SCIENCE INSIDE A TORNADO - Decoding the EF5

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2017
  • Scientists place instruments inside a tornado to learn why one supercell produces tornadoes and another does not. Atmospheric Scientist Dr. Leigh Orf takes a different approach by growing storms that produce EF5 tornadoes in a supercomputer.
    To license tornado videos contact hankschyma@gmail.com
    Rare EF5 tornadoes produce wind speeds estimated over 200 mph. Many people ignore tornado warnings because of too many false alarms. Others don’t respond because they don’t see a tornado.
    The National Weather Service has the difficult task of trying to warn the public. But because we still don’t understand why one supercell produces a tornado and why another does not the NWS warns the majority of supercells. To reduce the “cried wolf effect” scientists are trying to figure out why one supercell produces tornadoes and why another does not.
    Every Spring, scientists attempt to collect the data needed by deploying instruments inside a tornado and by scanning them with mobile radar as close as possible. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Leigh Orf is taking a different approach by successfully growing superstorms that produce EF5 tornadoes in a supercomputer. Using the Blue Waters supercomputer at the University of Illinois, Dr. Orf is able to simulate supercells at the highest resolution possible with today's hardware. This breakthrough technology has brought an alien anatomy to light. We now have the tools to see through the skin of the storm into an organized system of currents and what the supercomputer is telling us is that many of our previous theories were wrong. But, is this superstorm growing and living inside a computer a true representation of nature? One of the ways to help validate these incredible simulations is to compare them with actual storm footage.
    All Storm Video Copyright Hank Schyma 2017
    Storm simulations provided by Dr. Leigh Orf
    Music by: Hank Schyma, Dan Workman and Christine Wu.
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  • @andrewrivera190
    @andrewrivera190 4 года назад +733

    I remember waking up from a nap in my dorm one afternoon to my phone buzzing. I looked and saw it was a tornado warning and told people in my hall to get to the center of the building. All of them basically said that it pointless to even react because “nothing was going to happen.” Technically, they were right. The tornado was only on the ground for a few minutes in the next town over. However, I find it interesting how people can be so passive to tornado warning. Deadly tornados may not be as common. But it’s never a good idea to tempt fate with them. Panic. No. Be respectful of nature’s power. Yes.

    • @pidgeydoodles7549
      @pidgeydoodles7549 4 года назад +54

      they either haven't been through one, or are just dumb. (no offense, but i really don't like it when people don't take tornado warnings seriously. the reason the death toll in the Joplin EF5 is because people didn't take the warning seriously.)

    • @yantih3789
      @yantih3789 3 года назад +2

      Cwesxi

    • @Moleda1986
      @Moleda1986 3 года назад +84

      Agreed. I always respect tornado warnings (and even tornado watches). I’m never going to gamble with Mother Nature, because she will always win.

    • @lavenna522
      @lavenna522 3 года назад +90

      I'd rather take shelter for "nothing" than risking my life through ignorance because you never know...

    • @kailajensen1021
      @kailajensen1021 3 года назад +26

      They probably just want to look cool for not caring about something dangerous lmao

  • @reyj2532
    @reyj2532 4 года назад +1589

    People: please an ef1
    Nature: 5 take it or leave it

    • @krysta.6470
      @krysta.6470 4 года назад +125

      Renegade Art I would leave it

    • @homosexualskittles9285
      @homosexualskittles9285 4 года назад +42

      @@krysta.6470 both of these comments made me laugh really hard lmao

    • @krysta.6470
      @krysta.6470 4 года назад +18

      Homosexual Skittles thank you for liking my commentary

    • @robin-tb2lj
      @robin-tb2lj 4 года назад +21

      @@homosexualskittles9285 I love your name lmaooo

    • @homosexualskittles9285
      @homosexualskittles9285 4 года назад +8

      @@robin-tb2lj lmao thank you

  • @andrewmarsman3294
    @andrewmarsman3294 2 года назад +136

    Dr. Orf was my professor when I got my met degree 15 years ago. This is insane to see how far the computer power and detail has improved over the years. Kudos to both of you for working together in this.

    • @LeighOrfsThunderstormResearch
      @LeighOrfsThunderstormResearch Год назад +17

      MAARSMAAAANNNN!!!! How the heck are you :)

    • @andrewmarsman3294
      @andrewmarsman3294 Год назад +15

      Dr. Orf!!!!
      I’m doing amazing. Always an honor to hear from you. The met degree has been useful even in my current work!! Keep it up

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 3 года назад +579

    I learn so much about tornadoes from Pecos Hank, he's gotta be my favorite tornado RUclipsr

    • @JustSomeGuy863
      @JustSomeGuy863 3 года назад +14

      You are everywhere

    • @sympnotoosubs3946
      @sympnotoosubs3946 3 года назад +4

      I keep seeing you! 😂😂

    • @thea231
      @thea231 3 года назад +3

      I always see you in a comment lol

    • @Soul_Alpha
      @Soul_Alpha 3 года назад +1

      Nice to see you like tornado videos too

    • @laggyfilms4768
      @laggyfilms4768 3 года назад +4

      *Ah,a fellow man of culture*

  • @nicholasbarranco3879
    @nicholasbarranco3879 5 лет назад +3536

    Who needs National Geographic when you have pecos Hank

  • @JackTR21
    @JackTR21 6 лет назад +553

    For some reason I have subtitles on. and while they are mostly on point, I got a chuckle at around 1:45 when "violent tornado" read as "smiley tornado"

    • @BartoloVids
      @BartoloVids 5 лет назад +25

      Hank actually had go go back and change the subtitles when they say stuff like violent😂

    • @Coopdesoop
      @Coopdesoop 5 лет назад +2

      JackTR21 lol

    • @sunshinybean1179
      @sunshinybean1179 5 лет назад +3

      Super silt tornadoes

    • @evanforst7272
      @evanforst7272 5 лет назад +17

      0:30 a griller is on the ground

    • @Coopdesoop
      @Coopdesoop 5 лет назад +2

      Evan Forst lol I just noticed that

  • @natalykazo8384
    @natalykazo8384 3 года назад +296

    I love how Hank can totally keep up with the atmospheric scientist and knows all the jargon. What an instructive and fun to watch video, kudos!

    • @Taima
      @Taima 2 года назад

      @Moon Shine I don't think it's necessarily that the scientist is toning it down but just that he's capable of punching even higher and more technically if he wanted or needed to, whereas maybe Hank is on the upper end of his capability when discussing it (but who knows, he could know way more than he seemed to indicate even here). But the difference between speaking in loads of technical terms when there's a good reason to and just being a pretentious dick is important, and yeah they're right where they need to be at their level of discourse.

    • @TheyCallMeRabbit98
      @TheyCallMeRabbit98 Год назад +9

      @Moon Shine No. Yourself being less educated in this topic, does not mean the bar should lowered for you, or others like you. It means you recognize the bar is higher than your understanding, so you must learn and seek the knowledge to better understand this. By being here you’re already showing interest in meteorology/ geography.
      It’s what I’ve done. I’ve had a few videos of his where I’ve said “what does that mean” and I then simply do my own research. I now can confidently spot storms, chase storms and can read radar imagery more than I ever could have thought possible. Hank has a direct, and informative approach to these videos. And I’m thankful for them.

  • @Hyperbog
    @Hyperbog 2 года назад +142

    Wondering has there been an update to this in the four years that have passed? This already looks amazing. I imagine there's been some progress since then.

    • @StarscreamsGirl
      @StarscreamsGirl 2 года назад +21

      i looked it up, Dr. Leigh Orf has his own youtube channel where he posts occasional updates- "Leigh Orf's Thunderstorm Research"!

  • @stunningandbrave2520
    @stunningandbrave2520 6 лет назад +300

    this video is one of the most interesting i've ever seen on tornadoes. it deserves millions of views

    • @briancarpenter6413
      @briancarpenter6413 4 года назад +1

      oh yea for sure

    • @thefootballplanet5784
      @thefootballplanet5784 4 года назад +2

      It finally got the millions of views

    • @mrmustangman
      @mrmustangman 4 года назад +1

      a million and a half.!!!!

    • @BPKPhoenix
      @BPKPhoenix 3 года назад +2

      2.3 Million, share it on FB and other media everyone! :D

    • @jakanz
      @jakanz 2 года назад

      @@letmebe9826 This video gained 400K views in 3/4 months! Crazy.

  • @sparky8079
    @sparky8079 5 лет назад +705

    “Everything’s deployed, everything’s grilled” - subtitles, 2019

    • @AmyraCarter
      @AmyraCarter 5 лет назад +3

      lolz

    • @divanewanferreira3815
      @divanewanferreira3815 4 года назад +1

      Sparky the Burrito King and rays warts

    • @eviehatesyou6896
      @eviehatesyou6896 4 года назад +4

      2017*

    • @thexboxplayzz
      @thexboxplayzz 4 года назад +28

      "Despite early warnings nine people lost their wives" what is wrong with these subtitles

    • @ourgorlsfavoriteorangechic2711
      @ourgorlsfavoriteorangechic2711 4 года назад +15

      It's so he doesn't get demonetized. One vid had giant "Tomatoes" instead if tornadoes. There were issues w/YT demonetizing his vids for specific words , I don't know if Hank ever sorted them out, but changing the subtitles was one step.

  • @NarNarHD
    @NarNarHD Год назад +17

    This video is still mind-blowing years later. Thanks Hank for putting this together and also to Dr. Orf and team for the models

  • @logicplague2077
    @logicplague2077 4 года назад +49

    0:51 What would have happened to the truck from "Twister" IRL.

  • @2345allthebest
    @2345allthebest 6 лет назад +1420

    Finally a video that transcends pure chase and cuts to real, understandable analysis of true Supernatural Earth phenomena... It's been a great ride full of enjoyment watching all of your videos but I have to say I think it's time you took the next step forward.... I'm ready to see Hank in a suit and tie on the television... Complete with ponytail... Who's with me??

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +312

      Isn't TV dead?

    • @2345allthebest
      @2345allthebest 6 лет назад +57

      Pecos Hank that all depends on who you ask... Whether we are live streaming or broadcasting, I'm sure there is a place for you at the top... You've earned it!

    • @ramen2230
      @ramen2230 6 лет назад +15

      I barely watch tv.....I don't even know what i'm sayin' at this point but hi...

    • @2345allthebest
      @2345allthebest 6 лет назад +16

      But he teaches and communicates it all so well dontcha think>???

    • @wcatholic1
      @wcatholic1 5 лет назад +7

      Ahhh..."supernatural??"

  • @42lookc
    @42lookc 6 лет назад +760

    That was really cool. So much of the supercomputer's 'theoretical' tornadogenesis is collaborated by your videos. You may not be a scientist in the purest sense, but you *are* contributing to science in a very *real* sense, and that's more than can be said about the vast majority of people.

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +105

      Appreciate it 42

    • @benjy117
      @benjy117 5 лет назад +4

      This is nice looking and all but this is obviously ran on a script programmed by someone. The only thing that can project something like this are quantum computers with A.I. intelligence. But even then it's totally not done all by a computer. The data isn't just put in a computer and "bam" there's a tornado. There is still a program made by someone who coded it to run the simulation. This isn't new information at all. The same is done with all forecast models for years now.

    • @flaviopons142
      @flaviopons142 5 лет назад +45

      @@benjy117 of course there is a script below, which is the part containing the laws of physics and making the variables evolve in time to produce the simulation. However you are not right saying that this was not new at the time it came out, weather forecast models cannot resolve such small spatial scales at such a high time frequency. Moreover, larger scale phenomena are much less turbulent than the interior of a supercell, here turbulence in the supercell is simulated directly, while in global and regional models is only parameterized.

    • @8beef4u
      @8beef4u 5 лет назад +37

      @@benjy117 No shit, it's a computer model. Also, you seem to not understand what your talking about. Even quantum computers and AI and programmed by someone. That doesn't make the model any less valid though. What would a model without a script even be good for? It'd just be a black box. The whole point of models is to validate the laws you theorize to govern the system.

    • @dogestranding5047
      @dogestranding5047 5 лет назад +10

      Wouldn't that mean he's a scientist in the purest sense?

  • @jts12fan
    @jts12fan 2 года назад +9

    Hank, just because you don't have a piece of paper that says your a Dr doesn't mean you're not a Scientist, you are a Scientist my friend, and thank you for all of your hard work 😊 ❤️ 🙏

  • @MrSaemichlaus
    @MrSaemichlaus 3 года назад +8

    Those tornado sirens raise my hair, I don't know whether I get excited about the drama or scared for people's lives.

  • @jwchicano
    @jwchicano 6 лет назад +277

    This channel deserves so many more subs.

    • @briancarpenter6413
      @briancarpenter6413 4 года назад +2

      oh yea for sure

    • @Troublrz
      @Troublrz 4 года назад +2

      Yeah for sure. And click the like bottom and sub and click the bell ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️👀👀👀👀🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🌪️🌪️🌪️

  • @FlintF
    @FlintF 5 лет назад +472

    Oh my goodness, this is one of the most informative videos I've seen on the subject. Thank you gentlemen!

  • @JustAnotherBuckyLover
    @JustAnotherBuckyLover 3 года назад +16

    This was so helpful to me. I've loved tornadoes and tornadogenesis for years but wrapping my head about how the theory translates into what I see, not so much. Seeing it listed out here, with the different parts marked both on the model and on the video footage, was super helpful for me.

  • @SerenityPeaceTree
    @SerenityPeaceTree 3 года назад +7

    Woooowwww.... That cold pool discovery is amazing! I had to rewatch that segment 4 times to wrap my head around it (pun intended?). The models and footage side by side was truly a gift to see. I found myself saying "yes, uh huh. I see that". Thanks @Pecos Hank for all the chasing you do. (And yes you ARE a scientist!)

  • @Duts86
    @Duts86 6 лет назад +89

    My brain keeps a little free room just to store Pecos Hank video's/info. *thanks for the lesson! :)

  • @blvebxy
    @blvebxy 6 лет назад +54

    I really appreciate the fact that you make an effort to include a visual reference and label exactly what you're talking about it really just shows that you want to help your viewers who may not be so knowledgeable of the terminology and it really helps with understanding what you're talking about.

    • @daisy3869
      @daisy3869 5 лет назад +2

      Yes! 😊

    • @pizzaharambe3356
      @pizzaharambe3356 5 лет назад +1

      Love your profile pic lol you have arms

    • @Nanaworl5
      @Nanaworl5 5 лет назад +1

      my friend died ages ago I was so sad

    • @Nanaworl5
      @Nanaworl5 5 лет назад

      I had put a thugh up

    • @Nanaworl5
      @Nanaworl5 5 лет назад

      are you going to talk guys

  • @greenman6141
    @greenman6141 2 года назад +4

    Watching this again, for the n.th time. Towards the end PH says, "I'm not a scientist". Well, maybe yes maybe no, he'd know better than I. But what he absolutely is, is an artist. From his music to his photos and videos of storms. The thing that stands out about his photography, still or motion, is its artistry, its beauty. They are always invariably hauntingly beautiful. It takes a real eye, it takes an artist's soul, to be able to do that.
    There are many other storm chasers or storm photographers out there, but only a handful whose output can compare to Pecos Hank's. (I can barely take a still photo myself - been all over the world and I have an extensive collection of photos of my thumb.)

  • @oneworld9071
    @oneworld9071 2 года назад +3

    People don't appreciate the small difference between tornado watch and tornado warning.
    The simulation graphics are absolutely fantastic...... thanks for making them available, Hank :)

  • @supercellintercept
    @supercellintercept 6 лет назад +228

    Ive seen over 60 tornadoes, so I'm A stormchaser.... but Hank is THE storm chaser. Best videos on chasing available

  • @Kelly-ip9nf
    @Kelly-ip9nf 5 лет назад +123

    Not a meteorology major but I'd love to take a class with this guy

  • @zaneyates98
    @zaneyates98 Год назад +2

    This was the most educational video of yours I’ve seen this far. This really taught me so much about tornado genesis. I didn’t think I’d comprehend as much as I did but you and your guest explained it very well.

  • @Auriam
    @Auriam 4 года назад +6

    that's awesome Hank, you're not only getting cool videos you're contributing to our understanding of these storms and who knows someday you may be listed as one of the contributors to a Nobel prize ;)

  • @myxe9347
    @myxe9347 6 лет назад +77

    Hank is my go-to procrastination RUclips-Channel, his videos are so good, they just put me into a trance :D

    • @xbotscythe
      @xbotscythe 5 лет назад +1

      Wait if I watch Hank I don't need to do school work 🤔🤔

  • @SpressieAvi
    @SpressieAvi 6 лет назад +1342

    I'm a simple person. I see Pecos Hank, I click.
    Edit: THE LIKES!!!! :'D

  • @Postermaestro
    @Postermaestro 3 года назад +5

    This was amazing! The fact that you have such good footage to compare to the simulations is invaluable to confirm the accuracy of the models. I've actually studied engineering physics with focus on numerical methods and supercomputer programming in particular. Very inspiring to see one way that it can be used!

  • @asmotaku
    @asmotaku 3 года назад +2

    Argument sold ! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
    I'd vote for funding ORF research !

  • @UahUahUah
    @UahUahUah 5 лет назад +416

    1:54, "Every Spring scientists risk their *wives* hoping to collect the data needed."
    Well then...

    • @nispelsm
      @nispelsm 5 лет назад +16

      I was gonig to say he meant "lives", but realized what you posted works, too. :-)

    • @mrmustangman
      @mrmustangman 4 года назад +18

      because they are so hard at work in the spring..... and of course the wives always say "you never spend any time with me anymore".....

    • @WhyThoe
      @WhyThoe 4 года назад +3

      MrMus TangMan good analogy lolol

    • @LethalNxmba
      @LethalNxmba 4 года назад +2

      No I hear lives

    • @swade2108
      @swade2108 4 года назад

      @@LethalNxmba Same

  • @hidog420
    @hidog420 6 лет назад +112

    I had to pick my jaw up multiple times during this FANTASTIC animation. WOW, is about all I can say. This was educational on a level that I for one don't understand but it makes sense at the same time. Killer video Hank, thanks for blowing my mind. Safe travels and happy trails sir. Happy Thanksgiving to you.

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +10

      Happy thanksgiving HiDog. I spent some time on this video so it means a lot to have feedback like this.

    • @geonerd
      @geonerd 6 лет назад +1

      Santa has already delivered an early present for you!
      ruclips.net/user/Dripdrip00

  • @timothyhowell7047
    @timothyhowell7047 4 года назад +1

    I've watched this video countless number of times and it's still the greatest comparison video of real to simulated I've ever seen. Just great work between science and actual footage. Best I've ever seen.

  • @wendyjernigan8383
    @wendyjernigan8383 3 года назад +7

    Hank has a catch phrase its "Here it is." He says it in ALMOST all of his videos.

  • @BrucifyMe
    @BrucifyMe 6 лет назад +7

    The way he identified each component of the doc's simulations and then showed video of him capturing exactly that was brilliant. Great video.

  • @TheJLH
    @TheJLH 6 лет назад +32

    The fact that this program spits out such accurate models simply by crunching the real data points is insane to me. I can’t even think of another scientific advancement in this field since velocity radar that has the potential to help so much with understanding these storms. Incredible.

    • @TheGuruStud
      @TheGuruStud 2 года назад

      The future has to be feeding it real time data of a developing super cell with an algorithm to predict the next 30 mins by using thousands of historical supercells. The data has to be recorded, though. Otherwise, this is never going to go anywhere more.
      It looks very possible given how good this modeling already is.

  • @handuo6301
    @handuo6301 2 года назад +1

    5:14 this has got to be one of the most awe-inspiring shots of a tornado I’ve seen. A true force of nature. Respect

  • @Mmyers1177
    @Mmyers1177 4 года назад +4

    PECOS HANK SERIOUSLY NEEDS HIS OWN NETFLIX OR TELEVISION SHOW!!!

  • @SevereWeatherAustralia
    @SevereWeatherAustralia 6 лет назад +218

    What can I say Hank, always a production of the highest quality. See you out there. You get one angle, I'll get the other (Nice Stable footage.. ok?)

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +40

      You can always shoot some time lapse down there and then flip it in post so that it spins the right way ;)

    • @SevereWeatherAustralia
      @SevereWeatherAustralia 6 лет назад +16

      Very bloody funny.

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      @rodolfodelremedios8259 6 лет назад

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    • @NodNarb185
      @NodNarb185 5 лет назад +1

      Maybe the content of the air(gases of the periodic table) can account for the reason one supercell creates a tornado and one does not. As in some are heavier and some are liter.

    • @bryanvanlannen8101
      @bryanvanlannen8101 5 лет назад +1

      Pecos hank

  • @katebacon9648
    @katebacon9648 6 лет назад +103

    This makes me want to study meteorolgy

    • @insanelysquishysquidpaws
      @insanelysquishysquidpaws 4 года назад +13

      @@weatherphobia bruh

    • @phalanxbrrt8747
      @phalanxbrrt8747 4 года назад +1

      Whenever we have a bad storm in NC or somewhere else me and my buddy literally pull up velocity, and Doppler radars to see how bad it is

    • @jackattacsd.5520
      @jackattacsd.5520 4 года назад

      kloudy kate, do it! I'm not even in college yet me and my dad are amateur storm chasers. Just watch chaser training!

    • @weatherphobia
      @weatherphobia 4 года назад

      @@phalanxbrrt8747 WHERE?HOW can I find live VELOCITY on Dopplar radars on my local TV statons/and/or/ my nearest NEXRAD Radar NWS???
      Where and How??? PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE,,,,, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @phalanxbrrt8747
      @phalanxbrrt8747 4 года назад +1

      CRACKLES MCFARLEY if you want Doppler and velocity you have to download a this app called my radar and get the pro version should be like 1.99

  • @wolfaviator0112
    @wolfaviator0112 3 года назад +10

    “Why one super cell produces smiley tornadoes.” - subtitles 2019

  • @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13
    @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13 Год назад +2

    Sweet Triumph Rocket III @ 0:17
    Nice

  • @AmadeusAbacus
    @AmadeusAbacus 6 лет назад +63

    Your narration pulls everything together, you inspire me to pursue my dream of stormchasing, and I hope that someday I'll be able to thank you in person, love you man!

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +14

      See you one day under the meso Kolton. I appreciate people like you commenting.

    • @eunisediaz7090
      @eunisediaz7090 6 лет назад +2

      Gabriel

    • @user-yc5fr8zu1m
      @user-yc5fr8zu1m 2 года назад +1

      Are you storm chasing yet?

  • @simbelmyne444
    @simbelmyne444 5 лет назад +80

    I leave east of Joplin. We ALWAYS take cover! Keep up the excellent work and stay safe! 🌀⚡☔

    • @donnablackman9167
      @donnablackman9167 5 лет назад +8

      Donna Cloud, Hi, Donna. I understand why it's a good idea to always take cover. I was born in Joplin years ago and, even though we now live in Northern Missouri, Joplin is still my "hometown" and I love it. On May 22, 2011, we saw video and TV coverage of the tornado in 2011, and were horrified at the damage. We were not able to visit until 2012, and saw that the tornado missed the house I was born in by 1 1/2 blocks. I learned to swim at the old Cunningham park. It was so sad to see the massive destruction of homes and businesses that had been there for years. We'll be in Joplin this summer for a high school reunion across in Kansas. Lots of changes in the 4-state area. I don't like to go back each year and remember how it used to be. You, too, stay safe. :0) Donna B.

    • @juicebox8281
      @juicebox8281 4 года назад

      Donna Blackman what rate did it get

    • @kirbylink1992
      @kirbylink1992 3 года назад

      @@juicebox8281 EF5

    • @babyyodasoup7894
      @babyyodasoup7894 2 года назад

      There is a tornado emoji 🌪

    • @babyyodasoup7894
      @babyyodasoup7894 2 года назад

      @@starlingbaez6681 no ☁️
      Look. 🌪

  • @TheodoresTomfooleries
    @TheodoresTomfooleries 4 года назад +24

    "Despite early warnings, nine people lost their wives"

  • @timothyhowell7047
    @timothyhowell7047 3 года назад +8

    I've watched this video so many times and it is very informative. Really enjoy this type of videos from Hank and Leigh. I've developed my own theory about the cold air versus the warm. Cold air is more easily condensed compared to warm air. It seems that would allow the air from the cold pool to be more easily compressed into a tight rotation there for allowing it to rotate much easier compared to the warm air which would be more easily sperated and harder to keep in tight rotation because of how easily it would spread. Just a thought.

  • @rico1346
    @rico1346 5 лет назад +201

    Ik my comment is late, but this simulation is getting me a tad hyped at the possibility of finally understanding super cells :DD

  • @negan3042
    @negan3042 6 лет назад +14

    You know what I like about Pecos Hank videos? He's caring and his vids don't have that herky jerky camera footage that a lot of others do. I appreciate his professionalism and the fact that he helps people and critters!!!

  • @Nexus-ub4hs
    @Nexus-ub4hs 2 года назад +3

    This was brilliant, thank you so much. Great discussion, graphics, really helps to get a better understanding. Many thanks to you both 😊🙏

  • @kam0406
    @kam0406 2 года назад +1

    It is really cool to see this collaboration! Two scientists working together! One works in a lab and one works in the field!

  • @caffeinatedsquirrelanimati8304
    @caffeinatedsquirrelanimati8304 4 года назад +164

    Some people: *Heres tornado siren* It’s probably nothing
    Me: sees weird shaped cloud well it’s raining. DUCK AND COVER ITS A TWISTER

    • @hotpinkcrocs
      @hotpinkcrocs 4 года назад +4

      Caffeinated Squirrel Animation 😂😭😂

    • @audreyhogan8285
      @audreyhogan8285 3 года назад +5

      I do that too

    • @calebhein2788
      @calebhein2788 3 года назад +9

      I did that until I saw a real one. It's pretty remarkable.

    • @calebhein2788
      @calebhein2788 3 года назад +4

      @Dj d Yes, coloration and form/shape are dramatically different in a tornadic storm. Its not always noticeable, especially if its rain wrapped, but its there.

  • @primitivefish8277
    @primitivefish8277 5 лет назад +14

    Hank I was wondering if anyone has ever shot a tornado with a thermal camera simultaneously? Would it be sensitive enough to differentiate between the warm and cold air flows? Just wondering. Keep it up man and stay safe.

  • @cliffycasteel
    @cliffycasteel 2 года назад +1

    Great work Hank! I love to revisit this video from time to time. Good stuff!

  • @Kaxlon
    @Kaxlon 4 года назад +1

    Wow nice animations and great research!
    What these animations remind me of is vortex generators used in industri.
    You pump air in one way, center. And get separation of warm, and cold streams, opposition each other. Outer warm. Inner cold. Hard to remember after all these years.
    Oh. The vortex generator cold stream is -40*c colder than ambient. So if you got +20*c (normal room temperature) going in, then you get -20*c below freezing.
    Ice and frost is literally building before your eyes. Like hail.
    Fascinating devices.
    If you flip the tornado by 90* to it's side then it kinda looks very much like a vortex generator.
    Message me if you need more info.
    Cool videos. =)

  • @MoreisMor
    @MoreisMor 4 года назад +80

    I learned SO MUCH from watching this video. I'm going to watch this several times because it will help me watch for those telltale signs of tornado formation. Thank you!!!!!!

  • @Washman-jw3hl
    @Washman-jw3hl 6 лет назад +7

    Wow hank that Dr. Leigh Orf guy was super down to earth. What an amazing scientist and guest on your channel. I look forward to seeing any kind of collaborative work that you guys do and I think he also is super lucky to have you help him. I know you said your no scientist but there are only a handful of people that have gone out and filmed tornadoes at your level of understanding. Your a good man hank. Keep it real my friend.

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +3

      It's an honor collaborating with Dr. Orf. If you get a chance, check out his other videos and lectures. Mind Blowing! Happy holidays Matthew.

  • @troubleshootah9192
    @troubleshootah9192 4 года назад +5

    "With all the probing and scanning the pictures still vague at best"
    That's funny, my doctor told me the same thing 🤣

  • @raptormm4005
    @raptormm4005 4 года назад +2

    This guys work is better then any other that I've seen, he deserve more recognition, much love keep doing what you do

  • @thomasheising2589
    @thomasheising2589 6 лет назад +15

    I live a good life, but this is the most amazing thing I have seen/experienced this week. A great idea, interview, comparison between field observations and laboratory work. Thanks for your enthusiasm and great material, Hank.

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +3

      It's an honor being able to work with Dr. Orf. Glad you appreciate it. Thanks Thomas.

  • @fritos1445
    @fritos1445 6 лет назад +75

    I really love this sort of stuff, stats, charts, etc. I'll be going to school for meteorology next year, really looking forward to it! Awesome video, makes me want to see these sorts of things in person(at a safe distance of course!).

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +7

      You need to binge watch Dr. Orf's videos. Mind Blowing!

    • @stephaniekay283
      @stephaniekay283 6 лет назад +4

      Chuck congrats on going to meteorology / college! And you're in for a treat; witnessing one of these incredible shows of nature is awe inspiring.. We never want to see any harm to anything or person, but be warned; the adrenaline and the senses are definitely "over-loaded" you may find yourself addicted! Words can't describe all the things; sensations; and again adrenaline you're going to experience.. One humble piece of advice if you don't mind.. Stay storm aware, and have your escape routes pre planned... Storms can be VERY sporadic.. And dangerous.. Stay safe, and enjoy! Best of luck!
      Peace,
      Nic G.

    • @andrewcorley7238
      @andrewcorley7238 6 лет назад

      Chuck congrats man I will be doi ng so as well soon enough. Good luck to you

    • @jackbenner1013
      @jackbenner1013 6 лет назад

      Chuck I just got accepted to the University of Oklahoma, and I am going into Meteorology as well!!! Where are you going to school next year?

  • @yimeizi2648
    @yimeizi2648 3 года назад +2

    As a researcher, this has to be one of the best research paper introductions out there

  • @jefpowers8529
    @jefpowers8529 2 года назад

    This is the best content for laypeople about the science of supercell storms and tornadoes ever produced (period). This is just a great RUclips channel. Thank you sir.

  • @Vladpryde
    @Vladpryde 6 лет назад +33

    aaaaaaannd THAT is why I trust scientists, and not politicians, when it comes to issues about our Climate.
    Thanks for the video, Hank!

    • @MOTasaurus
      @MOTasaurus 4 года назад +3

      That's a silly position to take. This guy's model reflects reality - but he's made no predictions from it. If he starts predicting tornado outbursts based on supercell formation, and he gets it wrong 100% of the time, why would you trust his model?

    • @tomiyu2297
      @tomiyu2297 4 года назад +4

      Did you know most scientists disagree with climate change? It may surprise you, but that test where they say "most scientists agree" was an echo chamber, with the ones that disagree filtered out, and there's tons of scientific evidence debunking it.

    • @Mark-ef5wb
      @Mark-ef5wb 4 года назад +8

      Kakyoin Noriaki Yeah right... Show your source.

    • @joshirabin
      @joshirabin 4 года назад

      What about scientist politicians?

  • @paulmcguire3789
    @paulmcguire3789 6 лет назад +62

    Hank, you always have the best content along with being very informative. you make learning fun and interesting.

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +5

      Mission accomplished! Thank Paul.

    • @paulmcguire3789
      @paulmcguire3789 5 лет назад +1

      I have watched your video's many times . I was wondering if you could kill a super cell with a lot of cold air from above?@@PecosHank

  • @thetruth1862
    @thetruth1862 2 года назад +1

    This is so cool thanks Joe Scott for having him on your channel!!

  • @ptyptypty3
    @ptyptypty3 4 года назад

    this is how a PERFECT Video is made !!.. Well done HANK !!.. your editing was Stellar ... showing the comparisons between the Simulation and your ACTUAL footage was Genius.... THANKS for all you do !!...

  • @irockluculent961
    @irockluculent961 4 года назад +30

    What a perfect pairing: the guy who lives to photograph tornadoes up close and the guy who lives to model them on a supercomputer.
    Brains + collaboration + "the greater good" = amazing human progress. I look forward to more from this collaboration.

  • @izzywood6169
    @izzywood6169 6 лет назад +20

    I haven't watched these in ages, just got a notification. Love your videos, keep it up.

  • @aKaMumbles
    @aKaMumbles 4 года назад

    This is the single coolest video on tornadoes I’ve ever seen. Thanks Hank!

  • @dominusanuli3595
    @dominusanuli3595 4 года назад +1

    This technology is amazing! Think of all the calculations and all of the improvements in Tornado Theory will be like. We can have a better understanding of what's going on, but either way it's amazing. It blows my mind how far we've come. Good luck PH! You are awesome, and please stay safe!

  • @ryanwilliams4223
    @ryanwilliams4223 5 лет назад +31

    You combine beauty and chaos in the most sophisticated kind of way,love your videos man.

  • @johngalt6929
    @johngalt6929 6 лет назад +29

    Like cancer, I believe that there are multiple scenarios for tornado genesis. Looking for just one "magic bullet" may have hindered our understanding of how tornadoes develop.

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +25

      I think most scientists agree. Dr. Orf has stated many times that he's focusing on the violent long track variety vs the little transient ones.

    • @sgperformer
      @sgperformer 6 лет назад +1

      That would certainly explain why there are cyclonic and anticyclonic tornadoes, which must develop entirely differently I would think. So I agree with you.

    • @WillieDines1
      @WillieDines1 6 лет назад

      Hey Hank, how's it rockin buddy?
      This was a great video and demo of Dr Orf's computer model animations and I'm curious to see what his computer model would have shown for the El Reno tornado from 2013.
      I heard the size of that tornado was upgraded from 2.6 to 4.1 miles wide, but I'm not sure if that is accurate or true, but one thing that I could quickly see from the videos of that tornado at the organising stae was that the whole area of rotation for that tornado was alot bigger than anyone could have realised that day.

    • @WillieDines1
      @WillieDines1 6 лет назад +1

      Leigh Orf that is awesome and I would love to see an animation of it with the completed results.
      When I heard about the Hallam, NE tornado from May 22nd, 2004 that grew to 2 1/4 miles wide, I had tried various experiments with the info and swirl ratios and noticed that in the rare extremely large tornadoes it seemed to be a common theme that the suction vortices would generally have a much longer, sometime a continuous life span for most of the parent tornado’s mature phase and I was mostly suspect of this being as a result of the tornado’s info and rotation speed being influenced and potentially enhanced by rfd winds, but of course from what your model shows to me about ground level circulation makes sense.
      Great work indeed sir and if I may, it would be great to subscribe to your channel to keep a look out for any future animations and case studies.

    • @WillieDines1
      @WillieDines1 6 лет назад +1

      Leigh Orf yes, I personally came to the conclusion that mesocyclones can do have multiple tornadoes in them and as has been shown in many chase video footage over the years, that multiple vortex tornadoes are already dangerous at any time, but a situation where 80% of the tornado is a rain wrapped clear air wind field, then the recipe for potential disaster is so much higher.
      One of the things I would love to see happen is for there to be an even further advanced version of apparatus such as the mobile Doppler radars being available to scientist that are capable of scanning and recording data, dew points, inflow temperatures and wind speeds at the base and mid level ranges of the tornado that the current DOWs are unable to scan.
      The amount of data involved for just one particular storm would be mind blowing for most people, including myself, but as you had mentioned in your weather channel interview, the better the technology for super computers improves and the more manageable and accessible the data is made available in the correct format or coding, then the better it would be for good people like yourself to essentially use that data and create new animated models that would help give a much bigger, better and clearer understanding of the ins and outs of tornado formation and likelihood from one supercell to another.
      Much respect to you on your modelling and helping to further knowledge and understanding to help save lives, which is always the main goal for all the research.
      Much respect to you Leigh and I sure hope there will be funding to keep your research and model building going forward.

  • @katherinehonegger1233
    @katherinehonegger1233 3 года назад

    I always learn so much watching your videos, Hank. Thank you!

  • @e-fraz8960
    @e-fraz8960 2 года назад +1

    How does anyone give this a thumbs down? All of this scientific information and amazing videos of storms and as of now a thousand people give it a thumbs down. Welcome to the millineal world where people love to hate instead of appreciate. Haters will hate anything even facts about mother nature....

  • @disonsprodigy5909
    @disonsprodigy5909 6 лет назад +24

    MY FAVORITE GUY IS BACKKKK!!!

  • @myprofilepicismyliferightn5755
    @myprofilepicismyliferightn5755 6 лет назад +85

    I feel like I'm watching a movie. Who else feels like they're watching a movie?

    • @iceyfrost
      @iceyfrost 5 лет назад

      my profile pic is my life right now me

    • @LadyVoldemort
      @LadyVoldemort 5 лет назад +1

      A documentary movie, yes.

    • @danhill9952
      @danhill9952 4 года назад +1

      I'm going with documentary. A little too much geek factor for a typical Joe's pure entertainment. Weather computers are amongst the most comples, powerful computers in the world. Leaving the most scientifically inclined programmers to program them. Weather models are in my opinion are the most complex models known to science. Far too complex for even the most talented scientists to perfectly understand and simply create a program model to fit the sheer amount of data needed to simplify any results at the end of the day. Far too many variables to be considered. My hat is off to the meteorologists working these thesis. Keep up the good work. It will eventually save countless lives.

  • @pupstudio
    @pupstudio 3 года назад

    The BEST instructional, educational and interesting video I've seen you put out Hank. You ARE THE BEST! Stay safe!

  • @semaj_5022
    @semaj_5022 3 года назад +1

    This is so ridiculously interesting. More. I need more

  • @SortaProfessional89
    @SortaProfessional89 5 лет назад +31

    I just have to comment on this again. I learned so much from this video and it was honestly just amazing. A+

  • @Strype13
    @Strype13 6 лет назад +10

    Another amazing presentation! Easily one of the best and most informative explanations of tornado formation out there. Thanks for sharing, Hank! Keep up the awesome work, bud.

  • @Nexuhss
    @Nexuhss 2 года назад

    You are going to save a lot of lives, Hank. Really appreciate your work.

  • @patrickhaag
    @patrickhaag 4 года назад

    I just found your RUclips channel recently like in the last 24 hours. Very informative and hopefully they will save lives! Thanks, you’re living my dream!

  • @ncredbird3998
    @ncredbird3998 5 лет назад +8

    Really like that you break these storms down with an explanation easy enough for anyone to understand. I saw tornadoes in a whole different way until I came across your channel. I've learned more than I thought possible. Thank you for the hard work in making the videos and for giving so selflessly in working to gather more scientific studies that can one day be used to prevent loss of life and property

  • @Me37368
    @Me37368 5 лет назад +18

    That central Oklahoma area like Moore and el rino is such a tornado magnet

  • @barryellis4718
    @barryellis4718 3 года назад

    Hank i watch your channel a lot and i found this very interesting. Keep up the good work and be safe out there.

  • @tomchidwick
    @tomchidwick 2 года назад

    Hank and team! What a wonder your channel is! So much impressive information and imagery. A heartfelt thank you, for what you do!

  • @skipgrumblis
    @skipgrumblis 6 лет назад +16

    Fascinating. Thanks for sharing. I see a lot of useful data coming from this collaboration. Good luck.

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +1

      Cheers Skip.

    • @skipgrumblis
      @skipgrumblis 6 лет назад +1

      Oh yeah, I reallly like your originals as soundtracks too.

  • @okaygotit6509
    @okaygotit6509 6 лет назад +12

    Couldn't get here fast enough when I saw the notification. ..... Love your videos Hank! .... I love showing your chanel to friends and family.

    • @PecosHank
      @PecosHank  6 лет назад +1

      Happy Holidays friend.

    • @okaygotit6509
      @okaygotit6509 6 лет назад +1

      And to you and yours as well !

  • @valeriepasbrig2864
    @valeriepasbrig2864 6 месяцев назад

    I'm seeing this video for the first time on November 30, 2023. I'm just your average person who is really fascinated by tornadoes. I've been close to a few and they're scary but I'm so captivated by them. The computer simulations you showed look dead accurate to me; a peek into a tornado's dirty little secrets. Stellar research!

  • @uncletacosupreme7023
    @uncletacosupreme7023 3 года назад +1

    Not sure how I missed this 3 years ago but this is absolutely fascinating. .

  • @mikeydvd1
    @mikeydvd1 6 лет назад +3

    You by far have the best edited videos on storm chasing. Awesome job.

  • @HurricaneHomer9
    @HurricaneHomer9 6 лет назад +14

    0:08 That view is so scary.

  • @megadeth1763
    @megadeth1763 2 года назад +1

    I watch this informative video a couple of times a week, but if this channel has this to let us see the other end of a Tornado, the upper part we can't see. How far above the underside of the clouds do Tornadoes go up?
    This is great information, I learn so much from Pecos Hank from his breath-taking Photography. Thank you Dr. Leigh Orf, simply amazing. Thank you. YOU'RE really one of the Best. T-Y.

  • @Discokid715
    @Discokid715 2 года назад

    Your tornado videos are the best Hank. Thank you for bringing the storms to my living room. 👍

  • @jpower1983
    @jpower1983 6 лет назад +9

    One of the more interesting videos I have watched today. Thanks for another quality video Hank!

  • @chadmartin2170
    @chadmartin2170 6 лет назад +12

    This video made me really like you and your channel. For bringing valuable information to understand the Super Cell formation! To the science and weather community. Plus your personal first-hand experience of 20 years I think that this was a no-brainer...!

  • @benjaminsmith4058
    @benjaminsmith4058 3 года назад

    There was one really good point from the Severe Weather Center final report on the 2013 Moore tornado. It was pointed out that over-all the forecasting was a major success (they were accurately forecasting the tornado almost 5 days out, and sent out a tornado warning around noon with the location of the eventual tornado narrowed down to west of Moore). However, once the tornado was on the ground, many people chose to drive from known safety in Oklahoma City into the path of the EF5 to rescue pets, personal items, etc. The take-home message from the report was that because of this, even with accurate forecasting and warning, there will still be deaths because there will still be people who will drive into a deadly tornado specifically because it is a deadly tornado.

  • @TheBellmare
    @TheBellmare 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for showing us both the model AND real life filmed examples