HurricaneJosh Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Let's have petty arguments about adjectives used to describe horrible hypothetical situations! His post implied that a strong tornado had never hit a large retail location before. There's nothing hypothetical about it. It happens all the time and there are plenty of case studies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFanatica Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 His post implied that a strong tornado had never hit a large retail location before. There's nothing hypothetical about it. It happens all the time and there are plenty of case studies. I will remember in the future to only use unimaginable when I literally cannot imagine the outcome, which means I'll never use it again. That should keep everybody happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Anyhoo... back on topic... It almost looks like the vehicle sort of protected the family when it shifted-- creating a small safe space. Did the tornado actually pass right over them or very close...? Either way, what an awesome survival story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFanatica Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Also, that video really is ridiculous, I remember the first time I watched it. And then I watched it a million more times that night (not literally). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Anyhoo... back on topic... It almost looks like the vehicle sort of protected the family when it shifted-- creating a small safe space. Did the tornado acutally pass right over them or very close...? Either way, what an awesome survival story. Indeed. That was some unimaginable luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkviking Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Gosh, thanks to you all who introduced some of these missed treasure videos. I just have to chuckle tho when I know our weatherboard's most famous hurricane hunter (Josh) is just wetting his appetite awaiting his dream masterpiece chase after the last few years of disappointments(except Jove). I am really hoping for neutral ENSO through summer at least. But while awaiting tropical season lets hope some more tornado chasers get some great vids next few months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstorm93 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 The structure on this cell is incredible (Thanks to Ian for finding this one) Very scary situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye05 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 The structure on this cell is incredible (Thanks to Ian for finding this one) Very, very close call According to the description, it leveled the house right after the camera turned off. And threw the people inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 That Cordova clip is pretty awesome. I was dying for it to continue just a few more seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstorm93 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 That Cordova clip is pretty awesome. I was dying for it to continue just a few more seconds. If they did continue, I don't think they would have been as lucky as that Tuscaloosa video with the Latino gentlemen. That thing looks downright nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I can't stop watching that Caruthersville video. I either have brains or lack bravery because after seeing that thing coming I would have dug a ditch in my back yard and buried myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantom X Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWLvve8KN20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Agreed, I don't see the problem with that adjective given the ostensibly large density of people in the mall. Thanks His post implied that a strong tornado had never hit a large retail location before. There's nothing hypothetical about it. It happens all the time and there are plenty of case studies. How many malls have been hit around 5pm on a weekday by a high end EF-4? Saying it happens all the time is a bit over the top, seeing as we don't have countless high end EF-4s on a yearly basis nor are they in close proximity to malls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 How many malls have been hit around 5pm on a weekday by a high end EF-4? Saying it happens all the time is a bit over the top, seeing as we don't have countless high end EF-4s on a yearly basis nor are they in close proximity to malls. I feel you overstated it. See my comments above-- I don't have anything else to add. As a courtesy to others in the thread, I'm not going to go around in circles with this-- didn't mean to make it this whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Gosh, thanks to you all who introduced some of these missed treasure videos. I just have to chuckle tho when I know our weatherboard's most famous hurricane hunter (Josh) is just wetting his appetite awaiting his dream masterpiece chase after the last few years of disappointments(except Jove). I am really hoping for neutral ENSO through summer at least. But while awaiting tropical season lets hope some more tornado chasers get some great vids next few months... It's like you can perfectly read my current state of mind. Bingo. I'm just really, really eager for something special this year. And, yeah, a lot of the clips in this thread are really inspiring. No, I don't chase tornadoes, but I'm always going to be turned on by any extreme winds caught on camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I feel you overstated it. See my comments above-- I don't have anything else to add. As a courtesy to others in the thread, I'm not going to go around in circles with this-- didn't mean to make it this whole thing. Yeah I think it is best to just agree to disagree on this. We both have our opinions on the matter no sense like you said to go on about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 This one is definitely frightening as you watch the tornado growing in size through the video as it moves directly toward the location the video was shot. To me the Andover KS tornado is top 3 easily in the frightening department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 This one is definitely frightening as you watch the tornado growing in size through the video as it moves directly toward the location the video was shot. To me the Andover KS tornado is top 3 easily in the frightening department. Cool find. The occasional appearance of people reacting in the foreground adds an interesting touch. Agreed Re: Andover. That one event produced so much hot porn. It was just a very photogenic tornado-- in a populated area, well-lit, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Cool find. The occasional appearance of people reacting in the foreground adds an interesting touch. Agreed Re: Andover. That one event produced so much hot porn. It was just a very photogenic tornado-- in a populated area, well-lit, etc. Actually credit goes to someone else on this one, it has been posted before on the forum, I want to say Cyclone77 over in the GLOV might have posted it before. Yes the reactions of the people walking down the street and then them seeing the tornado and a 'holy ****' reaction happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_man Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 That Caruthersville tornado video ****ing scary, no other words can better describe. jmo it definitely hit home the hardest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhb Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 This is probably my favorite video of the Andover tornado...some of the most incredible motion I have ever seen (perhaps the strongest actually). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG2ufzIxHBk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I remember seeing this a couple of years ago on some Discovery/NatGeo show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_man Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 The chasers are annoying, but the video itself is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye05 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 The chasers are annoying, but the video itself is ridiculous. The flying mobile home at 4:01 is insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxFreak11 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 The chasers are annoying, but the video itself is ridiculous. That is an awesome video! Absolutely crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Whoa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MulodeDan_w&feature=player_embedded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhb Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 The flying mobile home at 4:01 is insane. There's some of those in those Andover videos I posted as well, likely as it was demolishing the Golden Spur Park as it maxed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_man Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 The flying mobile home at 4:01 is insane. fully intact projectile flying through the air, not a short distance. looked like a few hundred feet? sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 The chasers are annoying, but the video itself is ridiculous. Just gorgeous, gorgeous footage. Omg. So much awesomeness in this-- so many cool details-- and the quality is so good. Yummy. The yapping dudes are annoying, but the footage is too good for them to ruin it. Small detail: the tornado looked to be moving in a wider envelope of very high winds. That aluminum utility building (starting around 3:40) is well outside the vortex, and yet it's getting thrashed-- the roof is shredding-- and the flag atop the roof is yanking and flapping in a way that suggests a full hurricane-- or something close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMADKAT Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWLvve8KN20 GOOD GOD !!! LOOKS LIKE A GIANT LAWNMOWER WENT THOUGH THERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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