[Marius]

Living in “Tornado Alley” people learn to deal with weather. Prediction of the weather, particularly in frequent target areas is really very good. We often know several days in advance of a severe outbreak. At least a day prior we know the risk area in detail. If you have the option , just stay out of the target. It is so tragic to see folks drive into a severe storm because they don’t understand or realize the danger.

Download a weather radar app on your phone and study it so you can be prepared. It will tell about hail, wind, lightening and tornados . It is dynamic so you can see which direction the storm is moving. In general terms tornados move from SW to NE . You can see your current location and make plans accordingly. When you check in to an RV park and you know there is weather risk, ask about shelters. I was in Twin Fountains in OKC last night and I noticed they have a tornado shelter. If they dont have one they can direct you to one. Like knowing the closest exit in a plane you need to prepare.

Another step might be a mobile scanner. Radio operators (hams) will be storm watchers and you can listen in on the 2 meter band which is 144- 148 Mhz. Scanners are probably as useful as a CB for general traffic information You can also download scanner feeds for nearly any location so you are listening to emergency radio traffic on your phone or I Pad.

Personally, I don’t take a bus out of the barn from April to July in tornado alley unless I know the severe possibility forecast. In the south , as this past weekend , winter thunderstorms are possible. Thankfully, tornadic storms are rare . A little study and weather awarenes while mobile can really be be a good investment.

Wave

w5sk

[Charlie]

I drove through that this weekend on my way to Marathon in Florida from NY metro… I passed cars rolled on bridges and other numerous accidents. I found the Prevost amazingly composed. Here I am at one point:

[Larry & Diane]

I didn’t like this dire warning…