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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #60 on: May 26, 2011, 07:52:45 PM »
So they have EF5 proof hospitals in California? Nice

I'll reply to you when I get home ROX.

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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #61 on: May 26, 2011, 08:06:20 PM »
Storms are passing Georgia now. Are these what are left of the cell that tore apart the middle of the country?



Edit: I also got some spectacular footage of the clouds laying extremely low with my phone. Its HD so its super clear. Problem is I can't upload it onto you tube.
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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #62 on: May 26, 2011, 11:20:09 PM »

Now, let's save a life (or MANY) and see if in the end, we can get more ARES members as a result!  :aok
 

Well golly gee, after 20 years in public safety I finally get to make a difference!!

 If you bothered to read and understand my first two "sentances" it could have saved you a little time on your cute little condescending response. I'll cover it again for you. Storm chasers and storm spotters do indeed go hand in hand as many chasers are the "licenced" storm spotters. Actually all serious storm chasers are certified spotters and many provide the training for new spotters. They do indeed report all things you fault the one example of not doing. You state "There very well might be CB'ers or cell phone Storm Chasers, who knows." Well being so informed about storm spotters, how has the fact that chasers use all the technology you posted escaped you? They indeed use HAM, cell phones, VHF radios, high speed internet with Barons Threatnet, Weather Defender, GRLevel3,anemometers, GFS and NAM computer models, and on and on to be on top of these storms, and pass on the info to NWS, local 911 dispatchers, and the media. I can only guess you are misinformed or confused about the nature of what's actually going on in the field. Not mention the storm chasers that go out every season to gather scientific data to aid in the forecasting of severe weather events. So again, spotters and chasers do indeed go hand in hand despite what it is you think. Yes, there are people out there chasing who have no training, no experience, and are out there for the pure rush of it. And to state the obvious they have no business doing so. But to indict the entire storm chasing community like you have is just silly.
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"Storm Chasers" are almost always untrained hot dogs that put themselves and others in danger simply for a few seconds of footage for youtube.
What a load of crap.

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I was also VERY clear in my PS regarding any storm "fall-back" position as being Lucky and Lucky only in the presence of an EF-4 or EF5 (much less a direct hit from an EF-3) as being LUCKY to survive only.  Please re-read my previous post.  It's crystal clear on the matter.
I did read it. And what's crystal clear is you don't know wtf you're talking about. You can prepare for such events and your best chance of survival is an underground shelter such as this.



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Hopefully, your bringing this up in a public way just might save a life or two, which is why I am sincerely thanking you instead of being internet snarky--which is wrong when it involes peoples lives.
Save your thanks and get better informed when it comes to the life saving business. The crap you post is irresponsible



And if anyone else is still reading I thought this site was pretty cool for those who live in moblie/modular homes. These should be standard equipment.
http://www.safeporch.com/photos.html



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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #63 on: May 26, 2011, 11:27:04 PM »
I've heard that laying down in a Ditch works if your in a car? Is that true and why? Also, if your right next to a thick forest a tornado comes sweeping through would it be a good idea at all do run into the forest and hold onto a sturdy tree? Don't think of me as stupid I'm just asking.
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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #64 on: May 26, 2011, 11:45:56 PM »
If you are down to a choice between being in your car or getting out and lying in the ditch, the lesser of two evils is the ditch. The theory is you want to get to as a low a spot as possible to avoid the winds and debris. The car might protect you from the weakest tornado winds, and a huge stress on the might, but you are in now way going to be able to determine the strength of the tornado, and cars become airborne deathtraps. The honest truth is if it comes to that it's in Gods hands.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbENTN7p_-o


The holding on to a tree thing just isn't a realistic option.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFeufWFPVm4&feature=related
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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #65 on: May 26, 2011, 11:53:22 PM »
If you are down to a choice between being in your car or getting out and lying in the ditch, the lesser of two evils is the ditch. The theory is you want to get to as a low a spot as possible to avoid the winds and debris. The car might protect you from the weakest tornado winds, and a huge stress on the might, but you are in now way going to be able to determine the strength of the tornado, and cars become airborne deathtraps. The honest truth is if it comes to that it's in Gods hands.

The holding on to a tree thing just isn't a realistic option.
Not to mention staying in your car and having the debris flying around and smashing you to little bits. Like In twister when the iron bars were flying and collided with the car killing the driver, its just a movie but it proves a point. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wPDgAShD9E Staying calm and not panicking would also help. The link I showed you is off of Break but its cool because the guy is in his car talking to his wife and staying cool as a tornado comes barreling down less than maybe 500 feet away? (i'm a horrible judge of distance) My family has a plan to hide in the two closets at the middle of my house downstairs if it comes to that. Its always good to be prepared but like you said, your life is in God's hands.
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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #66 on: May 27, 2011, 12:03:10 AM »
My family has a plan to hide in the two closets at the middle of my house downstairs if it comes to that. Its always good to be prepared but like you said, your life is in God's hands.
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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #67 on: May 27, 2011, 12:04:55 AM »
well...eskimo seems to have taken cover in a bathtub...how ironic.

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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #68 on: May 27, 2011, 12:09:10 AM »
well...eskimo seems to have taken cover in a bathtub...how ironic.
He's gone?
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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #69 on: May 27, 2011, 12:19:18 AM »
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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #70 on: May 27, 2011, 12:23:53 AM »
:rofl You owe me a new pair of pants, I just pissed mine.

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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #71 on: May 27, 2011, 12:29:36 AM »
 :rofl Tupac your picture
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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #72 on: May 27, 2011, 01:13:29 AM »
He's gone?

No, actually. I'm still here, laughing at you behind my monitor.

well...eskimo seems to have taken cover in a bathtub...how ironic.

Taken cover? Nah, sorry. Cold bath.
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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #73 on: May 27, 2011, 02:06:04 AM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e37haDGp1ok&NR=1&feature=fvwp


check this out. a (747?) tried to do an emergency landing during a tornado. nearly got blown off the runway but recovers in time to take off again.

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Re: Severe weather/tornadoes
« Reply #74 on: May 27, 2011, 10:42:25 AM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e37haDGp1ok&NR=1&feature=fvwp


check this out. a (747?) tried to do an emergency landing during a tornado. nearly got blown off the runway but recovers in time to take off again.

Okay first, that's not a 747 (747 has FOUR engines), thats an Aibus A320... and these winds are just crosswinds. Not a tornado. Its right wing was raised too high and caught in the wind, causing it to scrape the other on the ground.

EDIT: here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-524615/Lufthansa-jet-split-second-crashing-wingtip-hits-runway-freak-winds.html

So actually, it was from a hurricane.
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