I Got Right Next To This Monster Tornado
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- On April 26th, 2024 I chased an intense EF3 tornado near Lincoln, NE. As the tornado approached my location, it passed right next to me over Interstate 80 and tracked dangerously close to the town of Waverly, NE.
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Who's here after watching Twisters?!
@@mbproject22 how’d you know😂
Me lol
whoa me
@@mbproject22 right here man😀
Me too 😊
I really appreciate this guy. He shows us all what we want to see, gets close, but he keeps his own safety in mind and doesn't lose his cool. Thanks for being such a professional!
I can't make up my mind on whether this guy is extremely brave and professional or extremely foolhardy.
@Superchick2 Well, he drove within 500 feet of a violent tornado, my bet is on the latter 😂
please stay safe out there young man!
That truck that just drove past that tornado at the last second was wild
These chasers are a different breed I tell ya
@@duhbullb the last one was a semi truck, not a storm chaser
Yeah, that truck delivery must've been REAL important! Sorta proud of that driver.
@bethreeves7864 oh I'm dumb. That truck 🤦♂️
@@Nobious2 No where to park. Youre just stuck out there, so you hit the gas and hope for the best.
I think this is the first storm chasing video I've seen where the chaser knows how to keep his camera from focusing on the raindrops on the windshield. I also appreciate the complete lack of screaming. Thanks!
That’s exactly why I don’t think he should be doing this;
It seems like he’s more concerned with _’going viral’_ than _the _*_Tornado._*
I turn down the volume when they are screaming what they're recording, one guy had a barking dog the whole time he is yelling at the camera.
@@CipherSerpico just cause hes got a better view of it? if you think he shouldn't be doing it, show us how its done.
absolut! kein dummes gebrüll wie kleinkinder. dazu ein etwas nervöser aber hochkonzentrierter mensch. gut gemacht .
100%! Also appreciating the 4k on these vids!
I appreciate how you integrate the map showing us the locations you’re in as you position yourself during the chase. It’s far more immersive of an experience for me when I can see the decisions you had to make to safely maneuver around the tornado. Great Stuff Freddy!
I completely agree!
That's why his documentary style videos are some of my favorite tornado contents
Yes, I agree 👍 great job bro love the comments.....
Wow seeing the deribs fly around like that is actually visually stunning. 😬👀 Prayers to any and everyone injured or lost of homes in this storm
How many prayers does it take to replace a home - or a life? We need to know. 5? 10? 20? How many to get God to stop sending them?
THANK YOU for being one of very few who remembers to turn your wipers off when it's not raining!!
Actually Old Sport I do believe it's best to keep the wipers on.
I had a severe thunderstorm with a tornado just north of me basically rip my wipers out. The winds broke the linkage. This happened at night, and it kept raining. I had to get a tow truck to haul my car home because I had no wipers to drive in the rain in the dark. It was nuts. Next time I'm keeping my wipers DOWN.
the rain in the windshield was buggin me XD, he shouldn't keep them on but atleast wipe the rain off the windshield XD.
Why are people acting like it’s a “good thing” that someone is more concerned with ‘making a CZcams video’-than about ‘making sure they don’t get killed by a Tornado’?
😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
That kind soul flashing their headlights like BRO TORNADO!
Exclude "bro"
@@joycebrackbill-henderly8311 Why exclude bro?
@@joycebrackbill-henderly8311
😂🙄😂
LMFAO!!!!!!!!
and leave that "Bro" right there were it belongs!!
That was an incredible tornado intercept, you could really see the violent motion and tornadic wind, as well as the way the structure changed as the tornado progressed. You did absolutely incredible chasing that event and putting this video together, thank you so much for making and posting it! #TeamMcKinney 💪❤
This footage is so clear and perfect that it almost looks unreal.. like cgi! Good job! Awesome! God bless all!
Thanks so much for not screaming. Hearing the wind roar is so much more immersive. Brilliant work!
@@bizold still much better than screaming and yelling
Timmer screams and yells for a reason: ...
Well... ok, you got me. There's no good reason.
LOL Good ol Reed...
yeah, its annoying af.
@@ThatOpalGuy "It's" - apostrophe required.
I bet that's even more annoying than f, huh. lol
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 !
💯
If you haven't already done so, you should change your phone's unlock code. During the "Grab & Go" rescue in Abilene, you gave it out over your livestream. I know the video's private now, but a lot of people were watching.
You say that like someone from the stream is gonna steal his phone.
@@whatnujgaming714 its not a bad suggestion
I get the suggestion, but that's an elaborate situation.
I love that some people still look out for others..Its rare these days!
I think that was thoughtful
THANKS for not being a risky stormchaser and admiring the tornado from a safe distance!
I myself am not a stormchaser (and as you can see I know nothing about it), but I want to chase a tornado at least one time in my life!
Hope you stay safe!
Indeed! Because, tragically, a storm-chaser lost her life in the Greenfield tornado on the 21st, the other day. According to what I read, she was apparently ejected from her vehicle. Her name hasn't been released yet, as far as I'm aware, but her passing is a reminder of just how dangerous chasing can be!
@@wesltall1 Oh god that sounds HORRIBLE!!! 🫣
@@Blitzcheweif 😔
I dunno. He got close enough I was very concerned about him getting caught up in the bears cage. I've never felt that worry from most other chasers I watch. The bears cage is what killed Tim Samaras, his son and their friend (Team Twistex). He didn't realize the cage was as huge around as it was. The tornadoes border doesn't end where we see it. It can easily encircle the visible tornado up to half a mile around it. That's the invisible part of the tornado, and is still THE tornado. Bears cage isn't something to mess with as no one can see it.
He was too close. He was already in the debris field.
The casual “there’s Reed” made me giggle
At this point spotting reed is a meteorological sign that there's a tornado lol
it was just so random lmao
@@kiarasushi Dominator sightings are always like seeing bigfoot, but it's so common now that it's like seeing bigfoot, but he lives in the unit next to yours in the same duplex.
These guys are worthless without Reed and Connor.
I like your sighting . No panic. No curse words. No whiny partners. Thanks for keeping it clean.
Agreed but i would be panicling if there was a tornado close too me
Hey man, please bring some, just super basic like 3M safety glasses or something on these chases. They are super cheap and do not obstruct your view at all, and you can throw em on super quick when near a big hail core, or near flying debris. It doesn't seem super important but all it takes is one big hailstone or chunk of debris to break your window and fling glass into your eyes, and if that happens then you may never be able to see these incredible storms again.
I agree 100%, but I will say that car window glass is designed to break in such a way that it doesn't turn into sharp slivers and shards, but mostly square pieces, so it's relatively safe to be around.
Dusty wore them in Twister.
@@jacobm2625
I can tell you from experience that a broken car window creates a huge amount of fine glass dust in addition to the larger cube bits. It won't slash into your skin, but it will definitely blind you. Safety glasses are definitely a good idea. Might not be a bad idea to also have a clear film applied to the windows to hold them together when they shatter.
@@annehaight9963 Can confirm, I see it daily. I'm a deputy.
@@jacobm2625 You're right, the side glass windows made of tempered glass do, the windshield though is made of a laminate glass which if hit hard enough can break on the interior side and flick extremely small glass shards into your eyes.
2:40 I spy me lol! What a crazy intercept that was nice job!
This is one of the best tornadoes you've captured. Great video. Stay safe.
This is by far the most dramatic footage I have seen. Awesome job, Freddy. You captured the ungodly power of twisters. And you've got the coolest job on the planet. Be careful out there.
Brought me back to that day and just how incredibly mesmerizing it was to watch. Love your videos so much. You have a real talent and gift for stormchasing and video editing. #TeamMcKinney always!
imagine you're that truck passing by a tornado this close and you're like pfft man this tornado's going too slow can't wait anymore ima just go, time=money
One of the best footages I've seen this year. Bravo!
Thanks for Freddy too Gigi
Indeed!
This day far overperformed a 10%, I'm still shocked it was never upgraded. This 3 day span saw 149 tornadoes.
As a fellow Nebraskan I am thankful this one stayed south. Kinda been chaotic even for nebraska this year already tornado wise!
you narrated the tornado very well, you even predicted that that debris would hit your window!!! absolutely fantastic my dude!!!!
2024 has been a crazy tornado season so far and I’d bet it’s gonna get worse!. Freddy your videos your amazing and inspiring as I want to become a meteorologist/ storm chaser. ❤
Doubt it will be near as bad as in 1968. Ask your grandparents
Welcome to global climate change.
@@Ronniejamesleo I- Why are you comparing? Doesn't mean it hasn't been bad.
Yeah, it sure has. First F5 in a decade and a rash of many, many weaker ones. Not a forgiving year weather wise.
@@criticallard2090 yeah
It always amazes me how people on the road will just casually drive past or into a tornado instead of finding a safe spot to let it pass.
It's like they care more about where they're going than surviving...
Incredible video! I'm deeply impressed with both your bravery and knowledge. Thank you so much for being our eyes to the skies and our ears to the ground! You Rock Freddy! 💯👍
Who agrees with me that the weather this year is crazy! ( for example this tornado, thunderstorms, etc)
YES!!
Absolutely AMAZING video. You are both brave and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you Proxima!! ❤️🥰
@@paigemaddi Thanks to you for the "mod"-velous job you and the Mod Squad do every stream to keep the community chat safe and fun! 🥰
You’re awesome Proxima thank you for the super thanks and the kind words!
A massive W for you Proxima, as always. ❤💪
I appreciate how calm you are able to remain. Stay safe!!
this was that same tornado that hit that BNSF train seen at 0:15. The conductor got a really good video of it. Glad they we're okay.
Incredible 😮 the opening scenes almost look like CGI.
My heart was racing watching this live AND again in this video 😮 the quality of your videos are top notch Freddy. Can't wait for the next one! ❤
Thanks Paige!!
Honestly i felt like it was a black hole, because the debris looked like there was no gravity.
One can’t help admire your poise and courage chasing a tornado in your own backyard. Great work, Freddy
Yes, Stimpy!
@@johnmckinney4128 You should be very proud, John!
I really appreciate you calm calculating demeanor and narration even in a stressful situation. I dislike having to mute the sound to watch the video. Good job.
Reliving this coverage as I watched this live on that night in the neighboring state of Iowa. You guys are so brave and thank you for what you do to help people.
OMG!! I used to live there in Durban, prayers from a South African in New Zealand. A tornado hit my workplace in 2011 in Albany Auckland, it was so surreal but we get quite a few here.
Pro Tip: Wear protective eyewear. Clear contractor's impact glasses only cost $20. Wraparounds are best.
Seems you were next to the train where a conductor filmed the twister striking it and it went viral.
This camera looks so clear it almost looks fake
You got diamond nutz, God Bless & Be Safe...Derek & Dee thank you for that experience!!! Praying for your safety 🙏🙏🙏
That semi that rolled right by it lol the company should make it into a commercial… rain snow shine or hell even a tornado your freight will be on time
Genuinely some of the best tornado footage I’ve seen. The quality is amazing. Looking forward to the next video!
Great footage and showmanship🌪 2:05, them folks parked have either never seen a tornado up close or way too many.
Very nicely done. Thank you. After watching Reed's sideview mirror for 20 minutes and listening to screaming, this was very enjoyable.
Kudos to you, Freddy, for the way you control yourself, but the greatest applause is for how you helped the Lambert family in Texas.
Tractor trailer driver was lucky
2:10 That semi driver was almost toast.
Incredible footage Freddy! You are a real tornado sniffer, that tornado was wild and it could have become worse if it would have gone through Lincoln.
Beautiful coverage! Multiple angles that we don't get during lives are a different experience. Stay safe. Never stop chasing.
Thanks for sharing. We are huge weather watchers here and this is my sons dream job he wants to do!
Freddy the production on this is so A+++++!!!👏Good Job!
Agreed!
@@johnmckinney4128 Whats up with these Storm Chasers,....they are the NEW babe magnets?? Hold a workshop here in omaha dude..please!
This was exactly what I was looking for.
Great work.
You got balls of steel bro
I’m fascinated by your Tornadoes ,In Australia we see few of these we get Cyclones but you can’t see them coming.i wish we did.
Really appreciate the effort put into the map and showing your location in reference to the tornado. You have great situational awareness as well. Thanks for doing what you do!
My house almost got hit by this exact tornado!🌪️🌪️
LOL at the fact that I'm not the only one watching tornado videos like most people watch sports! 😂
This tornado was crazy because i was in school when it hit elkhorn nebraska
@@LivingwithaBrokenMind ME TOO!
ME TOO
Really beautiful photography on this! Colors and detail are excellent.
This tornado happened on my birthday while my family was in Florida 😮
I scrolled by your video so quickly at first that I swear the thumbnail looked like outer space for a second lol. The dark shades and debris littering the air had me all confused in that moment.
Really well documented video Freddy. You do really well explaining the timeline of events and cutting up the footage to tell the story of each event.
Omg same 3:31
@@173jaSon371 I thought it’s space
2024 is such an incredible year for these tornadoes.
Also devastating
Lincoln looked so similar to Wynnewood 2016, in how it was an intense stovepipe/multivortex.
Was watching you live when you filmed this, epic chase man 🌪
If I saw that I would be crying.I have dreams about tornados.
Awesome stuff as always Freddy! You’ve been on a serious hot streak this season! Keep up the amazing work!
Great footage!!!! My heart was beating fast for you i can not imagine what kind of adrenalin you felt being that close. I am on the west coast. Stay safe everyone.
It's absolutely insane how you can have clear skies maybe a couple miles away from one of the most dangerous and destructive weather phenomenon.
imagine getting home from work on a sunny day and a tornado slaps you around from 40 ft away
These tornado spotters need to be trained and be allowed to use emergency flashers and sirens. These brave souls look very helpful to the community.
Great video and I really appreciated the one time you said you were 200 yards away. That's close! It's hard to judge distance from looking at the video and I've never heard anyone else say how close they are.
Great for him! He sure is privileged to be able to witness multiple tornadoes throughout his life. I'd be thankful to finally see one in person before the end of my life. They rarely strike where I live which is northeast Illinois. So if I personally knew Freddy I would pay to join him on a tornado chase.
never seen this much tornadoes in my life
Thanks for not screaming. I appreciate this don't be a Tim reed
I agree with you
That's one reason I can't watch his videos, he just screams constantly. It's obnoxious.
Reed Timmer is THE stormchaser.
@@kc0eksit’s obnoxious because he’s excited that he is finding tornados? That’s basically what you are saying..
OMG! When I first saw the thumbnail I thought it was enhanced but NO...
Those specks of what looks like stars is the debris cloud..looks like either metal or glass reflecting off the sun..
HOLY 💩
GREAT FOOTAGE!!
Crazy people just kept driving as if they couldn’t see that big ass tornado miles before hand lol
those power lines were flailing across the whole street but you cant see them unless your 10 inches away. Those lines should be cyan or neon yellow for situations like this
@@slumy8195 I agree I live in Louisiana we had some bad storms few days in a row couple tornadoes & next day I turned down a road & luckily it was cable lines in the road but couldn’t see them until it was almost too late
This is a helluva tornado season, isn't it? You guys are capturing monsters on an almost daily basis - kudos to you and your fellow chasers.
I watched the live stream of this and it was amazing. Thanks for not yelling and hollering at the top of your lungs. Also, it's nice not having some whiney piney milksop passengers begging to move and run away and wanting to call home to mommy. A huge lesson in storm chasing technique.
Reed Timmer flies by in his indestructible clam!!😂😂
Such a great video. Your editing on this video is amazing. Can't wait for the next video, it was when I was able to tune in live, absolutely crazy.
Thank you!
Brave storm chasers. Thanks for the awesome footage. Was that footage shot with a smartphone?
Agree - great job adding the map into the chase.
Nice camera setup, as well!
I used to deliver and pickup at the tractor supply DC in Waverly. Absolutely crazy to see you drive by it and see it on the map and see that the tornado BARELY missed it lol
That would have been a MESS. All those loaded trailers shredded with their loads meant to be going out to stores, the warehouse itself spread about. WOW that'd be a mess.
Those super dark almost black tornadoes were always the scariest ones. I don't know what it is about the color but it's always so unsettling.
Wow great work. The quality is really good, seeing all the junk flying around so clearly is pretty incredible.
Fantastic footage! I love the integration of the map.
I really appreciate how you follow these systems without cursing while giving warnings. I do not sub to many storm chasers channels with their disrespect in cursing however you are the exception and so I am subscribing now, thank you for the respect you offer.
I liked and subscribed immediately... this footage is clear, concise and awesome!!!! I love it!!!!
When I chased a few tornadoes while a student at Oklahoma in the 1980s, there were so few storm chasers. Now I see what almost looks like a crowd on some of these vids. Thanks for the thrilling vids, but stay safe out there!! 😇
5:51 bro was saying those Vs with so much strength
This guy has the guts of dominator three windows. He literally got in the debris cloud of that tornado nearly losing a window. Wow.
6:07 Hi Reed :D
Amazing footage, Freddy!
Are you ever afraid or have you ever been afraid that it'll come right at you just be safe & very cautious get out of there ASAP when need to stop hesitating.
That was so powerful ! So glad you aren’t a screamer. Thank you for documenting these powerful monsters and warning people of their approaching dangers.
When seeing thumnail i thought it was a nebula😂
I kinda did to😂
Excellent job! I couldn’t imagine. I pray everyone’s ok.
That Tornado is on a whole other level of majestic.
Sparkles even..
That is probably the scariest looking thing I’ve seen in my life.
If I lived near that, I’d get the hell out of there.