The cop should've pulled that tornado over and charged it with reckless endangerment. Let it sit in prison for awhile so it can think about what it did.
OFFICER THE LORD JESUS, BLESSED YOU WITH A CALM SPIRIT, I'M PRAYING FOR YOU OFFICER, FOR KEEPING US SAFE, MAY THE LORD JESUS SEND YOU MINISTERING ANGELS. MISSIONARY MARIA REYES. UPLAND CALIFORNIA
Hardly ever get to see police dashcam footage of tornadoes. It really gives people a first hand perspective on what you were going through in that 10 minutes. People tend to forget, you guys get up close and personal, risking your lives to protect others. You are Heroic, you are Angels with Badges. May your sacrifices never be forgotten. I Thank You for your service. 🙏😇
@@horrorvault2183 How is that working for you when a stranger pops you for whatever reason? Don't call the police when you're in danger. For the love of God Don't. I advise you don't call any emergency services. You'd do everyone a favor by not calling the Police. You can hold your own. I ain't helping you either, good luck 😂😂😂
@@ariefaditya6765 It does not take long. Doppler radar takes about 6 minutes to do a full sweep. In that period of time a hundred houses could get wiped out.
I worked at a Wendy's for 4 years and back in 2015 there were reports of funnel clouds nearby then we were watching it form across the highway, you wouldn't believe the rush of people who just had to get Chile or a frosty Management wouldn't let us stop working either, it ended up missing us entirely though
I've encounter three tornadoes (as in..seen them close in person) my entire life and was actually in one..taking shelter as it passed over. A experience you never forget
In the end if a suspect kills him or if a tornado kills him he still will die so he knew he needed to keep a calm head and not let whatever he is chasing get away from him
You are a brave man sir. Thank you for your and your family's service. That was the most amazing real life experience I've ever seen. A truly exceptional example of what 99.99% of the police offers do accross this country - to serve and protect. Well done and thanks to all the great officers
I heard the transmission say that some homes "were no longer there" We are praying that your community suffered no loss of life and that y'all heal quickly from the devastation. God Bless you for your service in the literal face of that storm.
Who needs storm chasers when you have policemen out there taking videos! Exceptional courage. So sorry for all the loss. kept saying, “RUN” as I watched.
It was growing so fast from side to side, I was having a hard time figuring out if it was evening moving. Once I could tell it was still moving and getting bigger all I could think of was the residence that lived in the area
Damn, this cop has some real tornado chasing chops. That was some close in photography right at the beginning. He's got a good future as a tornado chaser if he chooses that career path. It sure seems like a growth industry for folks like this with nerves of steel and a Safelight frequent buyer card to cover the hail damage.
I agree! I'd like to know how he realized he was on the bad side of the tornado, but still managed to keep it in his dashcam without being broadsided by the RFD.
This is why I loved being a police officer. I loved being part of a team and stepping up when people are in need. I don't care about metals, commendations, being in the newspaper or on television. I only cared about helping those in my community.
@@princessamber18 thank you. It's what I do and if I lost my life while helping citizens flee a destructive tornado, then so be it. At least I was doing something I loved to do and I was able to save many lives. My mom continuously worried about me when I was out working and especially during severe weather season. She would blow up my phone calling me when it wasn't a good time to call. I would answer when I could and told her that I can't talk right now, I'm at work and I have a job to do. I told her that I have a responsibility to the people in the community that I took an oath to protect and right now my attention is on them. I would literally tell my dad that if a police chaplin hasn't rung your doorbell then mom doesn't need to worry. I told my dad to tell my mom that I'm a highly trained police officer and I know what to do and that she needs to not call my phone every second.
@@davidatkinson8515 i agree with both of you,all the lives and the damage this EF-5 caused that day it was sad especially the little kids it killed in school,i heard this monster was 1.3 miles wide to 2 miles wide is what i hear online,had 210MPH winds,and it took the same damage path as the may 3rd 1999 1,but david picture what wouldve happened if instead of this 1 hitting that day and causing the damage,injuries,and deaths i bet that famous El Reno 1 a few days after this 1 wouldve done instead,2.6 miles wide,295MPH winds,that would be bad,where im from we had something close to this 1 but in a different way,unlike this 1 ours was in april,back in 1981,it hit after midnight,it wasnt detected on radar,all on radar were severe thunderstorms,no warning,no sirens until after it already went through,it took the city by surprise,it caused alot of damage,injured/killed people,it had an odd damage path because it only took the northern part of the city,very few even seen it on the ground or even seen it coming,so the few that did see it that survived it didnt know it was coming until they either heard that loud noise these make and or until it was already ontop of them,the few that did see it that survived said it was big about half the size as this 1,meaning if you remember when it just passed and missed the taco bell,thats what they say it looked like,it was also moving so fast that they barely saw any of it unless it hit things that cause power flashes,it was anticyclonic,it had winds of over 200MPH,so after they saw all the damage it caused they rated it an EF-4
@@chrisgcrane5217 yeah that was sad. I know those little kids were scared out of their minds hearing that thing coming closer and closer to them. It shouldn't take a disaster like that to debate on whether storm shelters should be in our schools, that should be a given. Whether it be an underground or above ground shelter, the money used to pay for it is a small price to pay for the lives of our children.
Incredible footage. I've been in a few of those - was caught in my car near Wichita Falls/Burk back in 95 (it was a small F1 that, thankfully, never touched down in city limits... but it went over my car and made it SWIM and DANCE along the highway in near whiteout conditions! That one freaked me out!!!!). I saw the 99 Moore tornado moments after it hit, the 79 WF tornado (i was little back then and it didn't really register) and the 2000 Fort Worth tornado as I drove in right behind it, watching its approach. I'm supposed to be "used to" them after all these years. Well, I may not be scared of them necessarily - because honestly, they're awe inspiring and quite the sight to behold. But if I'm actually in one, all bets are off and it's time to wet my pants once again. Wow.
BTDT. Got boxed in with traffic as they stopped, rain bands hit like a fire hose on the windshield, can't even see the very short and very near hood of my van though it's mid-afternoon. Electrical substation about 150 ft away on the downwind side as the van rocks up on two wheels- twice- as the winds increase. Don't know how strong it's going to be but can't do anything except ride it out as there's no ditches or buildings, just an open field all around. Spookiest feeling in the world. After it passes I'm driving past downed signs, parts of roofs, and light debris everywhere. Later on find out I was just inside an EF-1... Not something I care to do again- ever!
You did almost everything right. Aside from a very little needed editing... You did NOT add stupid music, there was no idiot inserted into one of the corners screaming "oh my god" and describing what the tornado sounded like, there was no asinine logo blocking the picture or declaring NOT FOR BROADCAST across the middle, and you kept the genuine radio calls instead of inserting phony stuff. KUDOS - THUMBS UP
Every video I see, that thing looked absolutely monstrous as it crossed I-44. I imagine the damage path and destructiveness would have been worse had it maintained that width.
+Janice Popper We don't owe cops anything. They don't become cops to help people they do it because it's exciting and/or they want power over other people. Firefighters are the real heroes in society.
For the chuckleheads that refuse to understand, it may seem that this Police Chief wasn't doing a darn thing. At the beginning, you'll notice that all traffic vanished in front of him; he was probably holding everyone safely behind him. Later, on the knoll at the interchange, he was probably directing his available officers, on the other side of this beast, to prepare for immediate rescue entry--as prudent--as SECONDS sometimes can count, in order to minimize ex post facto fatalities. And later, as he gets a better idea of the track, he will roll up his own sleeves, and do his own part, personally SAVING LIVES.
Thank you and you are correct. I could only stop traffic from entering the tornado. I had officers less than a mile from it along with the fire dept and EMS. I needed to track it to see how much area that was damaged to come up with a plan to not only search and rescue but to stop looters. The area that was damaged just had one way in/out so the area was easy to contained . There was only one person that had injuries, we was very lucky.
I'm glad that I can help, in this potential "officer needs assistance" situation (via RUclips--Laughs!!), Chief Norman, because there's just way too many dumb, misunderstanding civilians who simply will not get a clue as to what's good Public Safety work, especially when fine officers may feel that they are at wit's end, in extreme situations. Every thing depends upon that officer and her/his comrades, then and they CAN NOT lose it. I've had a few LEO's in my family tree, a grandfather who was an elected Midwestern Sheriff during the Great Depression, and a brother who, after his tour of duty in Vietnam as a Marine, later became a Marine Police, sometimes assisting NCIS crime scene containments and investigations. So, I leave you with some parting words, from Sgt. Phil Esterhaus of "Hill Street Blues . . . "Let's be CAREFUL, out there."
Not sure what people expect a lone police officer to do about a tornado other than track it and relay its position to emergency services. It's not like he could stop the thing.
@@Philip02K The video footage is just a bonus. You are quite correct that he is reporting its position and getting any needed first responders en route.
This has to be the most powerful single funnel tornado in history. Joplin, El Reno, Hackleburg, Tuscaloosa, Smithville,Rainsville, Washington, Andover, Jarrell Manitoba,etc were all Multi-Vortex.
While is was one of the strongest tornados in American history there were stronger here’s a few most notable 1990 august Plainfield tornado 318 mph wind f-6 borderline very visious, 2008 Parkersburg Iowa same strength as Plainfield the 1999 muhall Oklahoma monster wedge even bigger than elreno and stronger and March 1990 Heston-Gisselle Kansas monster multivortex wedge over 300 mph wind in that one and the Katie Oklahoma tornado was incredibly violent with the most intense rotation ever filmed although it was only an f-4 and last but hardly least is the 1995 pampa Texas tornado of incredible strength 250+ mph small but mighty
@@claytongillaspy8847 , correct. But I'm referring to this as a single vortex tornado. Parkersburg I don't believe was as strong as Joplin. And if we are counting all tornados, the May 3rd, 1999 Bridge Creek was the strongest winds ever recorded. Phil Campbell and Smithville EF5s in 2011 were next in strength.
Pecos Hank. Wild video! 1:20 !!! I’ve always been fascinated by tornadoes and live in the Midwest on the periphery of major tornado country (greater Cincinnati area) and this is incredible footage. Also, I will always comment pekos Hank to direct people to fantastic tornado/storm chaser professional video 🙏🏻
@@generalpatton8468 not everywhere has cellars or basements. Houses in Texas certainly don't. OP your best bet, if you live in a site built home, is to go into an interior bathroom or closet (no exterior walls). If you live in a trailer or manufactured home, and there's the possibility of tornadic activity, get to your closest big structure (like a walmart) before the storm hits and ride it out. Obviously, if you have a cellar or storm shelter, that's the best choice.
Kaye Shearer ive seen a couple tornadoes and i have had a tornado warning. Best thing to do is get to a basement a inner room with no windows and protect ur head.
It did in Bucks Co.,Pa. last year-the Bensalem footage of an EF-3 hitting the Falkoner car dealership on Street Rd. I was in Philly at the time.Didnt see anything in the sky to my North that afternoon,but check the videos.First major one in Eastern Pa that I remember.Im 60.
Too close for comfort! I thought you were a had-lad when you were in the parking lot of the fire station as it was about to head behind Taco Bell/KFC! Killer video! Glad you are ok!
When he said Crossing I-44 it was eerie because that was same highway that it crossed in 1999. I live in Aus but I have family in Oklahoma and I am half american.
holy shit I had no idea that the tornado grew that fast. in the span of 3 minutes this thing was given life and by 2 minutes in this thing was already a wedge.
Well if law enforcement doesn’t workout for this officer......He has great backup plan, an awesome storm chaser for sure. Imagine him having a better setup , this footage is awesome too. I’m sure his courage went a long way in helping save lives.
This police officer is very brave because these big tornados can get many sattelite tornados and he could have been hit. Not to mention debri. Bless You
Thanks for the great footage. I always wonder how EMS and Police deal with tornadoes and the aftermath. My police friends here don't have any protocol for tornadoes and I live in central texas
Wow ! So brave... Right in the parking lot this guy is like ... Oh let me back up a bit so I keep this tornado on frame. I would be running for my life. Thanking them for all they do to keep us safe 👍
Agreed Doug! He learned! I gotta give credit where credit is due, a lot of these officers do the best they can do, without the knowledge we have as spotters & chasers, and risk life and limb to give the best ground truth they can, even regrettably, to their detriment.. This Officer did a good job of keeping the storm in view on those fixed[?] Dash cams they have, and went right to the first area, or one of the first, to evaluate damage, and call in for medical support... Again, I'm with ya and in an ironic way, it's one of those things that can be amusing when that beast gets N of your location, and that RFD nails ya :-P Winds coming outta the west on a SC with a multi-vortex EF5 with no signs of occlusion, but growing by the minute... Is a rush of adrenaline like nothing I've experienced in other dangerous or adrenaline releasing scenarios.... I've been into chasing and spotting for 20+ years, (ameture) and learned how to read the skewed -T diagrams, learned all about the NAM maps, how to read a GOOD wxr88d (hd-dp) in all its modes, and have always been in position to SSE of the Meso.. Well, on May 20,/13 I thought well its 5 miles WSW heading E-ENE @ 20-30... So I thought I'd position in FRONT... needless to say, after witnessing @ least 2 dozen ranging from EF1-5 and you get desensitized, I most assuredly found that high level of rush you get from your first close encounter, (under half to less than an eighth of a mile) & being in front of this monster, -well I won't B.S. I stayed well over half a mile at my closet point, making DAMN SURE THAT MY SIT Awareness, Escape Routes were CLEAR! LOL! Regardless, I gotta give credit to this Officer, as much as I don't enjoy when you meet the 20% that seem like they may wanna night a person's windpipe out the 80% good to great ones go thru a lot of s#it for minimal pay relative to the daily situations their put in. Just my humble opinion, but I've seen A LOT of crap vids ppl put out that run over an hour watching a lowering so ragged that anyone who's got a touch of sense would be looking for the cells that are exploding to their S lol... Just horsing around there, really didn't men to offend ANYONE. Again, just my humble opinion... Peace! XD
I lived in S. Florida for 27 years and went through hurricanes including Andrew and would rather of lived there than tornado prone areas. Those tornado warnings and the sounds of sirens can be terrifying. At least with us, we had days to prepare and homes that were made from cinder-blocks though there was one development called Countrywalk that was allowed to be built from wood. That development was wiped out during Andrew and no more wood constructed houses were allowed after that.
Around the end of the video a large well built house is being leveled it just shows that a rope causing ef0 damage can be leveling large houses in like several minutes
Dammmm you sir are commended for having risked your life to save others. You were so close to that monster and I was worried it was going to suck u into the funnel. It grew so fast into an evil monster.
The cop should've pulled that tornado over and charged it with reckless endangerment. Let it sit in prison for awhile so it can think about what it did.
@@crystalandis2185 are you unarmed, maybe a cop will get you
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You are right, darn storm things it can just blow in town and take over
Really crystal that's what you think cops only do, I have friends and family who are cops. There are good cops and some bad cops
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With the exception of Pecos Hank, I wish more storm chasers were as calm as this police officer,
OFFICER THE LORD JESUS, BLESSED YOU WITH A CALM SPIRIT, I'M PRAYING FOR YOU OFFICER, FOR KEEPING US SAFE, MAY THE LORD JESUS SEND YOU MINISTERING ANGELS. MISSIONARY MARIA REYES. UPLAND CALIFORNIA
Exactly
R T sounds like he’s about to have got damn heart attack all the time. I’m like dude you’ve been doing this for years. Calm down
I had just finished going through a storm spotter school, im sure the calm part came from my years of talking on the radio in stressful times.
Pecos Hank is the best of all chasers and great Photography too.
@@rctestasecca agreed
Hardly ever get to see police dashcam footage of tornadoes. It really gives people a first hand perspective on what you were going through in that 10 minutes. People tend to forget, you guys get up close and personal, risking your lives to protect others. You are Heroic, you are Angels with Badges. May your sacrifices never be forgotten. I Thank You for your service. 🙏😇
Perfectly said. Thank you!
Wow that was an excellent reply man! You absolutely nailed it
Thank you, to all men & woman who put their lives on the line to keep the rest of us safe during severe weather. 😊😊
Like!
Ftp
Keep us safe and entertained with awesome videos like this
@@horrorvault2183 - FYT!
@@horrorvault2183 How is that working for you when a stranger pops you for whatever reason? Don't call the police when you're in danger. For the love of God Don't. I advise you don't call any emergency services. You'd do everyone a favor by not calling the Police. You can hold your own. I ain't helping you either, good luck 😂😂😂
From developing (funnel) to a wedge in around 4 minutes. The LEO was smart and also helped save lives. Props to him.
Thank you
@@garynorman4318 Good Work, Chief.
That thing went from a rope to a stovepipe to a wedge in a short freakin' amount of time!
Watch for new ones
It's scary when they do that.
Remember joplin tornado i mean that thing start from dancing rope to a monster less than 1 minutes
@@ariefaditya6765 It does not take long. Doppler radar takes about 6 minutes to do a full sweep. In that period of time a hundred houses could get wiped out.
@@crispycritterz i know but if you see the basehunter team in joplin tornado it was my proof of it
Thank God this officer stayed safe. We need more officers like this in every community. He kept everyone updated about this destructive monster
Imagine working at that Arby’s, sonic or KFC and a customer tries to order food while the tornado is close by. I’d be like WERE CLOSED! 🤣😩
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I worked at a Wendy's for 4 years and back in 2015 there were reports of funnel clouds nearby then we were watching it form across the highway, you wouldn't believe the rush of people who just had to get Chile or a frosty Management wouldn't let us stop working either, it ended up missing us entirely though
Real talk
you think that tornado is dangerous? keep holding out on my big beef and cheddar and you're going to see what an f6 looks like. lol
I would have asked for free take out in the drive thru LOL
@@michaelmeloche9207 I would have demanded double OT hourly rate for having to work during a tornado emergency
I've encounter three tornadoes (as in..seen them close in person) my entire life and was actually in one..taking shelter as it passed over. A experience you never forget
Wow talk about protect and serve. He went far beyond the call of duty. Hats off.
Thank you
I love the way the cops just casually followed it, like it was a suspect or something 😄
In the end if a suspect kills him or if a tornado kills him he still will die so he knew he needed to keep a calm head and not let whatever he is chasing get away from him
Good visual reminder that tornado and severe storm winds can exist well beyond the visible cone. Good intercept, chief. 8|
You are a brave man sir. Thank you for your and your family's service. That was the most amazing real life experience I've ever seen. A truly exceptional example of what 99.99% of the police offers do accross this country - to serve and protect. Well done and thanks to all the great officers
Very well said great reply!
I heard the transmission say that some homes "were no longer there" We are praying that your community suffered no loss of life and that y'all heal quickly from the devastation. God Bless you for your service in the literal face of that storm.
Who needs storm chasers when you have policemen out there taking videos! Exceptional courage. So sorry for all the loss. kept saying, “RUN” as I watched.
Thank you, I always hope that we make a difference and keeping people safe.
@@garynorman4318 You certainly do!!
That is amazing footage!! seeing the Moore tornado form from dust. Tornados are so freaking fascinating
@Stephanie Logan lol me too!
this was the best tornado video i have seen. No screechee tornado chasers...I t shows the seriousness of this storm
brandtfj ,
Have you seen Pecos Hank?
@@tyler4949 Pecos Hank has some of the best tornado footage on youtube
@@tylerdouglas4397 yep
Tyler he is the best!
This thing looks like a changed directions fast almost like a right hand turn... and then it grew and grew! Pretty fricken nuts!
I noticed that too. I don't think I've ever seen a video of a tornado changing directions that quickly.
It was growing so fast from side to side, I was having a hard time figuring out if it was evening moving. Once I could tell it was still moving and getting bigger all I could think of was the residence that lived in the area
Damn, this cop has some real tornado chasing chops. That was some close in photography right at the beginning. He's got a good future as a tornado chaser if he chooses that career path. It sure seems like a growth industry for folks like this with nerves of steel and a Safelight frequent buyer card to cover the hail damage.
I agree! I'd like to know how he realized he was on the bad side of the tornado, but still managed to keep it in his dashcam without being broadsided by the RFD.
Safelight repair Safelight replace
This is why I loved being a police officer. I loved being part of a team and stepping up when people are in need. I don't care about metals, commendations, being in the newspaper or on television. I only cared about helping those in my community.
You my friend are why the world is still a decent place! We need more people like you in this world! Thanks for being amazing!
@@princessamber18 thank you. It's what I do and if I lost my life while helping citizens flee a destructive tornado, then so be it. At least I was doing something I loved to do and I was able to save many lives. My mom continuously worried about me when I was out working and especially during severe weather season. She would blow up my phone calling me when it wasn't a good time to call. I would answer when I could and told her that I can't talk right now, I'm at work and I have a job to do. I told her that I have a responsibility to the people in the community that I took an oath to protect and right now my attention is on them. I would literally tell my dad that if a police chaplin hasn't rung your doorbell then mom doesn't need to worry. I told my dad to tell my mom that I'm a highly trained police officer and I know what to do and that she needs to not call my phone every second.
@@davidatkinson8515 i agree with both of you,all the lives and the damage this EF-5 caused that day it was sad especially the little kids it killed in school,i heard this monster was 1.3 miles wide to 2 miles wide is what i hear online,had 210MPH winds,and it took the same damage path as the may 3rd 1999 1,but david picture what wouldve happened if instead of this 1 hitting that day and causing the damage,injuries,and deaths i bet that famous El Reno 1 a few days after this 1 wouldve done instead,2.6 miles wide,295MPH winds,that would be bad,where im from we had something close to this 1 but in a different way,unlike this 1 ours was in april,back in 1981,it hit after midnight,it wasnt detected on radar,all on radar were severe thunderstorms,no warning,no sirens until after it already went through,it took the city by surprise,it caused alot of damage,injured/killed people,it had an odd damage path because it only took the northern part of the city,very few even seen it on the ground or even seen it coming,so the few that did see it that survived it didnt know it was coming until they either heard that loud noise these make and or until it was already ontop of them,the few that did see it that survived said it was big about half the size as this 1,meaning if you remember when it just passed and missed the taco bell,thats what they say it looked like,it was also moving so fast that they barely saw any of it unless it hit things that cause power flashes,it was anticyclonic,it had winds of over 200MPH,so after they saw all the damage it caused they rated it an EF-4
Why do u keep using the past tense? R u still an officer?
@@chrisgcrane5217 yeah that was sad. I know those little kids were scared out of their minds hearing that thing coming closer and closer to them. It shouldn't take a disaster like that to debate on whether storm shelters should be in our schools, that should be a given. Whether it be an underground or above ground shelter, the money used to pay for it is a small price to pay for the lives of our children.
This police chief is one brave soul! God Bless him!
Thank You
It's really terrifying how quickly they go from a simple rope to really really wide
That thing got BIG and hissy real quick!!!!
tall32guy the sky came down
go give it a ticket, its speeding
Kevin Dragonbringer nah he hafta lock that bitch in jail. tornadoes be killing since clouds existed.
Kevin Dragonbringer acutely you haul ass when it’s too close he was helping to keep other officers away and people
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Go arrest them it destroy the properties
yeah...I was waiting to hear him say...."Tar nader, I need you to cease and desist!" Hahahaha
Anybody else here from 2019? This video rocks, but why have I not seen it before?
Yep! Ha ha ha.
Thank You
I'm from 3019
@@kittie_sugar same
Nah bruh Im watching this in the year 2069 get on my level boi
Absolutely intense. Some of the best trashcan footage. The rotation of the entire cloud was incredible!
It didn't take long at all before it dropped out of the sky
Dashcam not trashcan...ha ha
LOL
@@5BIRDOG5 lol u can edit it
Incredible footage. I've been in a few of those - was caught in my car near Wichita Falls/Burk back in 95 (it was a small F1 that, thankfully, never touched down in city limits... but it went over my car and made it SWIM and DANCE along the highway in near whiteout conditions! That one freaked me out!!!!). I saw the 99 Moore tornado moments after it hit, the 79 WF tornado (i was little back then and it didn't really register) and the 2000 Fort Worth tornado as I drove in right behind it, watching its approach. I'm supposed to be "used to" them after all these years. Well, I may not be scared of them necessarily - because honestly, they're awe inspiring and quite the sight to behold. But if I'm actually in one, all bets are off and it's time to wet my pants once again. Wow.
Ft Worth born and raised..The 2000 downtown tornado tore everything up..😔🇨🇱
BTDT. Got boxed in with traffic as they stopped, rain bands hit like a fire hose on the windshield, can't even see the very short and very near hood of my van though it's mid-afternoon. Electrical substation about 150 ft away on the downwind side as the van rocks up on two wheels- twice- as the winds increase. Don't know how strong it's going to be but can't do anything except ride it out as there's no ditches or buildings, just an open field all around. Spookiest feeling in the world. After it passes I'm driving past downed signs, parts of roofs, and light debris everywhere. Later on find out I was just inside an EF-1... Not something I care to do again- ever!
The rotation on that beast was unreal.
You did almost everything right. Aside from a very little needed editing... You did NOT add stupid music, there was no idiot inserted into one of the corners screaming "oh my god" and describing what the tornado sounded like, there was no asinine logo blocking the picture or declaring NOT FOR BROADCAST across the middle, and you kept the genuine radio calls instead of inserting phony stuff. KUDOS - THUMBS UP
I agree with everything except the logo. Gotta keep the dirty media from stealing your hard work and dedication.
Thank you, keeping it real and transparent
Every video I see, that thing looked absolutely monstrous as it crossed I-44. I imagine the damage path and destructiveness would have been worse had it maintained that width.
Uh it maintained that width well after crossing 44.
We owe so much to our brave law enforment. Thank you.
***** Lmao.
+Janice Popper We don't owe cops anything. They don't become cops to help people they do it because it's exciting and/or they want power over other people. Firefighters are the real heroes in society.
Jason ok Alright. Next time you call 911 because somebody robbed you don't bother calling.
Lyz Gutierrez So the next time I call 911 don't bother calling? What a conundrum. But trust me, I won't.
K.
1:54 Tornado just casually crosses the road
MinerMini2115 it turned into an F5
Tornado always has the right of way 😕
This guy was reeeeealy close to that thing at one point My god
It didn't seem that away at the time but now looking back all I can say was trying to make people aware of it.
@@garynorman4318 What you tryna say? You're that policer officer in the video??
@@lolhahah21 he is lol
Sir, you did the most amazing job keeping on it, keeping everyone informed and staying calm. I'd vote for you as president!
That grew and turned really quickly!
Thank goodness it missed the KFC.
It Also Missed The Arby's
Chris Santora There’s nothing like a fresh, juicy breast!
Then all the black people would be accusing God of racism. They would be blocking churches with black lives matter parades.
Lol
FR!!! I SAW THE KFC IN THE THUMBNAIL AND I SCREAMED IN REAL LIFE
ok, ya'll are nuts!! but, one of the BEST tornado vids I've ever seen....good job guys, seriously
For the chuckleheads that refuse to understand, it may seem that this Police Chief wasn't doing a darn thing. At the beginning, you'll notice that all traffic vanished in front of him; he was probably holding everyone safely behind him. Later, on the knoll at the interchange, he was probably directing his available officers, on the other side of this beast, to prepare for immediate rescue entry--as prudent--as SECONDS sometimes can count, in order to minimize ex post facto fatalities. And later, as he gets a better idea of the track, he will roll up his own sleeves, and do his own part, personally SAVING LIVES.
Thank you and you are correct. I could only stop traffic from entering the tornado. I had officers less than a mile from it along with the fire dept and EMS. I needed to track it to see how much area that was damaged to come up with a plan to not only search and rescue but to stop looters. The area that was damaged just had one way in/out so the area was easy to contained . There was only one person that had injuries, we was very lucky.
I'm glad that I can help, in this potential "officer needs assistance" situation (via RUclips--Laughs!!), Chief Norman, because there's just way too many dumb, misunderstanding civilians who simply will not get a clue as to what's good Public Safety work, especially when fine officers may feel that they are at wit's end, in extreme situations. Every thing depends upon that officer and her/his comrades, then and they CAN NOT lose it. I've had a few LEO's in my family tree, a grandfather who was an elected Midwestern Sheriff during the Great Depression, and a brother who, after his tour of duty in Vietnam as a Marine, later became a Marine Police, sometimes assisting NCIS crime scene containments and investigations. So, I leave you with some parting words, from Sgt. Phil Esterhaus of "Hill Street Blues . . . "Let's be CAREFUL, out there."
Hats off to this officer who was on this tornado did not let it leave his eyes awesome
That officer handled like that like a pro, very impressive
Not sure what people expect a lone police officer to do about a tornado other than track it and relay its position to emergency services. It's not like he could stop the thing.
sabishiihito that’s exactly what the chief was doing
the tornado was jaywalking really should of gotten a ticket
@@Philip02K The video footage is just a bonus. You are quite correct that he is reporting its position and getting any needed first responders en route.
do you know how fast you were going sir?
tornado: ....
mk, imma have to give you a ticket for speeding
BEST footage I've seen of the beginnings of this monster.
The first minute or so, eerily reminiscent of the Pampa, TX tornado of 1995 from the cop's dashcam.
Thats the Moore tornado my guy, it touched down in 1999
Yeah that was a little too close for comfort. If that thing had changed direction you would of been F**ked.
This has to be the most powerful single funnel tornado in history. Joplin, El Reno, Hackleburg, Tuscaloosa, Smithville,Rainsville, Washington, Andover, Jarrell Manitoba,etc were all Multi-Vortex.
While is was one of the strongest tornados in American history there were stronger here’s a few most notable 1990 august Plainfield tornado 318 mph wind f-6 borderline very visious, 2008 Parkersburg Iowa same strength as Plainfield the 1999 muhall Oklahoma monster wedge even bigger than elreno and stronger and March 1990 Heston-Gisselle Kansas monster multivortex wedge over 300 mph wind in that one and the Katie Oklahoma tornado was incredibly violent with the most intense rotation ever filmed although it was only an f-4 and last but hardly least is the 1995 pampa Texas tornado of incredible strength 250+ mph small but mighty
@@claytongillaspy8847 , correct. But I'm referring to this as a single vortex tornado. Parkersburg I don't believe was as strong as Joplin. And if we are counting all tornados, the May 3rd, 1999 Bridge Creek was the strongest winds ever recorded. Phil Campbell and Smithville EF5s in 2011 were next in strength.
Arrest that tornado for destruction of private property!
Also first degree murder of citizens esp kids!
Pecos Hank.
Wild video! 1:20 !!! I’ve always been fascinated by tornadoes and live in the Midwest on the periphery of major tornado country (greater Cincinnati area) and this is incredible footage.
Also, I will always comment pekos Hank to direct people to fantastic tornado/storm chaser professional video 🙏🏻
I have been in strong thunderstorms with high winds...but never a tornado. I wouldn't know what to do
Get underground is the best dicision.
Of course, that didn't always work.
@@generalpatton8468 not everywhere has cellars or basements. Houses in Texas certainly don't.
OP your best bet, if you live in a site built home, is to go into an interior bathroom or closet (no exterior walls). If you live in a trailer or manufactured home, and there's the possibility of tornadic activity, get to your closest big structure (like a walmart) before the storm hits and ride it out.
Obviously, if you have a cellar or storm shelter, that's the best choice.
Kaye Shearer ive seen a couple tornadoes and i have had a tornado warning. Best thing to do is get to a basement a inner room with no windows and protect ur head.
@@generalpatton8468I live in Texas and we don't have basements. Bathtubs or Closets for us because Storm Shelters are not cheap.
I just flee. I feel more comfortable taking my chances by doing that than staying in the path above ground.
A damn good shot of it on that dash cam.
Thank You
that's a hell of a thing to have to deal with out there, here on the east coast we get high winds & people think it's armageddon
Tornadoes can happen anywhere
It did in Bucks Co.,Pa. last year-the Bensalem footage of an EF-3 hitting the Falkoner car dealership on Street Rd. I was in Philly at the time.Didnt see anything in the sky to my North that afternoon,but check the videos.First major one in Eastern Pa that I remember.Im 60.
This Officer Needs To Join Storm Chasers Awesome Video !!
I got a hit and run I need back up please extra large handcuffs to
That cop is a good storm chaser too
Thank you, the funny part is I was using another officers car and wasn't sure the camera was even on, lucky I guess
Probably gets alot of practice in MO.
Too close for comfort! I thought you were a had-lad when you were in the parking lot of the fire station as it was about to head behind Taco Bell/KFC! Killer video! Glad you are ok!
I can hear Gary England on the radio.....anybody who has lived in OKC or OK knows his voice on channel 9 ...
When he said Crossing I-44 it was eerie because that was same highway that it crossed in 1999.
I live in Aus but I have family in Oklahoma and I am half american.
holy shit I had no idea that the tornado grew that fast. in the span of 3 minutes this thing was given life and by 2 minutes in this thing was already a wedge.
Killer footage sir
Wow! This is truly amazing footage.
For a moment there...
He was thinkin' Arby's.
I ALWAYS wanted the part in the movie....Says......"RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!! "
Fantastic video! Get to see it form and everything - thanks so much!
That thing got so huge so quickly. Reminds me of the Joplin twister.
That's some scary shit right there.
Well if law enforcement doesn’t workout for this officer......He has great backup plan, an awesome storm chaser for sure. Imagine him having a better setup , this footage is awesome too. I’m sure his courage went a long way in helping save lives.
Either way he’s going to be chasing something
RFD Gave him a scare
It even made me nervous. Looked like it may have been a bit of the outer circulation. That thing turned into a BEAST quick!
I probably would’ve shit myself. I’m from Cali, I’ve never seen a tornado in person let alone been that close to one.
Under the circumstances, the officer's attention to framing the subject was very impressive.
I know. I search hard for quality Taco Bell footage, and he kept it in the frame without wavering. I am satisfied for now.
Under appreciated video
This cop has real big balls! What did he think when he saw this monster, possibly hurting and killing people he dealt with on a daily basis?
AsphaltKobold he was working with oem through dispatch helping to get fire and ems where needed
Solid escape plan there at 3:55 when things got hairy, 10/10.
This police officer is very brave because these big tornados can get many sattelite tornados and he could have been hit. Not to mention debri. Bless You
holy crap!!! this is amazing footage.
Thank you
What a helpless feeling that must be, watching this monster destroy entire neighborhoods and there's nothing you can do but watch.
You are correct and to not know if they survived is heart breaking
I wasn't sure if it was going to order Arby's or Taco Bell.???
Danny B Taco Bell, hands down, it’s cheaper 😂
Tbell is far from cheap nowadays. Used to be when I was younger. We could get full on 2 bucks!! Now you can't leave there without dropping a 20!!
Seth Bergile Yeah now it’s pretty expensive which sucks! It used to be so cheap, love Taco Bell but don’t get it hardly at all now.
KFC for potatoes and mac n cheese, arby's for fries, and taco bell for main course.
Newcastle Police Chief Major Steel Cojones, at your service. Good video - nice staying calm and collected, or at least projecting that impression.
Thanks for the great footage. I always wonder how EMS and Police deal with tornadoes and the aftermath. My police friends here don't have any protocol for tornadoes and I live in central texas
Is central Texas considered tornado alley though?
Amazing footage, amazing cop. Thank you sir.
4:54 I more focused on the Arby’s, KFC, and Taco Bell than the tornado🤣
You storm chasers have got balls of steel. I gotta give you alot of credit for what you do.🇺🇸
Wow ! So brave... Right in the parking lot this guy is like ... Oh let me back up a bit so I keep this tornado on frame. I would be running for my life. Thanking them for all they do to keep us safe 👍
Fantastic footage!
Agreed Doug! He learned! I gotta give credit where credit is due, a lot of these officers do the best they can do, without the knowledge we have as spotters & chasers, and risk life and limb to give the best ground truth they can, even regrettably, to their detriment.. This Officer did a good job of keeping the storm in view on those fixed[?] Dash cams they have, and went right to the first area, or one of the first, to evaluate damage, and call in for medical support... Again, I'm with ya and in an ironic way, it's one of those things that can be amusing when that beast gets N of your location, and that RFD nails ya :-P
Winds coming outta the west on a SC with a multi-vortex EF5 with no signs of occlusion, but growing by the minute... Is a rush of adrenaline like nothing I've experienced in other dangerous or adrenaline releasing scenarios.... I've been into chasing and spotting for 20+ years, (ameture) and learned how to read the skewed -T diagrams, learned all about the NAM maps, how to read a GOOD wxr88d (hd-dp) in all its modes, and have always been in position to SSE of the Meso.. Well, on May 20,/13 I thought well its 5 miles WSW heading E-ENE @ 20-30... So I thought I'd position in FRONT... needless to say, after witnessing @ least 2 dozen ranging from EF1-5 and you get desensitized, I most assuredly found that high level of rush you get from your first close encounter, (under half to less than an eighth of a mile) & being in front of this monster, -well I won't B.S. I stayed well over half a mile at my closet point, making DAMN SURE THAT MY SIT Awareness, Escape Routes were CLEAR! LOL! Regardless, I gotta give credit to this Officer, as much as I don't enjoy when you meet the 20% that seem like they may wanna night a person's windpipe out the 80% good to great ones go thru a lot of s#it for minimal pay relative to the daily situations their put in. Just my humble opinion, but I've seen A LOT of crap vids ppl put out that run over an hour watching a lowering so ragged that anyone who's got a touch of sense would be looking for the cells that are exploding to their S lol... Just horsing around there, really didn't men to offend ANYONE. Again, just my humble opinion...
Peace!
XD
I lived in S. Florida for 27 years and went through hurricanes including Andrew and would rather of lived there than tornado prone areas. Those tornado warnings and the sounds of sirens can be terrifying. At least with us, we had days to prepare and homes that were made from cinder-blocks though there was one development called Countrywalk that was allowed to be built from wood. That development was wiped out during Andrew and no more wood constructed houses were allowed after that.
Thank you to all our officers that keep a watchful eye on us and put themselves in danger for us.
TERRIFYING!!!!! Terrible storm. God bless those affected!!!!.
She's big, and keeps twisting around. Please send back up.
I’m saving this one in my favorites!! So cool!
Hats off to this bad ass policeman
I hope everyone survived that was in the path of that tornado
Unfortunately 24 people were killed that day in Moore.
Great job Mr officer!!! And my gosh I don't think I could have done what you did sir!!! I probably would've pissed my pants!!!
Around the end of the video a large well built house is being leveled it just shows that a rope causing ef0 damage can be leveling large houses in like several minutes
**Calmly looks up from his dashboard laptop**
*"Oh look it's a twister"*
What a brave officer for chasing this thing. God bless this man.
Hat's off to the officer
Dammmm you sir are commended for having risked your life to save others. You were so close to that monster and I was worried it was going to suck u into the funnel. It grew so fast into an evil monster.
do you know how fast you were going sir?
tornado: 🌪️🌪️🌪️
mk, imma have to give you a ticket for speeding
It's amazing how far he was away from it and it still had a lot of power scarey as hell.
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Watching this because a tornado just came through my town
Same 2020 sucks
This officer's video is easily as good as some professional storm chaser video.
I would have shit myself if I was inside that KFC
I got to say that shot of him when he turns the corner after that Walgreens and BAM! There it is right in front of him.... That's just eerie.