An epic marriage proposal is redefining what it is to be engaged in a whirlwind romance.
Joey Krastel is a meteorologist and risk analyst for the Maryland Emergency Management Agency. His obsession with natural disasters began when he witnessed his first tornado at four-years-old.
He is also a romantic whose recent proposal to his longtime boyfriend, Chris Scott, is blowing us away.
Krastel posted a picture depicting "The 2 loves of my life" with a dramatic tornado looming in the background.
The 2 loves of my life https://t.co/Cv4eviechZ— Joey Krastel (@Joey Krastel) 1559088293
Scott's mutual fascination with storm chasing, which involves the treacherous act of tracking down and documenting cataclysmic weather events, brought the two together when they followed each other on Instagram.
According to NBC News, Scott reached out to Krastel, who posts pictures of storm sightings, and inquired:
"Hey, do you actually chase tornadoes?"
@NimbusStorms Man look you have no idea the storm that’s coming your way .... and there’s a tornado behind you too.… https://t.co/fZTt7AlsNk— Benjamin Dixon (@Benjamin Dixon) 1559094839
Krastel, Scott and two of their friends sought out a Tornado in Salina, Kansas that the National Weather Service declared a "tornado emergency" for several counties in the state.
When the thrill seekers followed the tornado to Tipton, Krastel knew it was the right time to seize the moment and declare his love.
"It all just kind of came together and happened so quickly. I was like 'OK, this is it.'"
@NimbusStorms https://t.co/zPh06nriau— Dwight (@Dwight) 1559135565
@phil_ius @NimbusStorms Tornado likes to watch.— Pepp 'Puppy Pictures' Durr (@Pepp 'Puppy Pictures' Durr) 1559234472
Although the storm appears further off in the distance, Krastel said it moved closer towards them. But for him, the adrenaline rush was worth getting down on bended knee to pop the question.
"I called to my friends to get back in the car. I was just so emotional just because it was my happiest place, being with him next to the storms."
@NimbusStorms "I REQUIRE EXTREME VIOLENCE FOR THIS PROPOSAL." But seriously, that's awesome, congrats!— Voting Rights Act please. 🇺🇦🌻 (@Voting Rights Act please. 🇺🇦🌻) 1559091614
The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management did not report any fatalities but said 15 were hurt from storm-related injuries.
Despite capturing the exciting moment, Krastel said safety is of utmost importance and acknowledged that chasing storms can be dangerous.
"People need to listen to the warnings and listen to the National Weather Service and their local meteorologists. They know what they're talking about and their only goal is to save you."
Twitter congratulated the couple on the adrenaline-infused proposal.
@NimbusStorms That is fucking beautiful. Congratulations!— StormChaseTV (@StormChaseTV) 1559148430
@NimbusStorms That is fucking beautiful. Congratulations!— StormChaseTV (@StormChaseTV) 1559148430
@NimbusStorms Congrats guys! This is absolutely epic!— Scot Pilié (@Scot Pilié) 1559106549
@NimbusStorms Coming soon.....’The Wizard of Awwwwww’.— Richard Abbott (@Richard Abbott) 1559099980
@NimbusStorms Twist and shout, brother.— Marty Olliff (@Marty Olliff) 1559436635
Because Twitter is a strange place, users couldn't help but notice Krastel's choice in footwear for the special occasion.
@NimbusStorms I couldn't resist. https://t.co/4KlWryGrrq— Ryan Davidson (@Ryan Davidson) 1559183600
One user offered their congrats and a friendly warning in one tweet.
@NimbusStorms Congrats! Now put the cell phones away and GET AWAY FROM THE TORNADO.— Hiking Berry, Boostered! (@Hiking Berry, Boostered!) 1559145610
The bar is set.
@NimbusStorms If my future husband does not propose to me like this I'm suing— Ryan Knight ⛈🏳️🌈 (@Ryan Knight ⛈🏳️🌈) 1559095198
@NimbusStorms @ImRonRoberts why didn’t you propose to me like this— Ethan (@Ethan) 1559093376
Scott seems like he's floating on air, but we hope it was Krastel who swept him off his feet.