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Post by Son Of Beach on Mar 25, 2023 8:59:21 GMT -5
This happened overnight in Rolling Fork, MS
Comparing it to a Mayfield and Joplin aftermath footage, looks like it might have been an F4 last night, 23 already confirmed killed...
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Post by MsAli on Mar 25, 2023 9:46:22 GMT -5
Unbelievable
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 25, 2023 9:47:17 GMT -5
That's awful!
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 25, 2023 10:41:09 GMT -5
OH MY GOD!! The devastation is heartbreaking!
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Post by fernwood on Mar 25, 2023 10:59:07 GMT -5
So sad.
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Post by khara on Mar 25, 2023 11:13:24 GMT -5
Oh my gosh. Those poor people. Most of us went to bed last night and woke up to an intact house and relative health. Grateful for that, and praying for these people, their families, the community. Make today worthwhile, not wasted.
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Post by Son Of Beach on Mar 25, 2023 15:05:04 GMT -5
Maybe the silver lining is the prediction centers are gaining more accurate data and the growing number of storm chasers and people that watch them can lead to a better informed overall public. No new technology can stop a tornado, but there is an every improving warning system including more dopplar towers and educated watchers.
I used to take them for granted, but after watching the last couple years, they are not be to be messed with. |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 26, 2023 7:26:32 GMT -5
Maybe the silver lining is the prediction centers are gaining more accurate data and the growing number of storm chasers and people that watch them can lead to a better informed overall public. No new technology can stop a tornado, but there is an every improving warning system including more dopplar towers and educated watchers.
I used to take them for granted, but after watching the last couple years, they are not be to be messed with. That one was one heck of a tornado. The distance traveled and the speed it reached was spectacular, plus it was at night and rain wrapped at times, which made it even scarier. The technology isn't going to save people that don't heed the warnings and or design homes and storm shelters to retreat to. Also the warning system still sucks. It should be broadcast like an amber alert and sent out on cell phones to take shelter. Tornadoes at night make it especially hard as people are sleeping and may not have the TV or radio on. I know being out in the boonies we can hardly hear the tornado siren. Side note: Ryan Hall y'all on YouTube is one of the best "meteorologist" and anytime there is bad weather he is who I'm turning on to watch. The local news has other agendas and bills to pay, so they might not broadcast warnings in time. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 26, 2023 7:39:01 GMT -5
Maybe the silver lining is the prediction centers are gaining more accurate data and the growing number of storm chasers and people that watch them can lead to a better informed overall public. No new technology can stop a tornado, but there is an every improving warning system including more dopplar towers and educated watchers.
I used to take them for granted, but after watching the last couple years, they are not be to be messed with. That one was one heck of a tornado. The distance traveled and the speed it reached was spectacular, plus it was at night and rain wrapped at times, which made it even scarier. The technology isn't going to save people that don't heed the warnings and or design homes and storm shelters to retreat to. Also the warning system still sucks. It should be broadcast like an amber alert and sent out on cell phones to take shelter. Tornadoes at night make it especially hard as people are sleeping and may not have the TV or radio on. I know being out in the boonies we can hardly hear the tornado siren. Side note: Ryan Hall y'all on YouTube is one of the best "meteorologist" and anytime there is bad weather he is who I'm turning on to watch. The local news has other agendas and bills to pay, so they might not broadcast warnings in time. Ryan Hall is really good- agreed!  |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Mar 26, 2023 8:20:54 GMT -5
Maybe the silver lining is the prediction centers are gaining more accurate data and the growing number of storm chasers and people that watch them can lead to a better informed overall public. No new technology can stop a tornado, but there is an every improving warning system including more dopplar towers and educated watchers.
I used to take them for granted, but after watching the last couple years, they are not be to be messed with. That one was one heck of a tornado. The distance traveled and the speed it reached was spectacular, plus it was at night and rain wrapped at times, which made it even scarier. The technology isn't going to save people that don't heed the warnings and or design homes and storm shelters to retreat to. Also the warning system still sucks. It should be broadcast like an amber alert and sent out on cell phones to take shelter. Tornadoes at night make it especially hard as people are sleeping and may not have the TV or radio on. I know being out in the boonies we can hardly hear the tornado siren. Side note: Ryan Hall y'all on YouTube is one of the best "meteorologist" and anytime there is bad weather he is who I'm turning on to watch. The local news has other agendas and bills to pay, so they might not broadcast warnings in time. Ha, I figured I was the only one watching him. I was tuned in Friday night and was along for the ride. As much as I hate the amber alert sound, I think it would serve its purpose in cases like those. |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 26, 2023 11:33:03 GMT -5
I was in a tornado when I was 2 or 3, along with my younger brother and my mom. My mom had each of us in her arms as she ran to the storm cellar, the wind ripped the door from her and she jumped down with both of us, the water rose to right under her chin.
The next door neighbor came and helped get us out after it was all over.
I have no actual conscious memory of this, but I can say with certainty due to my storm anxiety, I have a subconscious memory of it.
I have a love hate relationship with tornadoes. I have a very healthy respect of them and am in awe of them.
The only reason my mom knew it was coming was the toy dump trucks started rolling across the floor and it went dead quiet. She said you could feel an energy change and something told her to run now.
She never heard sirens.
If she wouldn't of trusted her instincts we might not be here today.
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Post by khara on Mar 26, 2023 11:39:48 GMT -5
Crazy story MsAli And the water rose inside the storm shelter because your mom couldn’t get the door closed? So it was rain water that came with the tornado? Your amber alert idea is a really great one! |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 26, 2023 11:57:34 GMT -5
Crazy story MsAli And the water rose inside the storm shelter because your mom couldn’t get the door closed? So it was rain water that came with the tornado? Your amber alert idea is a really great one! I think it was raining really hard and the water ran down into the cellar |
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Post by MsAli on Mar 26, 2023 15:50:26 GMT -5
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Post by wolverine on Mar 26, 2023 19:38:00 GMT -5
I had the misfortune of taking a direct it by a tornado in my truck. The brick wall of a carwash blew over onto my truck and debris flying everywhere. Luckily it was only between EF2-3 as it hit me. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like in that EF4....I likely wouldn't be here if it was at that level. I have done some storm chasing on the plains in the past.....I can honestly say I prefer to see the tornadoes from the outside looking in!
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Post by Son Of Beach on Mar 30, 2023 17:00:52 GMT -5
I had the misfortune of taking a direct it by a tornado in my truck. The brick wall of a carwash blew over onto my truck and debris flying everywhere. Luckily it was only between EF2-3 as it hit me. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like in that EF4....I likely wouldn't be here if it was at that level. I have done some storm chasing on the plains in the past.....I can honestly say I prefer to see the tornadoes from the outside looking in! I would love to see one in person. I've seen green and black skies and huge cloud rotations. The more I see videos of people impacted, I have serious doubts that I really should be anywhere near one.
Was the one you experienced in Michigan?
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Post by Son Of Beach on Mar 30, 2023 17:02:16 GMT -5
Gonna be a rough one tomorrow night. Hope everyone, members especially, take precautions. I can only think of one in Illinois ashley |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 30, 2023 18:54:09 GMT -5
I had the misfortune of taking a direct it by a tornado in my truck. The brick wall of a carwash blew over onto my truck and debris flying everywhere. Luckily it was only between EF2-3 as it hit me. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like in that EF4....I likely wouldn't be here if it was at that level. I have done some storm chasing on the plains in the past.....I can honestly say I prefer to see the tornadoes from the outside looking in! I would love to see one in person. I've seen green and black skies and huge cloud rotations. The more I see videos of people impacted, I have serious doubts that I really should be anywhere near one.
Was the one you experienced in Michigan?
About 20 years ago, I owned a house a little north of the one I own now. One afternoon there was a report of a tornado to the north of where I lived. I went out to the back deck, peered around the side of the house...and sure enough...there was a tornado a couple miles to the north. It was a "thin" tornado - nothing at all like the one you linked to! I can say I've witnessed a tornado, an earthquake, hurricane(s), blizzard(s)...but thankfully, I haven't had to deal with a volcano or flood! |
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Post by wolverine on Mar 30, 2023 19:04:46 GMT -5
I had the misfortune of taking a direct it by a tornado in my truck. The brick wall of a carwash blew over onto my truck and debris flying everywhere. Luckily it was only between EF2-3 as it hit me. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like in that EF4....I likely wouldn't be here if it was at that level. I have done some storm chasing on the plains in the past.....I can honestly say I prefer to see the tornadoes from the outside looking in! I would love to see one in person. I've seen green and black skies and huge cloud rotations. The more I see videos of people impacted, I have serious doubts that I really should be anywhere near one.
Was the one you experienced in Michigan?
The one that hit me was in Dexter Michigan which is just west of Ann Arbor. That storm was in March as well. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 30, 2023 19:19:53 GMT -5
I would love to see one in person. I've seen green and black skies and huge cloud rotations. The more I see videos of people impacted, I have serious doubts that I really should be anywhere near one.
Was the one you experienced in Michigan?
The one that hit me was in Dexter Michigan which is just west of Ann Arbor. That storm was in March as well. If that was the one in 2012, that was pretty devastating. I just Googled images... |
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