Bear down the hatches! Tornados across Arkansas again!!!

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   Michael Willisposted 12 years ago

   It has been ugly all day, but just to the west of me. There has been numerous Tornadoes and they are gaining strength. There is a line from the Texarkana Arkansas/Texas line up through to north central Arkansas filled with Tornado warnings.
   
   I had better sign off for a time now. The lightning is getting closer and storm approaching.
   Time to get flashlight and radio ready.

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      Iontachposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Oh Jesus you poor thing!!! Be careful... those things must be cool but terrifying at the same time. So glad we dont get anything like this in Ireland.
      
      Good luck!

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      qwarkposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I'm heading for Mt Ida this weekend for some fishin'.
      How's the weather in that part of Arkansas?
      Qwark

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         Michael Willisposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Not far from me then! Lake Ouachita is a great bass fishing lake. That area got hit real hard this evening. Tornado and some wind damage near there.
         
         It is suppose to rain/storm this weekend though.

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            qwarkposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks Michael.
            I'll be leaving here fri. Should be in Mt Ida first of the month. I hope it clears up!
            QWark

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               Michael Willisposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Well, I know a lot of fishermen who like fishing when storm fronts are in the area.

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                  qwarkposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Yep Michael, the bad weather doesn't bother me...it's the tornadoes that I'm concerned about.
                  I lived in S florida for many many years and weathered lotsa hurricanes.
                  I'm an old surfer. Those were the days the surf was the best...:
                  I don't like the "Wizard of Oz" tornado! lol
                  I've caught my share of stripers in Ouachita lake. Ihope to catch a bunch this summer.
                  Thanks for the comeback!
                  Qwark

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   rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

   Stay safe. I've been thinking of you people in tornado alley!
   Hope all will be well.

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   Aficionadaposted 12 years ago

   Stay safe!  Let us know when your danger is past.

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   Lisa HWposted 12 years ago

   Needless to say, hoping they don't get too close, Michael.   Thinking of you and others in your region.

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   recommend1posted 12 years ago

   Good luck in your cellar !
   
   While you are waiting for it all to go by (safely I hope) you might put your mind to your OP.  You say 'bear down the hatches' is this a typo or is it how you use the phrase?  I have heard batten down, dog down, but this is a new one for me.  As a sailing term I know it is used as bear away, to turn with sail or leave the dockside, and generally used as 'to carry' as in arms or a mark/brand of some kind.
   
   Always interested in uses of words that I haven't met before.

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      Michael Willisposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I was typing fast as Lightning was blasting. lol It was a typo.

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   earnestshubposted 12 years ago

   Good luck Michael! Keep yourself safe.
   I hope it misses you. For that matter I hope it misses everyone.

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   AEvansposted 12 years ago

   Be safe. You guys are getting hit hard out there this year, its nuts! My prayers are with you.

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   Gordon Hamiltonposted 12 years ago

   Fingers crossed for you and everyone out your way, Michael. Hopefully it will pass without incident. I have never encountered any of these extreme weather conditions and can only imagine how bad it must be for you, having seen videos and documentaries on TV.

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   WoodsmensPostposted 12 years ago

   Geez Michael Take care and be safe. Is there an APP for that... I'm looking?

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    Cagsilposted 12 years ago

    Stay safe Michael.

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    Michael Willisposted 12 years ago

    Wow, that was some winds! Could literally feel the house shake when the storm hit. Had pillows and cover with me in the bath tub!
    
    The lightning and winds have finally subsided. It should be clear here the rest of the night. Eastern part of the State is getting hit hard now.
    
    Weather forecast is for more tomorrow and Wednesday. "Gotta' love Spring in the South!"

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    Lisa HWposted 12 years ago

    Good it's past (for now anyway).  Nice to see you're back on here.   

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       Michael Willisposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks. I was wondering if I would have electricity for a while there.

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    Michael Willisposted 12 years ago

    A lot of damage across the State today. 7 reported killed by the storms.
    Second wave of storms expected later today. We are at a Higher risk of tornadoes this afternoon and into the evening.
    Didn't get much sleep last night and looks like tonight may be just as bad.

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