Dark Clouds and stormy weather

[OTRA15]

Well said Protagonist.

The tail end of that system came over Long Island NY last night and the thunder and lightening were profound. Can't imagine what it was like in that campground, as I saw the television coverage also. Condolences to everyone for their losses . . .

As you say, preparation is key, and something most of us, me included, do not take seriously enough. I got thinking about this in the middle of the night, as I watched the 15-minute updates of the local radar. We were spared the worst.

Mother Nature is powerful indeed . . .

[Bowmans]

A number of homes in our area (Virginia) were hit really hard in yesterday's storms as well. I believe 3 separate tornados occurred, not to mention the winds and severe storms. You always need a plan of actions for weather events and planning in advance is always best. My wife and I have discussed plans for different events and what we would need to do. We were in different locations when the storms were predicted and when I texted to see what she was doing, she had already moved into action and had the dog and herself in our safe location for tornados. Was a huge relief to my peace of mind to know she was safe.

My prayers go out to those who were impacted by this storm in the many states that were impacted.

[BeachHouse]

The very first time we camped in our trailer, a park ranger came by in the rain and told us a tornado was 10 miles away and heading our way. He told us to go to the bath house for shelter. While we were struggling to put our awning away (the first time), the ranger came back. We thought we would be yelled at for not running to the bath house, but she told us the storm headed another direction and all was ok. It was quite the scare.

[Protagonist]

Originally Posted by BeachHouse

The very first time we camped in our trailer, a park ranger came by in the rain and told us a tornado was 10 miles away and heading our way. He told us to go to the bath house for shelter. While we were struggling to put our awning away (the first time), the ranger came back.

Please tell me that next time you'll leave the awning alone and worry about saving your lives instead. If a tornado comes your way and doesn't swerve in another direction, your trailer will be crumpled like an empty beer can and it won't matter if the awning was put away first.

[LittleLucy]

Thoughts and prayers for those in the path of the storms this week.

First trip in camper...a 74 Apache hardshell popup - spent as much time in cement bathhouse due to tornados as in the camper ....they touched down a few miles away but never forget the winds and noise. Always head to bathhouse or shelter when tornado warnings. They still make Airstreams and parts.