One year ago today, Reed Timmer, Joel Taylor and I were out shooting material for our next chasing documentary. We encountered one of the most intense tornadoes ever captured on film, closing to within 100 yards. This would soon be known as the famous Ellis County, OK tornado that was featured across Youtube and practically every news network. After that hair-raising experience, we called it a day and started driving to Kansas.

As the evening turned into night, we watched an intense storm on radar as it approached Greensburg. Not long after, we received phone calls from fellow chasers who were chasing that storm and had witnessed firsthand the utter devastation.

A storm chaser is always ready to enjoy the experience of seeing a tornado, but he or she can never anticipate the shock, sadness, and helplessness that comes with observing destruction. That one powerful tornado devastated a town and humbled a whole nation.

I know that the Greensburg event has strengthened the resolve of virutally every chaser on the road. As storm chasers, filmmakers, and weather enthusiasts we have an important mission to spread awareness and continue collecting empirical data to aid in research. As we continue this unending, passionate pursuit of nature’s mysteries, let us always remember May 4th, and the people whose lives were changed forever.

-Ken Cole

On both May 4th and May 5th, Tornado Glory chasers Reed Timmer and Joel Taylor tracked down multiple twisters across the plains. Along with Tornado Glory director Ken Cole, they shot perhaps the best close-up tornado footage in history. Check out the May 4th video:

Also be sure to check out this new footage from just hours ago in SW Kansas:

Reed and Joel are still out chasing in the Plains on Sunday, so check back for updates!

Here’s the latest video from Tornado Glory chasers Reed and Joel! The first violent tornado struck the town of Tulia, TX on April 21st, sending debris into the air and damaging many structures [Warning: Adult Language]:

While the second batch of smaller tornadoes strolled through the Kansas countryside yesterday :

Yesterday Tornado Glory chasers Reed Timmer and Joel Taylor caught seven distinct tornadoes in the Texas Panhandle. The footage filmed by Reed Timmer and Tornado Glory director Ken Cole is currently being broadcast over all media channels.

Click here to see Reed and Joel being interviewed live on the Today Show - taped this morning!

Storm Season 2007 has officially kicked off with a bang. Tornado Glory chasers Reed and Joel caught three incredible tornadoes in New Mexico on 3/23. The video has been featured on CNN worldwide.

Everyone at Angry Sky Entertainment congratulates the guys on a job well done!