rodeomom
Pearl Clutcher
Refupee # 380 "I don't have to run fast, I just have to run faster than you."
Posts: 3,661
Location: Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma
Jun 25, 2014 23:34:38 GMT
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Post by rodeomom on Mar 31, 2023 19:35:35 GMT
Hope everyone has taken cover! On the ground now.
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rodeomom
Pearl Clutcher
Refupee # 380 "I don't have to run fast, I just have to run faster than you."
Posts: 3,661
Location: Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma
Jun 25, 2014 23:34:38 GMT
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Post by rodeomom on Mar 31, 2023 19:41:02 GMT
I'm hearing Little Rock has been hit hard
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 31, 2023 19:55:42 GMT
So very sorry for those who are going through all this....
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rodeomom
Pearl Clutcher
Refupee # 380 "I don't have to run fast, I just have to run faster than you."
Posts: 3,661
Location: Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma
Jun 25, 2014 23:34:38 GMT
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Post by rodeomom on Mar 31, 2023 19:57:17 GMT
A piece of siding off my house just flew by my window
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 31, 2023 20:37:50 GMT
They are calling the damage in Little Rock as 'catastrophic'... A significant tornado outbreak is underway in the South, as more than 28 million people are under a tornado watch, according to the National Weather Service. A confirmed, "catastrophic" tornado has already moved through the metro area of Little Rock, Arkansas, according to the NWS. *** Areas at risk of strong tornadoes include St. Louis; Davenport, Iowa; Peoria, Illinois; Paducah, Kentucky; Memphis, Tennessee; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Tupelo, Mississippi. Strong storms will begin to fire up around 3 p.m. in Iowa, Illinois and Arkansas. Then, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., strong, long-track tornadoes could develop from Iowa to Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. abcnews.go.com/US/violent-tornado-outbreak-major-storm-leaves-millions-alert/story?id=98263258 |
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oh yvonne
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Jun 26, 2014 0:45:23 GMT
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Post by oh yvonne on Mar 31, 2023 20:39:01 GMT
oh gosh, I pray you are all safe. I'm watching right now on TikTok, lots of people posting live videos
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oh yvonne
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Post by oh yvonne on Mar 31, 2023 20:39:53 GMT
holy cow live on KATV news (again, watching on TikTok) they are showing the alarms going off in their building while they film!
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Post by cecilia on Mar 31, 2023 20:53:04 GMT
holy cow live on KATV news (again, watching on TikTok) they are showing the alarms going off in their building while they film! Metrologists on KARK (local NBC) had their phones going off with alerts while on air. Radar showed it passed on the main road I take to get home off the state road. I didn't see it but it did get really still. Got a lot of rain and wind. Looks like it will all fire up again soon |
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Post by cecilia on Mar 31, 2023 20:55:19 GMT
Just turned it to local CBS. Heights neighborhood in Little Rock looks bad. They are reporting the mayor is requesting national guard to come in to help
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Post by cecilia on Mar 31, 2023 20:57:07 GMT
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naby64
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Post by naby64 on Mar 31, 2023 21:23:39 GMT
I am 45 miles south and we have missed a lot of the storms. So far. I had planned on going to Little Rock today but decided against as I pondered the weather this morning. Otherwise, I would have been in the area hit at that time.
Another round is gearing up just to the west of me.
I hope everyone is safe!
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 31, 2023 21:31:03 GMT
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Post by craftedbys on Mar 31, 2023 21:35:37 GMT
It is heading right towards us!
Schools closed early, bus service stopping early, towns are setting up safe rooms all over and yet church still hasn't canceled this evenings stations of the cross.
I am supposed to take a pot of soup up for afterwards, but I told them if there are sirens they can do without. (Actually I said it nicer than that, but I refuse to get out in this mess.)
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Post by cecilia on Mar 31, 2023 21:41:15 GMT
I am 45 miles south and we have missed a lot of the storms. So far. I had planned on going to Little Rock today but decided against as I pondered the weather this morning. Otherwise, I would have been in the area hit at that time. Another round is gearing up just to the west of me. I hope everyone is safe! I think this one is missing me. I rarely go to Little Rock now but used to go to the Heights for yard/estate sales. I hate that it was damaged. Wonder if Catholic High School will cancel their fundraiser for tomorrow. It's off Markham near Park Plaza Mall. Had thought about going to it |
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Post by cecilia on Mar 31, 2023 21:42:15 GMT
It is heading right towards us! Schools closed early, bus service stopping early, towns are setting up safe rooms all over and yet church still hasn't canceled this evenings stations of the cross. I am supposed to take a pot of soup up for afterwards, but I told them if there are sirens they can do without. (Actually I said it nicer than that, but I refuse to get out in this mess.) I believe the storm shelter nearest us will be open if we get another tornado warning. I know they had another school district on lockdown. |
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Post by craftedbys on Mar 31, 2023 21:53:28 GMT
My biggest concern is I haven't heard from DH if they are letting people go early.
I know some of his associates ride the bus and they are stopping service at 5, so I hope people aren't stranded.
I want them to shut down and let people go. I don't want DH in a giant warehouse if severe weather comes through.
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pantsonfire
Pearl Clutcher
Take a step back, evaluate what is important, and enjoy your life with those who you love.
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Post by pantsonfire on Mar 31, 2023 22:04:39 GMT
There was also a twin tornado event in Iowa.
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Post by cecilia on Mar 31, 2023 22:46:26 GMT
Seeing where Wynne, AR was also hit. It's between Little Rock and Memphis. I want to say closer to Memphis, along I40.
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Mar 31, 2023 23:01:16 GMT
Oh Lordy. That is huge. There is no doubt in my mind that tornado alley has definitely shifted east of us (Oklahoma). Is Arkansas like Oklahoma with most houses not having basements? |
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naby64
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Post by naby64 on Mar 31, 2023 23:02:38 GMT
Oh Lordy. That is huge. There is no doubt in my mind that tornado alley has definitely shifted east of us (Oklahoma). Is Arkansas like Oklahoma with most houses not having basements? yes. But in some areas, there are in ground shelters. |
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Post by cecilia on Mar 31, 2023 23:11:24 GMT
Oh Lordy. That is huge. There is no doubt in my mind that tornado alley has definitely shifted east of us (Oklahoma). Is Arkansas like Oklahoma with most houses not having basements? Several schools also have safe rooms that are open to the public during tornado warnings. We don't have a basement or a storm cellar. |
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Mar 31, 2023 23:14:52 GMT
Oh Lordy. That is huge. There is no doubt in my mind that tornado alley has definitely shifted east of us (Oklahoma). Is Arkansas like Oklahoma with most houses not having basements? yes. But in some areas, there are in ground shelters. I have an above ground shelter in my garage. Crazy weather - we have 36 wildfires going right now in Oklahoma. They are evacuating residents in one area just north of OKC. The winds are decreasing, thank God. It's been extremely windy today. |
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Post by craftedbys on Mar 31, 2023 23:19:28 GMT
Seeing where Wynne, AR was also hit. It's between Little Rock and Memphis. I want to say closer to Memphis, along I40. Wynne is about an hour or so west of Memphis, so closer to us than Little Rock. We are hearing Wynne was hit hard, hard. So far everything has passed on the north side of the city/county, but more is coming. If you have storms heading you way make sure all devices are charged and you have shoes and ID handy. ETA: pictures coming out of Wynne are not good. So much destruction. |
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Post by craftedbys on Apr 1, 2023 0:59:48 GMT
Another tornado is passing just south of us in Desoto County, Mississippi. We are getting the rain from the northern edge.
Praying it doesn't veer north at all or it will hit us.
We are hearing sirens from both Memphis and Desoto county.
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hutchfan
Drama Llama
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Post by hutchfan on Apr 1, 2023 1:54:15 GMT
Saying prayers!
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Post by cecilia on Apr 1, 2023 17:09:14 GMT
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pinklady
Drama Llama
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Post by pinklady on Apr 2, 2023 0:20:01 GMT
How’s that socialism working for the state of Arkansas? republicans truly are hypocrites.
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Post by cecilia on Apr 2, 2023 1:49:10 GMT
How’s that socialism working for the state of Arkansas? republicans truly are hypocrites. You can not blame the entire state for their elected officials. You are just as bad as them then. I voted straight blue. So did my parents, one of which was a life long republican. Vast majority of the people I spend time with vote blue. Not all of Arkansas is red. And tbh I don't even know why I am telling you that. You obviously don't give a shit |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Apr 2, 2023 1:53:10 GMT
How’s that socialism working for the state of Arkansas? republicans truly are hypocrites. You can not blame the entire state for their elected officials. You are just as bad as them then. I voted straight blue. So did my parents, one of which was a life long republican. Vast majority of the people I spend time with vote blue. Not all of Arkansas is red. And tbh I don't even know why I am telling you that. You obviously don't give a shit Actually many of us here do care! But SHS? |
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