Chasing Fast Tornadic Supercell Storms in March - Iowa 3/5/22

March 5th was early for the first chase of the year in Iowa. It turned out to be a more potent tornado day than expected. Possibly due to an outflow boundary from earlier convection. It was a tough chase as storms were moving 50+ mph! Many chasers, including myself, had a hard time staying in perfect position on the long-track supercell that produced several tornadoes between Winterset and Norwalk, IA. I started the chase day south of Emerson and ended up near Des Moines. I witnessed a stout funnel south of Emerson on the middle storm and a tornado near Emerson, IA from a distance. I approached the larger supercell to my East before it produced a tornado and decided not to core punch the large hail. I ended up on the SW side of the storm, without a view of the large, EF-4 tornado. Due to the fast storm motions, I decided to stop and watch the cells to my West pass over, and take time to soak in the beauty of the sky, instead of race to catch the monster in the metro area. Just before the sun set, it peeked out from behind the clouds and lit up the sky with an incredible rainbow (double!). It only lasted a minute or so before fading. It's precious moments like these I love to capture. It's not always about the tornado.
My heart aches for those impacted by the massive hail and tornadoes yesterday in Iowa. I have family in the Norwalk area. Thankfully they are ok. That area sustained some damage to homes. Sending love and hugs to all!

[@patriciastiller7687]

You captured the BEST thunder sounds, lightening and cloud movements ever !! Wish I could of been there to experience all of that storm. Tyvm!!

[@timothyconwell7529]

YW❗❗👽

[@timothyconwell7529]

VM❗

[@mattmichael6792]

Tough chase day. I got in front of it just east of Des Moines. Dropped south a couple miles to let it pass and then came in right behind it. Chased all the way to Newton and never really caught up to it. It was really moving and it was really huge. A few days prior Tim Marshall made some comment on Facebook about playing chicken. I only stopped for about a minute before I flinched. What a monster

[@timnewman1172]

Nice driving tour of S.W. Iowa... seriously, thanks for sharing!

[@lisahopper207]

That was some dark sky and get out of mels way wide load . Just got to love the sound of thunder xx

[@tornadoandfiresirensofohio8479]

Really cool! I feel like it's a good sign that a powerful tornado in tornado alley is already happening in March. May be this means April, may and June will be great!

[@leedezern6862]

I guess that depends on your definition of great. Lol.

[@tornadoandfiresirensofohio8479]

@@leedezern6862 lol true

[@bubbathelonepotato2208]

13:44 is absolutely gorgeous.

[@SnowMan68]

That is one amazing storm!!

[@joeharwell54]

Magnificent storm.

[@EdgarTheStormChaser]

Man it was nuts chasing that day. Felt like I was racing/chasing! Great footage as always!

[@stevel3o7]

Another great video. Do you ever consider laying in a bit of narration?

[@patriciastiller7687]

Amazing 🤩 nice 👍

[@user-we5ox8vo3s]

美しいですねこうゆうのみるとろまんがありますよね

[@Osama_Rizzladin_tayirat_alhubi]

Yes sirrr

[@Iowaweatherupdates123]

This thing was 2 miles from my house!

[@nentj]

13:10

[@timothyconwell7529]

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[@joeharwell54]

What do you drive?

[@timothyconwell7529]

I can't Drive 55 Tho ❗🎤

[@clarkboymizzy3612]

I'm sorry but she is beautiful too me