[debzkidz]

Originally Posted by educator1953

Yes, I was watching Mike Morgan on KFOR when I heard him say that. I, too, thought that was very odd.

When the major tornado hit Wichita Falls years ago, that was the reason many died. They were trying to outrun the tornado--and, if I recall correctly, it hit around "quitting time," so many were in their cars when the tornado hit. After that, we were always advised to never get in our cars and try to outrun a tornado.

Duncan may be in for a rough time today.

Yep, that's who I heard say it too! I guess they still have several minutes before it reached town so the idea was to get out of the way by head in the opposite direction, but as we all know they can turn. I don't think I would ever try to out guess a tornado. That said, if I lived in a small town like Carney, far away from the next nearest town, and I knew it was coming directly for my town, I might consider running as well. Obviously, in the city, it would cause a massive traffic jam, setting many people up to be killed. I've already been stuck in a weather related traffic jam (fleeing Houston ahead of hurricane Rita) and I will take my chances in my home before I ever do something like that again.

[elan]

Originally Posted by debbie at bouontiful

Okay, after running from the tornado in Carney which scared me too death. I was so close we could see the rotation. Anyway, I saw the sky in Hughes county like this picture. Does it have meaning? Never saw something like that before here.

Those are Mammatus clouds (we used to call them ice cream scoop clouds growing up). I can't remember exactly, but I think they are pushed down out of a large thunderhead (something about lowering pressure or sinking air). I don't think they produce a funnel themselves (don't quote me on that), but often indicate a tornado is close. I know we always took it as a huge warning sign that something bad was going on. Stay safe, looks like a rough day.

[Rubi3]

Weatherman in Tulsa is talking about northeastern OK and across the line in KS. I keep hearing to wear a helmet if storm is eminent, which is first time I remember ever hearing that re a storm; however, I understand the reasoning.

[Craziaskowboi]

This sucks. Same place as 1999, and just as bad too, apparently.

[Exult.Q36]

This storm took a path through a heavily populated area. Not good at all. My prayers are with the people of OKC metro area.

[Sweetbottoms]

Originally Posted by Gnutella

This sucks. Same place as 1999, and just as bad too, apparently.

What I can't understand though, and I'm not trying to be insensitive, is why they rebuild in the same exact spot, It happens again then they seem shocked when history repeats. I also don't understand why shelters/safe rooms/ basements are not mandatory and part of the building code( maybe they are and I'm not aware) but I see people saying they had no shelter and ran to a neighbors.

[missik999]

Wow just saw pictures of the elementary school that took a direct hit. Unbelievable.

[Braunwyn]

OMG, I'm watching this on the news right now. You're all in my prayers.

[The Dissenter]

I am watching this in complete shock. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in Oklahoma from Washington DC.

[bkern1989]

So sorry for what you're all been through these past couple of days! Being in Western Arkansas, I'm now a bit nervous. These storms should die down a bit once the sun goes down, so hopefully that's the case. Right now though, my main concern is for you all! I'm fearing that there are many deaths! None reported yet, but that destruction is just too extreme for their to not be any deaths.