Marsha's Log: Calm Before the Storm?
@marsha32 (6631)
United States
May 18, 2017 2:50pm CST
They say we are in for some very severe weather starting about 4 pm. It's been on the TV over and over.....the warning, the info on how to prepare.....the warning to be prepared for where you will go and what you will take with you.
I was babysitting out of town, but decided to pack the kids up and come to my house. I at least have a basement over going across the street to the underground storm shelter in the RV park. They live in a mobile home.
Heather has a bug out bag all packed with extra clothes, blankets, towels, snacks, flashlight and more. She always has that prepared.
It's very calm outside, the wind has been barely blowing at all. The sky is gray.
They are saying tornadoes, winds up to 75 miles per hour, and hail up to the size of baseballs.
It's almost 3 pm here, so pretty much we sit and wait.
Otherwise, I am my busy self trying to do way more things than there is time in a day for.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
18 May 17
I'd reorganize or you are going to make yourself sick. I hope not.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
19 May 17
@celticeagle that sure is the truth....I feel like I am at my breaking point right now trying to keep up with these kids. It's not like then when I watch them at their house.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
19 May 17
cold is a very bad word....I just stepped outside a bit ago and thought it was way too cold out there for me......I get cold very easily.
@GardenGerty (157562)
• United States
18 May 17
The storm broke here between three thirty and four. I went through a cloudburst. Bob had hail. The spring music concert at the middle school got completely cancelled, although Traci had already told Bob we should stay at home and be safe. So I am lounging in my nighties, hubs is taking a nap.
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@GardenGerty (157562)
• United States
21 May 17
@marsha32 I agree, that would be much more comfortable and reassuring to me as well. Glad all were safe.
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
19 May 17
I hope things went well and not much damage was done.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
19 May 17
@marsha32 I guess you will be occupied with inside activities. It is supposed to rain here Sunday evening and on Monday, I will now go and do some grocery shopping.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
19 May 17
I hope you are okay. I have a few friends in Kansas who mentioned about tornado warnings and packing up for shelter. I haven't heard form them this morning, I should check and make sure they are okay too.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
20 May 17
@Carmelanirel2 Just when the grandkids daddy was coming in town to pick them up the tornado sirens went off yesterday. It was crazy as we watched the news. They weren't really touching down but there were lots of them coming down then going back up.
He did make it here and the worst was over but they were heading their way.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
19 May 17
@marsha32 I'm trying to not be too concerned, but neither one has posted today. One is a teacher, so she doesn't post often during the day, but the other one posts more often and there are many people commenting on her post and tagging her, so if she was online, she would know many people are asking about her.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
24 May 17
Those storms and winds can be terrifying! We have a bug out bag too, just in case. Always hoping for the best @marsha32
@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
19 May 17
I think the bulk of it by passed our town. We did get hail but it was small.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
18 May 17
Nice of you to bring them there. Stay safe
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
19 May 17
Last year or so we were able to walk to the corner and get a good picture of a tornado. I don't think there were any close to us at all this time.
@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
18 May 17
Well are they at least having fun with the change of scenery? Lol.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
19 May 17
All considering, I wish I had stayed at my daughters since we didn't have tornadoes.....much less chaotic there.....and everyone here in town knows I'm out of town and unavailable for all of the running.
