone wasn't praying, who knows.....

[@brandonhardeman7555]

You must not believe in God or you would not say the stuff you say I'm glad this man is praying not a lot of people in this world pray but one day when God sends his son to come end this world you will be praying like this man is

[@duaneantor9157]

I thought I saw something that looked like a tornado.

[@richardmedina4951]

so proud of you helping people of your powerful prayer I know Jesus saves them their lives even their souls because of your powerful prayer

[@LuciferStrange]

Many were killed. I guess Jesus was taking a shit? He doesn't care if he kills babies.

[@MCO2ATL2DTWby777]

Hell I'm an agnostic, but I probably would have said Jesus 100 times too if I saw that tornado in person. That is great video footage though, other than the one I had seen of the dude at the shopping center where it touched down probably 500 ft away this is probably the best

[@bluefishbeagle1]

An agnostic is just a confused atheist.

[@michaelwaxter3372]

@J BOLD no way. This is all Shiva.

[@heatherstub]

@J BOLD Jesus does not officiate evil. You should know better. That's done by the prince of this world, Satan. Christ is risen! Indeed, He is risen! And hell is terrified, because all its palaces were emptied. If you don't believe me, look it up in Matthew Chapter 27. Look at Job in the Old Testament. God may allow things to happen to us, but it's to check if we truly believe in Him and His goodness and mercy. Like Job said, "The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." You and I and all humanity will stand before His Judgment Seat to give an account of our lives, and everything will be written that we've ever done and/or didn't do. Do we have any excuses? I know i don't, because I know I'm a sinner saved by His grace and mercy. Just think about about it; life is 10% what happens to us, and the other 90% will be dependent on how we responded. Satan and his companions have no chance of salvation, because they've already been judged. It is they who seek to destroy us and this world, because they are God's enemies and our enemies. That having been said, I pray you will seek salvation through Christ, because now you know that He is Glorified, together with His Father who has no beginning and His Life-Giving and Holy Spirit. Both now and forever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

[@thunderturtle347]

God controls the storm's I prayed because I was scared and it was night time but the storm passed right over every ones house in here in west blocton no damage was done to my town so every time I was under a tornado warning I would pray the the storm would end I am a Christian and if you'd pray maybe God could bless you

[@MCO2ATL2DTWby777]

@@thunderturtle347 - that's called coincidence. I am sure thousands of people prayed during the famous Moore tornado, or El Reno or Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Maria or this storm we are going through right now called Covid 19

[@rickyaldridge9489]

Mike - I have watched this video many times since 2011. It has been very informative , educational and a blessing. To see your knowledge and professionalism displayed with your compassion has been such an encouragement. Your placement was perfect. I am now in Georgia, but once lived in Palmetto. God bless you and the people touched by this tragedy. May they look to the one who saved so many that day. It could have been many more lives lost.

[@jv-ep2tc]

this is really a contribution to our understanding of these things. he was so close. I saw things that I never saw before....the little tendrils of tornadoes were eerie.

[@poodinkydingbat1]

those horizontal vortices were the most intense thing... just shows the immense violence of the winds that day! Excellent video.. goosebumps! And thank you for praying for those people!

[@Chuffin_ell]

I love to hear the accent of native Alabamians. After hearing many others, it is always the most pleasant to my ears. Nice footage of such a devastating storm.

[@ic4192]

Hiccum Blurpaedius The Cherokee didn’t believe in land ownership so it was never taken from the Cherokee

[@thunderturtle347]

@@ic4192 dont believe hiccum he is a piece of crap

[@thunderturtle347]

@Hiccum Blurpaedius if you dont stop talking about jesus you will be in hell

[@paris6378]

Great video. I live in Mississippi and that day I was praying for those people.

[@vanhouten64]

It never ceases to amaze me to see civilians like the truck driver at 0:58 driving TOWARDS a tornado.

[@misskelly9184]

vanhouten64 i agree no face

[@2002dialupconnection_]

I had to scroll down only a bit to find this because that’s what I was going to say. Those truckers didn’t even tap their breaks at the beginning heading right towards it. I guess when the delivery is due it’s due.

[@disturbeddemons1]

vanhouten64 they're competing for the Darwin award.

[@ZombieDog09]

Near as I can figure, they're heading for an off-ramp or hoping to avoid it entirely by missing it before or after it crosses the highway. On the highway you're often effectively trapped and I admit I'd be tempted to try and reach an off-ramp to seek shelter in a building rather than try to lay in a ditch. Guess it depends on the situation!

[@goldstar025]

I know right? I’d be going the exact opposite direction

[@lisamills5442]

My future/now son-in-law and his cousin and girlfriend were in a small house right behind DCH. His car blew into the house and the house blew in. The were all fine. Thank you for your prayers!

[@donniebrown2896]

My wife lost two cousins in Tuscaloosa that day, she was in SICU at UAB and thankfully didn't fully realize what was happening. We were picking up debris in our yard 90 miles N.E. In Birmingham. Papers from school children along with all types of roofing materials. Found out later this tornado had actually lifted over Birmingham and came back down near Moody.

[@toib.7143]

this is the very first time I've viewed this video, Sept. 2019, one that is not religious in nature. but to hear someone crying out to our Lord and saviour, it's very powerful, brought tears to my eyes. I truly hope you never remove the comments, because that day of reckoning is rapidly approaching. when all the nonbelievers and naysayers will cry out for mercy and forgiveness, it is then they will truly understand your prayer. I applaude you your faith, it is so refreshing to see a video that portrays someone unashamed and unafraid to. remain encouraged, and faithful. God Bless You!

[@sunlitweb]

Well, you don't see that every day.

[@ILoveOldTWC]

This past Sunday night I met and talked to a State Farm Insurance Agent, who was in Tuscaloosa after this happened and he said the tornado ripped the asphalt off the road in the Alberta City area. No doubt this one should've been rated an EF5, as most people agree.

[@Airchex-ct5oh]

This is the first time I’ve heard that this tornado ripped up pavement, over 8 years after it happened. That is definitely EF-5 damage.

[@ILoveOldTWC]

@@Airchex-ct5oh Two words: Tim Marshall. Plus the NWS Birmingham survey crews. I know someone who's cousins daughter was killed in Alberta City. The EF-Scale is not a very good one. I certainly prefer the old F Scale. You'll never convince me that this didn't have winds higher than 200 mph.

[@artishuk]

It’s just amazing to see how cars and trucks going straight toward tornado because they have more important things to do then their own life , they can’t even pull over for few minutes in the distance till it passes

[@lisachilders4200]

We miss Mike! 😔 He was an amazing guy! He loved to chase and keep everyone safe!

[@JasonHenson1975]

That white semi at 0:59 is like "well dang".

[@luv3daysgrace1]

My husband and co-workers went to the first floor of their building and had to get under tables while the second floor was pulled off. His vehicle ended up in the parking lot of a building nearby. That was a scary day. Great coverage.

[@juancarrillo1743]

Thank you for your prayers I'm a truck driver and I'm terrified of tornadoes

[@tanaiyah8444]

Cant Believe Its Been Five Years Since This Happen Remembering 4/27/11

[@jerrybutler3061]

Which begs the question if God is that loving, why did he allow the events of this day to occur?

[@jerrybutler3061]

@Bєтα • Tнє Bяυтαl 7 Fσσт Kιllιηg Mαcнιηє exactly. But you saw what I was getting at though.

[@thunderturtle347]

@Beta yor a fairytale

[@sylvieshuu]

This was a particularly nasty one. Incredible footage you captured of it! Chasers like you guys are what provide the most useful and life-saving information about these beasts of nature.

[@Einalem9929]

I like the way you called out for the Lord's help .

[@SFbayArea94121]

Melanie Larkins JIZZUS halp dem

[@Einalem9929]

@@SFbayArea94121 : are you trying to be funny or what ?

[@christinalouisejennings6867]

Yet done nothing himself .😣

[@seorasog]

You might have asked Him why He caused the disaster in the first place.

[@jeanhartely]

@Dr Deuteron People keep asking the same question because no religionist has been able to provide a good answer.

[@lancehairston3684]

I just turned the volume down, I was just annoyed by the clicking of the camera....if that's what it was.

[@eh2139]

Lance Hairston diva

[@txmarko]

RIP Mike Wilhelm, who captured this event so clearly.....

[@cynthiacollins2832]

10th Anniversary coming soon, We will never forget ! 😳

[@Koenackman]

at 1:10 look at the right side of the screen. There is a red roof inn hotel, I am currently in that hotel right now. And there is a severe weather and flash flood warning right now.😳😳

[@TheRealMake-Make]

5:10...fitting ringtone for a tornado destroying Alabama. Anyway, nice footage. Thanks for sharing!

[@latoryiagilmer6979]

Make-Make yes 😂😂😂😂

[@nickiharmon3330]

😂😂😂

[@lonniem9728]

Where was the music coming from?

[@tommyfrombama4834]

The music was coming from Bryant Denney stadium, probably started playing due to whatever was going on with the power as the tornado passed by. It was very close to the stadium.

[@JD-gj2rj]

Sorry to hear about his passing, I think this is definitely one of the best if the best video of this tornado! I remember when this came out. Scary stuff!!

[@zoomgodxnitro1052]

Smh...man...I will never forget looking death right in his face...when you just know you was going to die...but through the grace....I'm still alive me and my entire family ... ❤️❤️❤️... My prayer still go out to this day alone

[@ZXY86]

I love how you pray over those people. Bless you

[@LaLadybug2011]

At 5:33, on the left side of the tornado, it looks like two demonic tentacles come out, grasping at something and then they melt back into the tornado. It gives me goosebumps watching this. They sound and look evil to me. What an awesome man - no screaming bad words-instead he is praying for the people in the path of the storm.

[@jonjohnson4283]

At five minutes and 11 seconds you can hear that the tornado picked up a hi school marching band.

[@BriGuy76]

I LoL'd!

[@orlandojohnson5742]

Absolute beast!!! Had to be an EF-4 or 5?!?!!!!!!! Monstrosity!!! Amazed seeing them recorded but don't wanna see one in real life!!!

[@ecoRfan]

Very strong EF-4, winds of 190 mph

[@swiftyoverfifty]

Thank you for praying for the people rather than just whoo hoo ing it up like so many do. I understand the thrill of it, but I appreciate that you thought to say a prayer for people affected by this storm!

[@roarkjones5729]

AYE BROTHER, THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS!!!!!!

[@flashy5150]

I love the little funnels coming out of the main wedge. It reminds me of Medusa's hair--full of snakes

[@spindalis79]

Do you know what Medusa and the guy he is calling out to in the video have in common? They are both mythical characters of ancient storybooks.

[@tomwolfe6063]

Anonymous people will say anything.

[@flashy5150]

@@spindalis79 I totally agree, I thought he was saying Cheez-wiz, Cheez-wiz, help these people.

[@benbeck8834]

@@spindalis79 So what the guy prayed you atheists need to stop being so fucking sensitive and shoving your opinions down religious peoples throats.No matter what any of you say your not going to change religious peoples beliefs.

[@benbeck8834]

@@flashy5150 Seriously dont shove your opinion down religious peoples throats it just makes you as bad as when religious people shove their beliefs down others throats.

[@rebeccahetch3718]

That's literally hell on earth. Upon seeing the devastating damage left in it's wake, I cried so hard. Still can't believe this really did happen.

[@harolynallison6876]

this is a very good video really shows the power of nature, shows the violence of this tornado wow

[@peggycreek449]

Harolyn Allison Its a MONSTER. DANG its HUGE.

[@TheCbrown146]

Wish I could see one live; before I die.

[@latto333]

No... No you don't

[@em-hg4jc]

The most awesomest, breathtaking yet terrifying thing to ever see. Makes you have respect for nature

[@hudsonmatz6025]

No. Not really, I’m lucky enough to have seen a few very photographic ones and that is it. I hope I never see a real tornado.

[@merryhunt9153]

Thank you. I have seen a lot of tornado footage, but no tornado as big as this one and moving as fast. Smaller vortexes are trying to form but don't seem to reach the ground. This was indeed a terrible event.

[@vickythompson7244]

Thank you for the prayers not many do that any more

[@TheBcpoe]

I survived the tornado, it was a nightmare... a lot of people died around me. Its hard to live a normal life after you go through something like this. Its hard to watch, its hard to think about... it makes you appreciate the things you have everyday and if you want to make a joke about it... just know that if it was you or your family that experienced this or had a neighbor that died it wouldn't be so funny.

[@boogitybear2283]

This is insane! I know exactly where he filmed this! 2011 was a horrific year for Tornados. What’s bad is that Joplin, Missouri was next a month later.

[@bernardboka4277]

God bless them. I have never seen multiple horizontal vortices coming out of a funnel before

[@soulfulterrain3143]

Destructive yes, but I bet it was beautiful to witness. Multiple vortices'.

[@anye76]

You captured some amazing footage of that monster. I do hope you and yours were safe. My word that was a beast

[@Raider1FN]

It's a Tornado video people! If you don't believe in Jesus why does it bother you so much when people bring him up? Why hate something that doesn't exist? Hmm, someone feeling a little conviction? If you don't believe in something then there is no point in even thinking about it. Get over yourselves and stop trying to change people who actually Believe, it's not hurting you any! Now can we get back to the point of this video, a Tornado!

[@jasoneades4706]

Everyday a minister is in the news about child molestation. Keep going to church

[@mws755]

It bothers them and they hate it because they feel threatened by it

[@bcs6640]

jason eades hmmmmm hmmmmmmm vrs what the thousands that non believing people like yourself commit hourly

[@kenperk9854]

jason eades THAT was the most insanely stupid comment ever and that's really saying something. Congrats!

[@masculinebuddha8762]

I believe in God, I just don't believe a God who throws his only son to the wolves is worthy of anyone's praise and worship, that's all.

[@517samuel]

I,m glad you prayed .praise God for a praying man.

[@maryr130]

God only knows how many were spared because of this man's prayers.

[@waltercook3197]

GOD BLESS YOU ALL AMEN THANK THE LORD JESUS YOU DID PRAY.

[@thunderturtle347]

@Hiccum Blurpaedius tell me how we are still living here dumb piece of crap

[@gonorrheabreath3774]

Not only is that a massive tornado but it is traveling far and FAST!

[@CH3CH2OCH2CH3net]

Given that tornado was 10 mph shy of being an EF-5; and uncomfortably close at that -- if he wanted to pray, I'm certainly not going be the one to point my finger and cry, "Shame!" We were driving north through that outbreak to my favorite aunt's funeral. It was the scariest road trip I've ever taken: just as soon as we were out of one tornado warning, we were in another one and this went on FOR 400 MILES! Want to know something? I prayed while we trekked north. My prayers may have been directed to the Blessed Virgin Mary, but I can tell you -- I prayed. I prayed BIG TIME when I found out the town in Tennessee we had passed through -- where I saw the biggest rain drops of my life as we drove through -- was flattened by an EF-4 tornado *20 minutes* after we passed!

[@atheistinalabama4206]

As an Atheist who lives in Huntsville Alabama, I remember this one all too well & there's a reason he's praying!!!! This tornado destroyed everything in it's path & everyone was affected by it's devastation!!! Living through one of these will make u see life a lot different & his prayers don't bother me one tiny bit!!!! ROLL TIDE ROLL 🐘 🏈

[@David-sc2ir]

For heaven's sake... I'd rather be hearing 'Jesus Help Them' than bleep bleep bleep from all the cussing like some videos show! This man documented something quite extraordinary and is sharing it with everyone, if you don't like it then just leave.

[@johntinney9100]

I noticed this video is still getting a lot of comments but just an FYI the gentleman that shot this video has since passed away and is greatly missed by all who knew him.

[@IZM3R]

God bless man, I’d be praying too without a doubt.

[@danpmatz]

I love how people just drive towards it

[@giggles7179]

All those surreal, creeping tendrils really gave it an even more sinister appearance!

[@blvany]

Well I guess Jesus must have been busy in some other part of the world. I was on the lookout for him but he never appeared.