Earlier this month, two major tornadoes occurred in Minnesota. The Basehunters (a storm chase team) posted their 4K video yesterday and there are things I believe are worth bringing to your attention. The first is the ding to the windshield (below). I believe that was caused by flying debris. It looks similar to a bullet strike. That is why we urge you not to take video of a tornado. If flying debris strikes you, you could be killed or seriously injured.  The second is the sound of the tornado. I I've heard many tornadoes and this is the first I've heard that sounds just like a jet engine. If you have ever been on the tarmac of a busy airport, you'll recognize the sound when the photographer steps out of the car. If you wish to watch this segment full screen, click here . This tornado has the strongest, tightest rotation of any tornado I have personally seen or video/film that I have viewed. It would be valuable to know the windspeed of this tornado. On Ap...

Controversy pertaining to the  Dallas Tornado and its warning.  Let's sort through the issues. 1. The first is that the official NWS warning was issued two minutes after the tornado touched down. This is true but not the main point. Their tornado watch for Dallas was issued nearly two full hours before the tornado touched down. It forecast a major tornado risk. Others were emphasizing the tornado threat , including yours truly, before the tornado touched down. 2. Next, the  Ft. Worth Star-Telegram  continues with the "no warning" theme. It is true that the NBC station, carrying the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football,   didn't initially interrupt the game . The station, KXAS TV, has acknowledged its mistake of not interrupting. But, it turns out the people in question were warned. Here is a quote from the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram's  story: "We got a warning on our cellphones but that was it." A tornado warning is a tornado warn...