Enjoy this freaky compilation of five scary tornado videos filmed from up close, featuring my commentary, editing and analysis! This tornado compilation includes footage the June 1992 Fritch Texas tornado, the January 2020 Kershaw South Carolina tornado, the April 2011 Fultondale Alabama tornado, the July 1987 Edmonton Alberta tornado, and the June 1976 Lemont Illinois tornado.
VIDEO SOURCES / LINKS / CREDIT (ALL USED UNDER FAIR USE)
Tornado Video 5. Fritch, Texas “dead man walking” EF4 tornado of June 27, 1992
TITLE: Fritch, Texas Tornadoes 6-27-1992 (Video 2) by vortexva
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5QfMFIpw54 by vortexva
Credit: Said to have been filmed by Gary Kay or Gary Kays, who apparently passed recently. Have not been able to independently confirm this and any input would be appreciated. The cameraman fell victim to a lightning strike when he was struck by lightning as the tornado was forming.
Tornado Video 4. Kershaw, South Carolina EF2 tornado of January 11, 2020
TITLE: Security video shows tornado rip up school: full video by News 19 WLTX
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3hCvTGx36s by News 19 WLTX
Credit: Kershaw County Schools
A tornado caught on CCTV security cameras impacts North Central High School in Kershaw, South Carolina.
Tornado Video 3. Fultondale, Alabama tornado of April 27, 2011 (Super Outbreak)
TITLE: Inside the Fultondale Tornado – April 27, 2011 by Dustin B Denney
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztV9RCZV890 by Dustin B Denney
The Fultondale, Alabama tornado was the same tornado that struck Tuscaloosa and Birmingham Alabama on April 27, 2011 during the 2011 Super Outbreak. It was significantly weaker when it struck Fultondale, but could still cause significant damage, injury or death.
Tornado Video 2. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada F4 tornado of July 31, 1987
TITLE: Edmonton Tornado July 31, 1987 (Black Friday) VIDEO – Rare Extended Version by wxdogs
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s78-9TsDpOI by wxdogs
SOURCE: Environment Canada
Credit: Unknown
Tornado Video 1. Lemont, Illinois F4 tornado of June 13, 1976
TITLE: Lemont – Argonne Illinos F 4 Tornado 6-13-1976 by vortexva
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapzSaLWRw0 by vortexva
Credit: Edward Lebak
Music credit: The End is Always Near by Myuu
Enhanced Fujita Scale summary:
EF0: 65-85 mph (105-137 km/h) wind speeds. Minor damage. Roughly equivalent to F0 on the original Fujita Scale of tornado intensity.
EF1: 86-110 mph (138-177 km/h) wind speeds. Moderate damage. Roughly equivalent to F1 on the original Fujita Scale of tornado intensity.
EF2: 111-135 mph (178-217 km/h) wind speeds. Considerable damage. Roughly equivalent to F2 on the original Fujita Scale of tornado intensity.
EF3: 136-165 mph (218-266 km/h) wind speeds. Severe damage. Roughly equivalent to F3 on the original Fujita Scale of tornado damage.
EF4: 166-200 mph (267-322 km/h) wind speeds. Devastating damage. Roughly equivalent to F4 on the original Fujita Scale of tornado damage.
EF5: 201+ mph (323-482 km/h) wind speeds. Incredible damage. Roughly equivalent to F5 on the original Fujita Scale of tornado damage.
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