My storm chase from this past weekend

04-17-2012, 04:12 PM

Took a trip out to the great plains to chase on Saturday. Had some good luck ended up having front row seat to the largest tornado of the day near Salina Kansas, and EF-4. Here's the video I shot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6uoM_z333Q

Here is the full version of this....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKwbyybUmmc

And the other 3 brief tornadoes I got afterwards on the same storm..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRNJcfyZor0

A few stills -

Ogre · 04-17-2012, 04:21 PM

Damn, storm chasing is on my bucket list. Looks like a great time.

kelmac07 · 04-17-2012, 04:29 PM

My idea of storm chasing is watching "Twister". Very cool pics, thanks for sharing.

massphatness · 04-17-2012, 05:20 PM

Cool pics and videos but I'm reading that Kansas officials aren't overly happy with the chasers.
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Remo · 04-17-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Cool pics and videos but I'm reading that Kansas officials aren't overly happy with the chasers.
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Probably none to pleased with the tornadoes also.

hotreds · 04-17-2012, 05:31 PM

Wowzers!

forgop · 04-17-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Cool pics and videos but I'm reading that Kansas officials aren't overly happy with the chasers.
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They might have a tendency to get in the way of those trying to get the hell away from them.

never_enough · 04-17-2012, 06:25 PM

I always thought storm chasing looked fun. Great pics and thanks for posting.

Taki · 04-17-2012, 06:53 PM

Crazy brother, looks awesome though...great pics

jjirons69 · 04-17-2012, 07:27 PM

That's awesome! I'd have a hell of an adrenalin rush for sure!

Sauer Grapes · 04-17-2012, 08:03 PM

Holy Cow. That first video is fantastic. About the 3 1/2 minute mark got real.

What a cool experience.

Sauer Grapes · 04-17-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Cool pics and videos but I'm reading that Kansas officials aren't overly happy with the chasers.
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More people to treat if they get injured. More people to search for if they get to close...

However, KS officials should embrace it and realize it's the only thing to bring tourists to their God forsaken state.

maninblack · 04-17-2012, 08:12 PM

Awesome pics!! And living in tornado alley is fun this time of year. Always an adventure.

04-17-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Cool pics and videos but I'm reading that Kansas officials aren't overly happy with the chasers.
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There are a lot of "yahoos" out there. The main problem isn't actual storm chasers....it's the locals that try to come out and see it. They will park right in the road, stand in the road, etc. Chasers that do it all the time pull off the road completely and stay out of the road. It wasn't as bad at the news made it sound though. I've read about 300-500 cars blocking roads....hardly.....maybe 50-70.

Dave128 · 04-18-2012, 01:28 PM

Living where I do I have never witnessed a twister first hand. That must be one hell of a rush!

04-18-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave128

Living where I do I have never witnessed a twister first hand. That must be one hell of a rush!

Not when you're in the car as it passes just in front of you on the highway!

Yes, I have a story there.

ApexAZ · 04-18-2012, 02:19 PM

Cool pictures! You ever see TIV2, Dominator or any of the other Discovery Storm Chasers crew out there?

smitty81 · 04-18-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Cool pictures! You ever see TIV2, Dominator or any of the other Discovery Storm Chasers crew out there?

It always amazes me that some of those storm chasers travel so far just to watch a tornado. The TIV crew for example, they are from California.

CRIMPS · 04-18-2012, 05:29 PM

There is something very exciting about extreme weather, for me at least. You wont forget that for a long time.

Nice work.

TheTraveler · 04-18-2012, 07:57 PM

I rode out a big hurricane in North Carolina and two typhoons in Japan. I've been in a helicopter whose engine failed and we landed on the beach with, literally, the tail of the helicopter hanging out over the surf line. Hell I've even been shot at as a civilian. Blood pumping adrenaline rush? At times, yes. But would I go searching for it? Sh!t no. Why go so far and try so hard to find danger. Just run across the freeway during rush hour and save your money for your surviving family members.

I do understand some of the mindset behind the dangerous, thrill inducing sports and hobbies. Don't get me wrong. But engaging in sky diving or white water rafting is one thing; being a voyeur of others danger and potentially putting others lives at risk for ones own thrill is selfish.

If it's danger you want, if it's the thrill of surviving a near miss or being near a powerful, uncontrollable force that you need then hell, join the military. Keep the roads clear for the emergency crews who are risking their lives to save the people unfortunate enough to be unable to leave the scene of danger, and stay out of the way of those who are trying to leave the scene. Don't rush into and clog up that scene.

But that's just my two cents. People will do what they will do, as will I.

04-17-2012, 04:12 PM	#1
Namerifrats Guest Posts: n/a	My storm chase from this past weekend Took a trip out to the great plains to chase on Saturday. Had some good luck ended up having front row seat to the largest tornado of the day near Salina Kansas, and EF-4. Here's the video I shot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6uoM_z333Q Here is the full version of this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKwbyybUmmc And the other 3 brief tornadoes I got afterwards on the same storm.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRNJcfyZor0 A few stills -

04-17-2012, 04:21 PM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend Damn, storm chasing is on my bucket list. Looks like a great time. __________________

04-17-2012, 04:29 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend My idea of storm chasing is watching "Twister". Very cool pics, thanks for sharing. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-17-2012, 05:20 PM	#4
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend Cool pics and videos but I'm reading that Kansas officials aren't overly happy with the chasers. Posted via Mobile Device

04-17-2012, 05:31 PM	#6
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend Wowzers! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

04-17-2012, 06:25 PM	#8
never_enough Never Satisfied Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Robert Location: MA Posts: 650 Trading: (6)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend I always thought storm chasing looked fun. Great pics and thanks for posting.

04-17-2012, 06:53 PM	#9
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend Crazy brother, looks awesome though...great pics __________________

04-17-2012, 07:27 PM	#10
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend That's awesome! I'd have a hell of an adrenalin rush for sure! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

04-17-2012, 08:03 PM	#11
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend Holy Cow. That first video is fantastic. About the 3 1/2 minute mark got real. What a cool experience.

04-17-2012, 08:12 PM	#13
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend Awesome pics!! And living in tornado alley is fun this time of year. Always an adventure. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

04-18-2012, 01:28 PM	#15
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,920 Trading: (4)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend Living where I do I have never witnessed a twister first hand. That must be one hell of a rush! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

04-18-2012, 02:19 PM	#17
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend Cool pictures! You ever see TIV2, Dominator or any of the other Discovery Storm Chasers crew out there?

04-18-2012, 05:29 PM	#19
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend There is something very exciting about extreme weather, for me at least. You wont forget that for a long time. Nice work. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

04-18-2012, 07:57 PM	#20
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: My storm chase from this past weekend I rode out a big hurricane in North Carolina and two typhoons in Japan. I've been in a helicopter whose engine failed and we landed on the beach with, literally, the tail of the helicopter hanging out over the surf line. Hell I've even been shot at as a civilian. Blood pumping adrenaline rush? At times, yes. But would I go searching for it? Sh!t no. Why go so far and try so hard to find danger. Just run across the freeway during rush hour and save your money for your surviving family members. I do understand some of the mindset behind the dangerous, thrill inducing sports and hobbies. Don't get me wrong. But engaging in sky diving or white water rafting is one thing; being a voyeur of others danger and potentially putting others lives at risk for ones own thrill is selfish. If it's danger you want, if it's the thrill of surviving a near miss or being near a powerful, uncontrollable force that you need then hell, join the military. Keep the roads clear for the emergency crews who are risking their lives to save the people unfortunate enough to be unable to leave the scene of danger, and stay out of the way of those who are trying to leave the scene. Don't rush into and clog up that scene. But that's just my two cents. People will do what they will do, as will I. __________________ "My life is my own."