My Scary Weather Story and How We Activated Our Own Emergency Weather Plan
Directly Over My House was the Most Unbelievable Sight I Have Ever Seen.
I was watching WSB-TV this evening, when meteorologist Glenn Burns announced that there was a tornado warning for South Forsyth and North Fulton counties. I opened my front door, and couldn't believe my eyes. Directly over my house was the most unbelievable sight I have ever seen. The sky was blackened and speckled with streaks of lightning, and the clouds were swirling about in a circular motion (see photo). I am certainly not a licensed meteorologist, but it sure looked the beginnings of a possible tornado, and it was happening directly above my home in Alpharetta/Johns Creek. I grabbed my camera, and snapped this photo. You can see for yourself the circulating clouds.
My husband and I immediately hurried our children down to the safety of our basement, and watched the local radar and news reports. Realizing the possible severity of the situation, we then relocated to the safest. most interior part of the basement. When the winds started to howl and hail started to come down, I knew we might be in trouble. I was so glad we all grabbed our shoes and vital belongings before heading to the basement. After observing the viscous skies, I was sure there would be serious damage, and perhaps broken glass.
Alpharetta and Johns Creek did go through a very bad storm, and perhaps a supercell thunderstorm. What I saw swirling above our house might have been a "Doppler-indicated" tornado, but didn't reach the ground. Whatever it was, it renewed my commitment to having an emergency weather plan, and using it when necessary to protect my loved ones. We were lucky this time. With more strong storms predicted in a few days, I encourage all of my readers to develop their own weather emergency weather plans, including purchasing a weather alert radio for storms that move in during the dead of the night.
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Published by Jackie Kass
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- I opened my front door, and couldn't believe my eyes.
- It looked the beginnings of a possible tornado.
- Realizing the possible severity of the situation, we relocated to the safest area in our home.
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Post a CommentThe picture says more than enough. An emergency plan and prayer =my recommended survival plan.