OT: Storm Checkin

[bbncal02]

Much of WKY just got hammered again. Hoptown is banged up but ok. No power in most of the south portion of the city. But we will make due

Kentucky has just been taking it in the chin from Mother Nature lately.

Everyone else doing ok tonight?

 

[bbncal02]

Somerset and London folks, you guys ok?

 

[justanotherguy505]

Somerset and London folks, you guys ok?

Somerset got hit with a bad tornado.

 

[bbncal02]

Power coming back on in Hoptown so I'm able to get more data. It looks bad out of Somerset and London.







Do we have any board folks out that way? Hope you all are ok.

 

[Bigtyrone]

Louisville had the craziest wind I’ve ever seen for 10-15 minutes. It was raining horizontally and crap was flying everywhere.

 

[m4CatKY]

 

[bbncal02]

That one damn supercell went the ENTIRE length of the Commonwealth.

 

[michaeluk26]

Tornado passed within a mile of my house. I literally watched the tornado for two minutes. I could hear the waterfall sound is how I'd describe it. I wish I could've ran in and got my phone but I was memorized and I didn't want to take my eyes off it. Everytime it lightning it was getting closer and just happened to pass just north of my house. It was crazy. I'm in South Somerset. Laurel county got it worse and had fatalities. So far we've just got damage.

It was crazy cause it just started hailing out of nowhere, golf ball sized hail and then everything just went eerily silent. Walked outside and an exploding transformer alerted me to where the tornado was. I'd describe it as a sidewinder tornado.

 

[Randy Bob]

Have not been out yet this morning , hope everything held together lots of rain and extreme winds last night in the Glasgow area.

 

[HagginHall1999]

Tornado passed within a mile of my house. I literally watched the tornado for two minutes. I could hear the waterfall sound is how I'd describe it. I wish I could've ran in and got my phone but I was memorized and I didn't want to take my eyes off it. Everytime it lightning it was getting closer and just happened to pass just north of my house. It was crazy. I'm in South Somerset. Laurel county got it worse and had fatalities. So far we've just got damage.

It was crazy cause it just started hailing out of nowhere, golf ball sized hail and then everything just went eerily silent. Walked outside and an exploding transformer alerted me to where the tornado was. I'd describe it as a sidewinder tornado.

Glad you are ok

 

[HagginHall1999]

Much of WKY just got hammered again. Hoptown is banged up but ok. No power in most of the south portion of the city. But we will make due

Kentucky has just been taking it in the chin from Mother Nature lately.

Everyone else doing ok tonight?

Unfortunately the state is going to have to be prepared for this regularly. The path has expanded/shifted and KY is part of Tornado Alley, especially southwest part of state. If you draw an oval on a map from Muhlenberg County to Jefferson County, that surrounding area will be dealing with this annually. It sucks.

Maybe it will keep shifting east and out to the ocean :/

 

[chroix]

Tornado passed within a mile of my house. I literally watched the tornado for two minutes. I could hear the waterfall sound is how I'd describe it. I wish I could've ran in and got my phone but I was memorized and I didn't want to take my eyes off it. Everytime it lightning it was getting closer and just happened to pass just north of my house. It was crazy. I'm in South Somerset. Laurel county got it worse and had fatalities. So far we've just got damage.

It was crazy cause it just started hailing out of nowhere, golf ball sized hail and then everything just went eerily silent. Walked outside and an exploding transformer alerted me to where the tornado was. I'd describe it as a sidewinder tornado.

That’s some crazy **** bro. Glad you’re ok.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Power coming back on in Hoptown so I'm able to get more data. It looks bad out of Somerset and London.







Do we have any board folks out that way? Hope you all are ok.

My wife’s mother has a house down on the river there. Thankfully they don’t live down there it’s just a summer pad. Hope all the regulars folks who live in the area are . Prayers for all the Cats fans out that way.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Tornado passed within a mile of my house. I literally watched the tornado for two minutes. I could hear the waterfall sound is how I'd describe it. I wish I could've ran in and got my phone but I was memorized and I didn't want to take my eyes off it. Everytime it lightning it was getting closer and just happened to pass just north of my house. It was crazy. I'm in South Somerset. Laurel county got it worse and had fatalities. So far we've just got damage.

It was crazy cause it just started hailing out of nowhere, golf ball sized hail and then everything just went eerily silent. Walked outside and an exploding transformer alerted me to where the tornado was. I'd describe it as a sidewinder tornado.

Glad you are ok Mike! Prayers for your area. The quiet before the storm is very eerie, that’s when you know it’s about to go down.

 

[Anon1658882690]

Unfortunately the state is going to have to be prepared for this regularly. The path has expanded/shifted and KY is part of Tornado Alley, especially southwest part of state. If you draw an oval on a map from Muhlenberg County to Jefferson County, that surrounding area will be dealing with this annually. It sucks.

Maybe it will keep shifting east and out to the ocean :/

Tornado alley just getting bigger..

 

[Aike]

Tornado passed within a mile of my house. I literally watched the tornado for two minutes. I could hear the waterfall sound is how I'd describe it. I wish I could've ran in and got my phone but I was memorized and I didn't want to take my eyes off it. Everytime it lightning it was getting closer and just happened to pass just north of my house. It was crazy. I'm in South Somerset. Laurel county got it worse and had fatalities. So far we've just got damage.

It was crazy cause it just started hailing out of nowhere, golf ball sized hail and then everything just went eerily silent. Walked outside and an exploding transformer alerted me to where the tornado was. I'd describe it as a sidewinder tornado.

I used to live down that way. Glad you made it through alright.

 

[westerncat]

Morganfield in Union Co. got hit hard last night. I live in Webster Co. and we fine. Prayers for all the people that lost love ones in this storm.

 

[coalBucket]

Tornado passed within a mile of my house. I literally watched the tornado for two minutes. I could hear the waterfall sound is how I'd describe it. I wish I could've ran in and got my phone but I was memorized and I didn't want to take my eyes off it. Everytime it lightning it was getting closer and just happened to pass just north of my house. It was crazy. I'm in South Somerset. Laurel county got it worse and had fatalities. So far we've just got damage.

It was crazy cause it just started hailing out of nowhere, golf ball sized hail and then everything just went eerily silent. Walked outside and an exploding transformer alerted me to where the tornado was. I'd describe it as a sidewinder tornado.

A similar story here in London. The tornado passed about the same distance from our house. We could see it last night tearing through—destroying homes and damaging parts of the airport. It was eerie… no rain, hail, or extreme winds where we were, but just off in the distance, this massive thing was moving through. Seeing the devastation first hand makes me sick to my stomach.

 

[TheBlueMist]

Prayers for the families affected by the storm. I absolutely hate to hear that some of my fellow Kentuckians perished as a result.

 

[PoBilly]

Prayers for the 21 dead in KY and Mizzou. Prayers for all the families dealing with the damage and having to deal with Insurance companies. Back in March of 23 in Winchester KY we were hit with what (on insurance papers) was called a tornado, I think was micro burst winds or straight line winds. Our house had over 60k in damage. We had part of the house move about 2 inches and then tons of damage over the rest of the house. We had good neighbors help with cleaning up damage (trees down), siding and such. I know what you all are going through.

Hope all on here are well. Hope all on here are helping family and friends. Prayers up to all.

 

[littlecreek]

I live 12 miles east of Glasgow and according to channel 40 radar the tornado supposedly traveled a mile south of my farm but I don't think it was on the ground at the time. However when the second line came through around 10:30 we had 80 mph winds. As I headed to work at 5:20 am I had to turn around because trees were over my fences and in the road so me and my son spent some time clearing the road and repairing fences before I eventually headed back to work.

 

[PoBilly]

I live 12 miles east of Glasgow and according to channel 40 radar the tornado supposedly traveled a mile south of my farm but I don't think it was on the ground at the time. However when the second line came through around 10:30 we had 80 mph winds. As I headed to work at 5:20 am I had to turn around because trees were over my fences and in the road so me and my son spent some time clearing the road and repairing fences before I eventually headed back to work.

Wow, you all were lucky and unlucky having to deal the some of the damage to fences. Glad you all were alright. Hope all your friends and family are also alright.

 

[maysvilleky]

Hearing London got hit hard with several fatalities.

 

[clifm]

Prayers for the families affected by the storm. I absolutely hate to hear that some of my fellow Kentuckians perished as a result.

Totally agree. So very sorry for all effected.

 

[MegaBlue05]

The storm that killed so many in London went right over me in Simpson County a couple hours earlier. I texted a buddy in Somerset to let him know a bad one was on the way. He said this morning hit Somerset pretty hard but he and his family were fine.

We were very fortunate where I live because the a tornado hadn’t touched down yet and the storm was a little north of me. I just had a few downed limbs and a trash can blown across the road. Wont complain at all.

Condolences to the families of those who were lost in this storm. Hope everyone here is safe and well.

 

[littlecreek]

Wow, you all were lucky and unlucky having to deal the some of the damage to fences. Glad you all were alright. Hope all your friends and family are also alright.

Yes, extremely blessed. When they said the center of rotation was about a couple of miles away me, my wife and son joined hands and prayed and pled the blood of Jesus over ourselves and all our kids. I've had to do it before. Jesus never lets us down.

 

[bbncal02]

Tornado passed within a mile of my house. I literally watched the tornado for two minutes. I could hear the waterfall sound is how I'd describe it. I wish I could've ran in and got my phone but I was memorized and I didn't want to take my eyes off it. Everytime it lightning it was getting closer and just happened to pass just north of my house. It was crazy. I'm in South Somerset. Laurel county got it worse and had fatalities. So far we've just got damage.

It was crazy cause it just started hailing out of nowhere, golf ball sized hail and then everything just went eerily silent. Walked outside and an exploding transformer alerted me to where the tornado was. I'd describe it as a sidewinder tornado.

That eerie silence can only be known by those who've experienced it. It's deafeningly "loud" when it happens. It's a "loud" silence like no other- you just KNOW what it is and it's terrifying.

Glad you are ok. And yes, they are hauntingly beautiful at times. Like I've studied them a lot in my life, and they still just mesmerize you. That same force that kisses your cheek with a breeze on a summer's day can turn into a force that can take you from this world. It's incomprehensible how powerful nature is. It's cliche as heck, but they truly are the Finger of God.

 

[true-blue1]

Tornado passed within a mile of my house. I literally watched the tornado for two minutes. I could hear the waterfall sound is how I'd describe it. I wish I could've ran in and got my phone but I was memorized and I didn't want to take my eyes off it. Everytime it lightning it was getting closer and just happened to pass just north of my house. It was crazy. I'm in South Somerset. Laurel county got it worse and had fatalities. So far we've just got damage.

It was crazy cause it just started hailing out of nowhere, golf ball sized hail and then everything just went eerily silent. Walked outside and an exploding transformer alerted me to where the tornado was. I'd describe it as a sidewinder tornado.

Glad you’re ok!

 

[JPFisher]

It's a damn tragedy that a PDS wasn't issued until 25 minutes after the tornado rocked Somerset. There's a lot to be pissed about in regards to that, but the important thing right now is getting people the help they need.

I ran supplies in my truck when the Mayfield tornado hit. That was through my local extension office. If you have the means and the time, that would be a great way to contribute. Just contact your local office and I'm sure they'll have something planned. Thankfully, we don't have harsh winter temperatures coming in right after the devastation this time.

Shop Local KY has a fundraising shirt out right now. That money will help folks rebuild. Food and clothing are good, but they can be too much of a good thing — especially since the most affected folks won't have storage. So, money for long-term rebuilding is a huge help however much we're able to donate. Water is always a need, too.

If anyone has any other ideas or ways to help, please post them. I'm so tired of the suffering in our hills. One thing I've always been proud of is how hard Kentucky kicks *** when our folks and neighbors are hurting.

Love y'all and hope you and yours are alright.

 

[PoBilly]

Yes, extremely blessed. When they said the center of rotation was about a couple of miles away me, my wife and son joined hands and prayed and pled the blood of Jesus over ourselves and all our kids. I've had to do it before. Jesus never lets us down.

GOD IS GOOD, ALWAYS!!!

 

[bbncal02]

Three of those days have had most of the Commonwealth in the highest risk areas.

Kansas ain't got crap on us yet again (lol)

 

[bbncal02]

GOD IS GOOD, ALWAYS!!!

I said a prayer over my work Bible and my home Bible yesterday. My Father spared my city once again. I just don't understand why our fortune is someone else's worst day of their life.

 

[billoliver40]

Okay here in southern Todd County. Videos of at least two tornados touching down within 10 miles of my house.

No fatalities from the storm here that any have heard.

 

[PoBilly]

I said a prayer over my work Bible and my home Bible yesterday. My Father spared my city once again. I just don't understand why our fortune is someone else's worst day of their life.

In a world where the will of man takes over the will of GOD on a second by second basis there will be things that are caused by man and I do not believe GOD intervenes in all things. We have man made thing to help us along in our daily lives and we all get wrapped up in praising GOD for those good things (or things we think are good) and then we (as people as a whole) try to blame satan on the bad things.

All the damage we do to the planet (things we do not see on a daily basis), nuclear testing in the oceans and so forth. We over fish, over hunt, over forest, over populate and we think GOD and satan are still responsible for all things.

Sooner or later we will have to take responsibility (as the human race). Who is to blame if USA sends NUKEs to China or vise-versa.

All we can do is pray to GOD to help us save ourselves. GOD does not answer every prayer or sometimes the answer is no.

 

[Runt#1969]

I'm glad there's a thread about this now. Because this is gonna be a chapter unto itself for me, since I got back from Arizona....

So flashback to East Nashville years ago. I lived thru that when it missed my house by a half mile and there was hail damage galore. Glad to have survived that years ago.

Lived in Madisonville and went thru the Morton's Gap tornado a few years ago which missed my apartment as we huddled in fear only a mile and a qtr. away... it left the entire area devastated. Got very lucky.

I move from Madisonville in early 24, to Arizona and NO precip for like 9 months. lol .....

I come back to live in Kentucky (Morganfield) late last year and just moved from there here to Gilbertsville in April. That tornado up there yesterday missed my old house with Kevin and Katie by only a few miles. And Gilbertsville here had a really bad tornado what, about 3 years ago ? right ? yup.

So here I am in Gilbertsville down by the Kentucky Dam and I'll be damned if yesterday at about 5 pm this cell pushed in just north of here and the power was off all night once it went here at the Lodge I live at. Huge hail. I watched it move away but saw on my phone the news report that the area and it started with me here wayyy early in the evening yesterday. Tried to get word to my ex girlfriend when it was moving east to watch out. It missed them, thankfully.

It was like the East Nashville tornado all over again for me yesterday . The only difference ? The dog huddled with me then, not a cat. Then, I didn't even know it, but at about a little after ten last night another really bad cell passed up here, it scared me because the power was out and I had no idea about anything. I just huddled in darkness.

I posted this insane lightning and storm footage on my facebook page and other pics since this weather has ben like this, and let me tell you all, the skies up here have had these rolling, billowing clouds for weeks now, looking like a ominous tidal wave in the sky rolling in. Up here in the lake country at LBL area, it has been BRUTAL. I've had probably easily over 20 inches rain so far in the past month and a half.

My best friend Perry back in Nashville, and my girlfriend down there too, checked in on me up here and I had posted everything I could on Facebook to get word out. I'm ok. It was scary. I'm 56 and this whole month and ahalf since moving to Gilbertsville here has been "eyes to the sky." It has me more than ducking and flinching. We took shelter again yesterday.

Twice

Seriously, this is cathartic for me. I am frazzled, my nerves. I didn't get to sleep until after 2 am last night and the power only came back up earlier this morning. My poor cat was terrified, he was under the blankets with me.

So I'm ok, but my heart goes out to Laurel county folk. My mom was from there. It's just been crazy weather.,

Stay safe everyone, I'm going to try to take a nap. I need one !

 

[Runt#1969]

Morganfield in Union Co. got hit hard last night. I live in Webster Co. and we fine. Prayers for all the people that lost love ones in this storm.

Missed my old home there that I just moved from. Crazy.

 

[Runt#1969]

That one damn supercell went the ENTIRE length of the Commonwealth.

I was right on the edge of that sucker over here. unreal.

 

[Dalroxas]

We lost electricity here, just south of Richmond. (I live between Richmond and Berea). It was windy and stuff but we are ok. Alot of people lost their lives south of us. Horrific is the only word that comes to mind for me. I am so sorry to the families to who lost loved ones. I feel hopeless and prayers are the only thing right now I know to give. If there are any charities or Gofundmes or something set up I'd love to know.

 

[bbncal02]

Okay here in southern Todd County. Videos of at least two tornados touching down within 10 miles of my house.

No fatalities from the storm here that any have heard.

Hello Pennyrile Neighbor. I'm glad you all are ok. Lost a lot of chickens to the north of you it seems. Same cell that wrecked havoc on Somerset and London.

 

[bbncal02]

In a world where the will of man takes over the will of GOD on a second by second basis there will be things that are caused by man and I do not believe GOD intervenes in all things. We have man made thing to help us along in our daily lives and we all get wrapped up in praising GOD for those good things (or things we think are good) and then we (as people as a whole) try to blame satan on the bad things.

All the damage we do to the planet (things we do not see on a daily basis), nuclear testing in the oceans and so forth. We over fish, over hunt, over forest, over populate and we think GOD and satan are still responsible for all things.

Sooner or later we will have to take responsibility (as the human race). Who is to blame if USA sends NUKEs to China or vise-versa.

All we can do is pray to GOD to help us save ourselves. GOD does not answer every prayer or sometimes the answer is no.

I know prayers were answered here because it could've been so much worse. And believe me, the Father has told me no several times.