r/TornadoInterceptors

Still amazing though? Yes.

https://youtu.be/qxEq6Aiyu0g?si=oeHZL8tu3VHbvo0t

This is a REALLY rare storm chasing documentary titled “Norman, OK” (filmed in 2003, released in 2009) by John Yost.

During the 2003 tornado season, a film crew from RIT traveled to Norman, Oklahoma to document storm chasing activity. The result is an observational documentary showing life in the field during that period, which ended up being the calmest 2 weeks of the season.

It includes some of the earliest footage of the TIV-1 (Tornado Intercept Vehicle 1) but also recording the Doppler on Wheels (DOW), along with interview and observational segments featuring storm chasers and researchers including Sean Casey.

The documentary was unavailable everywhere, could not find to watch, and I couldn’t find it through normal sources. I contacted the filmmaker, who made it over 20 years ago, and he said he was open to wider sharing due to interest from storm chasing and meteorology communities. I offered to help make it accessible, and he kindly gave permission for it to be shared.

Sharing here for anyone interested in very rare storm chasing history and EARLY TIV-era / DOW documentation.

4.3209444e+12 Tons

36 Wheels

28 Spikes

Angled Saucer

Saw this on his most recent tiktok post.

*Threshold is around 280+ Due to its large amount of spikes and its weight* (18 tons)

I'm probably going to get criticized because of this ridiculous concept too

The vehicle is also based off a 6x6 Ford F450

18 Tons.

6 spikes

18 wheels

Angled.

Threshold?.. Around 250. Idk

so in 2025 I was showing my friend a video called how to build a interceptor and in that video he introduced a interceptor called raptor and I think I have like the last images and photos of it rn but if anyone can find the video and send it to me please do I’ll send some photos right now of what it looked like

So I have started on the first side of the frame but still need to add a couple of the supports and stuff. Then I'm going to start work on the front end let me know if you think I should make any changes or any suggestions you have for the next parts of the frame In the last photo I used a water bottle for comparison because it was the first thing I found. I also left some room in the back so that if later on I want to add another set of wheels I can. ​​​​​​​​​​​

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Pass on information about the suba

Two inches isn't a big deal, but it's way too small. I can see why many wouldn't feel safe in the Suba-tiv and describe it as "a reliable vehicle." Haha

Found a video of the UTAV intercepting a tornado: inside the tornado 5 22 2014

Oh my god it looks so. so...