Tornados!

BlackDog · 08-09-2009, 08:44 AM

Yesterday evening I was just prepping to smoke a VR Classico when the tornado sirens went off. Me, being the stupid type, immediately rushed outdoors to see. Thankfully my neighborhood was undamaged, but there was substantial damage a mile or so north of us. The sky was sea green, and we could see the huge cloud the tornado dropped from, and smaller clouds moving in opposite directions. Lots of police and fire sirens heading north. Thankfully no one was injured. The area is blocked off, but I'm going to see later if they need volunteers to help clean up.

I smoked the Classico , but I couldn't tell you a thing about it.

M1903A1 · 08-09-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

Thankfully no one was injured.

That's the main thing!

G G · 08-09-2009, 11:35 AM

Good to hear everyone's alright.

M1903A1 · 08-09-2009, 12:21 PM

Was the tornado still on the ground at the time you ran outside, or had it already passed or faded out by then?

In some regards the smaller tornadoes are the most dangerous, because they can touch down and be gone before the warning systems have a chance to detect and sound alarms.

WildBlueSooner · 08-09-2009, 01:49 PM

Having lived in Oklahoma for part of my child I love the science behind tornadoes, but I hate the damage and loss of life they can cause. If you have never seen one in person, it is an unbelievable site.

I am glad no one was hurt.

BlackDog · 08-09-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by M1903A1

Was the tornado still on the ground at the time you ran outside, or had it already passed or faded out by then?

It was on the ground, or perhaps even had not formed yet when I first went outside. I get the sense that this one "hopped" around a bit, as the damage was spaced apart and very focused in certain areas.

Old Sailor · 08-09-2009, 01:55 PM

Have seen the sky go that colour here, of course you run outside and look, why not.

rizzle · 08-10-2009, 08:56 AM

Tornados don't play. I've seen some unbelievable damage done by those things.

08-09-2009, 08:44 AM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Tornados! Yesterday evening I was just prepping to smoke a VR Classico when the tornado sirens went off. Me, being the stupid type, immediately rushed outdoors to see. Thankfully my neighborhood was undamaged, but there was substantial damage a mile or so north of us. The sky was sea green, and we could see the huge cloud the tornado dropped from, and smaller clouds moving in opposite directions. Lots of police and fire sirens heading north. Thankfully no one was injured. The area is blocked off, but I'm going to see later if they need volunteers to help clean up. I smoked the Classico , but I couldn't tell you a thing about it. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

08-09-2009, 11:35 AM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,720 Trading: (10)	Re: Tornados! Good to hear everyone's alright.

08-09-2009, 12:21 PM	#4
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: Tornados! Was the tornado still on the ground at the time you ran outside, or had it already passed or faded out by then? In some regards the smaller tornadoes are the most dangerous, because they can touch down and be gone before the warning systems have a chance to detect and sound alarms. __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

08-09-2009, 01:49 PM	#5
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Tornados! Having lived in Oklahoma for part of my child I love the science behind tornadoes, but I hate the damage and loss of life they can cause. If you have never seen one in person, it is an unbelievable site. I am glad no one was hurt. __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

08-09-2009, 01:55 PM	#7
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,186 Trading: (22)	Re: Tornados! Have seen the sky go that colour here, of course you run outside and look, why not. __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

08-10-2009, 08:56 AM	#8
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Tornados! Tornados don't play. I've seen some unbelievable damage done by those things.