Tornados and Funnel Clouds Last Night

Janet · 05-31-2008, 03:55 AM

It sure was an exciting night weather wise. Our county was under a tornado warning most of the evening. I saw a funnel cloud out our front window (facing west) and yelled for hubby to come see it. I ran to get my camera and by the time I got back out to take a picture it went back up.

Then our scanner said there was one on the ground just two miles west of us and heading our direction. Well...I still had my camera around my neck and I head to the front porch to wait on it. Never came though and it's probably a good thing. Just north of us about 5 miles there were two reported on TV and our scanner on the ground at the same time .

This morning all is quiet, but it's very humid. Water standing everwhere, including places I've not seen water before.

Marilyn · 05-31-2008, 04:33 AM

Seems like our weather has changed so much in the last few years. Hopefully things will settle down a bit!!!

Janet, so glad you had no damage in your area!!!!!!!!! Stay safe!!!

DianaB · 05-31-2008, 04:47 AM

Oh, Janet, I'm so glad that everything's alright. It makes me feel bad for saying "That a tornado wouldn't chase you down the road". I'm very sorry! We did drive in some awful rain and the sky was so dark but it was mostly south of where we were driving. Cars were stopped a long the side of the road, but not Dae Lynn!!! She was determined that we were going to keep going!!!

Dobie · 05-31-2008, 07:05 AM

Being from an area of the country that doesn't see tornados, I think if we ever had a tornado warning, I'd hide in the basement for a week! It amazes me how brave you guys are about them!

Janet · 05-31-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DianaB

Oh, Janet, I'm so glad that everything's alright. It makes me feel bad for saying "That a tornado wouldn't chase you down the road". I'm very sorry! We did drive in some awful rain and the sky was so dark but it was mostly south of where we were driving. Cars were stopped a long the side of the road, but not Dae Lynn!!! She was determined that we were going to keep going!!!

Diana, my friend, don't you feel bad for saying anything. It was all in jest. I wish I was with you ladies, but was also glad I was home. Hubby gets a little nervous with tornados and doesn't think clearly. I need to be here to keep everyone calm.

DianaB · 05-31-2008, 07:24 PM

We missed you, Tink, and Kat today. We had sooo much fun!!! I wish that you were here!!!

Tink · 05-31-2008, 08:23 PM

Janet, you silly woman, you sound just like me about storms!
I find them so fascinating to watch... always have.

My first tornado experience happened when I was 5 or 6 yrs old and we were visiting my grandparents farm in Illinios. There was a log cabin post office across the road from the farm and I was standing in a window watching it fly apart like lincoln logs when my grandpa grabbed me from behind and carried me off to the basement. I was disappointed and saw no reason why I shouldn't stand right there and watch.

Now livingin a moblie home Greg gets all worried and will sometimes call me to tall me of storms heading my way. I always ask him "And where would you have me go?" I'm not scared to stay here... I figure when my time comes I'll die whether it's from a tornado or in my own bed... so why waste time worrying about it?

donna1990 · 05-31-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

It sure was an exciting night weather wise. Our county was under a tornado warning most of the evening. I saw a funnel cloud out our front window (facing west) and yelled for hubby to come see it. I ran to get my camera and by the time I got back out to take a picture it went back up.

Then our scanner said there was one on the ground just two miles west of us and heading our direction. Well...I still had my camera around my neck and I head to the front porch to wait on it. Never came though and it's probably a good thing. Just north of us about 5 miles there were two reported on TV and our scanner on the ground at the same time .

This morning all is quiet, but it's very humid. Water standing everwhere, including places I've not seen water before.

Thank God you are safe, I saw that on the news this morning. We have lucky so far here.

Janet · 05-31-2008, 10:07 AM

Isn't that strange of me? I'm not afraid of bad storms..in fact I get an adrenalin rush and want to take pictures, but I'm afraid to drive on big highways. I must be out of my mind.

donna1990 · 05-31-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

Isn't that strange of me? I'm not afraid of bad storms..in fact I get an adrenalin rush and want to take pictures, but I'm afraid to drive on big highways. I must be out of my mind.

I have to agree with you, yes you are strange. I am afraid of bad storms and driving on big highways, BUT, you love the bad storms!!!!!!!!

I know I am nuts.

Janet · 05-31-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by donna1990

I have to agree with you, yes you are strange. I am afraid of bad storms and driving on big highways, BUT, you love the bad storms!!!!!!!!

I know I am nuts.

donna1990 · 05-31-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

That's why we love you.

05-31-2008, 03:55 AM	#1
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	Tornados and Funnel Clouds Last Night It sure was an exciting night weather wise. Our county was under a tornado warning most of the evening. I saw a funnel cloud out our front window (facing west) and yelled for hubby to come see it. I ran to get my camera and by the time I got back out to take a picture it went back up. Then our scanner said there was one on the ground just two miles west of us and heading our direction. Well...I still had my camera around my neck and I head to the front porch to wait on it. Never came though and it's probably a good thing. Just north of us about 5 miles there were two reported on TV and our scanner on the ground at the same time . This morning all is quiet, but it's very humid. Water standing everwhere, including places I've not seen water before. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

05-31-2008, 04:33 AM	#2
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Seems like our weather has changed so much in the last few years. Hopefully things will settle down a bit!!! Janet, so glad you had no damage in your area!!!!!!!!! Stay safe!!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

05-31-2008, 08:23 PM	#7
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Janet, you silly woman, you sound just like me about storms! I find them so fascinating to watch... always have. My first tornado experience happened when I was 5 or 6 yrs old and we were visiting my grandparents farm in Illinios. There was a log cabin post office across the road from the farm and I was standing in a window watching it fly apart like lincoln logs when my grandpa grabbed me from behind and carried me off to the basement. I was disappointed and saw no reason why I shouldn't stand right there and watch. Now livingin a moblie home Greg gets all worried and will sometimes call me to tall me of storms heading my way. I always ask him "And where would you have me go?" I'm not scared to stay here... I figure when my time comes I'll die whether it's from a tornado or in my own bed... so why waste time worrying about it? __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

05-31-2008, 10:07 AM	#9
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	Isn't that strange of me? I'm not afraid of bad storms..in fact I get an adrenalin rush and want to take pictures, but I'm afraid to drive on big highways. I must be out of my mind. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

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05-31-2008, 04:47 AM	#3
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Oh, Janet, I'm so glad that everything's alright. It makes me feel bad for saying "That a tornado wouldn't chase you down the road". I'm very sorry! We did drive in some awful rain and the sky was so dark but it was mostly south of where we were driving. Cars were stopped a long the side of the road, but not Dae Lynn!!! She was determined that we were going to keep going!!!

05-31-2008, 07:05 AM	#4
Dobie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,075	Being from an area of the country that doesn't see tornados, I think if we ever had a tornado warning, I'd hide in the basement for a week! It amazes me how brave you guys are about them!

05-31-2008, 07:24 PM	#6
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	We missed you, Tink, and Kat today. We had sooo much fun!!! I wish that you were here!!!

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