Tag Archives: severe weather

Tornado Kit for your Baby

Call me crazy, but I love the thrill of major storms. During the winter, I can hardly contain my excitement when I hear big snow in the forecast. Now that it’s summer, I look forward to thunder and lightning storms, even tornado warnings. Of course, I never want anyone to get hurt or anyone’s property to get damaged; however, I truly enjoy watching severe weather (from inside, of course). Being a mother makes my enjoyment a little different. I still feel a shiver of excitement go through my body when I hear severe weather in the forecast, but my thoughts … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: September 1st Through September 7th

We are right in the middle of storm season, especially when it comes to hurricanes. Analysts say this is going to be one of the worst years for storms, so please be prepared. We weathered our last storm very well. Read about our preparations, and share in other Home Blog news. September 1st Home Week in Review: August 25th Through August 31st As we all watch the raging path of the hurricane, we are praying for the safety of those affected. It seems like there have been so much weather phenomena making an impact recently. And, now one authority is … Continue reading →

Preparing for the Storm 2

(Note, although this post was written yesterday, fluctuating power caused me to make the decision to stay offline and keep my computer safe.) Have you been watching the weather for today? If you live along the east coast, you’re probably concerned about severe weather coming your way. Heavy rain, high winds and flash floods are all possibilities for many areas. In my previous post, Preparing for the Storm, I talked a little bit about how the severe weather may be affecting us soon. At the moment, our are resembles a tropical rain forest. There has been some steady, feathery rain … Continue reading →

What Is a Cyclone?

The world is still reeling from the devastating cyclone in Myanmar that has claimed nearly 22,500 lives. Many of those lives were taken due to the resulting tidal wave that came as a result of the storm. One question that has come up by a reader of the Home Blog, who wishes to remain anonymous, concerns the definition of a cyclone, and if it is something that most people have to worry about. While I am by no means an expert on cyclones, I did a little research and found out the following information. Scientists are actively studying cyclones, hurricanes, … Continue reading →

Disaster Strikes Arkansas

Living in the South, tornadoes are common occurrences. We have had some serious close calls, as well as some storm damage in the past, but Tuesday’s tornadoes were once again too close for comfort. Many homes and businesses mere moments from our home are literally gone. We didn’t expect to spend the evening of Super Tuesday taking cover in a local Wal-Mart with a tornado on the ground four minutes from that location. We didn’t expect to be sitting along the side of the highway in an extreme lightning storm waiting for downed power lines to be removed, on the … Continue reading →

Home and Family: Winter Storms

As parts of the country endure severe winter storms, it is important to remember that even if these storms don’t directly affect your home and family, you never know when extreme weather may occur. Freezing temperatures in California have recently destroyed citrus crops. Flooding has also been a big concern. Even in areas of the heartland where people expect low temperatures, wind, ice, and snow in January, the recent storms have proven devastating. Sadly, over 50 people are known dead due to recent winter storms. Many are without power in freezing temperatures, and even with gas heat, blower motors on … Continue reading →

Wicked Weekend Weather in the Ozarks

I awoke early Friday morning to tornado warnings. Kind of an ominous way to start the day especially considering the fact that violent storms usually occur in the afternoon, evening, and nighttime hours. It promised to be an interesting day. Well, the weather did not disappoint. About 2:30 that afternoon, the sky took on an eerie cast and lightning began dancing through the heavens. It was a regular light show, although as fascinating as it was it was also a little frightening. I decided I’d run down to the school (nearly 20 miles) and grab my kids, so they wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Saturday’s Storms

I awoke Saturday morning about 8:30 a.m. to lightning, thunder, and incredibly heavy rain. It was raining so hard, that the noise made it difficult to hear my husband speaking. It let up enough to hear, but it continued to pour. Soon, there was about 6” of standing water in our yard, and what my five year old dubbed “our river” rushing down toward the road. As of about 11:30 a.m., the thunder was so strong that the ground was rumbling. Estimates indicate that we have had around 10” of rain since yesterday morning and it doesn’t appear as if … Continue reading →

Wicked Weekend Weather, Part II

(continued) We pulled into the bus stop and saw the bus approaching from a few blocks away. Just then, a huge bolt of lightning hit the ground on the other side of the highway. It startled me so badly that I screamed, and I could only imagine how scared my kids must be on the bus! Thankfully, the storm was moving very fast and the sky was beginning to clear before we even arrived at home. We were a little shaken and kept the television on to keep track of the weather. The local station indicated that it was going … Continue reading →

During a Storm

Spring is the season for severe weather including severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. This can mean damaging winds and hail, floods, flash floods, lighting, tornadoes, and the nervousness that can accompany powerful storms. It is important to be prepared in order to keep your home and family safe. Knowing what to do, where to go, and how to protect yourself and your family during bad weather, will help you remain calmer during a storm. Staying calm is the best possible advice for dealing with bad weather. Here are some other tips: 1. Pay close attention to the weather and especially storm … Continue reading →