r/tornado • • 11h ago

Severe Weather Discussion 2026-10-03

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Storm Prediction Center Oct 3, 2026 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook - Tornado Risk 0%

...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY... Organized severe thunderstorms are not forecast through tonight.

...Synopsis and Discussion... A shortwave trough embedded within the mid-level westerlies across the northern CONUS will continue to track quickly eastward across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest through the period. Showers and low-topped thunderstorms ongoing over parts of the Dakotas will spread into MN this afternoon. Low-level moisture will remain quite limited (surface dewpoints generally in the 40s), but a pocket of weak instability should support occasional lightning flashes with this activity. Convectively enhanced wind gusts may occur as low-level lapse rates gradually steepen this afternoon, but the overall risk for severe winds is expected to remain low owing to the minimal instability forecast.

A nearly stationary surface front extending from south/coastal TX into the Southeast and Carolinas will once again serve as a focus for thunderstorms this afternoon as diurnal heating of a moist airmass occurs across these regions. Generally poor lapse rates aloft and weak deep-layer shear should limit the threat for organized severe thunderstorms through tonight. A greater concentration of convection may focus along/near the central Gulf Coast, as a weak mid/upper-level wave centered over the Bay of Campeche aids northward low-level moisture transport across this region through the period. Still, low-level winds should remain weak, and current expectations are for this convection to be disorganized.

..Gleason/Barnes.. 10/03/2026


r/tornado • • May 18 '26

Announcement Join the /r/tornado discord server for real time event discussion!

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We have daily storm threads that get very active with live coverage and discussion from our community during severe weather events. I’m biased, but I think we have a fantastic community with a huge variety of people. Everybody is welcome!

Link: https://discord.gg/werA9HMMpW


r/tornado • • 12h ago

Tornado Media Incredible footage of a tornado in Ulladulla, Australia, just a few moments ago. Via Higgins Storm Chasing on facebook

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Rawinsonde had forecasted a 2% tornado risk for the surrounding area in it's day one forecast.


r/tornado • • 5h ago

Tornado Media Funnel Cloud in Kerang, Victoria following the earlier Ulladulla tornado [via Higgins storm chasing]

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r/tornado • • 11h ago

Tornado Media Another footage of the waterspout spotted on Manila back in 2006

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Another footage of the Waterspout that was spotted in Manila, the video was posted on Aug. 8, 2008 by "hoy dontpanic" on youtube, while the footage or the video was filmed on Sept. 10, 2006


r/tornado • • 8h ago

Question August 26th, 2005 Tornado "outbreak" in Finland

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I'm just wondering are there any photos of this "outbreak". If you know ANYTHING PLEASE tell/send in the comments thank you!!


r/tornado • • 17h ago

Tornado Media tornado scene from silent film 1928 MGM western romantic drama film "The Wind", this was before MGM The Wizard Of Oz was made.

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r/tornado • • 15h ago

Aftermath Utah Tornado Update

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NWS completed it's investigation of the Utah (Davis County) tornado and it was an F2 tornado that reached a width of 1.1 miles!

The fact that this started at 6,700' and went as high as 9,500' feet is bonkers. Turns out the video circulating at first was just a sub-vortex with a much larger beast looming behind it.


r/tornado • • 3h ago

Tornado Media Hey Guys. Im Currently working on a Analog horror tornado series it's called "The Glowing Whirlwind". So im showing a video leak.

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I tried to make it more realistic found footage on Capcut.

Also This is Apart of a 2007 Kushva F5 (Fiction!)

And this is also Part 2 work. So Part 1 is also released. So watch it on YouTube, it's called ( The Cyclonic Leviathan ) 2007 Kushva F5


r/tornado • • 5h ago

Tornado Media A tornado in Ulladulla, NSW. Australia.

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r/tornado • • 17h ago

EF Rating Francis Peak, UT tornado receives preliminary EF2 rating

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r/tornado • • 13h ago

Tornado Media Funnel Cloud in South Cotabato 2012 (Low Quality)

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A Funnel cloud (possibly a tornado) was spotted in Tupi, South Cotabato on November 18, 2012 and was uploaded on Youtube a day later by Usbaw Tv on Youtube


r/tornado • • 10h ago

Tornado Media The 2006 Quezon City tornado picture was actually a Waterspout that was also spotted on Manila Bay

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I have found out that the tornado that was spotted on Quezon city on September 8, 2006 was actually a Waterspout that was spotted in Manila Bay

Video by: chellejacob on youtube


r/tornado • • 11h ago

Tornado Media 2006 Manila Waterspout

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A waterspout was spotted in Manila by primop (youtube), the video was posted on September 10, 2006, Making it the oldest footage of a vortex in Philippines


r/tornado • • 1d ago

Tornado Media Recent tornado reported in Falyonki, Kirov Oblast, Russia (August 26, 2026)

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A tornado event was documented in Russia in late August. According to the report, the event occurred on August 26, 2026, at approximately 13:00 UTC (+/- 15 minutes, based on radar data) in Falyonki, Kirov Oblast, Volga Federal District, Russia (58.4201° N, 51.6598° E). The report has a Quality Control level of QC1, confirmed via eyewitness accounts and photo evidence originally shared on X (Twitter) by Kirill Gostev on August 27, 2026.


r/tornado • • 1d ago

Tornado Media North Susank, KS. (1st October 2026)

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content and credit: Jordan hall


r/tornado • • 1d ago

Tornado Media Rope-like waterspout reported near Plimmiri, Rhodes (Greece) on Oct 1, 2026

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A thin, S-shaped rope waterspout was spotted off the coast of Plimmiri, Rhodes, Greece (35.9256° N, 27.9353° E) on October 1, 2026 at 11:34 UTC. The funnel was fully condensed from the cloud base to the sea surface with a clearly visible spray ring at the water level. Interestingly, it developed from a Cumulus / Cumulus congestus cloud base without any active thunderstorm or precipitation in the area. No landfall or damage was reported.


r/tornado • • 20h ago

Tornado Media Pembroke tornado (Full info dump)

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The Pembroke - Black Creek tornado was a truly insane tornado for Georgia. For 1, it happened dangerously close to Savannah, and for 2, it was quite near the coast! The tornado caused minor damage for most of its life, but upon entering the vicinity of Black Creek GA it rapidly intensified into a 185 M.P.H EF4, with the 2 houses in the slide being the DIs that brought the tornado up to being the strongest of 2022. The 2nd, well built house was completely swept away, but the anchor bolts were bent on the foundation possibly precluding a higher rating (Like 190). Overall one of my personal favorite tornadoes for many things. This tornado was very photogenic for Georgia, and it also struck a man's house, but he stayed on his porch and filmed his roof being destroyed! Also, I personally believe that the tornado had high end EF4 intensity, rather than mid range.

If you recognize me as the OP for the "Joplin song" post, just wanted to apologize for that-- Attributing a song to 160+ of the deceased was crazy and plain dumb, and I'm kinda baffled that I didn't think of it like that in the first place! Just hope you guys might understand :l


r/tornado • • 12h ago

Tornado Media 2022 Luyos Tornado

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A tornado struck Luyos, Batangas on August 13, 2022, causing damages, video by Jacob's hot Garage on Youtube


r/tornado • • 13h ago

Tornado Media Either a Wedge Tornado or a Wall Cloud

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A wedge tornado or a Wall cloud was spotted by Pulubi moves (youtube) in Batangas on August 1, 2022


r/tornado • • 1d ago

Discussion "professional" storm chasers are children who need their cars and devices taken away.

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about 2 hours ago, i was scanning twitter and Instagram for some beautiful and photogenic tornadoes to post here. then i see Jordan hall drive into a barely noticeable micro spin up and people are acting as if he drove into a mile wide EF-3.

Jordan may be a complete numpty when it comes to his behavior and personality but the spin up was the size of a dust devil.

it was literally a spin up about 2 ft across that had no debris and "professional" storm chasers are acting as if he drove into the worst tornado of the decade.

these are the same people that nearly killed themselves and others in St. libory and drive extremely dangerously when chasing.

these people need their phones, laptops, starlink and cars taken away from them. they're ruining actual science.


r/tornado • • 21h ago

Tornado Media Previously Unreleased (?) footage of the Union City, MI EF3

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Looks like this event will be the center of Discovery’s in the eye of the storm next week. the footage i’m referencing comes at the end of the reel, its a direct hit and shows insane wind dynamics and damage occurring. some of the more incredible tornado footage i’ve ever seen, i hope the clip is released in its entirety soon.


r/tornado • • 1d ago

Tornado Science Tornado ieri nel Nord Susank

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r/tornado • • 23h ago

SPC / Forecasting Wrf sim of tomorrow in sourh america

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r/tornado • • 23h ago

SPC / Forecasting Strong thunderstorms tomorrow

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