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Grim Chieftain

(2,036 posts)
Mon May 18, 2026, 10:17 PM 19 hrs ago

Well, here we go again

Winds nearby are at 100 mph, and we are in a tornado watch until 1:00 AM. Lights are flickering off and on. Just a month ago, we were hit by an EF2 tornado with considerable damage just seven blocks south of us. Two years ago we had to have our roof replaced due to massive hail damage.

The many joys of living in the Midwest...

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Well, here we go again (Original Post) Grim Chieftain 19 hrs ago OP
Stay safe! SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #1
NE Kansas, not too far from KC. Grim Chieftain 19 hrs ago #3
Keep us updated stay safe. Dunc 15 hrs ago #15
Keep yourself safe. debm55 19 hrs ago #2
Give Max a watch TVguyCards 18 hrs ago #4
Thanks! Will do!! Grim Chieftain 18 hrs ago #6
Yes it's off to a wild start TVguyCards 9 hrs ago #17
Hope you and your family stay safe Bayard 18 hrs ago #5
Thanks, so far so good. Power outages all around. Grim Chieftain 18 hrs ago #7
... is it getting better? i hope so orleans 18 hrs ago #8
Hope all goes well for you - TBF 18 hrs ago #9
Wishing you safety and calm. hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #10
They picked a helluva time to cripple FEMA. And Super El Nino is just around the corner. OGBuzz 17 hrs ago #11
Please keep us posted! calimary 17 hrs ago #12
Eek AllaN01Bear 17 hrs ago #13
Why can't Trump just nuke the tornados? Or just Sharpie them up to Canada?* AZ8theist 17 hrs ago #14
Update - So far so good Grim Chieftain 13 hrs ago #16
Hope all is well this morning, Grim Niagara 9 hrs ago #18

TVguyCards

(14 posts)
4. Give Max a watch
Mon May 18, 2026, 10:53 PM
18 hrs ago

He's been covering your area and others like crazy. He's a meteorologist and works with storm chasers.
He's currently live in the video below. Best reports you'll get =)

Grim Chieftain

(2,036 posts)
6. Thanks! Will do!!
Mon May 18, 2026, 10:56 PM
18 hrs ago

This tornado season has been unreal. Even the local meteorologists are freaking out.

TVguyCards

(14 posts)
17. Yes it's off to a wild start
Tue May 19, 2026, 08:20 AM
9 hrs ago

And much of the high plains hasn't even begun yet like Colorado & Wyoming.
Want to hear a statistic that tends to surprise most people? Check this out.

What county in what state has the most tornado's annually?
Weld County in Colorado! =)

TBF

(37,165 posts)
9. Hope all goes well for you -
Mon May 18, 2026, 11:36 PM
18 hrs ago

we have hurricane season starting pretty soon down here in the coastal regions, so I know how it feels.

hamsterjill

(17,751 posts)
10. Wishing you safety and calm.
Tue May 19, 2026, 12:16 AM
17 hrs ago

My situation is no where near as bad as yours, but I'm in south Texas. The winds this year have been unreal. Enough that it's scared me on several occasions. I don't know what it is - well, I do, in actuality because I am a firm believer in climate change - but I never remember being fearful of wind before. We've had quite a lot of superficial damage, and it's frustrating to just have to sit back and watch things be destroyed.

Your situation is much more extreme, and I can only imagine the stress you are feeling. I mention mine only to express an inkling of understanding of what I'm sure you are going through, and how my (much less) situation has created stress for our household. So you must be climbing the walls, and rightfully so.

I am sorry. I hope you remain safe and sound with no damages. Take precautions and take care. Please keep us updated.

AZ8theist

(7,631 posts)
14. Why can't Trump just nuke the tornados? Or just Sharpie them up to Canada?*
Tue May 19, 2026, 12:41 AM
17 hrs ago

* I don't mean to minimize your situation or be flippant about it. Just seems to me if we had actual, sane, intelligent leadership we could actually do something about climate change, instead of massive tax breaks to oil, gas and coal companies while gutting environmental regulations. Some changes, however minor, just may do something to mitigate these INCREASING natural disasters.

PLEASE STAY SAFE!!!!

Grim Chieftain

(2,036 posts)
16. Update - So far so good
Tue May 19, 2026, 03:54 AM
13 hrs ago

It was wild here. The local TV stations were on the air nonstop for over six hours with weather coverage. We escaped a tornado, but I have no idea if there is any damage to the house and trees. I will have to wait until daylight to see what's what.

I am so very appreciative for the kind words of concern and support here. DU is really a family, and I am grateful for each and every one of you.

Much love, Susan

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