2.5 Mile-Wide Tornado - Hallam, Nebraska F4 - May 22, 2004 Gabe Garfield 2024-05-14 | On May 22, 2004, a powerful tornado developed in southeast Nebraska near the town of Daykin. The tornado grew to mammoth proportions: at its largest, the tornado path was measured at 2.5 miles in diameter. On the ground for over two hours and 52 miles, it hit the small hamlet of Hallam near dark (~8:39 pm). This is my view of that storm.
EF3 Drillbit Narrowly Misses Arnett, OK – May 18, 2025 Gabe Garfield 2025-05-29 | Witness the TORNADO OF THE YEAR! On May 18, 2025, a breathtaking EF3 tornado roared just miles from Arnett, Oklahoma, narrowly sparing the town in one of the most dramatic near-misses ever captured. Filmed during a Moderate risk day in Western Oklahoma, this storm’s jaw-dropping structure is being called one of the BEST of all time by storm chasers. Date: May 18, 2025Tornado Rating: EF3Risk Level: Moderate#Tornado #StormChasing #OklahomaTornado #Weather #naturelover ___Are you a new or struggling chaser?I’ve boiled down 25 years of chasing experience into a 6-hour online tornado chasing course. This proven process has helped me see many tornadoes — including this one.Check it out here:gabegarfield.com/tct
🔴 LIVE: Chasing Tornadoes in Oklahoma and Kansas - May 19, 2025 Gabe Garfield 2025-05-20 | LIVE: Veteran storm chaser and meteorologist Gabe Garfield hunts down tornadoes in the Plains.___________________Are you a new or struggling chaser?I’ve boiled down 25 years of chasing experience into a 6-hour online tornado chasing course. This proven process has helped me see over 200 tornadoes!Try it out for free:gabegarfield.com/offers/W2tTA4rc/checkout
🔴 LIVE: Chasing Tornadoes in Oklahoma and Kansas - May 18, 2025 Gabe Garfield 2025-05-19 | LIVE: Veteran storm chasers Gabe Garfield and Zachary Hall team up to chase tornadoes in the Southern Plains.___________________Are you a new or struggling chaser?I’ve boiled down 25 years of chasing experience into a 6-hour online tornado chasing course. This proven process has helped me see over 200 tornadoes!Try it out for free:gabegarfield.com/offers/W2tTA4rc/checkout
🔴 LIVE: Chasing Tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma - May 17, 2025 Gabe Garfield 2025-05-18 | LIVE: Veteran storm chaser and meteorologist Gabe Garfield hunts down tornadoes in the Plains.___________________Are you a new or struggling chaser?I’ve boiled down 25 years of chasing experience into a 6-hour online tornado chasing course. This proven process has helped me see over 200 tornadoes!Try it out for free:gabegarfield.com/offers/W2tTA4rc/checkout
Chasing the Worlds Largest Tornado - El Reno, Oklahoma - May 31, 2013 Gabe Garfield 2025-05-15 | I've chased tornadoes for almost 25 years. And, in that time, only one has ever chased me -- the El Reno tornado on May 31, 2013.It was 2.6 miles wide at its largest, had winds greater than 300 mph, and moved faster than 50 mph. In short, it was one of the most incredible tornadoes of all time.___________________Are you a new or struggling chaser?I’ve boiled down 25 years of chasing experience into a 6-hour online tornado chasing course. This proven process has helped me see many tornadoes — including this one.Check it out here:gabegarfield.com/tct
What Its Like to Chase an EF5 Tornado - Moore, Oklahoma - May 20, 2013 Gabe Garfield 2025-05-08 | Ever wondered what's it like to chase an EF5?Here's my entire Moore 2013 footage, as it happened.___________________Are you a new or struggling chaser?I’ve boiled down 25 years of chasing experience into a 6-hour online tornado chasing course. This proven process has helped me see many tornadoes — including this one.Check it out here:gabegarfield.com/tct
April 5, 2025 - Elevated Supercell Near Earle, Arkansas - 15x Timelapse Gabe Garfield 2025-04-06 | This elevated supercell spun briefly near Earle, Arkansas.
LIVE - Severe Weather Forecast Discussion - April 1, 2025 Gabe Garfield 2025-04-02 | Discuss upcoming severe weather potential
LIVE - Severe Weather Forecast Discussion - March 31, 2025 Gabe Garfield 2025-04-01 | Discuss upcoming severe weather potential
Become a Tornado Chaser in 8 Hours: Launching March 19th! Gabe Garfield 2025-03-13 | Ready to chase tornadoes like a pro? I’m Gabe Garfield—25+ years, 200+ storms chased—and I’m launching The Tornado Chaser Transformation on March 19th! This A-Z course transforms you into a confident chaser in just 8 hours, no degree needed. Get it now at gabegarfield.com/tct.Your first tornado’s waiting—let’s hit the road!
Sulphur, OK EF3 Tornado & Aftermath - April 27, 2024 (4K Video) Gabe Garfield 2024-05-01 | On April 27th, a powerful EF3 tornado hit Sulphur, OK. Unfortunately, it killed 1 person at Raina's Bar and Lounge.This video shows the storm as it was hitting town, as well as the immediate aftermath.---
How to Read Skew-T Log-p Charts - For Beginners Gabe Garfield 2024-04-04 | Have you ever wondered how to analyze a Skew-T?Here is a short video showing you how. I cover: - What the lines on the chart mean- How to find key thermo variables- How temp/dewpoint changes affect t-storm ingredientsIt is part of the presentation "How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes" (link below).How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginners (Pt. 1): youtube.com/watch?v=5x844y5tOVU&t=2344s How to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginning and Intermediate Storm Chasers (Pt. 2):youtube.com/watch?v=zxXS4pCbkrkFollow me on X/Fb/Instagram: @WxGabe
Wichita Mountains, OK Tornado - November 7, 2011 Gabe Garfield 2024-03-28 | #shorts #storm #weather #tornado Multiple-vortex tornado entering the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge on November 7, 2011
Wichita Mountains, OK Tornado - November 7, 2011 Gabe Garfield 2024-03-28 | Multiple-vortex tornado entering the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge on November 7, 2011
Twin Tornadoes! Dodge City, Kansas - May 24, 2016 Gabe Garfield 2024-03-27 | #shorts Dual tornadoes southwest of Dodge City, Kansas on 5/24/16This was one of at least six times this storm produced simultaneous tornadoes!
How to Read Hodographs - For Beginners Gabe Garfield 2024-03-26 | This video goes into detail on how to construct and interpret hodographs. It is part of the presentation "How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes" (link below).How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginners (Pt. 1):youtube.com/watch?v=5x844y5tOVU&t=215sHow to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginning and Intermediate Storm Chasers (Pt. 2):youtube.com/watch?v=zxXS4pCbkrk&t=2785sFollow me on X/Fb/Instagram: @WxGabe
How to Read Hodographs - For Beginners #severewx #weather #storm Gabe Garfield 2024-03-26 | #shorts This video shows how to construct a hodograph and to find supercell storm motion. It is part of the presentation "How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes" (link below).How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginners (Pt. 1):youtube.com/watch?v=5x844y5tOVU&t=215sHow to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginning and Intermediate Storm Chasers (Pt. 2):youtube.com/watch?v=zxXS4pCbkrk&t=2785sFollow me on X/Fb/Instagram: @WxGabe
How to Read Surface Charts (Short) Gabe Garfield 2024-03-23 | #shorts This video goes into detail on how to read weather surface charts. It is part of the presentation "How to Read Weather Surface Charts - For Beginners" (Link Below)youtube.com/watch?v=YXbMzEyTHxA
How to Read Surface Weather Charts - For Beginners Gabe Garfield 2024-03-23 | This video goes into detail on how to read weather surface charts. It is part of the presentation "How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes" (link below).How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginners (Pt. 1):youtube.com/watch?v=5x844y5tOVU&t=215sFollow me on X/Fb/Instagram: @WxGabe
Criner, OK EF4 Tornado - May 24, 2011 #tornado #storm #weather Gabe Garfield 2024-03-23 | #shorts A borderline EF5 tornado leaving Criner, Oklahoma on 5/24/11.This one is definitely in the Top 5 of strongest tornadoes I've seen.
Quitaque, Texas Tornado - March 28, 2007 Gabe Garfield 2024-03-21 | #shorts An intense tornado churns near Quitaque, TX on 3/28/07.Officially rated EF2, it is clear that this tornado was capable of much greater damage.It was part of a massive outbreak of tornadoes across the High Plains.
Quitaque, Texas Tornado - March 28, 2007 Gabe Garfield 2024-03-21 | An intense tornado churns near Quitaque, TX on 3/28/07.Officially rated EF2, it is clear that this tornado was capable of much greater damage.It was part of a massive outbreak of tornadoes across the High Plains.
Belle Plaine, Kansas Tornado - June 12, 2004 Gabe Garfield 2024-03-19 | One of the most exciting moments in storm chasing: driving directly towards a developing tornado.This one formed southwest of Mulvane, Kansas on 6/12/2004 (yes, that storm).As you can tell, we were all a little excited!
Surprise Ohio/Indiana Tornado Outbreak - What Happened? Gabe Garfield 2024-03-15 | On March 14, 2024, a tornado outbreak ravaged parts of western and central Ohio, as well as eastern Indiana. It took a lot of people off guard, including me. So what happened?I believe there were two big reasons:-Slightly under-forecasted low-level shear-Significantly under-forecasted instabilityNew to tornado forecasting? Check out these videos to get up to speed!How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginners (Pt. 1):youtube.com/watch?v=5x844y5tOVU&t=2307sHow to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginning and Intermediate Storm Chasers (Pt. 2):youtube.com/watch?v=zxXS4pCbkrk&t=2785sFollow me on X/Fb/Instagram: @WxGabe
Severe Weather Forecast Discussion - 03-12-2024 Gabe Garfield 2024-03-13 | New severe weather forecast discussion up for tomorrow (3/13/2024)! Key points: -NE Kansas clearly has best chance of supercells-Large-scale lift not favorable for Oklahoma storms-X Factors: wave timing, surface temps, moisture returnHow to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginners (Pt. 1):youtube.com/watch?v=5x844y5tOVUHow to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginning and Intermediate Storm Chasers (Pt. 2)youtube.com/watch?v=5x844y5tOVUFollow me on X/Fb/Instagram: @WxGabe
How to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginning and Intermediate Storm Chasers (Pt. 2) Gabe Garfield 2024-03-09 | This video goes into detail on how to forecast tornadoes. It is the sequel to How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes (link below).By the end of the video, you will know how:- Steep lapse rates generate instability- Moisture is drawn into the Plains- Wind shear develops updraft rotation- Find where supercells might develop0:00 Why forecast supercells?2:23 Instability17:28 Moisture24:30 Vertical wind shear46:08 Lift1:02:11 Putting it all togetherHow to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginners (Pt. 1):youtube.com/watch?v=5x844y5tOVU&t=215sFollow me on X/Fb/Instagram: @WxGabe
How to Read Weather Charts to Forecast Tornadoes - For Beginners (Pt. 1) Gabe Garfield 2024-02-29 | This video is intended for beginning storm chasers and those who'd like to brush up on their meteorology.By the end of the video, you will know:- How to read a surface map- How to read an upper air map- How to read a Skew-T Log-p chart- How to construct a hodograph0:00 About me3:13 Introduction to approach5:22 Weather charts21:50 Skew-T log-p charts38:46 Hodographs
Severe Weather Forecast Discussion - 02-25-2024 Gabe Garfield 2024-02-26 | New forecast discussion up for Tuesday (2-27) severe weather!Key points:- System is moving a little faster than expected- As a result, Tuesday is "the day"- Veered surface winds won't hurt shear- Moisture is still questionable- But tornadoes are a real possibility
Severe Weather Forecast - Next Tuesday and Wednesday Gabe Garfield 2024-02-23 | Severe weather possible next Tuesday (2/27) and Wednesday (2/28).Strong shear, questionable moisture/instability. Big storms possible!
Why is it so hard to forecast tornadoes? The Greensburg EF5 storm tells the story... Gabe Garfield 2023-11-15 | Tornadoes can be hard to forecast.The storm that produced the EF5 tornado that hit Greensburg, KS was the product of 4 storm splits. The original storm split 13 times!Models may be useless in these scenarios, emphasizing the importance of observations.
Spooky Tornado in Oklahoma in 2008 Gabe Garfield 2023-10-31 | It's Halloween. And what could be more spooky than a contorted tornado at dusk? I agree, so here ya go.This snaky tornado traversed the prairies of Osage County, OK on 5/1/2008 for 35 minutes. No ghosts were observed.Full video: buff.ly/3SenH9D
Stout Tornado near Canadian TX Gabe Garfield 2023-10-30 | On May 27, 2015, we chased this brief, but sizeable tornado near Canadian, TX.Owing to a navigational error, we'd missed the 1st tornado that day, which was long-lived and stout. Quite the bummer. But it offered a good lesson: don't reposition unless you have to!
Intense Circulation Right Before Tornado Formation Gabe Garfield 2023-10-28 | 10x timelapse of intense rotation immediately before tornado formation.This circulation formed just east of Tulia, TX on 5/7/19. Earlier, we'd abandoned storms near Amarillo, TX. They were becoming less isolated, so we knew we'd have a better shot at tornado near Tulia.
Ghostly White Tornado Strikes Near Dodge City, KS Gabe Garfield 2023-10-26 | On May 24, 2016, this ghostly tornado struck rural areas just north of Dodge City, KS.It was part of a significant outbreak of tornadoes in SW KS and CO. In all, almost 50 tornadoes formed that day.
Photogenic F3 Tornado Strikes Mulvane, Kansas Gabe Garfield 2023-10-26 | This brilliantly front-lit tornado struck areas just outside Mulvane, KS on 6/12/2004. Rated F3, it was one of five tornadoes produced by the storm. And even though the funnel was narrow, it tossed a 1967 Mustang Shelby approximately a quarter-mile.
Picturesque Tornado Near El Reno, OK! Gabe Garfield 2023-10-24 | This elephant trunk tornado formed near El Reno, OK on 4/24/06.We chased another storm near Watonga, but fortunately chose to drop S when we did. This storm produced another tornado, which was anticyclonic.Turned out to be our only successful storm chase in a very slow year!
