Weather winter 2011-12

[Rogan]

We have a tropical storm / cyclone headed our way! First one since 1987 (?)! Luckily we live quite far inland and south of its projected landfall, so its effects should be minimal - perhaps a little rain, which would be very welcome indeed. 

[alpines]

The USA has just been hit with the worst tornado in March history. Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Alabama the worst hit. 29 dead....14 in Kentucky. Southern Indiana was the hardest hit with entire communities wiped out. We were very fortunate. A tornado touched down 18 miles north of us. The worst we had here was hail. One town, West Liberty, KY. had been hit on Wednesday by a previous tornado and took another direct hit again last night. Our prayers go out to our fellow Kentuckians and especially to our neighbors in Southern Indiana.

[Lina Hesseling]

It must be terrible to know the tornado is coming and you never know where it will touchdown. I heard the news and I think it is even not tornado season.
Happy, you are o.k.

Lina.

[alpines]

Thanks Lina. Tornado season is early this year because we haven't had a normal winter. Too many warm fronts meeting up with cold fronts.

[Lina Hesseling]

My oldest son and his family are living in Cincinnati, Ohio. They spend hours in their basement sometimes, waiting for the tornado to pass.
This one was very early, indeed.

Lina.

[angie]

The USA has just been hit with the worst tornado in March history. Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Alabama the worst hit. 29 dead....14 in Kentucky. Southern Indiana was the hardest hit with entire communities wiped out. We were very fortunate. A tornado touched down 18 miles north of us. The worst we had here was hail. One town, West Liberty, KY. had been hit on Wednesday by a previous tornado and took another direct hit again last night. Our prayers go out to our fellow Kentuckians and especially to our neighbors in Southern Indiana.

I can't imagine how terrifying it must be. When I see those tornadoes they just put a chill down my spine. My American friends parents live in Oklahoma and they lost their barn a few years ago. I was amazed to see their basement and how organised they were. I suppose living with the threat of a Tornado hitting would make sure you were organised at all times.

So sad to see the pictures on our television. Glad to hear that you both are safe. My heart goes out to all those poor folks that have lost family and homes.

Angie 

[alpines]

Many thanks Angie...appreciate your kindness