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The Tornado Trackers Podcast is a look inside the world of weather nerds. Three storm chasing friends (Jeff Mangum, Jeremy Hamann and Gabe Cox) share personal stories of what it's like to hunt down a tornado or intercept a hurricane along with the highs and lows of pursuing their obsession with the sky. Guests will chime in to talk about all things meteorology, storm chasing and life.

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S1E9 The Goodbye Video - Canton, TX Outbreak (Part I)

April 06, 2021 • Weather | Storm Chasers | Tornado Trackers • Season 1 • Episode 9

In Part I of a special two-part series, the Tornado Trackers share one of their most frightening storm chasing experiences during the surprise regional tornado outbreak that ravaged Canton, TX on April 29, 2017. When Gabe's car slides off the road near a mile-wide tornado, he's stuck in a flooded ditch having last seen the now rain-wrapped tornado coming straight for him. The only thing he can do is make a goodbye video to his family and take cover in the car.

In this episode, the team becomes transparent about the mistakes that landed them in a terrifying situation where Jeff and Gabe become separated as multiple tornadoes threatened their lives. This cautionary tale serves as an example of how personal motives can deeply effect the outcome of a chase.

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Canton, TX Tornado (Gabe's View) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJKT6gNq-t0

Intro/Outro Music: NEW HORIZONS - Lesion X