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India Today
24-05-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Couple gets engaged in front of Tornado in Oklahoma. Video goes viral
A US-based man proposed to his partner in front of a tornado in Oklahoma. A video of the moment has gone viral on social media. Matt Michell asked Becky Patel to marry him while the massive tornado swirled in the background in Arnett, Oklahoma. The moment, documented by a friend in a video, was shared by Becky in a now-viral post on Instagra. The couple stood near their SUV as strong winds surrounded them and the tornado loomed in the Patel, originally from Canada, described the moment on Instagram. 'On May 18th in Arnett, Oklahoma, in front of the most amazing tornado, Matt Michell got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. I think my squealing and jumping tell you what my answer was!'The video shows Michell saying, 'I love you, baby,' while Patel hugs him and jumps with joy. She later posted photos of her oval-cut diamond engagement ring and called the proposal 'epic.' She added, 'Matt, you make me feel like the luckiest girl in the world, and I love you with all my heart.'Take a look at the post here: advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Becky Patel (@beckypatel)Speaking to local outlet KLAW, Patel said Michell, who is from Illinois, works as a tornado guide with Tempest Tours and has been chasing storms for six years. They met during one of the tours last year.'I was only supposed to chase for two weeks, but Matt asked me to stay an extra week and chase with him, so I did,' she said. Since then, they have chased several storms together, including a major tornado in this proposal stood out, not just for its scale but for the meaning it now holds in their journey together. Meteorologist Damon Lane called it 'a perfectly timed engagement'.For Patel and Michell, the whirlwind proposal may have started with a storm, but it has turned into something solid and lasting.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Man proposes to girlfriend in front of swirling tornado in Oklahoma: ‘Couldn't have asked for a more…'
In a moment straight out of a romantic novel, Matt Michell proposed to Becky Patel in front of a swirling tornado in Arnett, Oklahoma, as powerful winds roared around them. A friend captured the dramatic scene on camera, and the photos and video have since made waves on social media. Patel shared the emotional experience on Facebook, writing, 'On May 18th in Arnett, Oklahoma, in front of the most amazing tornado, Matt Michell got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. I think my squealing and jumping tells you what my answer was!' Also read: South Korean mother reunites with abducted daughter after 44 years, now suing government over illegal adoption In the video, Michell is heard saying, 'I love you, baby,' as Patel hugs him and jumps up and down with excitement. The couple stands smiling in front of their SUV, with the tornado visibly swirling in the distance. Photos from the moment show Patel proudly displaying her new engagement ring, an oval-cut diamond with a pavé band, while beaming with joy. 'I couldn't have asked for a more epic proposal! Matt, you make me feel like the luckiest girl in the world, and I love you with all my heart,' she added. 💍🌪️🥰 The most unforgettable 'yes!' On May 18th in Arnett, Oklahoma, in front of the most amazing tornado, Matt Michell... Patel, who hails from Canada, told local outlet KLAW that Michell, an Illinois native, has been chasing tornadoes for six years as a guide for Tempest Tours. She joined one of the tours last year, where they met. "I was only supposed to chase for two weeks but Matt asked me to stick around with him and chase with him for an extra week, so I did!" she recalled. Since then, the pair has chased several storms together, including a major tornado in Wyoming. Also read: Woman files for divorce after ChatGPT 'exposes' husband's affair through coffee cup But none of those adventures compare to this one, both for the scale of the tornado and the significance it now holds in their love story. KOCO meteorologist Damon Lane praised the timing, calling it 'a perfectly timed engagement!' Also read: Kolkata's Arnav Daga sets four Guinness records with deck of cards in one day: 'Wanted to test my limits'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Storm-Chasing Couple Gets Engaged in Front of Oklahoma Tornado in ‘Epic Proposal'
Matt Michell and Becky Patel had been chasing down a tornado in Arnett, Oklahoma on May 18 when Michell got down on one knee The pair's photos and videos in front of the tornado went viral Patel called the event an 'epic proposal' and said she was the 'luckiest girl in the world'A storm-chasing couple had a whirlwind of an engagement! Matt Michell and Becky Patel had been chasing down a tornado in Arnett, Oklahoma on May 18 when the unexpected happened — Michell got down on one knee and proposed. Patel documented the experience in a Facebook post writing that she had 'the most unforgettable 'yes!'' alongside photos and video of the engagement taken by a friend. In the video, the winds could be heard blowing widely as Michell could be heard telling Patel, 'I love you, baby' as she excitedly screamed and hugged him. She jumped up and down a couple of times as they hugged again, all while the tornado continued to turn behind them. Related: Newlyweds Pose for Dramatic Wedding Photos Outside as Thunderstorm Approaches The large tornado could be seen looming far behind the couple as Michell could be seen down on one knee in front of their SUV, in one of the photos shared. Another snapshot showed the happy couple smiling widely after the engagement, and Michell pointed at Patel's new diamond engagement ring on her finger. The engagement ring appeared to be an oval-cut diamond set on a pavé set with diamonds circling the circumference of the ring. Patel couldn't be happier with the ring, as she could be seen beaming while showing it off to the camera in the photos. 'On May 18th in Arnett, Oklahoma, in front of the most amazing tornado, Matt Michell got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. I think my squealing and jumping tells you what my answer was!,' Patel wrote. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'I couldn't have asked for a more epic proposal! Matt, you make me feel like the luckiest girl in the world, and I love you with all my heart,' she added. Patel, who is from Canada, told KLAW that her new fiancé, from Illinois, had 'been chasing' tornadoes 'for about six years working as a guide for Tempest Tours.' She shared that she 'joined the tour' last year, and that's how the two met. "I was only supposed to chase for two weeks but Matt asked me to stick around with him and chase with him for an extra week, so I did!" she told the outlet. Since then, the two have gone on several adventures, chasing down some of the fiercest storms, including a "great tornado in Wyoming last year.' Patel noted, however, that this tornado in Oklahoma has now become the most memorable one in both of their lives, due to its new significance in their relationship. Several people agreed that it was one to remember, including KOCO meteorologist Damon Lane, who called it "a perfectly timed engagement!" Read the original article on People
