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Old 08-03-2006, 10:16 PM
 
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I really am interested in moving to huntsville, but i am petrofied about tornados. Can anyone let me know what it is really like there. Also anything about crime, jobs, etc...
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Old 08-04-2006, 05:19 PM
 
Location: Huntsville
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Like anywhere else in the southeast or midwest the threat of a Tornado occurs when cold air meets warm air, usually in the months of April/May and October /November. I've lived in Huntsville for 19 years, I don't know of anyone personally who's house has been blown away.
Huntsville:
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*Top 10 city in the USA for overall standard of living: Expansion MGt Mag
*Top 15 city in the USA for Business : Forbes
*Top 20 Midmarket, 7.2% 5 Year Job Growth: Inc Magazine
* 1 in 10 people have a PHD, *Most affluent Metro in the state * Fastest growing metro in the State, etc. etc. etc. blah blah the list goes on.
It's a freaking great place, its the best city in the State and its definetely one of the best in the whole region in my opinion. See how much your money can buy here, it'll blow your mind. Peace! more national recognitions is below:
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Old 08-08-2006, 04:41 PM
 
Location: Arab, Alabama
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I've lived in the area all my life and the only Tornados that have had impact on Huntsville were April 3 1974 and November 1989. Although we have many tornado warnings during the peak seasons. This is due to the advanced dopplar radar systems that surround the Tennessee Vally. They are not allways an actual tornado during these times but the warnings are given just for the sake of being prepared. There are farmore tornados in the mid west than anywhere in the nation, so I'd rank our area much lower on the problibilty of a tornado happening often.
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Old 07-28-2010, 07:52 PM
 
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It really is great here unless you happen to be a nurse.... pay is poor, the good old boy system is alive and well and shortage of nurse's... never in Huntsville. There are about 5 plus schools pumping out nurse's in a 100 ml radius and Huntsville has no shortage and they treat you like you were not worth the ground to walk on... many nurse's I know travel and just "live" here between assignments...they can't afford to work and live here..
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Old 07-29-2010, 07:45 AM
 
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I really am interested in moving to huntsville, but i am petrofied about tornados. Can anyone let me know what it is really like there. Also anything about crime, jobs, etc...
I think I understand now. Are you are tree? Possibly a Bradford Pear tree?
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Old 07-29-2010, 08:51 PM
 
Location: Boonies of N. Alabama
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I noticed from looking at your other posts that you have asked about various towns all over the south. Are you really considering Huntsville? You've asked about New England, Greenville, Summerville, Rome, Jacksonville, Dothan, Fayetteville, Charleston, etc.. that's just a partial list. One of your posts states that you are in Sarasota and that you really like it there.
If you are truly considering Huntsville or any of the other places mentioned that do have tornado activity, if you are in Huntsville, there are warnings, you will know how to react. There are emergency weather radios too. I've been in the area since '76 and have yet to personally have seen one. One major one struck a few miles from my moms and wiped out Airport Rd. And when I lived in Arab, one struck a few blocks away from us and then into Joppa. Generally speaking, if you pay attention when the weather is very bad, you will be safe.
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Old 07-31-2010, 02:08 AM
 
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This year's tornado in Old Town / 5 Points / Chapman had an impact on the people who were injured and those whose homes were severely damaged... That tornado also popped up out of nowhere - I was at a City Council meeting and saw the Mayor get the alert AFTER the tornado passed over us.
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Old 07-31-2010, 10:59 AM
 
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What I noticed is that the original poster whom y'all are asking questions posted this nearly 4 years ago to the day...

...not that I've ever done that. No, not me.
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Old 07-31-2010, 11:04 AM
 
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ahhhh, nice catch. I never look at the date and just assume it's recent if it's on the front page
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Old 07-31-2010, 05:17 PM
 
Location: Boonies of N. Alabama
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haha.. I didn't notice either... and... I usually look for that.. ugh.

I wonder if she ever did move.. lol.

No I don't.
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