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University Tornado :o!

#1 {lang:macro__useroffline}   Star Jedi {lang:icon}

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Posted 28 August 2008 - 03:50 AM

So yesterday there was a tornado that swept through our university.. and I saw it outside my dorm window while it was crossing the road. This is something very rare here.. and when you think it won't happen to you, think again bluetongue.gif

I was actually walking from the library when the sirens screamed "Tornado Warning", but I thought that meant to look for tornados, not that there was one spotted in the vicinity. So I got back to my room right when it crossed the road in front of the complex... icon_sweatdrop.gif I thought the winds were stronger than normal... But anyways, I got a close-up look since I am on one of the top floors of our dorm/apartment thing. It was a big, black, twirly twisty cloud. We opened the windows to the outside and heard the noise.. which really did sound like a train. Scary and cool..The sky was literally twisting and the clouds were a grey/green color. And although the sirens were telling us to head to the basement..everyone ran outside to watch - in the flying debris biglaugh.gif (yes, us students aren't too smart, ironically)

Damage? Well, the local theater was destroyed from behind.. Our stadium was crunched on the west end, trees fell on cars, and shingles were taken off roofs.. Classes were cancelled because no one had power, and stop lights were out.

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Tornado as it moves off into the distance


Found a split tree o_O


Someone's Car


This was from Tropical storm fay.. it spawned 4-5 tornados in that hour. bluetongue.gif
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 03:56 AM

Holy crap yeah, I heard about that! Goodness, I'm glad you're alright. I hope all the damage is repaired soon, and everyone winds up being okay.

*BAP* Silly Starry. When tornadoes am around, get underground!
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#3 {lang:macro__useroffline}   Star Jedi {lang:icon}

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Posted 28 August 2008 - 04:05 AM

But it was so kewl bluetongue.gif
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 04:20 AM

QUOTE (Megatron @ Aug 27 2008, 10:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Holy crap yeah, I heard about that! Goodness, I'm glad you're alright. I hope all the damage is repaired soon, and everyone winds up being okay.

*BAP* Silly Starry. When tornadoes am around, get underground!
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You panzy, i'd of ran outside too....as long as it wasn't coming right at me.

oh oh oh! maybe i could shoot some bullets at a tornado with my AR-45 and see whats happens....if its really that loud i doubt anyone would here me shooting...let along be above ground watching me. thumb.gif

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#5 {lang:macro__useroffline}   Nazē. {lang:icon}

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Posted 28 August 2008 - 04:55 AM

Ooh! Exciting. =O Very cool. Glad you're all right too though.

AND NOOOOO, THE THEATRE?!
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 05:13 AM

Yeah, it showed $2 movies, too sad.gif
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 05:31 AM

Oh. I thought you meant like. Stage theatre. That would have been sadder.

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Posted 28 August 2008 - 04:30 PM

Too cool!

I have two mega-phobias: spiders and tornadoes. The chance to actually see and hear a tornado that close to me would probably be the coolest thing ever.

Too bad about all the damage.

Glad you're ok!
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 09:08 PM

I'm glad you're okay. While I'm sure it was cool, go to the basement if it happens again. twak.gif

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Posted 28 August 2008 - 09:19 PM

Watch out for flying cows. grnwacko.gif

On a serious note, glad you weren't hurt bluetongue.gif
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 10:19 PM

QUOTE (Zziggywolf5 @ Aug 28 2008, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm glad you're okay. While I'm sure it was cool, go to the basement if it happens again. twak.gif

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Posted 28 August 2008 - 11:40 PM

Yeah, tornadoes are cool, but it's best to be safe. Get to a safe place.
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Posted 29 August 2008 - 12:36 AM

Psh. Boring people here! xD
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Posted 29 August 2008 - 01:00 AM

Sif go underground!

I'd totally watch and be blown away.
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Posted 29 August 2008 - 01:26 AM

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I'm glad you're okay. While I'm sure it was cool, go to the basement if it happens again.

*isn't a role model* biglaugh.gif

But yeah, I understand. Definitely always go to the basement.. While I have to admit watching is cool, it's definitely a bit..insane and dangerous bluetongue.gif
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