Ryan Hall is a Kentucky meteorologist who built a large audience as Ryan Hall Y'all through long YouTube livestreams tracking tornadoes and severe storms in real time. His streams use distinct alert tones to signal new warnings without interrupting live radar discussion, and this tornado warning sound became recognisable to regular viewers. Clips and edits shared the tone beyond weather coverage, turning a practical stream cue into a general internet alarm for emergencies, surprises, and exaggerated warnings in memes and reaction videos.