Those crepuscular rays or sunbeams were extra sharp and really showed themselves off on the time-lapse. Like a flashlight from above as it hit the road. If only I didn’t have use my wipers. Maybe next time. And yes, if only I could afford some Van Halen.
Take a moment and appreciate what you did. Most of us will not see one of these in our lifetime, and you not only saw one, but captured it on a camera. Thanks for sharing this day with the world.
Thanks for your comment! It’s not easy even with years of experience. I was still a couple miles away when others were within 1/2 mile. It was moving 45-50mph, which complicated things. Being further back does allow you to see more storm structure though.
@@clarencewlsmith We have “zoom” for a reason, lol. You were close enough in my opinion. Still an awesome thing to witness! I can only imagine it’s size in person. Like the first time I saw a real mountain, is what I imagine it would be like.
@@clarencewlsmith You noticed the checkerboard 1 mile crossroads there? We lived the center of our checkerboard, half mile to crossroads each way. Watched 3 pass between the house and the crossroad, narrow stovepipe likely F1s or F2s. Dad shoulda had his butt kicked for having us kids out watching, but I'm glad he did.
Chasing in Iowa is under appreciated for its road network. Best in the nation in my opinion. I’m surprised my parents let me “chase” storms as a kid and later when I could drive. I guess my mom trusted I did my homework on the matter. I didn’t see a tornado until high school though. Overall, I was impressed with Pocahontas County.
@@clarencewlsmith I came from a very large farming family, but dad would get mad every so often and we'd leave for some time. We got that square mile where we lived. But all row crops is a boring farm 7-8 months a year. Traveled and sight seen, fished, walked every inch of most state parks. When we returned to Missouri our home place deed boundary was the Iowa/Missouri line so I've always felt an Iowan nearly as much as a Missourian. I've tried to explain to others the square mile grid there, they can't grasp/believe it. Maps made it easier to do.
#3 on this list appears to be the closest. I’ve actually worked in the Twister field during the summer in high school/college. 26302 Y Ave, Eldora, IA. www.geostat.org/data/eldora-ia/tornados
That’s kind of shocking, although there’s been a tornado drought in OK/KS the last 5-6 years. Which is overall a good thing. What area of KS do you live?
I don’t know, tornadoes down south seem more difficult to spot and spin up out of nowhere. The frequency seems to be increasing in the South too. Thanks for your comment and stay safe as well!
Our wind energy makes me a little more happy to call Iowa home. I remember when they first sprouted up along I35 and I thought they were ruining the landscape, but they don’t bother me in that regard anymore. I’ll take their benefits.
Usual warnings are 13-18 minutes in advance. We have basements around here which are recommended to shelter in. Driving away would be recommended if you live in a mobile home. Populated cities would be a concern if everyone gets on the road at once and gets stopped in traffic.
@@clarencewlsmith Thanks. I've been looking online to purchase a home. Looking in KY, VA, and Iowa. I would think when hiding/riding out a tornado in your basement - if the tornado hits even part of the house you would be taken out of the basement by the wind force.
Also:) Is the basement really to keep one safe from flying debris? Saw one recently where 2 college guys hid in a closet and a feww feet away a large tree limb came thru the house and pierced the wall!
Official recommendation is to go the most interior room on the lowest level. Tuck down, cover your head, and wrap yourself in a heavy blanket. I’d have a helmet handy if you own one. Personally, there is a huge elm tree over my house, so I would tuck into the furthest corner of the basement. I figure having two walls of foundation to protect you are better than none. Could always look at these stormsheltersofia.com/
@@deborahlozano7134 Not true, the basement by far is safest place to shelter even if part of the house is hit. I’ve been in the path of an EF4 tornado sheltering in the basement. Houses in my neighborhood were leveled and no one was taken out of their basements by wind force.
Wow I loved how you captured the before the storm...music is amazing
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Beautiful footage of your chase! The music was great to listen to. Matching up well with the video. Good job!
Thank you, I wasn’t sure how people would respond to the music, but most people have liked it.
Amazing video. Love your delivery. No loud screaming, no loud sounds. New sub
Vio con Dios from Texas
Thank you! Glad you appreciate my delivery. If I ever yell it’s probably really windy.
awesome captures. Well done. And none of that annoying commentary that most tend to spout. Subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!
Excellent video! You are becoming one of my favorite chasers. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, that means a lot. Anything you would like to see more or less of?
Yes,more on how they use Weather Weapons and Geoengineering to create the Tornado.
1:25 I feel like I'm watching the end credits to the movie Twister. Beautiful sky!
Those crepuscular rays or sunbeams were extra sharp and really showed themselves off on the time-lapse. Like a flashlight from above as it hit the road. If only I didn’t have use my wipers. Maybe next time. And yes, if only I could afford some Van Halen.
Take a moment and appreciate what you did. Most of us will not see one of these in our lifetime, and you not only saw one, but captured it on a camera. Thanks for sharing this day with the world.
Thanks for your comment! It’s not easy even with years of experience. I was still a couple miles away when others were within 1/2 mile. It was moving 45-50mph, which complicated things. Being further back does allow you to see more storm structure though.
@@clarencewlsmith We have “zoom” for a reason, lol. You were close enough in my opinion. Still an awesome thing to witness! I can only imagine it’s size in person. Like the first time I saw a real mountain, is what I imagine it would be like.
Most of us don't WANT to see it lol. Nice filming tho.
@@cho6140 There is that. Lol. I always wanted to go skydiving as a kid. Well, it was the terrifying. I’d imagine it’s similar.
Lived 3 1/2 miles from Gilmore City through the '60s. Good video and tornado capture.
Thank you, luckily it only impacted the countryside.
@@clarencewlsmith You noticed the checkerboard 1 mile crossroads there? We lived the center of our checkerboard, half mile to crossroads each way.
Watched 3 pass between the house and the crossroad, narrow stovepipe likely F1s or F2s. Dad shoulda had his butt kicked for having us kids out watching, but I'm glad he did.
Chasing in Iowa is under appreciated for its road network. Best in the nation in my opinion. I’m surprised my parents let me “chase” storms as a kid and later when I could drive. I guess my mom trusted I did my homework on the matter. I didn’t see a tornado until high school though. Overall, I was impressed with Pocahontas County.
@@clarencewlsmith I came from a very large farming family, but dad would get mad every so often and we'd leave for some time.
We got that square mile where we lived. But all row crops is a boring farm 7-8 months a year. Traveled and sight seen, fished, walked every inch of most state parks.
When we returned to Missouri our home place deed boundary was the Iowa/Missouri line so I've always felt an Iowan nearly as much as a Missourian.
I've tried to explain to others the square mile grid there, they can't grasp/believe it. Maps made it easier to do.
Well done , i like the aproach on keeping distance and documenting . Also good music selection
Thank you, closer would have been nice, but structure is cool in its own right.
Tbats beautiful when the light comes threw the clouds ☁️
Yeah, I really enjoy those crepuscular rays. Will try to record more this season.
Excellent video. High quality. Well edited. Thank you.
Thank you, I appreciate your comments.
Per usual, love it. Loved the time-lapse at the beginning and music was spot-on.
Thanks! It took me longer to upload yesterday because I had to keep watching it over and over. Looks the best on a good computer monitor.
spectacular storms and epic photography!
Thank you, this storm was one the more interesting ones I’ve chased with everything leading up to the tornado, included.
I like your style
Thank you, I wasn’t sure how this video would be received, but so far it’s been very positive.
Has there even been any tornadoes near the Twister house in Eldora?
#3 on this list appears to be the closest. I’ve actually worked in the Twister field during the summer in high school/college. 26302 Y Ave, Eldora, IA. www.geostat.org/data/eldora-ia/tornados
Gran vídeo. Con una muy buena edición. Impresionante la formación de nubes del final. Saludos...
¡Gracias Nicolás!
Wow that ray of sunshine!!
Yeah! It stood out to me as I was recording, but it wasn’t the reason for my video there. Then seeing the time-lapse was really cool.
Right, I just thought it was cool. Great job!!
ive lived in kansas for 9 years and have only had 1 tornado warning that only was radar indicated, what was only straight line winds.
That’s kind of shocking, although there’s been a tornado drought in OK/KS the last 5-6 years. Which is overall a good thing. What area of KS do you live?
@@clarencewlsmith I live in a city next to wichita ks
I love your intro!!
Thank you!
A good chase day indeed you got what you were after
Could always have been closer, but it was interesting to see all that I saw.
Awesome coverage!
I live in Arkansas, we get tornadoes during this season. I'm sure Iowa gets hit harder.
Be careful, an God bless.
I don’t know, tornadoes down south seem more difficult to spot and spin up out of nowhere. The frequency seems to be increasing in the South too. Thanks for your comment and stay safe as well!
Good editing and music selection.
Thank you, I decided to try something a little different from my past videos.
Love the music!
Glad to hear it! Artist info in the description.
How big was it ?
It was rated an EF2. The rain and debris made it look stronger from this distance.
Its very strange that ☁️ would form into tornado 🌪 and b so dam distrustful
Awesome quality.
Thank you, that is what I’m working towards.
I got to see some of that in my back yard!
That’d be a sight. I’ve never had one close to were I lived, luckily.
I'm thrilled to see the number of wind turbines and that they are still standing after the storm!
Our wind energy makes me a little more happy to call Iowa home. I remember when they first sprouted up along I35 and I thought they were ruining the landscape, but they don’t bother me in that regard anymore. I’ll take their benefits.
Are residents given enough warning to drive away like with hurricanes?
Usual warnings are 13-18 minutes in advance. We have basements around here which are recommended to shelter in. Driving away would be recommended if you live in a mobile home. Populated cities would be a concern if everyone gets on the road at once and gets stopped in traffic.
@@clarencewlsmith Thanks. I've been looking online to purchase a home. Looking in KY, VA, and Iowa. I would think when hiding/riding out a tornado in your basement - if the tornado hits even part of the house you would be taken out of the basement by the wind force.
Also:) Is the basement really to keep one safe from flying debris? Saw one recently where 2 college guys hid in a closet and a feww feet away a large tree limb came thru the house and pierced the wall!
Official recommendation is to go the most interior room on the lowest level. Tuck down, cover your head, and wrap yourself in a heavy blanket. I’d have a helmet handy if you own one. Personally, there is a huge elm tree over my house, so I would tuck into the furthest corner of the basement. I figure having two walls of foundation to protect you are better than none. Could always look at these stormsheltersofia.com/
@@deborahlozano7134 Not true, the basement by far is safest place to shelter even if part of the house is hit. I’ve been in the path of an EF4 tornado sheltering in the basement. Houses in my neighborhood were leveled and no one was taken out of their basements by wind force.
Those cars are going too fast on this road 🤣😂😂
Here people always thought Iowa drivers were slow.
@@clarencewlsmith lol
In the beginning it looked like a monster with 2 eyes glaring down. Creepy!!
This weather model index looked creepy before the event. twitter.com/clarencewlsmith/status/1513707834772541442?s=21&t=SSgdvjNh6gG_uy0PK52wtw
A tornado some of them looks like a ice cream cones the eU they look
😕😕😕😢😢😢😢🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Luckily, this tornado didn’t cause a lot of damage.
I would've rather had commentary saying what was going on then stupid music
Noted, I hear it both ways, so I tried something different this time.
I preferred the music. My eyes tell what’s going on just fine thank you.
Agreed Becky Roy, Lol! 🙂