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boostedmaxPSI
05-19-2013, 09:10 PM
You ok Jerry?
http://news.yahoo.com/tornadoes-hit-kan-okla-no-injuries-reported-215334959.html
RHanselman
05-19-2013, 11:49 PM
Hit a mile North of his house. They were real lucky Jerry said... That was hours ago and I've not gotten an update. I'm sure things are a mess there. Jerry said the funnel was an F4-5...
RHanselman
05-19-2013, 11:52 PM
Not a good wx travel day...
We are all fine. Thank you all for the concern. We were about 120 miles from home when Karen called about the storm warnings. It's a very helpless feeling when you can't be there to look after your family. Tornado warning technology is better than ever but the transition from a hanging wall cloud to a tornado on the ground happens very quickly. We were lucky in that it was only an F1 when it touched down about 5 miles NW of us and lifted after crossing I-35 about a mile north. A few minutes later, it reformed and developed into a killer F4 tornado 3/4 of a mile wide with 200mph wind speeds. Had that happened 10 minutes earlier the results would have been much worse. Nothing survives above ground and the only options are getting below ground or out of the way if you can.
We are forcast for another day like yesterday. You can bet we will be paying attention.
I had several ZR-1 friends from around the country call to check on us. It really warms the heart.......
Well Im glad to hear that !
Blue Flame Restorations
05-20-2013, 10:11 AM
Jerry, glad you and the family are ok. We'll be thinking of you today as more storms go through your area.
Brett
ZZZZZR1
05-20-2013, 10:12 AM
Glad to hear you and the family are well!!
:cheers:
David
Jetjock
05-20-2013, 10:13 AM
Jerry, I grew up in Oklahoma and worked out of OKC for a long time. I know the feeling waiting for a funnel cloud drop out of the sky. I have had tornados go right past me in Del City and North OKC. Thank God you and Morgan weren't near it and no one was hurt. Nothing like a weather bullseye to make you love living.
on3wego
05-20-2013, 10:14 AM
Jerry glad you guys are ok. Haven't heard from my brother yet, he lives nw of you there in EDmond. Good see you again my friend.
Fully Vetted
05-20-2013, 11:30 AM
Jerry, I'm so glad I got to meet you in BG and really glad to hear you and your family are ok. The tornado in Granbury, Texas last week missed my brother by less than 2 miles.
Be safe, my friend.
LGAFF
05-20-2013, 11:31 AM
Glad you and the family are safe! When do you start the bunker to protect all of those ZR-1 parts?
Fully Vetted
05-20-2013, 11:34 AM
Jerry glad you guys are ok. Haven't heard from my brother yet, he lives nw of you there in EDmond. Good see you again my friend.
Gary, please keep us posted on your brother.
Racinfan83
05-20-2013, 01:06 PM
Glad you are OK! I live in tornado alley up here in MO - and we get more then I care to... F4 formed right North of my house and eventually hit the airport where I work 2 years ago. Just last month one went thru North St Louis County and missed my buddy's house by less then a mile. At least we have basements here - not many of those in Ok from what I've heard..
Fully Vetted
05-20-2013, 01:17 PM
Thank God you and Morgan weren't near it and no one was hurt.
Jerry, thanks for bringing Morgan. He's a great kid. I enjoyed spending Thursday with him at the Gordon Killibrew class. What better way to learn about these machines. We both enjoyed seeing Gordon diagnose Franks seat issue in his Callaway. We learned a lot.
WydGlydJim
05-20-2013, 03:26 PM
Touched down two blocks from my Sis.........all ok though.....that was the period, it wasn't on the ground long.
:thumbsup:
Corbusa
05-20-2013, 03:48 PM
Glad all is ok with our members
RHanselman
05-20-2013, 09:35 PM
Just reported 37 dead from today...
When I was a kid a tornado took out Xenia Ohio with about the same number. Was the most deadly for decades.
What's up with all these F5's!
Glad you, Karen and family are OK...
boostedmaxPSI
05-20-2013, 10:08 PM
Jerry, thanks for bringing Morgan. He's a great kid. I enjoyed spending Thursday with him at the Gordon Killibrew class. What better way to learn about these machines. We both enjoyed seeing Gordon diagnose Franks seat issue in his Callaway. We learned a lot.
YIKES!
My favorite quote from this past week.
"There's your problem"
G.K.
Funny thing was it was just working : ( IT's all good. Something else to tinker with now.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g7kSKs0u2eE/UZYfjWb9XCI/AAAAAAAAA10/e7s2BbkofYs/w391-h521-no/20130516_095529.jpg
WARP TEN
05-22-2013, 04:16 PM
Glad you are all OK Jerry. It was great to meet you and Morgan in BG and I hope you avoid any more tornadoes! -- Bob
Thanks to all for your concern. FYI, My niece, Stephanie is an ER doctor and was working at the Moore Medical Center when the tornado hit it. She has been interviewed on local stations, CNN last night, FOX @ 9:15 tonight on the Greta Van?? show, and meeting CBS This Morning at 5AM tomorrow (Thursday) morning to tape an interview for the 7AM show. She has also been contacted by a UK company doing a documentary.
Here's a picture of the Medical Center.
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/MooreMedicalCenter-F_zpsddcdbe62.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/MooreMedicalCenter-F_zpsddcdbe62.jpg.html)
tf95ZR1
05-22-2013, 06:44 PM
Here's a picture of the Medical Center.
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/MooreMedicalCenter-F_zpsddcdbe62.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/MooreMedicalCenter-F_zpsddcdbe62.jpg.html)
Sunny Beeches!
I thought you were going to say she was being interviewed for treating patients from the tornado. No way at that hospital! Glad you're OK.
Racinfan83
05-23-2013, 10:49 AM
Holy sheepshite! Glad she was OK! We watched that tornado live on TV at work most of the time it was on the ground. I am a certified Storm Spotter and have always been fascinated with weather. This thing was definitely a beast. I have seen F4 damage here locally which just dropped your jaw. To see the grass gone and everything else just wiped into giant piles of rubble would be stunning I think. I wouldn't move to Ok if they paid me... Every home there should be built of concrete...
Corbusa
05-23-2013, 11:09 AM
WOW , ggeeezzzzzeeeeee ... If some one there needs a place to stay for a few weeks my place is available .I have to go work out of town for a few....
If they've had enough " theres 25 acre next door on a mountain top.
The National Weather Service recently upgraded the storm to an EF5. it's been reported that 13,000 homes destroyed or badly damaged.
I've been meaning to install a storm shelter for the last couple of years, but just never get around to it..... Been re-thinking that poor decision the last few days.
Racinfan83
05-23-2013, 02:11 PM
I would DEFINITELY do that! Can't be that hard. Call to make sure there are no buried utilities, rent a backhoe, dig it, put in some 1" clean rock for drainage, drop in a prefab concrete shelter with the backhoe, back fill, and done...
BigJohn
05-23-2013, 03:44 PM
http://atlasaurvivalshelters.com/
:cheers:
Racinfan83
05-23-2013, 09:58 PM
That Atlas one is pretty cool - but this is more what I was thinking: http://www.shelters-of-texas.com/concrete.html
Corbusa
05-24-2013, 02:14 AM
I live in the mountains and still installed me one.. I doubt it will flood here ( 2000 ft elev.:) or ever get a really bad tornado . BUT I found a 12'x 24 ' water tank which was a 1/4 in thick , sprayed it with road sealer , dug a hole, laid it horizontally . Poured a concrete floor , welded bunk beds to the walls and a sink and toilet. covered it about 3 ft. above the top with dirt . DONE! I also found some food grade barrels and have 55 gallons of water , extra clothes , and a couple MRE's .I guess I could stay in there a few days if necessary.
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