What would a mountain or a valley do if a tornado came through is there any difference when it hits a mountain or a valley? Does it do anything to the tornado?
Excellent video! You are definitely knowledgeable in meteorology and the processes of storm development. With your permission I would like to use this video at my next spotter training course. I hold them every April in conjunction with our local emergency management ISO9000 incident command and SAR training.
The overlay is such a HUGE HUGE HELP! These storms are so technical, making it really hard for those of us who look at the sky & say, "hey cool looking thunderstorm!". But when you add in the overlay, it instantly makes everything click! Best of luck & please keep making great content. 👍 💜
For someone with a life-long fascination with tornadoes, this is by far the clearest & most complete explanation of how tornadoes form I've ever seen. Heard bits & pieces of what was discussed but never so vividly & easily understood as in this video.
I flew for a Research and Hail Suppression program in Alberta in the summer of 1974. (Hailstop '74). I was flying missions to seed bases below the Weak Echo Region (as read from a ground based met radar station) and aided by visual recognition of inflow regions, shelf clouds, etc... The air was always laminar - and sometimes the biggest challenge was to remain in visual flight conditions BELOW the inflow region and not be drawn up into the cloud. I also flew 'top seeding' missions in the vicinity of 20 to 25,000 feet (using the outside air temp for clues) and dropped seeding canisters into the tops of rapidly growing turrets. Once again - always in smooth air. Meanwhile, a group of scientists on the project were flying updraft penetrations in a Cessna 414 fully equipped with cloud physics sampling equipment and airborne weather radar. It was a fascinating summer's job! All I learned about operating (safely!) around T-storms - and from my many conversations with the scientists on the project -provided a great base for my airline career that followed. Your explanations and photos reveal a much better understanding of Supercell dynamics than we had in 1974! This is great review and training aid. Thanks for sharing.
this video does a tremendous job creating connective tissue between video footage, a photograph, a data chart, radar map, and a satellite map - it really does a wonderful job synthesizing all these views into a more complete mental picture of the storm
I never would’ve thought that the “horseshoe section of clouds that has no rainfall” would be the most dangerous area to be in. It looks like it’s the only safe place because of the sun light!
Random dude from Germany here. I LOVE extreme weather and one of my bucket list dreams is to witness a (preferably rural) tornado myself one day. I live in central Germany and in my village we did actually have an EF1 or possibly EF2 13 years back, but I wasn´t at home that day, but in the village next to home, wondering why the sky turned into an orange theatre full of hail. I wish I would´ve been home that day and it would´ve passed my home within 200m........ I´m always excited to check RU-vid during the current tornado seasons each year and every year I ask myself how this extreme weather shapes and forms those beasts. This video was a really great answer to my question so thank you very very much :)
I’ve seen people draw lines before over pictures of the clouds, however, having the top-down overlay showing the horizontal wind directions is super helpful, as is color coding them with your view of the clouds from a vertical perspective.
@@CeltonHenderson I've been watching storm chasers on discovery plus and they throw out a lot of terms and I never understood what they were talking about. This helped a lot
Simple and accurate, this presentation is one of a handful I consider as a legitimate prerequisite for those interested in accurately interpreting mesocyclone features and potential outcomes
Straight line winds tore up our town a few yrs back (suburb of Rochester, NY). The highest gust was almost 90 mph. I know, not as powerful as some tornados and hurricanes, or derechos (sp?) but daaaaamn.....I Iost power for a week. That was a storm I only want to experience once in my life..... Great video though! I'm totally into weather stuff!
Supercells are indeed the most advanced and sophisticated thunderstorms in addition to being the most powerful, majestic and dangerous. I know much of their complexity still eludes understanding. It's particularly fascinating how the mesocyclone pretty much drives the storm like a massive super powerful turbine. Being as fascinated as I am of them, if I were to go on a storm chase (maybe through a Twister Tour or something), it would be enough for me to see a Supercell or a few of them. Seeing a tornado would be a bonus. The core of my fascination have always been Supercells. Thanks for doing this video.
This video is, without a doubt, the best explanation of how and why a tornado forms that I have yet found. Really well done - great visuals, great video, great narration. Keep up with this - you have a gift for explanation.
Wow. This was simply excellent. I've been searching for something that could explain this subject for some time. The way you superimposed the drawings of the parts of the supercell over different visual representations of the storm was especially helpful. Just sorry it took me 2 years to find this. But I do, by now, know who Skip Talbot is, so I've learned some sensible things along the way.
I love that you turned all the tech-speak of the NOAA forecasters into these practical and real-world observations that we’ve all experienced with supercells and severe T’storms dozens of times. With the increase in range and frequency of severe weather events, it pays to know where the most dangerous areas like large hail, gust fronts, bow echoes, and tornadoes are most likely to be. As a sailor, I want to be as far away from damaging weather as possible. I appreciate it!
I'm preparing teaching material for "Earth Science class" for our homeschool co-op next fall. Meteorology, astronomy, and geology are all hobbies of mine from childhood. I haven't studied them in decades. Your video is incredibly helpful! I feel much more confident now about teaching. I'll subscribe and checkout your other content. 👍🏻 Thank you for passing on your skills.
My man, I am watching this in Kansas as a line of storms rolls in. This is the video I have always been looking for. Thank you very much for this great educational content.
it is mind boggling to me as some1 that lives in a European Country with unrestricted highway speed limits how you guys dare travel that far with a maximum speed limit uf just about 137km/h (or 85mph) over such a ridiculously large landmass - the numbers are just crazy, 71h drive, 4756 miles (e.g. avg speeds of ~67mph), if anything shows true dedication, it's exactly that. insanely informative video, the overlay is absolutely great. I'd wish for a small compass overlay whenever the car is moving and maybe a small transparent map in case you intend to put such footage to an even more detailed and informative use in the near future. great stuff, keep it up! good luck and safe travels out there!
The best breakdown of a storm I have seen yet. Well done. My place has taken two direct hits by tornadoes,1963 (the year before I was born), destroying the feed mill that was under construction, and 2008 taking half the machine shed and missing the feed mill by 25 yards. Also had countless funnel clouds pass over too.
Thank you so much for the overlay in both real life and the radar. For some reason my brain struggles with understanding the 3D geometry happening when tornados "stand-up" from horizontal to vertical. Mapping out the parts of the storm like that helps me a lot!
Having watched many videos on tornadogenesis, I can say this is the best explanation of the general structure I've seen. I finally understand the flow of air and it makes sense. Thank you!
Ive followed and learned about US storms for several years on social media and this 9 min video has been brilliant in that its pieced together all the things that i regularly see from radar content , such as that provided by Ryan Hall Y'all , with on the ground footage from spotters and chasers alike. What ive found most valuable on your video is the way you've overlayed what a hook echo looks like from the ground perspective... ive previously found it difficult to decipher the scale of radar to first person visual . Thankyou so much for this detailed , visual & highly informative information, its my missing piece in the supercell jigsaw :0)
Extremely informative! Thank you for the details and the overlay. Thank you for drawing on the picture of that storm. All of it was GREAT. Now I absolutely know that I have seen at least 2 tornados and properly identified the hooks on radar images that spawn the tornados. I cannot thank you enough! I am confident that if I am driving and see these signs, I will know where NOT to run or drive.
Good video. You explained supercells well for me, and I really liked it when you super-imposed data over the item on the screen. This helped me a lot in understanding it all.
I’m glad the video helped you out Kevin, I just released another video with supercells and tornadoes in it just a few minutes ago that talks a lot about this same stuff if it helps to see more examples.
Bro, I’ve watched I dunno how many countless videos on tornado formation, explanations, the computer modeling videos on YT, & w/ every single one the only thing I learn is how little I know & understand. That said, for some reason, your video made a lot of sense & I actually got some things out of it as well as gained a little understanding of what’s what in a mess of dark clouds & some direction in the formation of tornados. I’ve never seen one, never been in around or anywhere close to one but have always been fascinated by them & maybe someday I’ll see one.
I am a meteorology/atmospheric sciences major as well! I stumbled upon this video trying to write an informative speech about the lifespan of a supercell and formation of a tornado. I want to write it in chronological order and it’s due tomorrow. If weather wasn’t my major I think this video would still be a great explanation of the processes through visuals of the storm and front diagrams of a supercell. Great job!
Friend, You really provided a great explanation with the overlays. I appreciate your work here and encourage your pursuit in weather and storms. You have certainly prepared yourself well thus far ! Keep up the good work ! I liked and subscribed !! Will keep listening and watching. I am a General Class Ham Radio operator license N4TDM. As you no doubt know, many of us have associated interests in severe weather and it's aftermath. I hope in the future to play a helpful role in emergency comms upon my retirement from the Railroad soon. Thanks again . Not many of you who strive to contribute to storm investigations and documentation provide an educational perspective to the public. Thanks Again !
@@CeltonHenderson looking forward to it. I was born in Louisville a couple of months after the 74 outbreak, was chasing storms on my bike before the movie Twister, and still take a couple of trips a year to do so. With children it's been tough the past 17 years to be able to go at the ideal moment but that would change very soon, but I have to admit your Florida to North Dakota trip is beyond impressive and dedicated.
That is the best, most simple and easy to understand description I’ve heard to date! Very very well done! May you intercept and be safe as you study and play.
Thank you, I’ve gone on to see quite a bit of cool storms and tornadoes since I made this video. A lot of which are currently in various stages of production for future videos.
Thanks for this, I've always wondered about these mysterious workings of the atmosphere, and have a much better understanding of supercells now. I drive a truck all over the USA and encounter many many storms
This is the best description of how these storms form and function that I’ve seen to date. It’s like the missing piece of a puzzle. You’ve earned a subscription from me for this. Thanks
awesome vid, i learned something from this video, and keep up the good work, these are REALLY good videos, i don't mind waiting for videos of this quality
That was the most informative version of "anatomy of a supercell" I've ever encountered. I really like the superimposed graph and illustrated symbols and labels on irl photos. Thank you.
I really don’t usually comment on YT videos but I have to say this is one of the most well-explained and no-bullshit videos of severe weather I’ve ever seen. Keep doing videos like this, they are extremely informative and great to watch!
Thank you for this! Succinct and great overlays. I can see the influence of Skip’s videos but… there’s just something about his voice that makes those 90 minute videos of his hard to watch. You have a great delivery voice. If you’re ever thru Gainesville on your way north to chase those supercells, stop in and I’ll buy ya a beer.
Thank u for uploading this. I'm from India and i love everything about weather. I mostly love severe weather. I wanted to study meteorology or atmospheric science, but here in india it is not considered as great career choice since it has less job opportunities and also i didn't knew about how to build career in this field, so i had to choose Engineering (Electronics and Telecom) like everyone else in india..!! In your country, it is like community of storm chasers and weather of your country is very diverse, u guys can experience, hurricanes, tornados, derecho.. i realy want to study weather and to chase storms.. *Keep doing this*
Yeah...I hear you. I wanted to be a heavy metal guitarist but it wouldn't have been a sustainable career choice in the long run (and many of my friends who play in metal bands have other day jobs anyway) so I ended up reading Medicine at University and doing my speciality. It was great to do that but at times I used to wonder about what would have happened had I pursued a music career. I now play guitar for fun and as a hobby. It is kind of sad though that we want to do something but it turns out to be an unsustainable career choice. I have always been fascinated by storms though and hope to see them someday.
When I was young I spotted mesocyclones in Eastern india 🇮🇳 and seen tornadoes do occur in india specially in Bangladesh 🇧🇩and Assam typically in April May and October
Celton, I’ve watched both this video and the Skip Talbot video you referred to at the end. You really do yourself a disservice by saying Skip’s explanations are way better than yours. That’s not to take away anything from Skip, because his channel is all around amazing, but this video is on par with his content. Your layman’s terms explanations coupled with the overlays you used make an incredibly complex subject easier to understand. You earned yourself a sub and I’m looking forward to more amazing content.
Thanks Casey, I left that in there partly because I learned a lot of what I know from him. I'll likely be making a part 2 of that video soon. I've learned a lot more and have gotten significantly better at editing videos since, so I feel its time to revisit it.
Excellent video, thank you for the much need, clear view points, what to look out for and the meaning behind them. We have been experiencing wild weather here in Ontario, so... its about time for me to learn more. Don't be scared, be prepared they say😊 Thank you for sharing, keep up the great work, CR
I was TWICE talked out of going into metrology! Weather, and I hate to admit it gives me a teak or maybe an Ironwood BRANCH sticking out of my torso! Yes it excites me! I wish I'd have listened to my gut or maybe a little lower! 😱
Yes the vast majority of violent tornadoes are caused by supercells, damage surveys have shown that it was actually at least 2 separate tornadoes that were responsible for the damage seen across such a long distance. Still a remarkable storm regardless.
I’ve recently taken an interest for these storms, I just wanted to know everything and this video helped me understand the structure of the storm way much better. The thing is tho, supercells are so massive, from 3 miles it already looks like you were right in the storm.
I thànk you Celton for your most comprehensive and enthralling channel! I have a long standing fascination with the weather story that defines the world we ìnhabit. Ì am a long time subscriber of your channel. I welcome your illustrative graphics ,I have found them to be very useful in making sense of the weather..
at 3:17 I see these all the time (NE Arkansas), was curious about it but never had a clue what was going on. Thanks for the break down. The graphics helped explain it.
I may have just a few days ago in Dixie alley, I’m reviewing the footage with other Meteorologists and storm chasers currently, you can expect to see a video on it in the coming days.
I, too, am a weather chaser in Ohio...I’ve been studying these storms for over 50 years, and I’m still learning about them...excellent video and very informative!!!!! Xoxoxoxoxo keep em coming!!!!! Xoxoxoxoxo
Celton, great video...I live in West Central IL and know a lot about tornadoes as our part of the state gets its share of supercells every year. Your video was extremely helpful in covering the dynamics with my friend in Southern California of what it takes to get a tornado to form! Extremely complicated dynamics covered very well in your video!!! Many thanks!!! Happy chasing. By the way we had an F3 tornado last year on April 4, 2023 in my hometown of Lewistown, IL where 5 storm chasers were caught inside the bear cage and were lucky enough to survive a direct hit by the F3 giant: mesocyclone measured approx. 5 mile wide, violent tornado cyclone 2 mile, tornado .5 mile...violent!!! Again, many thanks for a very concise and easy to understand learning video!!! 🙂
I really enjoyed your video. I've learn a lot watching all you storm spotters. I'm happy to see your inspiration and taking ur time explaning things for us. iv been fasinated by storms since i was young. I live in pa in the boonies. we rearly have Cyclones here. The last one we had was two or three years ago.f0 and it stayed still was a watter spout funnel in the vally on dry land. only a few seen it. We also had an F1 when I was very young in the 1990s possibly 98 or 99. From what I heard from a family it was a very strange one. Spinning in a clockwise Direction. blue through the Glenburn Mountain and went up 61 towards Mount Carmel.Keep up your good work. ur all my heros. thanks for the lesson. just subscribed. be safe and god bless.
I subscribed and have a feeling I'm going to be bingeing your videos. Too many channels will be like, here's this or that part of the storm without actually pointing to it or showing us in some form. For people like myself that are trying to learn puts your channel above most others. Thanks! Edit: Not sure if it's possible but could you put the definition of some of the words you use up? For example, tropopause.. so we can get the definition while you're explaining rather than do what I'm about to do and pause the video and Google it then come back to the video
