I turned on the T.V. today and there was a tornado warning on the screen. I've lived in Washington state for my whole life up until recently. I'm quite scared, yet excited at the same time because nothing like this ever happens in Washington.
Has anyone ever been through a tornado before? Should I make certain precautions, or just enjoy the show with my husband?
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Has anyone ever been through a tornado before?
Ive been through four hurricanes, id give you advice but i dont care if you die
Edited, Thu Jan 13 14:24:14 2005 by Asperitas
don't think it's going to be anything to worry about, but just in case, u can always board up ur windows and pack some water and dry food to be on the safe side. flashlight might also be good too i guess.
of cause, there's always the choice of getting out of town until the whole thing's over ^^
of cause, there's always the choice of getting out of town until the whole thing's over ^^
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because nothing like this ever happens in Washington.
-this happened -link-
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That was said about here until.....
LOL, thanx for calming my nerves=P
I think I might go out and get a flashlight real quick, I have plenty of candles and bottled water, thanx for the advice^^
Stay inside and if possible in a room with no windows or smaller windows. The lower the room the better IE: basement. Presure from tornados tends to shatter glass. The path of tornados are random to say the least. One house could be totally demolished while the one next door is untouched.
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don't think it's going to be anything to worry about, but just in case, u can always board up ur windows and pack some water and dry food to be on the safe side. flashlight might also be good too i guess.
of cause, there's always the choice of getting out of town until the whole thing's over ^^
of cause, there's always the choice of getting out of town until the whole thing's over ^^
Tornados aren't very stealthy and if one is coming, you'll know. Get to a room with as few windows as possible and absolutely no cross windows where both could blow out and form a wind tunnel. Bathrooms and laundry rooms are generally good choices as the plumbing acts as reinforcement.
Tornados are quite destructive but also only affect a small area compared to hurricanes or whatever. Even if one is in the srea, the chance of it touching down near your home is pretty slim.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
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Edited, Thu Jan 13 15:09:42 2005 by Jophiel
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Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
DDP
Edited, Thu Jan 13 15:04:37 2005 by Jophiel
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Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
We had a basement to hang out in. If you don't, then yeah, an interior room is best. Have some snacks, flashlights (lanterns are better), something for the kids to do if you have any.
Get the animals to a safe place if possible. Leave some windows open just a bit to equalize the pressure. And even though it's real tempting, don't stand next to a window and watch for the funnel. (If you absolutely have to look for it, go outside and stay away from power lines.)
Get the animals to a safe place if possible. Leave some windows open just a bit to equalize the pressure. And even though it's real tempting, don't stand next to a window and watch for the funnel. (If you absolutely have to look for it, go outside and stay away from power lines.)
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
Thanx guys for all your advice^^ I'm not so stirred up anymore.
My husband went to go get our roomate an air matress before I learned about the tornado, I hope he's ok. I tried calling him on our cell phone but he didnt answer.
Ahhh, i need to stop being so worried...
My husband went to go get our roomate an air matress before I learned about the tornado, I hope he's ok. I tried calling him on our cell phone but he didnt answer.
Ahhh, i need to stop being so worried...
hmm well I've been in about two tornadoes and 3 hurricanes... fortunately I've only been in the general area.. closest call was the spinning clouds over the school when I was in about 5th grade or so..
I remember looking out the window when the teachers were not looking and seeing the clouds swirl quite literally directly over head and thinking "wow..that's cool.."
'course.. had it gone on to become a full funnel I'd be dead now...
2nd closest call was when the tornado "jumped" over my house.. they're strange.. they can go back up into the cloud and come right back down.. so you had this swath of destruction then for several miles (which my parents house was in) it was pretty much untouched... then it was destruction again..
I honestly don't think it's a show to be enjoyed really, more like awed and feared... the localized damage one of those things can 'cause is insurmountable.. fortunately the area for the destruction is *somewhat* limited unless it's simply a big tornado. But it's difficult to put the sheer amount of destructive force into words well enough to truly describe it to anyone who's never been in it...
at a distance it's something to see, unforgetable, it's hard to believe something like that actually exists.... up close and personal, it'll scare the hell out of you. Also if you ever hear something that sounds like a freight train getting really loud during a tornado warning.. find a room with no windows and put a matress over yourselves and if you're the type a prayer or two is in order.. chances of being in this situation are slim to none.. but the first time you come close it will be a fear you'll never forget.
of cause, there's always the choice of getting out of town until the whole thing's over ^^
good advice.. if you have the option.. maybe it's time to visit the inlaws in in a different state.
Edited, Thu Jan 13 15:12:19 2005 by Iaini
I remember looking out the window when the teachers were not looking and seeing the clouds swirl quite literally directly over head and thinking "wow..that's cool.."
'course.. had it gone on to become a full funnel I'd be dead now...
2nd closest call was when the tornado "jumped" over my house.. they're strange.. they can go back up into the cloud and come right back down.. so you had this swath of destruction then for several miles (which my parents house was in) it was pretty much untouched... then it was destruction again..
I honestly don't think it's a show to be enjoyed really, more like awed and feared... the localized damage one of those things can 'cause is insurmountable.. fortunately the area for the destruction is *somewhat* limited unless it's simply a big tornado. But it's difficult to put the sheer amount of destructive force into words well enough to truly describe it to anyone who's never been in it...
at a distance it's something to see, unforgetable, it's hard to believe something like that actually exists.... up close and personal, it'll scare the hell out of you. Also if you ever hear something that sounds like a freight train getting really loud during a tornado warning.. find a room with no windows and put a matress over yourselves and if you're the type a prayer or two is in order.. chances of being in this situation are slim to none.. but the first time you come close it will be a fear you'll never forget.
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of cause, there's always the choice of getting out of town until the whole thing's over ^^
good advice.. if you have the option.. maybe it's time to visit the inlaws in in a different state.
Edited, Thu Jan 13 15:12:19 2005 by Iaini
So Aliisza where are you in the US?
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So Aliisza where are you in the US?
I'm in Florida, Bay county
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In that case, leave the trailer and stay in a hotel for a day.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
It's not really any good to try to leave town for tornado warnings. Generally they're rather quick - one can touch down, destroy half a town, then disappear within ten minutes. You'd most likely get blown away or crushed with debris if you tried to leave the area when a tornado is lingering nearby. Best thing to do is stay *inside* for an hour. Again, lower/subterranean floors such as basements, and interior rooms with few or no windows are the best places to be. Flashlights and candles are good, since you may very well lose power, but I wouldn't worry about starving to death during the course of a tornado warning.
I once drove through a town during a series of tornadoes, but I didn't notice since it was dark (dusk) and we couldn't see anything. My father and I were in a fullsize van. We did notice at the time that there weren't any street or house lights on in the whole town, but didn't realize there were tornadoes till we got home and saw the weather bulletins. Tornadoes are pretty rare in New York.
I once drove through a town during a series of tornadoes, but I didn't notice since it was dark (dusk) and we couldn't see anything. My father and I were in a fullsize van. We did notice at the time that there weren't any street or house lights on in the whole town, but didn't realize there were tornadoes till we got home and saw the weather bulletins. Tornadoes are pretty rare in New York.
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I wouldn't worry about starving to death during the course of a tornado warning.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
I'm sure most of you won't remember, but Nashville had a nice tornado about 5 years ago that tore up most of downtown. My house was in the path of that one. No real damage to my house, but lots of damage all around me.
And Samira, I stood right at my window and watched it coming at me
I love storms, they don't scare me enough for my own good. As I saw the funnel behind my neighbor's house across the street, I grabbed my son and we hid in the bathroom.
After it passed, I hit the liquor store.
And Samira, I stood right at my window and watched it coming at me
I love storms, they don't scare me enough for my own good. As I saw the funnel behind my neighbor's house across the street, I grabbed my son and we hid in the bathroom. After it passed, I hit the liquor store.
Look, Elvis!!
Edited, Thu Jan 13 18:05:08 2005 by Nadenu
Edited, Thu Jan 13 18:05:08 2005 by Nadenu
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Storms make me high :)
Me too. I just hate that I don't have a nice porch to sit on now. I have to press my nose to my window to watch the storms, and it's just not the same.
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