Born under a ragged updraft, this diffusely sunlit tube enthralled eyewitnesses with its protracted display of vortex stretching, right on through this stage, which may be the narrowest full-length strand of tornadic condensation you’ll ever see. The phrases “rope-out” and “rope tornado” are used often in discussions about storm spotting and chasing; seldom will they ever apply more truthfully than here. Indeed, it appears as if one could floss teeth with this tornado! It underwent one final contortion before disappearing into the receding vapors.
2 S Hickory OK (9 May 16) Looking ESE
34.512, -96.8594
RADARTrue Rope Tornado
Born under a ragged updraft, this diffusely sunlit tube enthralled eyewitnesses with its protracted display of vortex stretching, right on through this stage, which may be the narrowest full-length strand of tornadic condensation you’ll ever see. The phrases “rope-out” and “rope tornado” are used often in discussions about storm spotting and chasing; seldom will they ever apply more truthfully than here. Indeed, it appears as if one could floss teeth with this tornado! It underwent one final contortion before disappearing into the receding vapors.
2 S Hickory OK (9 May 16) Looking ESE
34.512, -96.8594
RADAR