Oh, it's that time again!
By Amber
@AmbiePam (93317)
United States
April 20, 2023 3:11pm CST
Yes, it's tornado season! Although to be fair, a tornado can happen any time of the year. We had one hit this past December. Yes, December! I remember thinking as the sirens went off that it just wasn't humid enough to warrant this nonsense. 
Last night our tornado sirens went off five times as my phone and television also blared warnings. I texted my dad to ask him to tell me if I was in the direct path of the tornado. He said he would so I turned the television to something else and tried to ignore the sirens and flickering lights. Watching the tracking map on the news just doesn't help me so I was just going to trust my dad. His house has an underground shelter, thankfully, while I'm on the top floor of my apartment building which is not helpful.
Three people died in the tornadoes last night, but with the enormous amount of destruction it could have been worse. Although I'm sure that's cold comfort to the families of the victims.
This morning I saw the video of one of the storm trackers in his helicopter from last night. Obviously, the pilots get close enough to show the storms, but they stay at a safe range. Well, somehow last night a rogue baseball sized piece of hail hit the windshield of the helicopter, and completely shattered it! As it was happening live, some colorful words you're not supposed to say on broadcast television (at least not in the United States) went out into a lot of people's homes! Thankfully, the pilot was able to land safely.
I really don't enjoy spring and summer because of these things.
Last night our tornado sirens went off five times as my phone and television also blared warnings. I texted my dad to ask him to tell me if I was in the direct path of the tornado. He said he would so I turned the television to something else and tried to ignore the sirens and flickering lights. Watching the tracking map on the news just doesn't help me so I was just going to trust my dad. His house has an underground shelter, thankfully, while I'm on the top floor of my apartment building which is not helpful.
Three people died in the tornadoes last night, but with the enormous amount of destruction it could have been worse. Although I'm sure that's cold comfort to the families of the victims.
This morning I saw the video of one of the storm trackers in his helicopter from last night. Obviously, the pilots get close enough to show the storms, but they stay at a safe range. Well, somehow last night a rogue baseball sized piece of hail hit the windshield of the helicopter, and completely shattered it! As it was happening live, some colorful words you're not supposed to say on broadcast television (at least not in the United States) went out into a lot of people's homes! Thankfully, the pilot was able to land safely.
I really don't enjoy spring and summer because of these things.15 people like this
14 responses
@snowy22315 (181221)
• United States
21 Apr 23
I saw some tornado interviews on the news. I missed the part about people getting killed though Does your apt complex have a basement you can head to in case of a tornado?
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@AmbiePam (93317)
• United States
21 Apr 23
@snowy22315 I get in the bathtub, and cover myself with a blanket. I used to go to a neighbor's apartment who lived on the bottom floor of my apartment building, but he moved. I don't know anyone else here well enough to ask if I can take shelter in theirs.
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@snowy22315 (181221)
• United States
21 Apr 23
@AmbiePam What are you guys supposed to do in the event of a tornado?
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@kaylachan (70623)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Apr 23
I'm used to it because we get storm conditions year-round.
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@Deepizzaguy (103374)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Apr 23
I know how you feel since hurricane season begins on June 1. Tornadoes are terrible storms to deal with.
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@velvet53 (22534)
• Palisade, Colorado
23 Apr 23
I have seen and watched tornados strike down. They are devasting . I have seen dogs put into telephone posts, trees ripped up. It is not pretty what they can do. My oldest son and I did track down a tornado in Pueblo, Colorado. It is exciting but scary. Would I do it again? NO!
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@RebeccasFarm (90063)
• Arvada, Colorado
20 Apr 23
I am glad you are not hit Amber.
This is frightening to say the least.
It is a miracle the helicopter did not go down.
RIP the poor people too.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50351)
• United States
22 Apr 23
We’ve had a lot of foul weather here lately.
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@1creekgirl (41525)
• United States
22 Apr 23
I'm sure that was very frightening. Thankful you all are okay, but very sorry for those who aren't.
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