TVN documented this funnel from start to finish just southwest of Miami, OK at around 6:30 pm CDT. This storm was a classic mini-supercell, but had textbook structure and very strong rotation. While this was a reported tornado on the Storm Prediction Center, we could not confirm a ground circulation, although if this funnel moved over a dry freshly plowed field, there would have been a massive dust tube all the way up to the cloud base. A good start to a long season!
Here are pictures of the TVN Dominator's new color, and of the production crew prepping the vehicle with the tape decks and ice cube cameras. How does everyone like the darker new color compared to the bright red?
Here are pictures of the TVN Dominator's new color, and of the production crew prepping the vehicle with the tape decks and ice cube cameras. How does everyone like the darker new color compared to the bright red?
Well done guys really inspirational start to the season. Hope to join you next year. Has the new vehicle got a name, as a fan of Twister I suggest Dorothy.
Watch the skies and play safe,
Rich
Posted by: Richard Cave | April 10, 2009 at 02:09 PM
the red looks nice.
I thought you had painted it that bright colour so that everyone could see it. you know, like a warning colour or something.
looks like you starting to have fun. well, I hope this is the start of a great season for you guys too. Its nice to have you back.
Posted by: Dani | April 11, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Love the new color guys. i wish you best of luck this season.
--tori
PS Rich, it does have a name for now at least, it's called the TVN Dominator.
Posted by: Tori | April 11, 2009 at 09:38 PM
Hey guys. Wish I was chasin' with you. I remember seeing the original TIV several times in 2005 while out west with Dr. David Arnold and the Ball State University Storm Chase Team. It was a dream come true and I still long for the pursuit. I can't help but laugh at the people who think storm chasing is like the "Twister" movie. You need more than a truck and a tube-top if you want to drive into a storm. One more thing, case ya'll didn't already know..chanting "Big Fat Wedge" repeatedly, did NOT produce desired results. Just a little tip from your buddy Brian! (grin) Keep up the good work!
ps(color is ok, but I woulda went for "Hail Core Green"!)
Posted by: Brian | April 12, 2009 at 02:29 AM
The red color is verry nice !
I whis you luck this tornado season !
I hope that I later can do the same thing as you but I have to studdy a view years more...
Winny
Posted by: Winny | April 15, 2009 at 03:02 PM
Reed... seriously? I just think it's a bit much, the stock body had a much more professional look to it. It's definitely a good idea, but the design and color makes it look like a circus tent. I'm sorry, I really don't like it.
Posted by: Jay | April 15, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I think their starting a trend.. before long average chasers will begin building their own chase vehicle. Somehow I feel that's not a good thing. People will begin to get over confident. Sorry, Reed. The TIV is better.
Posted by: Joe | April 16, 2009 at 10:53 AM
THAT ISNT A TORNADO, WHAT A JOKE. REED IS OBNOXIOUS AND UNORIGINAL - JOEL IS THE ONLY PERSON ON THAT TEAM WITH ANY REAL WORTH.
Posted by: CHASE_IT | April 20, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Red is ugly, you should have put green. ;D
Posted by: Sam | May 08, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Come pick me up in Chicago!!!! Take me with!!!!
Posted by: christina lessner | May 09, 2009 at 12:56 AM