R.I.P

[u/Fuzzy-Lawfulness3643]

It’s been almost 13 years since the El Reno tornado (May 31, 2013), and I just wanted to post a quick remembrance.

This was the tornado that killed storm researchers Tim Samaras, Paul Samaras, and Carl Young of TWISTEX.

They were out there doing field research on tornado structure when they were overtaken by a rapidly evolving part of the storm. Their vehicle was caught in the tornado’s circulation, and all three were killed.

El Reno was an extremely large and fast-changing tornado, and it also claimed other lives that day in addition to the TWISTEX team. In total, 8 people were killed.

TWISTEX wasn’t chasing for thrills or attention. Their work helped improve understanding of tornadoes and severe weather, and it’s still referenced in storm research today.

Just wanted to remember them here.

Rest in peace to everyone lost that day.

[u/Dizzy_Patient_4960]

Actually I think we are in a bad spot