Tornado Season

 I usually post about music on Wednesdays, but not today. Today I will be sharing a movie clip from Twister. The film came out in the late 90s and was my favorite from the first time I saw it. Today, across the Midwest we are expecting strong storms. Some producing tornado's, which has the storm chasers excited. Now, I want to say that just because they chase does not mean they want anyone to be in harms way. The first priority is to inform others. Then to track the storm and let others know where it is headed. Most times the storm chasers are first on the scenes of damaged areas, and are the first to help. Today, is the first potential outbreak for severe storms across a wide region. In light of the storms, the movie Twister always helped me be prepared. I am sharing with you my love for mother nature at her finest or at angriest, how you look at it.

If you live in any of the areas that are under this watch for the next couple of days, please take caution. Most people believe it will not happen in there town, or it will not happen to them. That just isn't true. Be alert, stay warned, and by all means if you chase PLEASE follow the right paths to chasing. Never get up close, never drive into one, and never think that it won't happen in your area.

Now, onto the video clip. I hope you get a giggle out of this, and I also hope that you see Mother Nature for all her glory. 

Storms

 Today is the first day for the possible chance of severe weather for my region. The weather is funny. One day you may have snow, the next you have tornado's. That folks is why I love Spring. I remember as a child, being scared of the storms. Running into the cellar, or hiding under my blankets because under the blankets I was safe. Tornado's are not to be messed with. It is mother nature at her worst or best as some see it. You have to know what your looking for, and be ready in about fifteen minutes. For people who like to chase storms, it is our time of year where we feel the most excitement. The adrenaline rush alone is what thrives storm chasers. I went from being scared, to being one of those people who wanted to warn others. Winds pick up, and then a slow calm comes over the air. You watch the sky as it turns many shades of colors. It's truly beautiful in those moments, yet the scariest. Once you hear what sounds like a train, you may be too late. That means the twister is on the ground, and you need to haul your ass to a safe place. So I am writing this post for all of you who storm chase, and for those of you who do not. Take the spotters advice, listen to your local news stations, and be prepared.
Good Luck out there folks, and be ready for anything.
   DK