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« on: May 02, 2008, 03:56:02 AM » |
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Folks in north and central Arkansas...keep an eye to the sky and an watch your local t.v. weather reports...a tornado touched down about 10 miles north of me, in Bee Branch, near Damascus. Storm damage has been reported. There is also reported storm damage in Morrilton...west of Damascus, along I-40. And now, another severe thunderstorm is near Greenbrier (my home) and Guy.
Anyone in these areas should prepare to take cover immediately! Hope everyone is okay.......
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« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2008, 04:02:25 AM » |
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 Grab the flashlight, chocolate and head to the storm cellar Sticks! Praying for the folks in Arkansas.
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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2008, 04:57:12 AM » |
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Hope everyone stays safe.
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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2008, 07:37:28 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2008, 07:51:42 AM » |
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Stay safe sticks! watching the ticker now and there are a lot of warnings going on. We are just on watch at this moment.  |
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« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2008, 08:52:47 AM » |
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Our sirens have already went off and lightening is getting bad!
Sticks, did I see a report where 7 people were killed today? I hope everyone in your area is safe! You guys have been hit really hard also!
Tracey ~ completely me...what is like your way?
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« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2008, 03:15:55 PM » |
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Our sirens have already went off and lightening is getting bad!
Sticks, did I see a report where 7 people were killed today? I hope everyone in your area is safe! You guys have been hit really hard also!
Tracey ~ completely me...what is like your way?
calm here except for the STUPID DOG!! But thats another story.  Hope you are doing alright. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2008, 05:34:17 PM » |
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All goes well here where I live. A tornado roared through Damascus this morning, which is about 10 miles north of my home; and 7 miles north of my parent's home...but the really severe weather missed us all...thankfully. But wow! Seven people dead here, with 29 official tornado reports in Arkansas alone! Arkansas has been pounded by Mother Nature this year, and the hits just keep on coming.
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« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2008, 05:56:43 PM » |
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I'm glad you are OK! Please stay safe.
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« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2008, 06:00:25 PM » |
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 Thanks for checking in Sticks! I've been thinking about you all day praying that all was well.
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« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2008, 06:15:24 PM » |
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These tornado warnings are killing my nerves. Under one yet, again. I swear this has been one heck of a day/night. Glad you all are safe! Hope your family is safe as well.
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« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2008, 06:25:42 PM » |
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Do you have a basement, Miki?
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« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2008, 06:26:58 PM » |
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No  I wish they would set up shelters out this way. I have the closet lined and ready and watching the news to see how close it is. I wish it was daylight so that we could see. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2008, 04:49:52 AM » |
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Whew, I am sure glad last night is over. Hope everyone is fine. It's pretty here today, go figure! We lost power not long after I posted my last and it didn't come back on until about 3:30 or so, I laid on the couch and finally conked out.
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« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2008, 11:01:02 AM » |
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No I wish they would set up shelters out this way. I have the closet lined and ready and watching the news to see how close it is. I wish it was daylight so that we could see. Oh geeze, that is not good. Having seen what a tornado can do close up I would not feel comfortable in anything less than a bomb shelter. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2008, 09:04:50 PM » |
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Thanks for checking in Sticks! I've been thinking about you all day praying that all was well. Thanks for your concern....all is safe here now. Arkansas has taken a pounding from Mother Nature this year. There must be some bad karma swirling around this state.  Or, it could be Wolfie's increasingly stale One Ton that is occupying Mother Nature's time and incurring her wrath. One Ton must be destroyed. On a more serious note, back in the day people built homes around here with storm shelters. Today, most new homes do not come with storm shelters, and I feel this is a big mistake...especially in Tornado Alley. Modern homebuilders should think about why their elders built shelters along with their homes back in the day. More shelters should be built, as more new homes are built. |
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« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2008, 09:06:23 AM » |
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Thanks for your concern....all is safe here now. Arkansas has taken a pounding from Mother Nature this year. There must be some bad karma swirling around this state. Or, it could be Wolfie's increasingly stale One Ton that is occupying Mother Nature's time and incurring her wrath. One Ton must be destroyed. On a more serious note, back in the day people built homes around here with storm shelters. Today, most new homes do not come with storm shelters, and I feel this is a big mistake...especially in Tornado Alley. Modern homebuilders should think about why their elders built shelters along with their homes back in the day. More shelters should be built, as more new homes are built. Sticks ~ Like I said before...WHAT HAVE YOU DONE??? Wait a minute, don't answer that! I don't think I wanna know I am so glad that you are alright though! There are several old storm shelters around here. I have played in many when I was young ~ Momma was scared to death of storms and we would go to the neighbor's house when I was little and I thought they were the neatest things ever!! I would love to have one! I wonder what it would cost to build one now |
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« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2008, 06:44:29 PM » |
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Thanks for your concern....all is safe here now. Arkansas has taken a pounding from Mother Nature this year. There must be some bad karma swirling around this state. Or, it could be Wolfie's increasingly stale One Ton that is occupying Mother Nature's time and incurring her wrath. One Ton must be destroyed. On a more serious note, back in the day people built homes around here with storm shelters. Today, most new homes do not come with storm shelters, and I feel this is a big mistake...especially in Tornado Alley. Modern homebuilders should think about why their elders built shelters along with their homes back in the day. More shelters should be built, as more new homes are built. Sticks ~ Like I said before...WHAT HAVE YOU DONE??? Wait a minute, don't answer that! I don't think I wanna know I am so glad that you are alright though! There are several old storm shelters around here. I have played in many when I was young ~ Momma was scared to death of storms and we would go to the neighbor's house when I was little and I thought they were the neatest things ever!! I would love to have one! I wonder what it would cost to build one now Around here, there are ads in the local papers for storm shelters, beginning at around $2700, depending on the type and size I suppose. One of my neighbors has a storm shelter in his backyard, which he never uses. If it were closer to my home, it would be worth running to in the event of a tornado here. But it is too far to get to in a storm. |
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« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2008, 08:52:08 AM » |
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Thanks for your concern....all is safe here now. Arkansas has taken a pounding from Mother Nature this year. There must be some bad karma swirling around this state. Or, it could be Wolfie's increasingly stale One Ton that is occupying Mother Nature's time and incurring her wrath. One Ton must be destroyed. On a more serious note, back in the day people built homes around here with storm shelters. Today, most new homes do not come with storm shelters, and I feel this is a big mistake...especially in Tornado Alley. Modern homebuilders should think about why their elders built shelters along with their homes back in the day. More shelters should be built, as more new homes are built. Sticks ~ Like I said before...WHAT HAVE YOU DONE??? Wait a minute, don't answer that! I don't think I wanna know I am so glad that you are alright though! There are several old storm shelters around here. I have played in many when I was young ~ Momma was scared to death of storms and we would go to the neighbor's house when I was little and I thought they were the neatest things ever!! I would love to have one! I wonder what it would cost to build one now Around here, there are ads in the local papers for storm shelters, beginning at around $2700, depending on the type and size I suppose. One of my neighbors has a storm shelter in his backyard, which he never uses. If it were closer to my home, it would be worth running to in the event of a tornado here. But it is too far to get to in a storm. Is that like the full size ones? I have seen the pod looking things popping up for sale around here. I guess you would be safe, but I think I would have a panic attack being in there with my kids and hubby just because they are so SMALL...I like being out during the storms anyway. Jimmie gets mad at me for sending the kids downstairs and then going outside to watch what is going on! |
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« Reply #19 on: May 10, 2008, 12:57:23 PM » |
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Is everyone ok? It hasn't hit here yet but, Arkansas is getting it bad right now.
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« Reply #20 on: May 10, 2008, 02:33:28 PM » |
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Is everyone ok? It hasn't hit here yet but, Arkansas is getting it bad right now.
Sticks checking in from Greenbrier! All is well here so far. However, a huge thunderstorm cell is moving SE from Clarksville, where there have been reports of a tornado...just a few minutes ago. These storms are just getting wound up here, so I expect bad storms here later on tonight. Stuttgart, in SE part of state...was hit by a tornado a few minutes ago...confirmed reports of major damage in the city. A brief tornado touchdown hit El Paso, about 30 miles from where I live. A tornado reported on the ground in the Bald Knob and Augusta area. I've got my flashlight handy, in case the power goes out. It is so humid and warm here...I cannot remain in my home long without some cool air, so I may end up sleeping in my truck, with the AC running.  Everyone in Arkansas stay alert tonight. These storms are heading into Mississippi and Memphis right now, or soon...and they will only get stronger as they meet that warm delta air. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 10, 2008, 02:57:05 PM » |
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Sticks, do remember to keep the window cracked a bit to avoid any potential carbon monoxide poisoning if you have to utilize the "sleeping in truck" option  Stay safe! |
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« Reply #22 on: May 10, 2008, 03:12:12 PM » |
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Thanks for checking in Sticks. We are under a tornado warning right now, watching the skies and alerts. Stay safe.
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« Reply #23 on: May 10, 2008, 04:50:15 PM » |
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The humidity has went crazy here in the last couple of hours...we are under a slight risk for a tornado, but I am telling you that it is more humid here than the night it came through and killed those people just down the road from me. I have all the windows open and fans in...
Everyone stay safe!
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« Reply #24 on: May 10, 2008, 05:22:39 PM » |
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Sticks, do remember to keep the window cracked a bit to avoid any potential carbon monoxide poisoning if you have to utilize the "sleeping in truck" option Stay safe! Yes, thank you for the advice. I do keep a window cracked when sleeping/dozing in the truck...I don't like stuffiness in such a small enclosed area. As for the storms, they came quickly, they did their damage, then moved on just as quickly. Bad weather is over now in the state. I hope everyone escaped the worst of the weather. The networks here all had constant realtime weather reporting instead of regular broadcasts (from 7pm thru 10pm newscasts). There's even call for more nasty weather coming in Wednesday and Thursday. |
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« Reply #25 on: May 10, 2008, 08:17:07 PM » |
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Whew, it's over and we are still alive and our home still here. We knew it was trouble when a sheriff came and warned us by flashing siren lights and a light towards the clouds. I went in and laid on top of my kids. All I could think about was "Lord, please don't take my babies"...among other prayers. It was pretty nasty but, I am thankful it didn't hit us. Only damage that I know about is the trashcan being tossed into the parking lot. It's too dark to look around. The backyard is flooded and I know lightening struck back there but, I don't know where right now. Hubby checked all the windows in the house and store (former store). My mom was talking to me online when it got bad.
My thoughts and prayers are with those who went through this tonight and have loved ones who were struck head on with these storms. I don't know if it's over but, I don't remember the 2nd squal line coming through yet which is why I am still up.
I hope everyone is ok. So glad power is back on, it was so hot and humid. We all need showers now!
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« Reply #26 on: May 11, 2008, 06:43:25 AM » |
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I am trying to upload pictures onto myspace. Several homes here hit last night and trailer homes torn to shreds. I didn't have the heart to take pictures of some of the homes because, there were people trying to gather up what they had left and I found it disrespectful. It barely missed us, I have never experienced anything like this. I was amazed at the damage.
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« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2008, 05:44:22 PM » |
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It is unreal what things look like afterwards...we are 3 months post tornado here and it is still in shambles in places. They are just now putting a new roof on the school, and rebuilding some of the houses in that stretch.
I understand about thinking things are disrespectful...that is why I never took pictures. I just left that up to the newspapers and tv stations. It is just unreal how you can have something one minute and nothing the next!
Praying for all the communities hit by these storms!!
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« Reply #28 on: May 12, 2008, 06:55:07 AM » |
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I have never seen anything like this except for on television or the internet. It looked like the tornado was bouncing if that makes sense. It didn't seem as destructive as some of the places I have seen but, it was enough to cause harm to others and homes which is really sad.
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