There was a tornado warning here!

[D'Snowth]

I've known them to be called tornadoes, cyclones and hurricanes. I don't know if there's any distinctive difference but the overall effect is horrifyingly the same.

If I may...

There actually is a difference: a tornado is a funnel cloud that forms in the sky, and touches the ground (if they touch water, they're water spouts), while hurricanes are huge storm systems with a hole in the center called an "eye".

 

[Katzi428]

If I may...

Well since you asked nicely

There actually is a difference: a tornado is a funnel cloud that forms in the sky, and touches the ground (if they touch water, they're water spouts), while hurricanes are huge storm systems with a hole in the center called an "eye".

Right! And during the eye of the storm perching my glasses on the tip of my nose & attempting to look smart the weather is calm. But it only lasts about 10-15 minutes.

 

[D'Snowth]

You know, I've been through tornado warnings, before, but I've never actually been struck by a tornado, however, back in 2005, a funnel cloud (just the cloud) brushed right over Knoxville... it never touched the ground, so it was never an official tornado, but still, it was hair-raising.

The funny thing is, tornadoes are actually one of my biggest fascinations, and one of my biggest fears: for some reason, I've always been intriqued by extreme weather, especially tornadoes (I swear, if I wasn't a puppeteer, I'd probably be a storm chaser), however, I'm absolutely scared to death of the prospect of being struck by a tornado (and it's actually a recurring nightmare of mine seeing a tornado heading towards my home and knowing there's nothing I can do). I really believe it's one of those fears that once I face it, then there's nothing left to fear.

Ironically, I don't think I'd be scared of being through a hurricane... I really don't (probably because I don't live close to a hurricane zone, so I've nothing to worry about), but I actually would like to face a hurricane just once, to see what it's like: I've been in hard downpours, I've walked against gails of wind, and I've been hit by a falling tree branch... put them all together, that should be interesting to experience.

 

[Katzi428]

You know, I've been through tornado warnings, before, but I've never actually been struck by a tornado, however, back in 2005, a funnel cloud (just the cloud) brushed right over Knoxville... it never touched the ground, so it was never an official tornado, but still, it was hair-raising.

The funny thing is, tornadoes are actually one of my biggest fascinations, and one of my biggest fears: for some reason, I've always been intriqued by extreme weather, especially tornadoes (I swear, if I wasn't a puppeteer, I'd probably be a storm chaser), however, I'm absolutely scared to death of the prospect of being struck by a tornado (and it's actually a recurring nightmare of mine seeing a tornado heading towards my home and knowing there's nothing I can do). I really believe it's one of those fears that once I face it, then there's nothing left to fear.

Ironically, I don't think I'd be scared of being through a hurricane... I really don't (probably because I don't live close to a hurricane zone, so I've nothing to worry about), but I actually would like to face a hurricane just once, to see what it's like: I've been in hard downpours, I've walked against gails of wind, and I've been hit by a falling tree branch... put them all together, that should be interesting to experience.

There's a guy I've been friends with for a while who likes chasing tornadoes. (personally I think he's nuts,but that's just me. He's not from from MC though) I'd be scared spitless to chase a tornado,but whatever floats your boat.
I just hate when the weather forecasters threaten us with the forecast of a hurricane & the worst we get is an inch or so of rain & the power doesn't even flicker! But when there is a hurricane they can be nasty! The wind blowing stuff all over the place outside, rain pouring for several hours & the power goes out for up to a week! Here's something kind of funny. During a bad hurricane when I was a kid, my dad was such a sound sleeper, he slept right through it!
Now something not so funny:
Hurricane Gloria happened back in 1985 (I think) Following it the power was out ,I was over a friend's house & she was doing my hair by candlelight in her bathroom. I had my eyes half closed & she was putting hair spray & mousse in my hair.Well, the between the 2 hair products & the candle must have come in contact with my hair because my head caught on fire! I dove for the floor to put my head out! So we figured I was OK after that. I walked my happy butt home & right after I walked in the door, the first thing my parents said was,"What happened to you?" Long story short my father had to take me to the burn unit at the hospital! I suffered 2nd degree burns on the right side of my nose & on my forehead.That night the froggin' power came back on. (Go figure, huh?)
PS. When I saw that my "hair stylist" friend was on Facebook,I sent a friend request to her & asked her if she's done anymore hairdos lately (joking around) She told me that she STILL felt bad!But I told her to relax & that I'm fine!(She doesn't really do hair)

 

[D'Snowth]

I just hate when the weather forecasters threaten us with the forecast of a hurricane & the worst we get is an inch or so of rain & the power doesn't even flicker!

I hate when the weather forecasters go all Chester A. Bum when it's like 80-110 outside, and they're all "OMGTHISISTHEGREATESTWEATHERI'VEEVERSEENINMYLIFE! ! !" but as soon as it dips under 60, they start whining and cry'ning about how cold and miserable it is outside.

 

[Katzi428]

I hate when the weather forecasters go all Chester A. Bum when it's like 80-110 outside, and they're all "OMGTHISISTHEGREATESTWEATHERI'VEEVERSEENINMYLIFE! ! !" but as soon as it dips under 60, they start whining and cry'ning about how cold and miserable it is outside.

Chester A. Bum? ROFLMAO!
ahem Sorry.
Yeah...they're pretty much the same way down here too.