One More Round...Why Not.

After this past 3-day severe weather episode, can it get any worse? The death toll from this recent storm system has claimed at least 43 lives, mostly tornado-related. Preliminary tornado reports from the past two days were over 200. Some of those reports may be from the same tornado, though. Nevertheless, I believe the storm system 'peaked' in intensity as it crashed through NC and VA. One of the hardest hit areas was in Askewville NC in Bertie county. 10 fatalities and at least 50 injuries had been reported.

So, can it get any worse? Umm, maybe. The tornadoes are becoming stronger as we progress into this the tornado season. Please review the tornado safety tips in the Miks Piks section of my blog. Severe storms are already anticipated before midweek and we could be in the crosshairs this time. Now is the time to make preparation! Hats off to a quick-thinking manager at a Lowe's Home Improvement center in NC. While a tornado was bearing down on his store, which was ultimately flattened, he had gathered some 100 customers and employees to an area of the store free from flying glass and other debris. Last I had heard, there were no serious injuries, if any at all. He had already made preparations for the 'just-in-case' scenario. Now is the time for us to do the same.

I'll be talking about more tornado segments soon and will be closely watching the SPC's thoughts about impending severe weather for the upcoming week. Look for MODERATE chances and perhaps even a rare HIGH chance probability for severe weather in some areas. More large and long-track tornadoes are expected.

Whew. Time to catch a breath.
More updates later.
MS