Freaky Weather

Lubbock, Texas
May 9, 2008 6:25pm CST
I just watched the news. They showed a tornado caught on a security camera in a parking lot in Alabama. I've seen the aftermath of tornadoes, but I've never seen film of one that close. It was freaky how it picked up two cars and toss them around like they were toys. I have to try to put that image out of my mine. I live in a mobile home on the high plains of West Texas. . .tornado alley. Even though my home is "permanent", it's still not as solid as a house on a foundation. If I keep seeing that tornado in Alabama, I'll live in fear every day till tornado season is over.
2 people like this
8 responses
• United States
10 May 08
Yeah, I've seen tons of footage from recent events. Well, even past storms are featured on the wonderful internet. Tornadoes scare the crap out of me. I could never live in an area that is called 'tornado alley'. How do you do it? I would be freaking out every day of my life. I sense that you're much braver than I am. Here in New Jersey we rarely have tornadoes, luckily. When we do, they happen no where near me. But, we mostly have little ones. They are still powerful, but they don't cause damage like in the Midwest.
1 person likes this
• Lubbock, Texas
11 May 08
I do get scared and freak out a little. But the truth is every region has it's bad weather or some downfall. My oldest son decided he loved California. The idea of earthquakes is something I couldn't deal with. My youngest daughter lives in Oregon and says she fights mold and mildew all the time because it's so humid, but she loves it. The gulf coast has it's hurricanes, the north east has it's snow storms that make even getting out of the house nearly impossible. . . I guess it's better to face the devil you know than a strange one. :)
@lucy02 (5015)
• United States
10 May 08
We live in Mississippi but that tornado was about 50 miles from here. My husband is in route sales and this is on his route. Two days ago there was one that hit Tupelo mall here is Mississippi. Lately they have been hitting all around us. A couple of them were really close about a week ago. Our weather alert just went off a few minutes ago and we under a tornado watch again. If I were you I would find a good storm shelter to go to when things get bad...if you haven't already.
1 person likes this
• Lubbock, Texas
11 May 08
I don't know which would be worse, having the tornadoes dance around so close to me or having a loved one on the road and wondering what they were facing. You had it both ways!
@xParanoiax (6987)
• United States
10 May 08
Remember awhile back, the tornado story before this one...it was in April I think? Over twenty tornados crossed four states...only a few miles from Washington. It was amazing that there weren't more casualities..but I call THAT freaky weather. That's quite alot for so early in the year, I think. We used to live in a trailer too, and I used to dream about tornados hitting us..it's not a very awesome thing. But you can always reassure yourself if there are any ditches nearby (which're ideal hiding spots if you don't have a basement of shelter to hide in). That's what we did, we had a creek. Life's too short to live in constant worry though...be prepared but try not to dwell, hm?
1 person likes this
• Lubbock, Texas
10 May 08
That was freaky because the activity was so strong and so early. I just held my breath for a week, because if the eastern states were getting such storms, what was this season going to be like here. Shudder: Usually the ditch close to our house if full of water when the tornadoes come and I'm more terrified of water than I am of a tornado. LOL I can laugh at myself now, I don't know what I'll do if I'm faced with that decision.
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
10 May 08
I saw that and don't blame you for being scared! Here in Ohio, we've had twice as many sightings and funnel clouds as well as actual tornadoes as this time last year. The other day one came within a few miles of town and I was ready to go to the basement at a moment's notice. The dogs have never been through such a thing but they knew I was a little nervous and were ready to follow me down! I hope that any tornadoes give you a wide berth!
1 person likes this
• Lubbock, Texas
10 May 08
Thanks. It's comforting to know people are sending good thoughts my way. It seems like Ohio has had more and more tornadoes in the past few years. Weather is really getting weird all over.
@Shawchert (1094)
• United States
10 May 08
that's a very scary thought to see a tornado like that and actually live in Tornado Alley, I hope that that the season ends early :). I've lived in TX, and was in Midland for a while, I'm not sure if that is anywhere near tornado alley, but there was one spotted the month i was there and my dad freaked out because he thought it was going to come to us, but I wasn't worried, if my grandparents were worried then I most definitely would have been as well Best of luck to you, and hope no tornado's do come your way.
1 person likes this
• Lubbock, Texas
10 May 08
Midland is about 3 hours west of Lubbock where I live. The tornadoes aren't as numerous that far west, but they are definitely a threat. Your Grandparents were used to the weather and probably knew it wasn't coming close enough to worry about.
@Amber4106 (540)
• United States
10 May 08
I'm from Kansas, so I know what the tornado alley feels like. Although, we've been pretty lucky in my area so far this year. Last Thursday night they were literally dropping everywhere. Most of them never touched ground, but they were everywhere. I play pool on Thursday nights, so of course I had to drive in it at 11:30 at night. While I was there playing pool, the sirens in that town went off four separate times. I knew I was going to have a fun trip home. The whole time driving back there were spotters passing me. Six spotters crossed the road in front of me heading East, four spotters were right in front of me heading North. I was behind the main system, and I was very thankful that it was farther North than what I needed to travel. The only time I could see the sky was when there was lightning. I've been caught in one tornado before, and I really don't want to be in that situation again. Very scary!
1 person likes this
• Lubbock, Texas
10 May 08
I would hate to have to be out driving if I knew there was a tornado warning. Glad you got home safely.
• United States
10 May 08
I completely understand what you mean. Last night we had tornado warnings from 9-3 am it was terrible. I stayed up until the warnings were over. I wanted to make sure I was able to get my family in the basement. Areas of Virginia near me were hit badly. I saw a house on the news that was destroyed.
1 person likes this
@swanny686 (150)
• United States
10 May 08
weather can be a freaky thing. sometimes it can be extremely beautiful and sometimes it can be truly devastating. take a look at the recent events in myanmar. hope you stay "tornado free"