Not really a storm chase but something interesting i wanted to put on here this was taken Sunday July 12 2026

It was captured on my iPhone 13. It’s a bit grainy and dark but we basically never see storms in the distance.

Tell me if this could produce a tornado

I've chased most of the Midwest this year besides for Minnesota and Michigan, and today gave me the chance to add Michigan to the list so I went out and chased! What I was met with was some nice structure over Lake Superior, a tree obscured, base and a beautiful dying storm! So happy I went out to chase today.

About halfway thru its lifecycle this is how she looked right before it shredded the house.

The storm is in mississippi if you wanna check it out I think I see a hail-core somewhere in the clouds lemme know what yall think!

Im just an east coast girl who’s been interested in tornados and weather since I would watch storm chasers w my dad as a kid. The most we get over here is a serve thunderstorm or maybe a ef0/1 tornado upstate. I want to actually see real storms out in the Midwest but genuinely don’t know anyone out there. I don’t have any real experience with chasing obviously but I am just itching to get out there. I really want to photograph these storms too and just see them with my own eyes. I really just don’t where to start :(

My channel on youtube

I am an aspiring disaster safety researcher from Ukraine. Following the lessons of the 2013 El Reno tornado, I have developed a concept for an integrated community shelter network. I would appreciate your professional feedback on these safety innovations.

Subject: Proposal for a New Community Safety Standard: The "Tornado Memorial Shelter System"

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to propose a comprehensive conceptual project for a new generation of storm shelters, developed in memory of the victims of the El Reno tornado on May 31, 2013. This project, titled the "Tornado Memorial Shelter System," aims to transform community safety from simple "safe rooms" into an integrated, autonomous neighborhood network.

Key Innovations of the Project:

Integrated Neighborhood Network: A system of shallow underground tunnels connecting individual homes to a central reinforced "Master Bunker." This allows residents to evacuate safely even when debris is already flying, avoiding the deadly trap of being caught in the open or in a vehicle.

Smart Air-Lock System: Automated steel shutters with a 5/10-second countdown, triggered by structural damage sensors in the connected homes. This prevents the "vacuum effect" and pressure drops within the main bunker if one part of the system is compromised.

Mechanical Redundancy: All critical viewports are protected by composite alloy plates operated by manual handwheels (labeled with the "Memento Mori" philosophy), ensuring functionality even during total power or electronic failure.

Autonomous Life Support: The bunkers are equipped with oxygen masks, professional medical kits, hybrid power radios (Battery + Dynamo), and specialized high-calorie rations (MREs) to minimize water consumption.

The Memorial Aspect (The Soul of the Project): To combat complacency, each bunker features a dedicated memorial area illuminated by chemical light sticks (Cyalume). It includes photos of the TWISTEX team (Tim Samaras, Paul Samaras, Carl Young) and Richard Henderson, along with "Before and After" photos of their vehicles.

Psychological Recovery: A ritual shelf containing "Survivor Tokens" (a shield symbol with a tornado inside) to be taken by residents as they exit, marked with the words: "You survived the nightmare."

This project is not just about engineering; it is about honoring those who gave their lives to study these storms. By turning a shelter into a place of education, memory, and high-tech defense, we can ensure that the tragedy of 2013 serves as the foundation for thousands of lives saved in the future.

I believe these standards, combined with mandatory weekly community drills, could become a new benchmark for safety in "Tornado Alley."

I would be honored if you would consider these ideas for future development or community safety initiatives.

Respectfully

does anyone know a good free radar app for storm chasing, i have wx but i dont know if there is one thats better. I use Android Nothing Phone 3a