These Next Storms Look Even Bigger…

Ryan Hall, Y'all

22 May 202411:28

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses an impending severe weather event affecting millions in the Central and Eastern United States. It recaps the previous day's tornado outbreak with 481 weather reports and significant damage, particularly in Green Field, suggesting EF4 tornado damage. The National Weather Service is assessing the extent of the damage. The script also highlights the Y Squad's fundraising efforts, reaching over $400,000 to aid victims. It then forecasts more severe weather, with a focus on hail and wind threats, and a particular concern for a major severe weather outbreak on May 26th, affecting multiple states. The script ends with a sponsor mention and a call to action for viewers to subscribe to the Y Squad Channel for updates.

Takeaways

🌪️ Severe weather is expected to impact millions across the Central and Eastern United States with a high-end tornado rating likely for the tornado that hit Greenfield.
📉 The remnants of the previous storm system in Iowa are dissipating, but new storms are forming in Oklahoma, indicating ongoing severe weather threats.
👀 There were 481 severe weather reports on May 22nd, including 23 tornado, 139 wind, and 319 hail reports, indicating the scale of the weather event.
🏠 The tornado in Greenfield caused significant damage, with structures consistent with EF4 damage, and there might be areas with EF5 damage indicators.
💰 The Y Squad raised an additional $100,000 for tornado victims, totaling over $400,000 in the past 30 days, which will be used to provide direct aid.
🚨 There have been three confirmed fatalities associated with the tornadoes, with the death toll expected to rise due to the number of injuries.
⛈ An enhanced risk of severe weather is forecast for Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, with a slight risk extending to the Northeast.
🌡️ The main threat from the upcoming storms is hail, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and towards Little Rock, with potential for damaging winds.
📅 Severe weather is expected to continue through Friday, May 24th, with a potential for damaging winds and hail from Chicago to Little Rock and Memphis.
🔍 The most concerning day for severe weather is Sunday, May 26th, with a significant risk for tornadoes in Northeast Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and surrounding areas.
🌤️ After the severe weather system passes on Sunday, a new weather pattern is expected to bring cooler temperatures to the East and potentially a break from major severe weather events.

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the video?
-The main topic discussed in the video is the severe weather events affecting the Central and Eastern United States, including tornadoes, high winds, and hail.
What kind of severe weather reports were there on May 22nd?
-On May 22nd, there were 481 severe weather reports, which included 23 tornado reports, 139 wind reports, and 319 hail reports.
What is the EF4 damage rating mentioned in the video?
-The EF4 damage rating mentioned in the video refers to a high-end tornado damage scale, indicating that the tornadoes caused significant and extensive destruction.
How many fatalities were confirmed as of the video's recording?
-As of the video's recording, there were three confirmed fatalities associated with the severe weather events.
What is the Y Squad and what did they raise for tornado victims?
-The Y Squad is a group that supports the video's creator's efforts. They raised an additional $100,000 for tornado victims, bringing the total to over $400,000 in the past 30 days.
What is the primary threat from the severe weather expected on the day the video was filmed?
-The primary threat from the severe weather on the day the video was filmed is damaging hail, with a smaller tornado threat compared to the previous day.
What is the sponsor mentioned in the video and what do they offer?
-The sponsor mentioned in the video is Aura, which offers identity theft protection and cybersecurity tools to safeguard personal information.
What is the concern for the upcoming weekend in terms of severe weather?
-The concern for the upcoming weekend, particularly Sunday, May 26th, is a major severe weather outbreak with a high risk of tornadoes in certain regions.
What changes in weather patterns are expected after the severe weather events?
-After the severe weather events, a new pattern is expected where cooler weather will move into the East and a trough will form in the West, potentially reducing the formation of major severe weather systems.
What is the potential impact of the severe weather on the upcoming hurricane season?
-The video suggests that the active severe weather pattern could be an indicator of a very active hurricane season, and there is a need for a break in severe weather to prepare.

Outlines

00:00

🌪️ Severe Weather and Tornado Outbreaks in the Central and Eastern US

The video script discusses the aftermath of a severe weather event that caused significant damage in Iowa, with the National Weather Service conducting surveys to assess the extent of the damage. The script highlights the formation of new storms in Oklahoma, which are expected to bring more severe weather, including the threat of tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. The script also mentions the fundraising efforts by the Y Squad, which has raised over $400,000 in the past 30 days to help tornado victims. The video provides a detailed analysis of the weather patterns, including the radar images and the potential for large hail and strong winds in specific regions. It also warns of an enhanced risk of severe weather in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, with a slight risk extending to the Ohio River Valley and the Northeast.

05:00

🚨 Upcoming Severe Weather Predictions and Sponsor Mention

The script provides a forecast for the upcoming days, indicating a continued threat of severe weather with a focus on damaging hail and strong winds. It emphasizes the potential for a major severe weather outbreak on May 26th, particularly in Northeast Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Southwestern Indiana, and Western Tennessee. The video also includes a break to discuss internet security and introduces a sponsor, AA Identity Theft Protection, offering a two-week free trial to viewers. The script returns to weather predictions, discussing the jet stream's role in the severe weather patterns and the potential for a damaging wind event in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. It also highlights the use of the CSU learning model, which indicates an elevated risk for severe weather on the mentioned dates.

10:01

🌡️ Shift in Weather Patterns and Outlook for a Calmer June and July

The final paragraph of the script outlines a shift in weather patterns, suggesting that the week of May 27th through 31st will bring cooler weather to the East and a trough in the West, potentially reducing the formation of severe weather systems. The speaker expresses hope that this pattern will persist for a few more weeks to allow for recovery from the recent weather events. The script also mentions concerns about an active hurricane season and the need for a break in severe weather during June and July. The video concludes with a thank you to the sponsor, Aura, and an invitation for viewers to subscribe to the Y Squad Channel for updates on their relief efforts and fundraising.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Severe Weather

Severe weather refers to any potentially hazardous atmospheric conditions that can lead to serious consequences for people, property, and the environment. In the video's context, it is the main theme as it discusses the impact and forecast of such weather events. The script mentions 'severe weather reports' and 'severe weather threat,' highlighting the imminent danger and the need for preparedness.

💡Tornado

A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. The video discusses the occurrence of tornadoes, with 23 tornado reports mentioned on a specific day, indicating the intensity of the weather event and its potential for causing widespread damage.

💡EF4 Damage

EF4 Damage refers to the Enhanced Fujita Scale, a system used to measure the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause. An EF4 tornado is one of the most severe, with wind speeds estimated between 166 and 200 mph. The script describes damage consistent with EF4, suggesting the extreme force of the tornado that struck the Green Field area.

💡National Weather Service

The National Weather Service (NWS) is a government agency responsible for providing weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other weather-related information to organizations and the public. The script mentions that the NWS will conduct surveys to assess the damage and provide the final rating of the tornado's severity.

💡Y Squad

The Y Squad appears to be a group or initiative involved in raising funds and providing support to victims of severe weather events. The video script highlights that the Y Squad has raised over $400,000 in the past 30 days and is actively involved in ground efforts to help those affected by the tornadoes.

💡Hail

Hail is a form of solid precipitation consisting of balls or irregular lumps of ice. In the context of the video, hail is mentioned as part of the severe weather reports, with 319 hail reports on a specific day, indicating the breadth of the weather event's impact and the potential for property damage.

💡Mesoscale Convective System

A mesoscale convective system (MCS) is a complex of thunderstorms that becomes organized on a scale smaller than a synoptic system but larger than a single thunderstorm. The script refers to an MCS as part of the weather pattern that is contributing to the severe weather conditions and the formation of storms.

💡Jet Stream

The jet stream is a relatively narrow, meandering air current in the upper troposphere that moves weather systems across the Earth's surface. The video script discusses a 'dip' in the jet stream, which is a factor contributing to the formation of severe weather systems and storms.

💡Trough

In meteorology, a trough is a region of low atmospheric pressure, which can lead to the development of storms and unsettled weather. The script mentions a 'negatively tilted trough' as a key factor in the formation of severe weather and the potential for tornadoes.

💡Aura

Aura, in the context of the video, is a sponsor mentioned for providing internet security and identity theft protection. It is described as a cybersecurity tool that acts as a shield against scammers, spammers, and hackers, offering a consolidated protection for personal data.

💡CSU Learning Model

The CSU Learning Model, as referenced in the script, seems to be a forecasting tool or model used to predict severe weather events. The video mentions that this model has been accurate in predicting severe weather and is currently indicating an elevated risk for severe weather on a specific upcoming Sunday.

Highlights

Severe weather warning for millions across Central and Eastern United States.

Remnants of yesterday's storm causing devastation in Iowa are dying out.

New storms forming in Oklahoma leading to more severe weather.

481 severe weather reports on May 22nd, including 23 tornadoes.

Incredible damage in Green Field area consistent with EF4 tornado damage.

National Weather Service conducting surveys on the extent of tornado damage.

Y Squad raised over $400,000 in the past 30 days for tornado victims.

Three confirmed fatalities associated with the Greenfield tornado.

Enhanced risk of severe weather today in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Main threat today is damaging hail, not as severe as yesterday's tornado threat.

Severe weather expected tomorrow from Memphis to Dallas and South Dakota.

Storms could produce hail the size of tennis balls to baseballs.

Severe weather continuing into Friday with damaging winds and hail.

Potential for another major severe weather outbreak on Sunday, May 26th.

Concern about severe weather and tornadoes affecting multiple states on Sunday.

Sponsor Aura offers identity theft protection and internet security.

Jet stream patterns causing the severe weather and potential for a break in pattern towards the end of May.

Total rainfall accumulation over the next 7 days could lead to flooding in certain areas.

Prediction of a quieter weather pattern for the last week of May.

Call to subscribe to the Y'all Squad Channel for updates on relief efforts.