TORNADOES OF 2020 - Is it over yet?

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  • Опубликовано: 27 фев 2021
  • Best tornado, lightning and severe storm footage from 2020 in a tour of Tornado Alley's highs and lows from March through July. 1075 confirmed tornadoes have been tallied in the US in 2020 including the third widest tornado ever recorded.
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    FEATURED TORNADO EVENTS:
    APRIL 12 Soso Mississippi EF4
    On Easter Sunday a large, extremely dangerous, long tracking tornado was underway in Mississippi. Doppler radar revealed an impressive supercell, well defined hook echo and distinct lofted debris signature. But up close, vague walls of gray, shrouding rain curtains and a veil of tall trees obscured a hell on Earth. Prior to striking Soso Mississippi, the tornado grew to 2.25 miles wide. The THIRD widest tornado ever documented. Along a 68 mile damage path, it debarked and leveled entire forests. Cars and trucks were thrown hundreds of yards, mangled beyond recognition. Many homes and businesses were destroyed, some completely leveled and swept away
    including some well built brick and concrete structures. With estimated wind speeds up to 190 mph (310 km/h) this tornado earned an EF4 rating. Following closely behind, another large EF3 tornado trained close to the previous tornado's track.
    APRIL 19 Southwest of Hattiesburg MS
    Seven Days later, another significant tornado risk targeted Mississippi. Chasing over the previous week’s damage paths compounded the danger as trees were still weakened and downed. An intensifying high precipitation storm brought darkness early along with a barrage of powerful positive ground flashes. Not only do positive ground flashes look different from typical negative ground flashes, they often sound different. The thunder from these mega-bolts hits you like the shock wave of an explosion. Deeply embedded in rain, an unseeable mile wide tornado cruised 54 miles across the state at a ground speed of 55mph.
    At its peak intensity, The EF4 demolished two well constructed homes, leaving clean slabs in its wake.
    APRIL 22, Madill Oklahoma
    A low precipitation supercell approaching Madill Oklahoma setting the stage for a highly visible tornado. Right out the gate, it earned EF2 status, snapping power poles and flinging trees as it passed just south of town. A large section of a warehouse was demolished and under a rainbow, mobile homes were completely destroyed.
    MAY Low Tornado Activity
    April was an active month for tornado activity in the US. Usually May is the peak month, however in strong contrast to 2019, May 2020 had extremely low tornado activity. Forecastable chase-able storms mostly organized into linear modes. Though often ominous and photogenic, Lines or squalls are much less efficient at producing violent tornadoes.
    JUNE Low Tornado Activity
    June followed May's suit with lower than average forecastable & chase-able tornado activity.
    JULY High Tornado Activity
    After most of us had thrown in the towel, July surprised storm chasers with higher than average tornado activity in the Northern Plains. On July 8th, and incredibly photogenic EF4 tornado touched down near Ashby Minnesota. A high base storm allowed the sun to light the tornado and a vibrant rainbow often accompanied the bright white tornado depending on the perspective. Storm Chaser Melonie Metz was kind enough to license her amazing footage for this video.
    2020 Climate
    2020 had lower than average tornado activity with 1075 confirmed tornadoes. (Average is 1250)
    Climatologically, the Atlantic hurricane season exceeded records
    with 30 named storms, 12 of which landed on the continental U.S.
    - 30 named storms - Previous record 28
    - 12 named U.S. storm continental landfalls - Previous record 9
    - 6 hurricanes made U.S. landfall - tied previous record
    The Western US endured the most active wildfire year on record [1983 to present]
    and the global average annual temperature was the 2nd warmest on record
    and the 5th warmest in the 126-year record in the U.S
    MUSIC:
    "Angle's Serenade" by Southern Backtones
    "Won't Pray Adagio" by Southern Backtones
    "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" Instrumental by Pecos Hank
    "Crossed the Line" by Southern Backtones
    "Glamorous Adagio" by Southern Backtones

Комментарии • 9 тыс.

  • @highriskchris
    @highriskchris 3 года назад +285

    No way! That's me at 12:42. Can't believe I made the final cut! Was such an honor chasing with you Hank, it really made my season. I've got some additional footage from that day in my 2020 documentary if anyone is interested.

    • @WildSnakes
      @WildSnakes 3 года назад +12

      Lots of fun Chris. I still need to watch your doc.

    • @Joeyplaysbaseball99
      @Joeyplaysbaseball99 3 года назад

      Really

    • @devikamenon2675
      @devikamenon2675 3 года назад +6

      May I just say that your last name suits your profession perfectly? Talk about bad@$$!

    • @manifestingqueen8680
      @manifestingqueen8680 Год назад +1

      That's so amazing. Congratulations

  • @whyyunggod7473
    @whyyunggod7473 3 года назад +4331

    Who here loves tornadoes but has not seen one in real life.

    • @someperson3883
      @someperson3883 3 года назад +131

      I have seen a waterspout.

    • @peterwalker65
      @peterwalker65 3 года назад +372

      I just don't know if I want that to change or not

    • @johnray854
      @johnray854 3 года назад +25

      Me

    • @Vinnie-te7zh
      @Vinnie-te7zh 3 года назад +95

      I have seen a funnel cloud in my backyard and pass over my house back in 2019 on March 14th.

    • @whyyunggod7473
      @whyyunggod7473 3 года назад +12

      @@someperson3883 same

  • @michaelc.3812
    @michaelc.3812 Год назад +17

    I like that cop. He was trying to keep you and others alive, but was very willing to listen to you and use the information you provided. Again, he wasn’t a “my way or the highway” guy, but was being smart. Hank, you are daring and compassionate, and that’s one reason you have 1M+ subscribers.

  • @intothemystic5223
    @intothemystic5223 2 года назад +44

    11:44 the lizard shaking its prey like dogs do is the cutest thing I've seen in awhile

  • @TheGuyGuyThe
    @TheGuyGuyThe 3 года назад +686

    “Even supercells were struggling”
    *Everyone felt that*

  • @oompaville
    @oompaville 3 года назад +834

    best channel on RUclips

  • @av-va2315
    @av-va2315 Год назад +60

    "You don’t have to look further, you just have to look deeper" absolutely love that quote, Hank! Thank you so much for these marvelous videos! Not only do they feel like great documentaries of all the awesome storms you have witnessed, but I love how you include more personal memories. It’s educational, but works also as your personal records and diaries. Keep up the great content and thank you for giving so much insight and knowledge on tornados!

  • @jerseyjim8365
    @jerseyjim8365 2 года назад +38

    Got that “ Endless Summer “ vibe going. This was put together brilliantly.

    • @dasblooop
      @dasblooop Год назад

      Ah another NJ person. We got that multi vortex monster last year. Wondering if NJ is going to see those more often going forward, what with more energy retained in the atmosphere

  • @brothersinarms1385
    @brothersinarms1385 3 года назад +797

    No one:
    Auto Captions: "This is the third widest burrito ever documented."

    • @2milk867
      @2milk867 3 года назад +57

      It's not auto, Hank writes them himself

    • @rainesbobo
      @rainesbobo 3 года назад +29

      I have used the auto CC and it always says tomato or potato instead of tornado

    • @bmilhoan
      @bmilhoan 3 года назад +11

      I am responsible for providing captions for students where I work. This is BY FAR the best bad caption I have seen! Way to go, auto caption!

    • @ScaredyGinge
      @ScaredyGinge 3 года назад +1

      It's not wrong. Hahahhaha

    • @AnastasiaBeaverhousn
      @AnastasiaBeaverhousn 3 года назад +8

      Okay yeah I just asked what up with the burritos?🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @jameswebb7988
    @jameswebb7988 3 года назад +1749

    This man single-handedly manages to produce higher quality film than companies like National Geographic!

    • @talllala
      @talllala 3 года назад +48

      Netflix needs to call him up and offer him a show

    • @joshiek7839
      @joshiek7839 3 года назад +115

      @@talllala nope that would only ruin his product

    • @talllala
      @talllala 3 года назад +47

      @@joshiek7839 Actually you're right, it would.

    • @Isaacmantx
      @Isaacmantx 3 года назад +12

      @@talllala 100%!!!!!! I would love a Pecos Hank Netflix original!

    • @talllala
      @talllala 3 года назад +41

      @@Isaacmantx So would I, provided he has a lot of content control so he doesn't lose his unique style and integrity. Keep the format roughly the same. No crew following him all over the place.

  • @jewishmonarch6657
    @jewishmonarch6657 2 года назад +18

    I love this guy, he's so wholesome and genuine!
    Happy trails from over the pond in Wales.

  • @jacobstewart9139
    @jacobstewart9139 2 года назад +10

    @Pecos Hank I went to school a few mile from where those huge tornadoes struck Southern Mississippi in April. I live in Mississippi spent my whole life surrounded by these horribly powerful things. My grandmother lives in Collins Mississippi, her house was less than five hundred meters away from that 2.5 mile wide ef4 tornado. Her property suffered immense damage. She live right off of US 49 which was a large stretch of that tornadoes path. I spent two weeks with my father cleaning and repairing her property. I saw and drove along the exact same tornado path that you did in this video. Truly amazing and devastating to revisit.

    • @jacobstewart9139
      @jacobstewart9139 2 года назад

      Correction. It was the April 19 ef4 that almost hit my high-school and many of my closest friends who lived in the purvis and Lumberton area just west of Hattiesburg. And the tornadoes on the twelfth hit my grandparents

  • @gorisenke
    @gorisenke 3 года назад +165

    "Often, on a quest for beauty, you don't have to look further, you just have to look deeper." Thats a good quote. I like that a lot.

  • @PulseFireRL
    @PulseFireRL 3 года назад +6046

    THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR IS APON US, PECOS HANK YEAR RECAP YES

    • @jazzblue1113
      @jazzblue1113 3 года назад +133

      what, the frick, why are you hear

    • @SuburbanStorms
      @SuburbanStorms 3 года назад +35

      Fire?

    • @joaovitor6475
      @joaovitor6475 3 года назад +40

      WTF FIRE ????

    • @jhgaming6830
      @jhgaming6830 3 года назад +11

      Who are you?

    • @harvomusic
      @harvomusic 3 года назад +50

      one of my favourite youtubers commenting on one of my favourite youtubers video, nice

  • @tommodl7209
    @tommodl7209 2 года назад +7

    Hank has by far the best photography in filming tornadoes. Plus, I like the interaction with the animals while he's out filming not to mention very humorous. Not one of his videos is remotely boring. Thanks Hank for all the great footage and be safe my friend.

  • @c.c1610
    @c.c1610 2 года назад +9

    This Man Should Have 1M Subs Because Of What He Does For Our Entertainment.

  • @terrylandess6072
    @terrylandess6072 3 года назад +408

    I found it comforting that a police officer trying to help keep people out of harms way didn't hesitate when confronted with a person capable of providing real help. This is the America I grew up loving.

  • @landon1757
    @landon1757 3 года назад +340

    Once again, I’ve fallen into a Tornado RUclips Rabbit hole.

    • @Moon122
      @Moon122 3 года назад +10

      Well, you found a really good tornado channel! His videos are pretty chill

    • @bluecocoa13
      @bluecocoa13 2 года назад +1

      same lmao

    • @DATStupidArtist
      @DATStupidArtist 2 года назад +2

      I’ve lost count.

    • @coldramen8026
      @coldramen8026 2 года назад +3

      It always happens for me at least every other year

    • @tobi3983
      @tobi3983 2 года назад +1

      I used to be obsessed with weather and wanted to study weather
      Now I’m back after 7 years

  • @brandileslie2651
    @brandileslie2651 2 года назад +6

    I absolutely love that even in the middle of a storm you will still stop to help critters across the street 💕

  • @stephenlevine011
    @stephenlevine011 Год назад +4

    Absolutely breathtaking footage, and without the screams! I love this! Awesome work 👏

  • @Toxicitylol_-
    @Toxicitylol_- 3 года назад +273

    This is what I’ve been waiting for.

  • @keatonterry
    @keatonterry 3 года назад +1553

    Came for the tornadoes, stayed for the lizards. Even in the worst year ever, Hank doesn't fail to produce the best content on RUclips.

  • @mr.blonde3475
    @mr.blonde3475 2 года назад +3

    This is one of my favorite channels. The quality of your content is outstanding my good sir. Keep doing what u love and do man. I am grateful that I get to watch mother nature's beautiful and ugly side, you capture it so well that it feels like I'm actually present there with you. So I also want to say thank you for doing what u do and putting it out there so we can see it.

  • @helloworlddon
    @helloworlddon Год назад

    Hands down, you create the best content. Thanks for all you and your peeps do!

  • @JaZu
    @JaZu 3 года назад +521

    Damnit! I was just about to head to bed. Oh well, what’s 20 more minutes? At least it’ll be educational!

  • @CodyBPyrotechnics
    @CodyBPyrotechnics 3 года назад +2510

    You’re supposed to give us a warning! Now I have to turn on the TV, make popcorn, and watch this video 3 times.

    • @dalbertovaldez9769
      @dalbertovaldez9769 3 года назад +18

      The goat himself is here 👀

    • @mandamorris7934
      @mandamorris7934 3 года назад +8

      Hahaha I know what you mean!

    • @godsizzlingbacon4563
      @godsizzlingbacon4563 3 года назад +13

      Oh yeah my favorite fireworks youtuber watches pecos hank

    • @ItchesIt
      @ItchesIt 3 года назад +2

      At least!

    • @Snjones777
      @Snjones777 3 года назад +13

      I’m like this, as long as mankind keep REJECTING THE LORD AND SAVIOR, THE MORE INTENSE THESE STORMS WILL BECOME......JESUS IS MERCIFUL ENOUGH TO KEEP KNOCKING, WILL YOU LET HIM IN?
      If NOT, DO NOT EXPECT THINGS TO GET BETTER......
      💯

  • @cheriyochum4810
    @cheriyochum4810 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful photography and images. Thank you!

  • @naomihansen7741
    @naomihansen7741 Год назад +1

    Love the little friends in your backyard. Thank you for showing us that.

  • @laurenloertscher1319
    @laurenloertscher1319 3 года назад +363

    Alternative title: Wholesome man recounts his adventure of saving sneks, feeding lizard children, and watching danger clouds.

    • @eastcoastfiretrucks1837
      @eastcoastfiretrucks1837 3 года назад +8

      *T H E F O R B I D D E N N O O D L E C L O U D*

    • @valeniusthekat
      @valeniusthekat 3 года назад +3

      dont forget saving toads :)

    • @hilalhilal6126
      @hilalhilal6126 3 года назад

      Hello, I am from Palestine, Gaza. I would like urgent help for my brother. He is sick with kidneys and we are living a very difficult life😭😭😢😢

    • @eastcoastfiretrucks1837
      @eastcoastfiretrucks1837 3 года назад +2

      @@hilalhilal6126 Oh no! I’m so sorry you’re going through that. Unfortunately I can’t help. I live in the United States. Is your brother in the hospital?

    • @hilalhilal6126
      @hilalhilal6126 3 года назад

      @@eastcoastfiretrucks1837 Can you send it to me by western union

  • @camdenrafftery3555
    @camdenrafftery3555 3 года назад +1584

    2:47
    Hank: “That’s a wide tornado.”
    Captions: “That’s a wide Burrito.”

    • @barnwitchgamergirl8727
      @barnwitchgamergirl8727 3 года назад +105

      Almost every time he says tornado the captions say burrito

    • @MrPro-YT
      @MrPro-YT 2 года назад +10

      Lol

    • @kimbritain8227
      @kimbritain8227 2 года назад +32

      I know lol, and I’m deaf is I was confused

    • @cjcourter1477
      @cjcourter1477 2 года назад +10

      Captions know what's truly in there heart...

    • @oOcorridosOo
      @oOcorridosOo 2 года назад +38

      More burrito damage

  • @heatherjordan8038
    @heatherjordan8038 2 года назад

    I've been hooked on your tornado videos with my facination growing because I live in Maine and I have to just say--you are a beautiful soul with kindess for people and animals!

  • @lizzroberts1980
    @lizzroberts1980 2 года назад +1

    Was just scrolling looking for beautiful tornadoes and gorgeous squall lines. Found this channel. I'm hooked. I absolutely love this. I have wanted to be a storm chaser my whole life. But...I had children and had to go another direction. Keep the vids coming

  • @Chironex_Fleckeri
    @Chironex_Fleckeri 3 года назад +310

    1:45 Closed Captions:
    "The 3rd widest burrito ever documented"

    • @slashingraven
      @slashingraven 3 года назад +22

      If you finish it in one sitting, it's free!

    • @e_e550
      @e_e550 3 года назад +4

      Lol

    • @Arya-ov3ke
      @Arya-ov3ke 3 года назад +9

      @JrBeast he put the substitles himself

    • @bigstretchdaddy
      @bigstretchdaddy 3 года назад +4

      Also closed captions, RUF......RUF.....ARF..... RUF. What the difference was between the ruf and arf were I'm unsure! 🤣

    • @grovermatic
      @grovermatic 3 года назад

      He does that to avoid being demonitized by the algorithm. Apparently if it sees the word "tornado" it thinks you're profiting from disaster and spanks you.

  • @Lemonator3103
    @Lemonator3103 3 года назад +143

    The man, The myth, The legendary Pecos Hank has returned!

    • @HudsonDiTomaso
      @HudsonDiTomaso 3 года назад +3

      His music is extremely creepy in this video!

    • @HudsonDiTomaso
      @HudsonDiTomaso 3 года назад

      The music in the very beginning!

    • @WarguyPlayz
      @WarguyPlayz 3 года назад +5

      @@HudsonDiTomaso The music he makes and puts in his videos is just icing on the cake.

  • @madelynndufour9892
    @madelynndufour9892 2 года назад +1

    I would love to travel with you or someone like you who is as good at tracking and following storms and seeing how it's done. It's amazing what you do! The forces are just so amazing to watch!

  • @Snowpersonable
    @Snowpersonable 2 года назад

    Great photography, Hank! Stay SAFE out there!

  • @Brandon-Texas
    @Brandon-Texas 3 года назад +57

    My 5 year old loves Pecos Hank! He's asleep now, but can't wait to tell him there's a new Pecos Hank Video. He's obsessed with weather! Ty Hank!

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  3 года назад +18

      Wake him up! :D

    • @kingofthegamers2933
      @kingofthegamers2933 3 года назад +5

      @@PecosHank I have a younger sis. If she wakes up, she will disassemble the universe, and eat our molecular structure, or something...idk lol

    • @kingofthegamers2933
      @kingofthegamers2933 3 года назад +1

      I’m nervous😅

    • @Brandon-Texas
      @Brandon-Texas 3 года назад +1

      @@PecosHank Haha! Showed my Kiddo Jack aka the "Tornado Kid" that you responded to my comment and he flipped out, smiled from ear to ear and asked "Was it the real Pecos Hank"? 🤣 He talks about your video of the Tornado in Canton, Texas all the time because we go there alot and live somewhat close to there. Happy trails.
      Jack: Hi Pecos Hank, ⛈🌪🐢🦎🐍

  • @OuterGalaxyLounge
    @OuterGalaxyLounge 3 года назад +241

    All of the animal kingdom: "Hank is a nice human."
    Bugs: "Ah hell no."

    • @corderadfrazier
      @corderadfrazier 3 года назад +4

      The only ones he is nice to are dung beetles.

    • @keshavdawra12
      @keshavdawra12 3 года назад

      😁

    • @pillaridha
      @pillaridha 3 года назад

      Ants: "i told you. left the peanut alone!"

  • @goldiekildea2924
    @goldiekildea2924 2 года назад

    Pecos Hank love your videos and the humor!!! Best tornado videos on RUclips!! Just be careful please!! 😲🌪 😧😬

  • @llogsdon9930
    @llogsdon9930 2 года назад

    Absolutely amazing! Your cool demeaning is awesome.

  • @bryanchin856
    @bryanchin856 3 года назад +76

    16:17 - "There's nothing to stop you from catching your storm."
    Instantly stopped by a STOP sign.

    • @necro5430
      @necro5430 3 года назад +2

      *Logic 100*

    • @davidroyer5049
      @davidroyer5049 Год назад

      I loved that bit, too. . .
      That gag, along with his trademark "bleeping" of obscenities with the EAS tone, are the hallmarks of a master of his trade.

  • @alexriemann5549
    @alexriemann5549 3 года назад +366

    Me: Alright, it's late enough, I'm going to bed.
    Pecos Hank: I'm gonna stop you right there.

    • @someperson3883
      @someperson3883 3 года назад +4

      Same, but since I finished I can go to bed.

    • @alexriemann5549
      @alexriemann5549 3 года назад +3

      @@someperson3883 Alright, go and get some sleep!

    • @noahkleinwort3271
      @noahkleinwort3271 3 года назад

      Same its 1 am and I have school tomorrow but now I'm watching this

    • @weatherweeniehutjrs1469
      @weatherweeniehutjrs1469 3 года назад

      Me at this very moment.

    • @riceyoshi
      @riceyoshi 3 года назад

      @@weatherweeniehutjrs1469 same I have school Tommorow it’s 2am

  • @rachelcomte8089
    @rachelcomte8089 Год назад +2

    Your content is really good. Your voice is always calming and the topic is so interesting. Other tornado vids sound like they are losing it :-). Anyway - keep posting more!

  • @Destroyer6X11
    @Destroyer6X11 2 года назад +1

    Astonishing Video! Great work

  • @xheralt
    @xheralt 3 года назад +233

    Hank: "I can track it for you, sir."
    Officer: "Pull over there, block that entrance for me"
    Hank: "Copy that."
    Me: _(chills down spine)_

    • @bushyytale736
      @bushyytale736 3 года назад +3

      S A M E

    • @dadams9158
      @dadams9158 3 года назад +36

      And not for one second did that police officer doubt Hanks word.

    • @russellszabadosaka5-pindin849
      @russellszabadosaka5-pindin849 3 года назад +12

      Yeah, that was awesome.

    • @perro626
      @perro626 3 года назад +7

      Why, guys? What are the implications of this? Would you mind explaining to a non-american?

    • @barnardsloop01
      @barnardsloop01 3 года назад +26

      @@perro626 I think it's just a cool thing for Hank and a police officer to join forces in tracking the storm and keeping people out of harm's way.

  • @thewalkingmic5
    @thewalkingmic5 2 года назад +1046

    There’s something satisfying about a guy who chases some of the worlds biggest natural disasters but will also take the time to interact with locals, go on mini adventures in the middle of nowhere, feed little ants, and just be of service to the world.

    • @trapkingproductions
      @trapkingproductions 2 года назад +39

      You could make a video game outta this. I especially liked his interaction with the cop, at first the cop thought he was a normal NPC. Little did he know the cop is probably safer with our hero.

    • @marshall5143
      @marshall5143 2 года назад +4

      @@trapkingproductions haha normal NPC, love it

    • @Pllayer064
      @Pllayer064 2 года назад +1

      lemmesmash 🗿

    • @virginiagonzalez6284
      @virginiagonzalez6284 2 года назад

      Ya i agree and that tornado Washington so big

    • @ObamaToes-ig7ie
      @ObamaToes-ig7ie 2 года назад +6

      A person who drives around, filming tornadoes and extreme weather inorder to find data and information for a experienced weather research team but takes some time to interact with family, friends and helps animals along his path, like Come on! Why Isn’t This Guy Winning a Award?

  • @DanoFSmith-yc9tg
    @DanoFSmith-yc9tg 2 года назад

    Your slow motion lightning footage is unreal!

  • @teddybrosevelt9374
    @teddybrosevelt9374 2 года назад

    These videos are oddly relaxing…
    Hank is the GOAT 🐐 🐐

  • @VideoxMistress
    @VideoxMistress 3 года назад +145

    Hank: "That's a puny, weak tornado."
    Tornado: *Cries in high winds*

  • @PigToots
    @PigToots 3 года назад +516

    Always makes me smile to see you post a new video!

    • @Zakilgore
      @Zakilgore 3 года назад +3

      Like the name

    • @Recarsonated
      @Recarsonated 3 года назад +1

      Bruh I never expected to see you here

    • @obiwankenobi8951
      @obiwankenobi8951 3 года назад +2

      My boy waddles is your RUclips picture

    • @lwkitty414
      @lwkitty414 3 года назад +2

      Bruh I just watched gravity falls what a coincidence that u have that pfp

    • @fiftyhunnug
      @fiftyhunnug 3 года назад +1

      Every time!

  • @olivia07694
    @olivia07694 Год назад +6

    I've seen many tornados around my house here in Arkansas. A funnel almost touch down in my neighbor's backyard (they moved a few months after), a furious tornado that later demolished thousands of homes on a mountain, and I've seen many waterspouts in Texas and Florida. Glorious sight. Also I'm pretty sure the dog at 14:13 is a Labrador Retriever. I have one named Daisy. She's really good when it comes to sniffing out thunderstorms. She has anxiety and because of all the loud sounds from the thunderstorms and dogs hearing sounds louder than we do, she hides in mom's room on dad's side of the bed. When it gets so severe, she trots to the bathroom (our "saferoom" when a tornado touches down somewhere near us.) She did that 2 weeks ago when a massive severe thunderstorm hit us, and she was terrified. I remember when it was sunny out and my mom gasped, I walked to the glass door leading to our backyard and my jaw dropped. The wall cloud on that storm was massive, strong, and absolutely gorgeous... I loved that storm tbh. That exact storm was the same one we saw that funnel in our neighbor's yard. I also remember going home and seeing a storm chaser (with one of those cars looking like one from like the movie Twister) in the exact direction we saw that wall cloud. We lost power that night (I think?) For about maybe 2 days???

  • @adrianmetzler2523
    @adrianmetzler2523 2 года назад

    Love this channel, it’s severely underrated.

  • @lefipeteduar
    @lefipeteduar 3 года назад +131

    I legit love how the subtitles, instead of saying tornado, just say 'burrito'.
    'More burrito damage. It's everywhere."

  • @saturn4519
    @saturn4519 3 года назад +584

    “That’s a wide tornado”
    YT captions “that is a wide burrito” 2:46
    Yet captions “more burrito damage” 2:53

    • @karliesukowaty
      @karliesukowaty 3 года назад +20

      I’m dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s so true though

    • @grmpEqweer
      @grmpEqweer 3 года назад +23

      Burrito damage...F4 farts.

    • @wiebkaah3399
      @wiebkaah3399 3 года назад +21

      ''The widest burrito on earth''

    • @flybyroblox3097
      @flybyroblox3097 3 года назад +6

      taco bell tornado i mean burrito

    • @aviationnerd2465
      @aviationnerd2465 3 года назад +6

      13:46 “Big Sprite”

  • @michellerichardson3505
    @michellerichardson3505 Год назад

    The lightning 🌩️⚡⚡ coverage is amazing and very majestic looking....WOW wonderful job thank you

  • @kevinim300
    @kevinim300 Год назад

    I feel fortunate too have stumbled across your videos. thx for sharing.

  • @Yanobam
    @Yanobam 3 года назад +90

    I was in the 1st mississippi tornado... the scariest moment of my life as the roof of my home was torn away. The land was completely destroyed, houses were flipped and a family even lost their life.. luckily all the communities around the area came together to help everyone out.. i was also around to help when the tornado hit Soso, were still picking up and rebuilding to this day. Tornadoes are no joke.. and you never truly understand until you’re face to face with one. i’m lucky to be alive, and my prayers are with the family that passed and their loved ones. :(

    • @real_masterbuildermd
      @real_masterbuildermd 3 года назад +6

      God bless. Hope your going to do well soon. I know pains like that and it isn't pretty. Again, Hope you do well soon

    • @jencypetersen3410
      @jencypetersen3410 3 года назад +3

      Hey we’re so glad you’re okay!! That sounds so scary, I couldn’t imagine going through that. I’ve only been a town away from a tornado, that’s the closest I’ve ever been, and it was still a tiny bit scary for me.

    • @mistylover7398
      @mistylover7398 3 года назад

      @@jencypetersen3410 🌪

    • @sebichivu6339
      @sebichivu6339 3 года назад

      And thats why I live în România

    • @corderadfrazier
      @corderadfrazier 3 года назад +1

      I’ve lived in tornado alleys my entire life......

  • @cowboystormchaser
    @cowboystormchaser 3 года назад +100

    Hank doesn't have his own TV show because in all honestly he's too good for TV.

    • @ZepviK
      @ZepviK 3 года назад +1

      Definitely.

    • @alreed2434
      @alreed2434 3 года назад +9

      Tv just seems to assassinate good shows with there "creative" control. Ehhhh 🤢🤮

    • @michelliegirlie392
      @michelliegirlie392 3 года назад +3

      They need drama and hate, that's all he isnt

    • @cowboystormchaser
      @cowboystormchaser 3 года назад +1

      @@michelliegirlie392 facts.

  • @homesteadinginmohavecounty1626
    @homesteadinginmohavecounty1626 2 года назад

    The storms and tornadoes brought me here, but the compassion for wildlife made me a subscriber. ❤

  • @manutorio8038
    @manutorio8038 Год назад

    Love you Hank! Stay safe, bro!

  • @davidmmuench
    @davidmmuench 3 года назад +248

    Hank really should have his own TV show. I prefer his chill, laid back approach.
    Quite the contrast to some chasers that sound like hysterical honey badgers.

    • @haagatha
      @haagatha 3 года назад +6

      How many guesses do I get? 😄

    • @stillnotwoke
      @stillnotwoke 3 года назад +4

      I wanted to SKIP commenting on this...

    • @zolissa1389
      @zolissa1389 3 года назад +6

      Yea I agree plus he has the voice for it lol

    • @sirensandstuff5780
      @sirensandstuff5780 3 года назад +13

      The big issue is the company that would produce the show would get to make the cuts and edits, not hank. It wouldn't feel the same

    • @macofalltrades6396
      @macofalltrades6396 3 года назад +4

      You left out "incompetent." Most chasers that you see on shows have horrible instincts and never get within three counties of an actual tornado.

  • @IGY6Brah
    @IGY6Brah 3 года назад +154

    Never IN MY LIFE have I clicked a notification so quickly!!!!

  • @qweryuiasdf
    @qweryuiasdf 2 года назад

    Well that was really enjoyable to watch. Have a great 2022

  • @jamespahlsson8133
    @jamespahlsson8133 Месяц назад +1

    Pecos Hank,
    You are the premier chaser and producer of videos, not to mention the best music.
    I also enjoy your interaction with all the creatures.
    Thank you for bringing life into another retired existence.
    Jim

  • @_shuh
    @_shuh 3 года назад +260

    fun fact: if a tornado is moving side to side, you’re safe. it it looks like it isn’t moving at all, it’s either going away, or towards you. let that sink in for a second.

    • @_shuh
      @_shuh 3 года назад +37

      @XLegomenon pour it a glass of water, and make some pizza rolls. they like that a lot from what i hear

    • @silvergtotwinturbo9984
      @silvergtotwinturbo9984 3 года назад +6

      @XLegomenon Hahahahaha

    • @tencheloca3379
      @tencheloca3379 3 года назад +7

      @@_shuh the tornadoes? I think they would like pizza rolls
      Maybe some red wine and steak to make it romantic- **insert romantic music and tornado noises**

    • @_shuh
      @_shuh 3 года назад +1

      @@tencheloca3379 yeah you right. i also hear they like purple fanta

    • @josephstalin4788
      @josephstalin4788 3 года назад

      burrit

  • @alyclark45
    @alyclark45 3 года назад +218

    Not even mad that the captions replaced "tornado" with "burrito". 😂

    • @augustus5481
      @augustus5481 3 года назад

      @stormspotter124 nah

    • @leowood8316
      @leowood8316 3 года назад

      I was looking for this comment... Cuz I didn't wanna write it. 😂

    • @trunki006
      @trunki006 3 года назад +1

      @stormspotter124 Tornado is a slur now?

    • @ThatLonelyBlob
      @ThatLonelyBlob 3 года назад +4

      They write the captions themselves, it’s not auto

    • @benghist1451
      @benghist1451 3 года назад

      Lmao this storm isn't producing a burrito... sounds like cloudy with a chance of meatballs

  • @missJohnWick
    @missJohnWick 2 года назад

    Very awesome Videos,and footage. I love all these video, since 2014.

  • @christiantalley7906
    @christiantalley7906 2 года назад

    Just found you 😊 think I'm in love lol! This video was awesome thank you!

  • @mindlessix302
    @mindlessix302 3 года назад +166

    This is the one video I jump out of my seat for every single year. How you cinematically compile, go into detail, and your commentary is as good as it gets. How could I forget your warm & loving personality? Especially when you get involved with the wildlife. Your videos truly have it all. Have a safe 2021 Hank! Sending love & well wishes.

  • @samstafford2440
    @samstafford2440 3 года назад +388

    “It’s close” he’s literally parked directly beside the tornado as it’s destroying the warehouse omg secondary fear right there

    • @josephstalin4788
      @josephstalin4788 3 года назад +1

      burrit

    • @hilalhilal6126
      @hilalhilal6126 3 года назад +2

      Hello, I am from Palestine, Gaza. I would like urgent help for my brother. He is sick with kidneys and we are living a very difficult life😭😭😢😢

    • @iamspartacus6713
      @iamspartacus6713 3 года назад +3

      @@hilalhilal6126pray to Jesus Christ,our only hope.Amen

    • @hilalhilal6126
      @hilalhilal6126 3 года назад

      @@iamspartacus6713 We pray to God, the One, the Subduer, the Lord of Issa, Moses, and Muhammad

    • @fbi3233
      @fbi3233 3 года назад

      IRS

  • @auroravioletlight
    @auroravioletlight 2 года назад

    Oh wow! Just found this channel. Mesmerising footage... fabulous adorable guy too, I love the kindness to critters galore. Just love this channel! ✨💝 So much to see! (England, UK)

  • @hebrewhammer4086
    @hebrewhammer4086 2 года назад +1

    This is the life man. I'd love to be able to do what hank here does!

  • @monkey4222
    @monkey4222 3 года назад +430

    I swear this man would literally get a worm out of the road.

    • @ic4192
      @ic4192 2 года назад +21

      Heart of gold

    • @ronaldshank7589
      @ronaldshank7589 2 года назад +14

      You can tell-Our man Pecos Hank is in love with life!

    • @frogg_tv4774
      @frogg_tv4774 2 года назад +1

      And nerves of.. non existence

    • @lianadoom
      @lianadoom 2 года назад +2

      8:30 saves frog yep I'm pretty sure he would

    • @Cutter-jx3xj
      @Cutter-jx3xj 2 года назад +1

      You are the man. I love your videos and layed back nature. On the other side of the coin you have Mr Reed Trimmer, crazy, screaming, insane but he's got it going on, 👍😁

  • @fatbaldandhappy
    @fatbaldandhappy 3 года назад +34

    I'll be 50 this year but I still want to be Pecos Hank when I grow up.

    • @tiff09
      @tiff09 3 года назад

      Ah. Dont rush it. That's what they'd tell you.

  • @laurendoggett1022
    @laurendoggett1022 9 месяцев назад +1

    You are a good tornado hunter!

  • @vise_versa__
    @vise_versa__ 2 года назад +1

    I've been a witness to that horizontal lightening a couple of times. Absolutely breath taking and creepy at the same time.

  • @xKrispyx
    @xKrispyx 3 года назад +319

    Feeding small lizards insects by hand has to be one of the most wholesome things I've ever witnessed. Love the channel!

  • @philipwykes8713
    @philipwykes8713 3 года назад +80

    The ants clogging their entry hole with an m&m nut just killed me😅 Greetings from Italy, I'm a long time fan of your work!!

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  3 года назад +19

      Cheers from TX! Hope to storm chase in Italy one day.

    • @MapOfEurasia
      @MapOfEurasia 3 года назад +7

      @@PecosHank here in Italy we have a stormchasing team called "ZenaStormChaser" (check it out, they have a Facebook page) and few other talented individuals like "Francesco Gennari" (he has a Facebook page too, called "Francesco Gennari - Storm Chasing & Photography").
      The "Pianura Padano-Veneta" (where I live, so I speak about my area 😁) can offer some nice supercells with freaking big hail and intense downbursts (and sometimes tornadoes too) during late spring/summer, and some wonderful waterspout outbreaks on the Adriatic Coast in late summer/autumn.
      South Italy gets some action too! mainly in autumn.

  • @adrianmetzler2523
    @adrianmetzler2523 2 года назад +14

    This channel is so good at explaining the anatomy of a tornado, this info is vital for warning systems. Thank you!

  • @julienrheault9041
    @julienrheault9041 2 года назад

    Wow, you and your team are artist. National Geographic quality and nature loving. Watching your video was so pleasant. I’m from Québec and I love your work, nice job!

  • @zhen4678
    @zhen4678 3 года назад +53

    I love when he sees animals on the road....he puts them to safety..This guy is a legend!

  • @fishtouch634
    @fishtouch634 3 года назад +78

    "you don't have to look further, you just have to look deeper" that's so sweet

    • @oevilone
      @oevilone 3 года назад +1

      It's also so true.

    • @gorisenke
      @gorisenke 3 года назад

      I really liked that bit. It makes a great quote, too.

  • @shuwashere.
    @shuwashere. 2 года назад

    The fact I live in Mississippi and a great start to start off the video Hank-

  • @ryanquolke2475
    @ryanquolke2475 2 года назад +8

    I’d like to know your yearly average pay for gas…

  • @paulspomer16
    @paulspomer16 3 года назад +106

    That Dalton tornado was quite something. I was actually about to go chasing that day, and I only live 3 hours from where that happened. However, I decided to stay back. A couple hours later after seeing the videos on RUclips, I had realized I’d made one of the biggest mistakes of my life! The regret is painful...

    • @iwanttodemonetizedmyself7464
      @iwanttodemonetizedmyself7464 3 года назад +3

      big f

    • @liyosu
      @liyosu 3 года назад

      @@iwanttodemonetizedmyself7464 lmao your nickname cracks me up

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  3 года назад +17

      Ouch. Happens to us all. There will be another storm like that one some day. Perhaps in 2030

    • @paulspomer16
      @paulspomer16 3 года назад +2

      @@PecosHank Maybe, but I highly doubt it’ll be in my neck of the woods. That was an extremely rare event

    • @kylo1_
      @kylo1_ 3 года назад +3

      @@PecosHank lol

  • @Coop-sg6qc
    @Coop-sg6qc 2 года назад +517

    You know I just love this guy, he is a tornado lover yet his short clips of him talking or being kind to some random insects or animals is just the best thing ever

    • @SnailHatan
      @SnailHatan 2 года назад +2

      Insects are animals

    • @mr.blonde3475
      @mr.blonde3475 2 года назад +13

      Right he's literally the epitome of a humble human being

    • @gIokk
      @gIokk Год назад +3

      @@mr.blonde3475 fr my type of video

    • @xolotl098
      @xolotl098 Год назад

      @@mr.blonde3475no why

  • @willboler830
    @willboler830 2 года назад

    This man is the best thing to come out of 2020, hands down.

  • @suzannepatterson307
    @suzannepatterson307 2 года назад

    I know you the best calming reassuring voice it would not surprise me to know that was you singing! Was it. If it was it was awesome. I love all the critter shots/videos! Keep up the awesome work and keep safe. Happy travels!

  • @SwampCabbage
    @SwampCabbage 2 года назад +276

    I have really bad storm anxiety due to being in the Joplin Tornado in 2011. Through the years it's evolved into PTSD I've developed Lilapsophobia (fear of tornados/hurricanes). Your videos have really helped me view these storms in a different light. This is like therapy to me, and I wanna sincerely thank you for that. I hope you see this comment because my fear is crippling at times especially in the spring and I really thought there was no way to help it, but you've helped me immensely. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Please don't stop doing what you do.

    • @saturn722
      @saturn722 Год назад

      How were you affected personally by the Joplin tornado? What street did you live on in 2011?

    • @officialsnoopplays
      @officialsnoopplays Год назад +4

      I have Lilapsophobia too

    • @lakotafire2804
      @lakotafire2804 Год назад +7

      I, too, have PTSD. I've almost died 4 times. But, if God leads you to it, He will get you through it.

    • @willowthesxmp
      @willowthesxmp 10 месяцев назад +1

      i am so surprised that im not the only one who has trauma from tornadoes. i was 9 years old when the Memorial Day Tornadoes of 2019 hit my state. ever since then, i have had a lot of panic attacks involving thunderstorms… im 80% sure i have some form of PTSD, but i never got it diagnosed, even 4 years later, storms still give me flashbacks…

    • @SwampCabbage
      @SwampCabbage 10 месяцев назад +6

      @@saturn722 Because my house was hit and we were homeless because of it for several months. I helped pull people out of houses and saw a lot of dead people when I was only 15. I lived on S Empire Ave, which was 4 or 5 blocks from St. John’s hospital, even helped pull patients out of it with other people. It was something I’ll never forget, it was really traumatic for me.

  • @Michagan_outdoorsman_James
    @Michagan_outdoorsman_James 3 года назад +118

    daniel is such a good hearted dude. cant even be here to chase but can still put on a smile. thanks for the vid hank. may 2021 bring a active but safe season

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  3 года назад +33

      Thanks for all you do James. It's officially storm season for me now.

    • @lufthansaA300
      @lufthansaA300 3 года назад

      @@PecosHank what is the fastest tonado you chased?

    • @kinneticsand5787
      @kinneticsand5787 3 года назад

      @@PecosHank The uh... ant you commented on had a parasite on its back.

  • @sherriaddy
    @sherriaddy Год назад

    I just found your channel. Love your stuff. Liked and subbed

  • @troybaker5120
    @troybaker5120 2 года назад

    You have become one of my favorite content creators.

  • @skd
    @skd 3 года назад +1853

    The only year storm chasers could actually work from home.

    • @megabolt5898
      @megabolt5898 3 года назад +11

      Didn't look like theu were sitting idly by at home on Easter Sunday...

    • @Ithorn110
      @Ithorn110 3 года назад +10

      We had some damaging tornados in Delaware, very unusual

    • @osatyrddkrjcjdi6812
      @osatyrddkrjcjdi6812 3 года назад +3

      @@ashleighkaiserman155 True There was just a hurricane

    • @dildonicplague
      @dildonicplague 3 года назад +4

      Hey man ive liked your channel for awhile now

    • @skd
      @skd 3 года назад +5

      @@dildonicplague Hey, nice to see you here :)

  • @Apocryptoz
    @Apocryptoz 3 года назад +277

    No wonder there were almost no tornadoes last year. They were all in quarantine

  • @Whisper_292
    @Whisper_292 2 года назад +4

    First vid of yours I've ever seen, and you're amazing! Great storm chaser, yes, but a fantastic showman. Thanks for making my day.

  • @oshonian3368
    @oshonian3368 2 года назад +2

    Excited to see tornadoes of 2021, hopefully in a few months!

  • @WesPoppin__
    @WesPoppin__ 3 года назад +314

    Pecos: The 3rd widest tornado ever documented
    The captions: The 3rd wildest Burrito ever documented

    • @googleisspyware8398
      @googleisspyware8398 3 года назад +2

      lol

    • @katieftme
      @katieftme 3 года назад +5

      Can you explain this? I seem to be missing the joke and it makes me sad

    • @jasongrim2027
      @jasongrim2027 3 года назад +1

      Hahaha

    • @8bviewss
      @8bviewss 3 года назад +15

      @@katieftme the captions

    • @oliviarachelmathews3274
      @oliviarachelmathews3274 3 года назад +18

      @@katieftme In English subtitles it written Burrito for every tornado...its quite in many videos in YT 😂😂

  • @epsilonthedragon1249
    @epsilonthedragon1249 3 года назад +118

    "Instead, chases were treated to the world's puniest funnel cloud"
    Hey don't make fun of it, ok? It's self-conscious!

  • @boostedlsnotch2192
    @boostedlsnotch2192 2 года назад

    I love this channel! By far the best storm chasing channel!!!

  • @lamartruth
    @lamartruth Месяц назад

    I wish I could subscribe twice on one channel for you dude. This is so entertaining.