Spring is one thing, but tornado season comes along at the same time, and that's quite another thing!
I've got the tv on listening to reports of severe thunderstorms, hail the size of softballs, and tornadoes on the ground!
Fortunately, I think the worst has passed us. Yes, we had a severe thunderstorm.
And we had some hail, though not near the size of softballs. We didn't even make it to ping-pong ball size.
And while I didn't see a tornado, we had LOTS of wind. I can't show you the wind, but I can show you one of the effects:
Here's another view:
The gutter is a wreck, but I'm hopeful that the roof itself is not actually damaged. However, one of the limbs knocked out part of the fence.
Considering a bad tornado went through north of us that did a lot of damage and the reports are that a couple of people were killed, I'd say we were pretty lucky.
But I guess we'd better get used to spending more time in the basement.
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I have always wanted to see a tornado…..but not heading towards where I live!!
So glad y’all are safe.
I lived in Missouri growing up and the tornados took all the joy out of spring. I would be terrified when the skies turned green and the sirens went off.
What size was hail before balls were invented?
Hi RW
I’m so glad to hear you are ok. I’m going to have to get used to weather like this. We’re moving to northern Alabama on Friday. There have already been tornados go through where our house is. I really don’t even know if it’s still standing!! Fingers crossed. Good luck in the future.
Thanks for the concern all! I’m rather pleased we didn’t have any more damage than we did.