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TORNADO ALLEY & DEATH WOBBLE! SURVIVING TORNADO & SEVERE WEATHER IN AN RV
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Y'all survived what could have been a deadly situation, so you couldn't have done all that bad. But I'll say this, after 23 years of police work, take my advice: if you have to stop on the interstate, don't get out of your vehicle, unless you absolutely have to. Also, Mercedes should have stopped in front of your truck. That way, the RV itself is acting like a 'crash vehicle' in case you do get rear ended. I know your whole life is in that RV, but property can be replaced, lives cannot. And you would be surprised how many times someone rear ends a vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road, even in good weather. We have a tendency to drive towards what we are looking at, without realizing it. And when a person is looking at a vehicle stopped on the side of the road, they often times will inadvertently drive right into it. You have probably heard many times that the most dangerous part of police work is a domestic disturbance. I disagree. I believe that the most dangerous part of police work is anything that police do where they have to get out of their vehicles on the interstate. Thanks for the great videos!
Thank you so much for your tips, insight and Service. I never thought to have Mercedes park in front of the RV. Great idea for so many reasons. Thinking about this gave me the chills!
Thanks again! We’re pinning this comment
@@RVOddCouple I think you where lucky to be okay counting your lucky stars and God's blessings have fun and go on I am in Palm Springs would love to meet up sometime soon to go to South Carolina phill😎😊😇
Wow, that is very sound advice!
Wow good advice I’ll remember that thanks 🙏
Thank you officer, for saving more lives with your excellent advise and tips. Thank you for your service!
We were wrong!!! NEVER take cover under a bridge! We received bad information but the RV Odd Squad straightened us out.
Oh I paused the video immediately when you said that to tell you NO!! SO glad someone beat us to it. Have lived in Texas my whole life, 4 years in Amarillo, and I learned a lot during that time. When I saw that shelf cloud to your left, I knew you were heading into danger. And very glad you guys were ok
With all the time we have spent in Amarillo (hubby is from Dallas), I say it’s the armpit of Texas. We numerous times have ridden through those kinds of storms!!!
They some serious amateur storm chasers! I am learning a lot and thankful you all are safe
@@debbiewilson4443 me too. Had it posted then saw it. Then deleted it.
We don’t want you guys to get hurt that video was very scary
6:25 My friends, when I was learning to fly there came a day with marginal weather and I was struggling with whether or not to fly that day. Then my instructor showed up for the lesson and when I told him about the weather and asked if he thought we should fly or not he said one of the most profound things to me, "It's always better to be on the ground, wishing you were flying, than flying, wishing you were on the ground." Never challenge marginal weather, and just because the forecast says it'll start raining at 5:00 PM doesn't mean it'll hit you at 5:00, but that it'll hit the reporting station at that time. Be safe y'all, the world's a better place with you in it. :)
Love this! Thank you
That is the best advice! Love it!
I have learnt so much from this video!
Things one kind-of knows & does & then FORGET about bc nothing goes too wrong.
1 Don't travel/hike in weather.
2 Travel/hike in the EARLY part of the day.
3 Plan to arrive hours BEFORE you have to, so that if something goes wrong you still finish ahead of dark/weather etc.
4 Never underestimate how QUICKLY and IRREVOCABLY things can turn complicated.
EXCELLENT advice!!!! Don't second guess nature.
good info from the flight instructor
So glad you are safe. However, PLEASE do NOT hide under a bridge during a tornado. I live in tornado alley. Underpasses and the like can become wind tunnels. There were people in OKC who hid under a bridge during one of the worst tornadoes to ever hit the area. They got sucked right out because of that effect.
Good to know! As always, we learn most of what we need from all of you. Thank you
Under a bridge is NOT the place to seek shelter! I'm from and live in Oklahoma. I grew up with severe weather. (I'm also a meteorologist) PLEASE do not do that. Feel free to reach out to me for guidance regarding severe weather safety.
Best regards, y'all
Please share with us all.
I'm from Tulsa originally & tornadoes were just a part of life for us! Your name sounds familiar to me. How long have you been a meteorologist & are you on any particular news? (Sorry, just curious! 😁)
Good to know! As always, we learn most of what we need from all of you. Thank you💚 Love The RV Odd Squad
It's a fine place for Hail with no tornado, especially if you're on a motorcycle .
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As someone who has lived his entire 57 years in tornado alley and who has been caught traveling when one hit me, NEVER get up and the girders of an overpass thinking you will be protected, the wind going through there is compressed and extremely more violent than what wind you will feel down on the highway. If you are caught unaware (as I was) look for the closest ditch that you can lay down flat in face down, deep enough so you will be completely down in it. A cow was thrown into the side of my semi trailer (tanker) and I watched my 80,000 pound truck get turned in a complete circle 3 times, it sucked my windshields out and everything inside the truck was gone, and not once did I feel like I was going to be pulled up out of that ditch. God was with me that day as he was with you all, I love yall's videos, keep up the good work and stay free.
I thought you could drown in a drainage ditch 🤔
@@trulysurprised-bk7cy a ditch or culvert will shield you better than an overpass, the debris will go over you for the most part, versus an underpass that acts like a legit wind tunnel and can accelerate things like a draft between buildings.
@@trulysurprised-bk7cy no you will not drown but it will save your butt.
Praise Jesus you're safe!
Under an overpass is NOT a safe place. Sometimes the winds get multiplied due to the venturi effect. The best place is in a ditch if you're stuck out in the middle of nowhere.
Love you guys.
I totally agree!! The 1998 Moore, Oklahoma EF5 tornado proved that hiding under an overpass is extremely dangerous.
Learning a lot from the comments. Thank you
I agree! The underpass creates a wind tunnel effect, and bridges can also collapse. A ditch or lower laying area is the safest place you can go. You may get wet and dirty but it's better than being injured, or worse.
Also another sign of an approaching tornado can be ears popping like on a plane. This is due to low air pressure in the area of a tornado.
Also sometimes underpasses can flood. Not a safe place to get refuge.
This is good too know. Thank you.
The greatest thing you did in that situation is play "everything's ok" in front of Sage. I learned a valuable parenting lesson seeing the movie, "Life is Beautiful." Kids really do react to our emotionality and you have given Sage an extremely important life lesson and a gift she will remember and hopefully use her whole life. Parenting is the most important job ever, and you two have it NAILED. Blessings!
We agree💚
And what would that life lesson be?
@@prepperjonpnw6482 That when things go wrong, you keep your cool. That panicking isn't the way to go and that the sky isn't falling. Not sure why that had to be pointed out, but ok.
@@purselmer5931 Didn't you just love "Life is Beautiful"? What a wonderful father.
@@katydid1600 One of my favorite movies of all time. The gift he gave his son was immeasurable. My husband had to live 2000 miles away for 4 months once for his job and I was left alone w/3 kids under 6. One day a week, we had to eat in the car b/c I had no time between their schooling/activities and my work. I turned that meal into an "indoor picnic" in the minivan. I'd sit in the back w/them and we'd eat together. Do you know the eldest still remembers how fun that was? Did that b/c of that movie inspiring me.
They say that going under an underpass is not recommended the wind that goes under it is more powerful than the regular wind out around the area.
Yes, due to the Venturi effect. The wind funnels into a narrower space, creating a higher velocity...
Exactly!
I’ve heard that. Thankfully i’ve never had to test that theory. Lol
I have always heard to NEVER seek shelter under a bridge out of the vehicle...can be even more dangerous
Very true. I grew in a Tornado state. The problem in seeking shelter under a bridge is that it isn't the wind that is dangerous it is all the thing that the wind throws around. Under a bridge you can get spinning wind and when there are rocks, pieces of wood, and trash with it can cut you up if not worse.
Agree. The Venturi effect is real. The air is compressed and speeds up making it nearly impossible to hold on, especially for a small child. Underneath a bridge toward the top is a perfect example of the Venturi principle. Thanks for sharing. Good advice to everyone in an RV regarding dangerous weather.
I guess we got bad Info. Thank you for sharing this
@@RVOddCouple , Also never drive on a water covered road. There are two reasons One the road could be washed out, the second is the water can literally wash your vehicle away with you in it.
If there is a tornado drive 90* AWAY from it.(lived in tornado alley my entire life)
That is correct. When I attend SkyWarn training with the National Weather Service, they state to never seek shelter under a bridge.
Yes!! I’ve had to lay down in a ditch in an Iowa tornado!! I could barely open the door of the car on the side of the highway to hit the ditch because of the suction/pressure!! Fortunately this was before children!
Wow, scary!! So glad you're ok!
So glad everyone is safe , ( i would miss The RV Odd Couple ) . Storms are not to be played with .
Thank you Buddy💚
Ditto!
The POWER of those storms are soooo scary !
Hi, I’m Australian and this is so interesting to me. I’m so glad you all were safe. We have had an increase in the number of tornados here in Australia. It used to be unheard of to have them here. Please continue to be vigilant and careful. Happy travels. 💐❤️🐨
Thank you Jodie😀
I learned when we bought a home on the beach.....Mother Nature is ALWAYS in control!!! NEVER NEVER try to outwit Mother Nature because you will always lose. Glad you guys are ok😘
"Experience is a hard teacher...it gives you the test first and the lesson later"
So true Ken!
🤯LOL.
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And it extracts its fee first, before the lesson even begins.
@@TheGrandmaster1 YEP!!
When my children were small and severe weather was forecast for that day I would tell the children we were going to play tent. We had a basement not a very good one or deep enough but it was better than nothing. We would take food and soft drinks (a special treat) and food snacks and go downstairs. We had a bedroom down there and we’d take sheets and pull the mattress off the bed and make a big tent. Then we’d spend the day telling stories and munching on snacks and pretend that we were camping. Loads of fun and not a single child that’s terrified of storms. Sometimes I think it worked too well
Wow, glad you all came through this experience without any injuries or property damage. Really something that needs to be considered when traveling through that part of the country at this time of year!
As a Texan, the minute I saw the title of the video I thought, “I hope they didn’t try to pass through here in the Spring!” So glad y’all are ok and thank you for giving these tips and sharing this experience. Those of us who live here know what to expect, but many may make the same mistakes. And a shout out to John for the line of the week.... “We’re not the biggest idiots, but we can be dumb.” 😆
One day my husband myself and our two daughters were about to walk out of a furniture store. Literally my husband's hand was on the door handle. Suddenly a sales lady asked if had entered their drawing yet and handed me a card to fill out. I took the card and pen and was filing in the first line when everything outside went crazy. Sideways rain pink skies crazy wind. Power in the store went out. My husband grabbed our kids and got away from the door. In a few minutes we found out that a tornado had touched down and taken the roof off the building across the parking lot from where we were and then moved off away. If it hadn't been for the sales lady handing me that raffle card we would have been outside in the parking lot when it happened! God always takes care of His children!
I've trained as a weather spotter... and one rule is..you should never take shelter under a bridge.. find a ditch, get in and lay flat on the ground .. if there's no ditch just lay flat on the ground .. (don't ball up) tornadoes lift things when air can get underneath ..it'll lift you like a kite .. so stay as flat as possible..
I live in Minnesota I take tornadoes seriously at home and at my seasonal camp site.Never go under the underpass during a tornado
Texas tornado alley is no joke 🌪
I have a phobia of these storms. I grew up in Texas. Glad you guys are ok
Thank you 😊
So happy to hear that all of you are safe. The power of Mother Nature is incredible and it warns us to take care. As far as being only .7 miles from the campground, it too may have been under water! Keep being safe! Leaving on our first major trip next week. The advice from all of you on limiting driving time and being prepared has definitely improved our plans in a very good way! Be safe!
Oh, I'm so glad y'all made it through all those dangers! I'm a Native West Texan and tornadoes and killer dust storms are facts of life, but the beauty of the Desert Southwest is worth it.
Thank you Nancy💚
The animals.. keep an eye on them for pending bad weather. They are more easily affected by pressure changes than us. Dogs and cats get nervous, birds are active for cover and ants scurry.
And...sometimes you feel it in your knees 😁
Dear God! So happy you are alright!
Something you’ll never forget....I’ll never forget my first tornado in 1998! Set up in a campground and it came in about 4:30am. Where do you go in a campground for shelter???? With the camper rocking I ended up running out to my truck in my underwear thinking I’ll have a better chance there. Luckily it wasn’t a direct hit and I only ended up with some projectile and hail damage!!
😱 the good thing about being in your underwear is that the EMTs would have not had to cut off your clothes to see any injuries. 🥴
EMTs love their sizzors... 😂
@@lauraingeorgia5052 oh I know.....was a EMT/AEMT for 17 years!! Scissors are our best friend....
I am a storm chaser & drive through stuff like that a lot. Here's a few tips, if it is raining so hard and you can not see put your cell phone on photo or video and it will clear the view for you. If you are in a storm with high winds point the vehicle TOWARDS the wind. The windshield is much stronger than side & rear windows. Park close to a building that will shield you from the wind. If you must get out of the RV or jeep to seek shelter lock it up take important papers with you. If you stop at a gas station get in the freezer if you have time stack the cases of drinks as an extra barrier around you. Always keep duct tape with you incase you have windshield or window damage from hail or small debris. Make an X or a couple of Xs on the windshield or windows. One thing that is really good to use is Flex Seal tape or roll. Cover sunroof or anything else that could leak. A couple of layers will work. Don't worry you can remove it with the flex seal Adhesive remover. I don't know which part of the storm you were in... you was either in the Bear Cage or the RFD (rear flank down draft). Go to weather.gov and take the Skywarn classes so you will know what to look for & wx preparedness. Safe Travels!!
Thank you for your honesty 🙂. You didn't thank God too early...happy you are able to make the video.
Always remember my father's search of the perfect camp site. A tree with dead branches (widow makers) were a deal breaker .
It’s a great tip unfortunately there’s not a lot of choices with the campground so full today
What a harrowing experience! So glad you weathered it. Wow! Storms can be so unpredictable. I remember one time camping with Mom & Dad back in the early 70s when a wind storm came up in the morning. The wind was furiously blowing broadside to our 16 foot Phoenix trailer, rocking it back and forth. Mom was a little heavy set in those days and Dad had her sit on the wind side to help hold the trailer down. It worked. When we all got out after the storm 2 units had completely blown over. We were so thankful. Camping and RVing is not without its adventures! Thank you for telling the story so frankly. Glad you are both okay.
So grateful you are all safe! We have lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and we learned to respect the weather, especially in tornado season. Looking forward to “the rest of the story” in October!
OMG, it's such a good feeling to know that God has His protective hand on you. God wink moment guys!! You'll never forget this trip. So glad to see the 4 of you ok! God bless.
Never a dull moment on the road! Be safe and keep a watchful eye 👁️ on that weather all along your route, not just where you are. Hindsight always being 20/20, I would've ducked under an overpass, put down the jacks and unhooked the dually in case you needed to make a fast getaway.
This is exactly what I think I should have done Tony 🤔
I got chicken skin and felt my heart beating a bit faster after watching this. We had a similar scare while driving through Kansas except we had a Tornado touch down 8 mins behind us. I will never forget seeing the wind picking up loaded semi trucks and the kindness people showed us in the little town we sheltered in.
Very good point about mentioning property because I was unfortunately did something similar but it ended up working to our advantage. I was so worried about damaging/losing our new Lexus, I let all common sense go out the window. I kept driving faster and faster thinking I could out run the Tornado. In this case and by a true nothing happened to us but i will never do that again. Life is more precious than an earthly belonging. So glad that you guys are safe and sound !
To hang out comfortably in the concrete block bathhouse, a jacket and a deck of card or dice based game, a drink and a snack, a waterproof tablecloth, a pillow for one's bottom, and maybe a pair of dry socks.
My suggestion, app called MyRadar, very accurate. Per Weather Channel, never hide under a bridge, bridges or buildings restrict the air flow so the wind goes faster. Think of restricting a garden hose with your finger, result is faster flow. Thank god you guys are safe!
I had an app on my phone for weather alerts. We were pulling our travel trailer though Arkansas and the weather looked really bad. My phone wasn't saying anything about a tornado warning ...I had a small hand held NOA radio in my glove compartment so I grabbed it and turned it on .It was a good thing we had that radio because it started going off like crazy. We were driving straight into a tornado that was on the ground less than ten miles away (and that isn't far when you are talking about a tornado ) We were able to find a save place to stop and ride out the storm. I was telling my friend about how disappointed I was in my phones weather alert ... he downloaded the MyRadar on my phone and it has been a life saver (I live in Oklahoma so I use this app A LOT).
@@carolbinkley1855 Glad he had as good of luck with the MyRadar as I have had, but your right, THE BEST is either a hand held NOA radio or hearing the national weather service freq. Always the best information,
We live in Amarillo and yes!! Our weather is so unpredictable! Always windy, and we get those 80mph + winds, lots of hail, tornados, and it does get freaking cold. But next time yall are around in need of a place to overnight we have 3 acres and a community storm shelter near by!!
Crazy weather!
Ya'll have an R.V. museum too!
Freaking cold lol. Come to New England in Jan/ Feb
So glad you’re all safe! Grew up in the Midwest and went through three tornados. God was definitely watching over you!
I am SO happy you all are safe! God is definitely good. I grew up in Illinois and spent many a time in our middle bathroom, in a tub covered with blankets and catalogs! (Mom and Dad protection team) I've seen those nasty funnels, the green skies, and heard the tornado sirens. As a grown up, I experienced a micro burst (mini tornado type) where literally 1 minute nothing, next minute your shrubs are flying sideways perpendicular to the ground. Furniture and swing sets everywhere, and 10 minutes later, the sun is out! God bless you, lessons learned!
I think you should have Helmits ,especially for the little girl in case that ever happens again ! Could save a lot of head injury's !
Seriously?! lol helmets? Lol
Glad your safe! I’ve been through a dozen or so tornados in my life. The “freight train” sound is too late in the game. “Tornado Watch” just means the weather pattern is ripe for one to occur and covers a very wide region. We used to get “Watches” all the time and most of the time nothing comes of it. “Tornado Warning” on the other hand means an actual funnel has been spotted or indicated on radar. Those are issued to the immediate area where it’s active. My experience is as long as it’s pouring raining, I’m good. It’s when it all instantly stops and gets extremely quiet. I mean no wind, birds chirps, nothing. And sometimes it all starts back up just as quick as it stops. Happens almost like there’s an on/off switch. I feel like it’s a sign comparable to a tsunami when they say all the water rushes away from the beach. When the silence hits. Pucker factor times 10, head on a swivel and prepare for the train. Either way if you get a “Warning” issued just know that those alerts are way more specific to an area and to find shelter immediately.
Thank you✅
Thank you for taking the time to share this
agree with the tornado one!! i was so close to the quad state supercell on 12/10-11 and it was really loud!! thunder, lighting, rain, everything. then it just stopped, and i remember right after it started back up (prob like 3 mins later) getting the news that my friends house was leveled. terrifying experience
Oh my gosh I'm glad y'all are okay!
I live in Missouri and went through a tornado when I was in the 8th grade... it took all of our classrooms out we were left in the hallway. I looked up and saw the ceiling going up as it was hitting us. Before I looked up though ,I tried to run out of the building because my adrenaline was going into overdrive and my science teacher screamed at me to get down.. then I looked up and saw the ceiling going up.
People were screaming and pretty soon I couldn't hear them scream anymore because the tornado was so freaking loud.
Needless to say that is something I will never forget for the rest of my life .
That was back in 1977.
Anyway I'm glad you all are really good and safe thank heavens! I have a shuttle bus I converted into a camper and I love it to death and I really am making sure I've got good connections to be able to watch the weather at all cost. I'll just be traveling by myself with my Great Pyrenees LOL!
Keep on keeping on and I was going to say maybe you guys might want to look into purchasing a school bus and converting that into a camper because they're a lot heavier. You would be able to tow your Jeep behind you as well...
I had so much fun converting my shuttle bus. I made it the way I wanted to.. it's very shabby chic Bohemian haha!
Keep On Keepin On I love you guys!
I live in tornado alley, NEVER take cover under a bridge overpass! And we always have to be weather aware in Spring. Tornados are unpredictable so please always be weather aware. Stay safe. Enjoy your videos. Glad y'all are safe.
You didn't really need that awning cover now did ya ? Now just get a bumper sticker that says to other drivers " Watch out for flying parts !"😬🤪 🙄
YOU all are the most funnest and craziest to watch and the most genuine of all YT RVrs! Hooyah!
Very happy you are most safe !
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I'm starting to understand why FitRV hates awnings. Did u see that episode?😂
Mercedes, I agree for once with John. You need to use your husband's Google Maps navigation when he's driving. It's already stressful driving, then you add the bad weather. So, when you drive you can use your IPhone. Love you all peace out.
I do not agree. One person on one site, one on the other. And in communication with each other? I think that is best.
@@lindap.p.1337 That's how accidents happen. Obviously John doesn't like it. So, fighting during driving is reduced and stress levels are down.
@@francesmarshall8886 then why not use her app instead of his?
Or how about a Garmin that way you have a dedicated device that doesn’t rely on cell service.
@@prepperjonpnw6482 John is talking about two devices with different directions. No one wants two devices navigating at the same time.
Oh my dear friends! I am shaking listening to you, and the video has just started! The power of nature, for SURE. It has brought back my suppressed memory of the tornado we got caught in while driving north up into Nebraska, on highway 81. We actually saw the tornado begin and funnel-down to the ground. We were in the middle of NOWHERE and nowhere to seek shelter. We were driving our 3/4 ton 4WD pick-up with a shell on it. My parents were in a car ahead of us on this two lane road, and truckers were using their CB’s yelling at us to pull over in the ditch, which we did. For what seemed like forever, our truck’s front end then back end would lift then down, lift up, then down! Luckily we got through it, but it turned out we “followed” the destruction path all the way to my uncle’s home in Valley, NE. I have NEVER been so terrified, especially when we lost sight of the funnel…..was it almost on top of us? Did it dissipate? I am sooooo happy you are all ok, but am so sorry you had to go through that. Thank you so much for sharing, I love you all, Virginia ❤️💕❤️
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So happy you’re ok. We once came upon a black cloud across the highway that looked like smoke from a fire, by the time we got to it, something hit our windshield that sounded like gun shots. The rain was so bad we tried to pull over but couldn’t even see the soft shoulder. By the time we got to a little town to stop we saw big white balls the size of tennis balls that were actually hail. Our RV was a little dented but we were safe and had a great weekend camping.
Sounds to me like God had you safely in his hands I’m so glad you guys are OK
Thanks for sharing and thank God you all are okay! 🙏💜🤗
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I love your honesty 😂 my husband and I have made all the same mistakes! We have gone back and forth from Texas to Southern California many times and we have hit every weather condition known to man. We even drove from Reno to Dallas when that freak snow storm hit in February. It was crazy! Our big lesson there is to keep your gas tanks full. When we pulled in to Dallas all the power was out everywhere and God literally led us to the only gas station we could find that had power and diesel after my husband as one of the biggest meltdowns I’ve ever seen. Glad you are safe 😇
That is very helpful to know about full gas tanks. One assumes it's freely available all the time. But ive arrived at hastanks that simply close early also.
We live in SE Texas, and when I see the sky turn green, I ready two interior closets (water, flashlights, pillows). The effect of sky turning green make the Pine Trees look yellow. The air gets very heavy and still, then the wind starts.... If we have Hail, I am ALWAYS expecting a Tornado. Have experienced two when camping - once in a backpacking tent where we hugged the ground, and once on Possum Kingdom Lake in our Hybrid Jay Feather. The difference was that we had our two sons with us in the camper and we were directly beside the lake. I made the boys a pallet on the floor of the camper, and I got on their bed to try to hold it down, as it kept lifting up. Yeah, I don't want to repeat that.... We have been pulling our camper and seen aftermath of possible tornadoes, as there were 18-Wheelers turned over and pushed to fence lines, plus detours b/c of downed power poles. Stay safe.
In general aviation we call it...."Get-there-itis".
Yup
Gotta get to Phoenix by sundown !!!!
I can't believe you drove right into it. Stop, pull over, get into a building.. The sky will tell you what is happening. You can't out run it.
That happened to us also in Louisiana. We were parked in a campground in bed and on our iPhones, we received a tornado approaching. In a county. We didn’t know what county we were in!! We head a loud noise, then hail and a downpour, we jumped out bed, ran to the restrooms, got drenched waited out the storm. We finally returned to our campers. When we got up in the am, we looked outside and saw that half the campground was hit by the tornado. Just two sites to our left, two trees fell on campers. We had no damage, thank God. Grateful that no one was hurt! First time we experienced being in a tornado..hope it is our last. Happy trails
Grew up in TX. When hubby went back to grad school, he went to OU & was on an OK storm chase team. We had a storm cellar in our backyard in Norman so the kids & I were always safe, just worried about Dad out there with the storms. Now sister in law lives outside of Amarillo. Trips up through the Panhandle in spring & summer can get VERY scary when there's storms, hail, lightning, & tornado watches/warnings in the area. So glad you guys are ok & safe as this was a lesson learned.
John: “I love hurricanes!” Betcha can’t stand, “Hurricane Mercedes!” ;)
My favorite hurricane Jimmy
My three big fears, kidney stones, dislocated shoulder and a tornado while in or towing my trailer.
I agree and have lived through all three multiple times
I think I'd take the kidney stones over a tornado.
As a biker one thing I have learned to use is weather radar. I track the weather everywhere I go. Always know what's going on before you go and as you're progressing. I'm good enough these days I can predict really accurate time frames for approaching storms. This is helpful for everyone in the family because I can advise them whether to stay put or head home from work or wherever they may be. Get a good weather radar app and study regularly and use it on every trip as a planning tool and safety measure. Helicopters , motorcycles, RV'S, and big trucks are all governed by the wind so check those wind speeds as well. Glad you're ok many prayers. Health has me as a shut in now for over a year and half now. I live through other people's adventures so be safe. Prayers and best wishes.😉👍👌🙏🐕
Guys, we’re so glad you’re safe. BUT, we used to team drive Over the Road years ago and our instructors pounded it into our heads that stopping alongside an interstate is THE last option. Parking on an off ramp is just as bad, because you are vulnerable to being struck by high speed traffic. Sometimes the options aren’t good, but there were literally a few feet between the stopped Jeep and 18 wheelers passing at highway speed. God bless and safe travels!
A few years ago I was driving from Arizona to Louisiana and I decided to take I-20 instead of I-10 and as I got into Dallas it was like I was driving into the ocean. I mean a dark mean wavy ocean and then the hail started. I was in a 4 wheel drive Expedition and I pulled over under an overpass as I started to see hail. I only stayed there a short time as there was other vehicles, a truck pulling a trailer and another car. So when they took off so did I. I decided to take the next exit and get a hotel as I was still 5-6 hours from Louisiana home. It was flash flooding but I had no idea how much it had rained in those few minutes until I went under the overpass to get to a hotel on the other side and the water was to the top of my tires. I was so dumb and I could have been swept away. I learned my lesson but I’ve heard people say since don’t get under an overpass as it creates a vacuum and will suck you out of there. Please be safe.
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Thank you for sharing :-)
John. You let Mercedes be your navigator? Don't you know that girls can't read maps? 😆 Oh, I'm in trouble for that one.
🤣😂🤣😂 Your in trouble Paul!
I can read a map WAY better than my husband!
I always let my wife navigate even if we are not towing at the time. Have enough to concentrate on! Luckily my wife is awesome navigator!
Without my wife , I would be going in circles....
@@trulysurprised-bk7cy I do all of the navigating for my husband. Our son and I are still trying to figure out how after many years of trips to the Outer Banks, my husband got us on a naval base. Ten years later, we still can’t figure out how he did it. I can’t look away for a minute.
OMG-best parents award🏆
For sounding so confident for Sage!
Thanks for sharing your horrors to help the rest of us!
A-be aware of your surrounding-
Being in the Alley-
Other vehicles/trucks on the road
Look at radar for direction of storm
B-have a plan, and plan for the unexpected
The viewer who told you about the possible safety of an overpass - the park person who told you the bathhouses are CBC
SO thankful all are well
So glad y'all are safe. We recently went on a camping trip with friends. We were expecting a massive storm. Our friends decided to wait till next day. But my husband was sure we could beat the storm. We headed out. And were ahead oh the storm most of the way. Then all of a sudden. It caught us with 5 miles left. Wind whipped up. Got my hubby to pull over but the wind was rocking the camper so moved it so we were head into the wind. It was so scary. Never again!
Praise YHWH you made it though folks! Property can be replaced, your lives cannot be. Scary situation for anyone to be in, just take it as a lesson learned. Much love from MI.
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You forgot the commercial, "it's not nice to fool Mother Nature." Believe what you know.
so glad all of you made it thru that. so scary. thank you for sharing your experience. the videos definitely help shed light on things one might not think of. can't wait to see the video on the rudest camper. People can be so self-absorbed and just down right ignorant. campers are usually one of the friendliest and helpful groups out there.
Wow, you really got to me at the end when you said you made the choice to go when you heard your daughter’s name. SomeONE is definitely looking after your family! 🙏 so glad you’re all safe!
Wow guys. I’m so glad that you’re ok. Kudos to sage, she’s so brave. And you great dads. God bless and be careful.
God bless you as well angel 💚
Never take cover under a bridge, like others have said, that can be a deadly mistake.
If others have said it why are you saying it?
Just wanted to say thanks , I am 6 months into my Breast Cancer recovery . I found you during my cancer while I was up all hours of the night. You made me smile, you made me laugh. But you also made me want to start RVing. Thank you
You are very welcome Linda❤️ So happy to hear that you are recovering. Much love, J&M
Glad everyone is safe. Funny story with awnings you never can trust them. Heading to Grand Canyon one year.... See a car pulled off the road with guess what in their windshield an awning. Little farther down the road a trailer pulled over a couple scratching their head realizing that they lost their awning. Didn't look like no one was hurt in the car hopefully. Check Awnings periodically to make sure that they are on tight and secure. Love you guys. Stay safe and have fun.
Those semi trucks going by was freaking scary with him out there
Omg! Tornados are my biggest fear in an RV!
Ours too
NOAA weather radio and there's radar apps if you get cought in one go to the lowest place a ditch a valley cover yourself protect your head and pray
@@makingd.o.1694 thank you for the reply! We do have one thankfully. We are getting ready to go FT in our 31’ TT and I’m so excited!
These experiences we have in Florida and we did numerous times in the past twenty years. We are experts in these storms; you sure goofed this time! Thank God you are okay!
Glad you are all safe and sound!!!! Weather can change in a second and mother nature is the greatest force!!!
Stay safe, again glad all is well✌️🇨🇦
We use an app called "Highway Weather". You enter where you are and where you are going and it looks at the weather all along the way and will warn you of any potential weather events and give you an estimated time of arrival. Also a good radar app like "Radar Now" can be really helpful in deciding if you are going to leave or stay put.
It's good to see Mercedes smiling .... so all is right with the World!!!!
Andy & Kim
Awesome, we’ll check this out! Thank you
I'm gonna check those out!
Siri is terrible. She's lied and hurt me before. 😂😂
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Are you calling Siri out for being fickle. (A foolhardy fit fickle puck puts you in a pickle. Say that fast a few times.)
I’m glad you’re all fine and safe. Thanks for sharing this frightening experience. Your storm “do’s and don’ts” are very helpful. Best wishes for a safe journey!
Thank you Theresa💚
I'm seriously thankful you are ok. Love you, be safe and blue skies
You guys reminded me of my first cross country trip I took in July of 2019. I ended up going through a super cell storm an hour or so east of Denver CO that had golf ball size hail that dented my truck and ripped holes in my 5th wheel's skylights before I was able to make it through the storm.
While in the storm I stopped near an overpass during the worst of it just to get away from the hail. I literally had 3 feet of visibility for over 30 minutes of hail, wind, thunder and lightning and the thought of not knowing if there was a tornado in the storm. That's when I decided to make a break for the other side of the storm and safety. It took another 20 mins going about 20 mph with 20 feet visibility before I could see sunlight on the horizon and that's when the hail really started falling big and hard. Hail is always worse at the edges of the storms. Another 15 minutes at 40 mph after that and I was outside the edge of the storm and I could see the hood of my car hand hundreds of little dents from the hail.
I was glad the hail didn't break my windshield but was pissed that my truck was dented up, from front to back. I later realized that one of my skylights and a roof vent in the bathroom had big holes in them from the hail. it took a few more hours to reach the RV park that I was going to stay at in Kansas.
What I learned is never drive into a super cell storm. It's much better to camp away from it and the direction it is going in and just wait until it's gone. And always drive in the morning during the spring and summer because storms usually form in the afternoon or evening. I never actually stay for any length of time in tornado alley during the spring and summer. I only stay single nights as I'm passing through if I have to travel during those months.
And never get under an overpass as a way of escaping a tornado. That's almost instant death if it happens to hit you directly. The best place to be during a tornado is out of a vehicle, down low in a ditch if it's not full of water and only if there's no large hail. Large hail can kill someone out in the open just by itself.
Finally, do not rely on your cell phones to give you warnings about tornados. Get a NOAA weather radio and put it in your vehicle. You will get warnings significantly earlier than your cellphone will, simply because cell phones only report tornado "watches" or "emergencies" but not tornado "warnings." Plus, if you lose cell signal, you're out of luck for any alerts. You should have already known that there was a tornado warning in the area you were traveling in and a NOAA radio would have given you that information. Also, the radio will also warn you during the night when you're sleeping if something weather related happens when you're unconscious. Just note, that you will have to preprogram the radio freq. for the NOAA stations on your route prior to starting your trip, unless you have someone in the cab to do it for you.
Anyhow, thanks for the memories...good times...not!
I did the same thing last week on 287 heading back to CO! I stopped for fuel in Hartley, saw the storm coming, and thought I could make it to the interstate before stopping for the night. I stupidly drove right thru Dalhart and made it halfway to Texline before I thought I was going to die. I was getting pelted with tumbleweeds and rain so heavy I couldn't see in front of my truck. I thought for sure a tornado was going to sweep up the rv it was rocking so bad. I wound up parking behind the next gas station I came to and prayed we survive till morning. Never again! I learned the same as you - always track the weather along your route and don't try to outrun a storm.
Glad your OK Heather💚 Prayer works
Glad you guys are safe! That is our biggest fear as we travel. Rocky is always watching the weather before and during travel days.
As someone who grew up in MO, I can tell you it's more effective to watch the skies than your phones when you're in Tornado Alley. The big dark "curl of death" cloud formation may not show up on your forecast but it sure as heck means you need to batten down and find shelter.
Thank God you made it through this scare but you need to be more educated--weather ain't no joke.
Much love from Alaska!!
Always know what county you are in also !!! And keep a local radio station on for the area you are drinking thru. They will tell you street by street where the tornadoes are. So glad y’all are safe ! Spring storms are no joke !
OMGosh. Happy to see you are OK. Few thoughts I had. 1) Don't ever stay under an underpass. 2) Have bike helmets handy and put them on in that situation. Sounds stupid, but most deaths related to tornadoes are due to head injuries. 3) Always pull Jeep in front of truck so it can be a barrier to Mercedes and Sage? 4) Have Sage strapped in with a lap belt. :-) Thanks again for another great video.
Glad y'all made it through that storm. Thank you for sharing this event.
Yeah, I went through a storm like that once. The tornado could have been 150 yards away. And I would not have seen it. Now let me talk to you about the 30-minute rule. Those storms can speed up, or slow up, or change direction. If you can not arrive at least a half hour before the storm, do not try it. No question, the Lord was with you. Also remember, your jeep and fifth wheel sit high, wind will get under them. Lastly, in Arizona, it sometimes rains mud. That too is quite exciting. Stay well, and may the Lord continue to bless you.
A year later, I'll add this. Many apps let you view weather radar. As a truck driver, being able to see storms on radar is invaluable to knowing where the whole storm is. It won't necessarily pinpoint a tornado location. But sometimes it's best to hold up and let the storm pass or ride it out stationary before continuing on.
Wow, the weather can be crazy. When I was 12 our family was camping in a pop up at Indian River, Delaware when hurricane Agnes came through. The wind wasn't so bad, but when we got back to Pennsylvania many of the roads we would have taken were flooded. Then about 10 years ago we were staying at a hotel in Salina, Kansas when a tornado touched down about a mile from our hotel. Praise God you got through this without any injury or serious damage to your rig. Safe Travels and God Bless!
Your channel just came across my you tube. Your storm one was scary! I know it is 3 years ago but NEVER go under a bridge girder from a tornado! I am a 65 year old weather geek, especially tornados. That is what the weather people say. Stay safe on your travels. Much love from Ohio
Been watching your channel for a couple of months. We live in Olympia, WA but we were visiting family in Texas... we went through that exact same storm on US 287. We had spent the day in Claude, TX... then we were on our way to spend the night in Amarillo, before heading home to Washington.
When you showed the wall cloud that was on the Southwest side of the highway, I knew we were either just in front of your position, or just behind you!!! What a coincidence!!! Glad we all made it through the storm... God bless and safe travels
My son was hauling fifth wheels all over the States, and he didn't know what to do, when he hit these storms. So he called me because I watch these storm chasers and I kind new a few things, to do or not do. So told him what I new, don't go under freeway bridges, and if you think theres a tornado get out of your truck and find the lowest spot you can find, like a ditch or something like that. I hope I gave him good info. I lived in Kansas for a month and that's what I was told to do, if there were no shelters.
So glad you all are ok. I have learned to always keep an eye on the weather not only for our destination and where we are. But also for the duration of time for our camping area. We live on a peninsula between the Chesapeake bay and the Atlantic ocean. And hurricanes have a tendency to either hit us or we are at least on the outer bands. There is a campground near us that we have camped at that experienced a terrible tragedy a few summers ago. It is located right on the water. During a beautiful summer morning around 7:00 AM a freak water spout formed and traveled across the campground. RV's were scattered, many campers were injured and several of the campers lost their lives. There was no prediction of heavy weather and it took everyone by surprise. The surrounding communities helped in any way they could to help those effected by this freak accident. There is a memorial at this campground for those that perished that day. Like you both say "life is short guys, it really is." We never know. Every day is a gift and God has blessed you all once again. Stay safe!
My wife and I are from Amarillo. In fact, the weekend this happened, we were camping at Lake Mackenzie. Halfway between Lubbock and Amarillo. Y'all should've stayed there. Because of the weather, lots of people canceled their reservations. We had the almost all the while RV spots to ourselves. Park ranger came to our door that night and warned about the storms. It wasn't too bad. Mostly wind and rain, but we survived. Couldn't believe the damage when we got back to Amarillo.
I went thru the same experience in March 2021 in Texas, it’s was AWESOME, but also a nightmare, as my brand new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 got hammered by huge hail. Thanks be to GOD no damage. Great video RV Odd Couple Team.
My Hubby and I just watched this on our other account, I feel like it’s much different when it’s our “homes” and we’re out there facing inclement weather and other challenges that threaten our safety (we full time) I literally was “feeling” what it would have been like as I listened to you both! And we would have done the same exact things! I completely agree with listening to and heeding those “signs” and that we don’t always manage to do so. Like with your night before, and the spectacular light show! Even though it’s unsettling being in different vehicles in a situation like that at least you were able to witness it from the outside, you wouldn’t have known the depth of it otherwise. We really like you two and can relate to a lot... Thank You 🙏🏼 for sharing this experience and as always giving your thoughts mistakes tips insight etc etc it is truly priceless advice and we appreciate you both. I have a horrible fear of tornadoes having lived through a bad one in 85 in PA where houses around me where nothing but a cement slab or debris afterwards and kids I went to school with suffered injuries and loss etc. We want to travel west soon and when I look at the map I realize that I’m always avoiding tornado states and “tornado alley” in the process. And that is not what this is about those places have just as much to offer as any other I don’t want to let my fear get in the way of why we do this in the first place. Your video has helped me in deciding what to do, when and how to do it. We’re grateful and we are so so very glad that youinz made it through safe, unharmed and intact! And stronger still❣️You’re both in our thoughts and prayers and again thank you for all you do.🙏🏼❤️ Also! Cant wait to see the rude camper video! It amazes me, some of these people! We always try to give the benefit of the doubt and be “understanding” in all aspects but some people I think are just miserable and well misery loves company I guess 🤷♀️
Hi Bill & Shelle😊 Thank you for taking the time. Wait to you hear and see what this jerk did
On our way back from Indiana last week we stopped in Clinton, Oklahoma. I had fallen asleep while my husband was driving & what woke me up was the thunder, whole night sky being bright as day with lightening & the heavy ran pelting the van. Low clouds & weather radar showed a HUGE storm cell passing thru... We had to slow to 25mph on the i-40. It was pretty scary. Fortunately... That storm passed without a tornado but... Not for one second did the thought of the possibility of one leave my mind. Stay safe out there!
I learned in pilot lessons that if you are heading into a low pressure system the prevailing wind will be from the left. Low pressure systems rotate counter clockwise in the northern hemisphere. I most generally try to be parked and if possible facing into the wind with my outriggers planted. I watch the weather at least a day in advance and try to be parked by noon if I'm in that part of the country, hopefully around a storm shelter.
We live in Fort Worth and I remember that storm! We had ZERO watches/warnings and my daughter and I were outside sitting on the swing, and we were talking about how yellow the sky looked. I kept saying, “This is weird.” All of a sudden a thunderstorm WATCH came up, then a few minutes later, a flash flood watch. A few minutes later we were under a tornado watch and then bam! Tornado WARNING and sirens started going off. The winds and hail were so bad that it stripped leaves off the plants low to the ground, blew grass all up the back side of our house and the hail was like ninja weapons- like the hail had spikes! It busted out tons of windows in our neighborhood and destroyed cars! It was crazy.