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Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« on: May 11, 2009, 03:20:19 PM »
So, yesterday (May 10), Vortex2 began. Mike Bettes is among many of the crewmembers of largest tornado-chasing project since Vortex1. The chase will run from May 10-June 13. Mike will be tweeting from his TORANDOHUNT twitter, and streaming live from 12-2 PM EDT on the TWC Vortex2 website. Just click on the logo and you're there.

According to Mike's twitter today and a briefing, today there was "no supercell play". Tuesday could be better, but Wednesday seems a lot better for severe weather. So we'll look out for that.

Also, whenever some "pop-up tornado" pops up, Mike will try to get it on stream and/or on the air.



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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2009, 07:43:56 PM »
Had a few difficulties with the stream today. Its a shame the stream isn't between 2-4 when there is no TWC programming. It would make sense to me. Guess they are trying to get the people who are on lunch. Still bad timing if you ask me. I was home early today but thats about the only day Im going to see it.
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2009, 08:42:57 PM »
Quote from: Martin on May 11, 2009, 07:43:56 PM
Had a few difficulties with the stream today. Its a shame the stream isn't between 2-4 when there is no TWC programming. It would make sense to me. Guess they are trying to get the people who are on lunch. Still bad timing if you ask me. I was home early today but thats about the only day Im going to see it.

Yeah I know...the only time I can catch the stream is on Friday (Fraterday). It's from 9-11 my time and I am in college at that time (getting in college, and in class)
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2009, 09:49:26 PM »
Ever thought by the time Mike gets back, A & B will end and Wake Up with AL will start?  :no:

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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2009, 10:45:31 PM »
Quote from: jshweather on May 11, 2009, 09:49:26 PM
Ever thought by the time Mike gets back, A & B will end and Wake Up with AL will start?  :no:
Yea. Ive sorta thought of this as the end of A&B. They still wont say though if they are breaking up the show but I would think they would :thinking:
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2009, 06:24:34 PM »
Today's stream was pretty much, IMO, messed up due to fog. Mike could only get the stream back 20 min prior to when it's over.
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2009, 10:54:04 PM »
Quote from: Anistorm on May 12, 2009, 06:24:34 PM
Today's stream was pretty much, IMO, messed up due to fog. Mike could only get the stream back 20 min prior to when it's over.
Guess it makes sense they would have problems. Im curious as to how many people tune in  :dunno:
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2009, 11:44:49 PM »
Quote from: Martin on May 12, 2009, 10:54:04 PM
Quote from: Anistorm on May 12, 2009, 06:24:34 PM
Today's stream was pretty much, IMO, messed up due to fog. Mike could only get the stream back 20 min prior to when it's over.
Guess it makes sense they would have problems. Im curious as to how many people tune in  :dunno:
The time of day for the Vortex 2 stream makes it almost impossible for me to watch as I'm busy with work and errands. :no:
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2009, 12:05:43 PM »
dito here. I'm in the middle of most of my classes and can't get to it.  the only time I can catch is from 11:00-11:15 my time, and so far to me it hasn't been up.  :noexpression:
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2009, 12:30:23 PM »
So far according to Mike's tweets, Mike is
1. not feeling well (again)
2. He's in an area where internet and cellphone service is sucky.

You may see this note when you visit the stream:

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Mike Bettes is a little "under the weather" today. We're sorry for the pun, but we couldn't resist. He will be talking periodically, so keep checking in. Please refresh this page if you don't see the video.

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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2009, 03:00:19 PM »
What a crappy time to get sick :wacko:

Dont know what they expected with the cell coverage. Its not like they are in the middle of the city.
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2009, 01:02:16 PM »
According to the stream, Mike had a "bad burrito" at the time he got sick. Now he is better. :P
Also, he needs to be careful when he drinks water because he dropped his water bottle when he was talking.
And, there is gonna be severe weather today, but they might not make it to the "greatest threat".
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2009, 09:00:01 PM »
Quote from: Anistorm on May 15, 2009, 01:02:16 PM
According to the stream, Mike had a "bad burrito" at the time he got sick. Now he is better. :P
Also, he needs to be careful when he drinks water because he dropped his water bottle when he was talking.
And, there is gonna be severe weather today, but they might not make it to the "greatest threat".
Funny Vortex2 is kinda turning into a flop. Forbes said likely wont be much activity for at least 10 days.
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2009, 02:02:07 PM »
Mike has been getting very bad luck...in terms of fast food.
He went to a Sonic restaurant and he found out that there was no grilled chicken. He was bummed!
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Re: Vortex2: The Great Tornado Hunt on TWC
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2009, 07:20:00 PM »
Looks like Mike found some action...Finally!!!!

http://twitter.com/abramsandbettes/status/1917487787
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