[Stu from NYC]

Few days ago we saw the new movie.

Awesome special effects and incredible the damage a tornado can do.

Is what the storm chasers were trying to do have any basis in science?

[Keefelane66]

Maybe the movie should be reviewed at a “Weather Club” meeting to fill in the lines.

[Topspinmo]

I came from OKC where when you have tornado warning approaching you GET UNDER GROUND. Seen where tornado passed and seen asphalt sucked right off road, seen houses built on slabs and nothing left but concrete pad, even broke water pipes flush with pad. While I was there Moore OK was most tornadoes which is southern suburb of OKC.

“ Introduction. Oklahoma City (OKC), by virtue of its large areal extent and location near the heart of "tornado alley," has earned a reputation over the years as one of the more tornado-prone cities in the United States. “ quote from Google.

[Decadeofdave]

Scary special effect in that movie was people being sucked off the ground by the tornado

[Blueblaze]

I grew up in Tulsa and built a home in Sapulpa. I about cracked a rib laughing at the Hollyweird actors trying to pronounce it. They made Sapulpa seem like some remote outpost of civilization, but it's really just a large suburb on the west side of Tulsa.

There is also no "University of Muskogee", which is weird because half the small towns in Oklahoma have a college, so why did they have to make one up? Northeastern has a small campus in Muskogee, but no weather science program I am aware of. OSU in Stillwater has one of the best in the country, but the rodeo was the only thing they had to say about Stillwater.

Believe it or not, we don't have a tornado every day in Oklahoma. I have personally seen three in my life. I never saw the one that removed half my roof in Glenpool, and you usually can't see them for the rain. The devastation is rarely anything like the movie. None of my close neighbors had any damage at all. My insurance rate didn't even go up afterwards. And, although it's true that cars don't make great protection, it's really stupid to leave the safety of a car to run 100 yards to the nearest overpass. Cars can easily outrun a tornado, which rarely move at more than 10 mph.

The scene where they all ran frantically from a diner to hide in a swimming pool was especially hilarious. Restaurants have walk-in refrigerators, which are the safest places you can be during a tornado. We once took refuge in a pizza joint's walkin, in Tulsa.

But the outdoor scenes were authentically Oklahoma, unlike the California desert that Hollyweird usually tries to pass off as Oklahoma. It made me a little homesick.

It was a fun movie. Completely BS Hollyweird thrill ride fun, though.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Blueblaze

I grew up in Tulsa and built a home in Sapulpa. I about cracked a rib laughing at the Hollyweird actors trying to pronounce it. They made Sapulpa seem like some remote outpost of civilization, but it's really just a large suburb on the west side of Tulsa.

There is also no "University of Muskogee", which is weird because half the small towns in Oklahoma have a college, so why did they have to make one up? Northeastern has a small campus in Muskogee, but no weather science program I am aware of. OSU in Stillwater has one of the best in the country, but the rodeo was the only thing they had to say about Stillwater.

Believe it or not, we don't have a tornado every day in Oklahoma. I have personally seen three in my life. I never saw the one that removed half my roof in Glenpool, and you usually can't see them for the rain. The devastation is rarely anything like the movie. None of my close neighbors had any damage at all. My insurance rate didn't even go up afterwards. And, although it's true that cars don't make great protection, it's really stupid to leave the safety of a car to run 100 yards to the nearest overpass. Cars can easily outrun a tornado, which rarely move at more than 10 mph.

The scene where they all ran frantically from a diner to hide in a swimming pool was especially hilarious. Restaurants have walk-in refrigerators, which are the safest places you can be during a tornado. We once took refuge in a pizza joint's walkin, in Tulsa.

But the outdoor scenes were authentically Oklahoma, unlike the California desert that Hollyweird usually tries to pass off as Oklahoma. It made me a little homesick.

It was a fun movie. Completely BS Hollyweird thrill ride fun, though.

Thanks for sharing. Leaving a car to go under an overpass made no sense to me either

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Thanks for sharing. Leaving a car to go under an overpass made no sense to me either

I haven’t seen movie but if that recreation that happen in moore oK when cat 5 plus followed I-44 South into OKC when people took cover under bridge overpass cause they got stuck on I35 south in open area with tornado come right at them. A lady was at edge of overpass (cause lot people was under it) when tornado nearly passed right over them. Being it was 1/2 wide or more wide the wind was so high it sucked her right out of her husband hands. Some of cars on highway the left when flying 1/2 mile way.

[MidWestIA]

We had a tornado at Mallory and a lady that had a house by it said a tornado Implodes the glass windows so never be in a room that has any. I sure miss my Iowa basement. Being inland our biggest hurricane threat is tornadoes that get spun off from it

[MidWestIA]

Being inland our biggest hurricane threat is tornadoes that get spun off from it

[Berwin]

I was stationed at Fort Sill, OK twice. In 1979, I was there when the tornado took out a swatch of Wichita Falls, TX and continued north to cause a lot of damage in Lawton, OK outside of Ft. Sill. I was back there in 1985 and worked with a woman who had been driving home in 1979 and didn't see the tornado until it sucked her out of her car on one side and her baby out of the car on the other side. They wound up so far apart that the rescuers didn't connect them and took them to two different hospitals. It took them several days to be reunited and they both recovered from their injuries. The lady had a lot of skin basically sand blasted off.

[Windguy]

Stu: I’m sorry no one answered your question. I didn’t know the answer either, so I asked ChatGBT. Here’s what it said:

“Yes, storm chasers often contribute to scientific research when chasing tornadoes. While some storm chasers are primarily motivated by the thrill of experiencing extreme weather, many others, especially those associated with academic institutions or research organizations, engage in scientific activities. These activities include:

1. **Data Collection**: Storm chasers collect valuable data on tornadoes, such as wind speeds, pressure, temperature, humidity, and other meteorological variables. This data can be used to improve weather prediction models and understand tornado formation.

2. **Deploying Instruments**: Some chasers are involved in deploying specialized instruments like mobile Doppler radars or probes in the path of a tornado. These instruments can gather detailed data on the tornado’s structure and dynamics.

3. **Observational Studies**: Chasers often document the visual characteristics and behavior of tornadoes, which can provide insights into their development, lifecycle, and potential impacts.

4. **Public Safety and Education**: By providing real-time information, some storm chasers help inform the public and emergency services, contributing to public safety. They also educate the public about severe weather through media coverage and outreach.

Overall, while not all storm chasers are scientists, many contribute significantly to our understanding of tornadoes and severe weather phenomena.”

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Berwin

I was stationed at Fort Sill, OK twice.

I was there in 1967/8.

[retiredguy123]

I plan to buy the movie for $24.99 on Prime Video, this Tueday, August 13. Then, I can watch it anytime I want, control the volume, and not be aggravated by inconsiderate people who think their talking and cellphone use is more important than other people who just want to watch the movie.

[Captainpd]

Movie was 40 minutes too long.. Same script over and over.. Just as in most movies now, without special efforts and computer generated images, movie was waste of time

[collie1228]

Another dumb movie. None of the characters had any character. Special effects were pretty good, but they were pretty good in the original too. In the original movie, you at least cared for the characters. Not so much in this version.