Comments on: Iowa Storm This Year

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 22:56:42 +0000

In reply to doerfpub. I know, husband always thinks the news over exaggerates the weather and wants to stay put. Not me, rv are not safe even in high winds.

By: doerfpub

doerfpub — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 22:15:32 +0000

In the Midwest, we are quite familiar with those turbulent funnels. Glad you didn’t move the RV and smart of you to take safety in the basement…need to nudge your husband to go with you next time, there is NOTHING more important in that RV worth the risk. I saw the damage from one of the RV parks we have stayed at a few times that got hit by Beryl – not good. Glad to hear everyone is okay.

By: Brad M

Brad M — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:57:47 +0000

In reply to Sandra. It was very low to the ground and small and double staked. We didn't expect to see it again.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:44:26 +0000

In reply to ETB Travel Photography. I know, an RV is the worst thing to stay in especially with high winds.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:42:15 +0000

In reply to Brad M. Those storms are too scary, especially in a tent.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:41:43 +0000

In reply to Brad M. That is amazing your tent survived.

By: Brad M

Brad M — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:52:17 +0000

In reply to Sandra. We escaped a camping tornado once, actually twice. When we returned to the campground after seeking shelter, all that was left standing, or not tipped over, was our small pup tent.

By: ETB Travel Photography

ETB Travel Photography — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:42:23 +0000

Wow. Glad you didn’t move and glad the guys were ok, but next time make them choose the basement! Great photo of the tornado

By: Sandra

Sandra — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:24:21 +0000

In reply to Brad M. Yes, my husband likes to ride out the storms. Me, not so much.

By: Brad M

Brad M — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 15:08:33 +0000

Glad you made the choice to seek safer grounds, well, at least most of you did.

By: marlandphotos

marlandphotos — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:14:06 +0000

In reply to Sandra. Precious! Keep looking up!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:29:56 +0000

In reply to RJ Dawson. Thank you very much RJ, He is always giving us little nudges, I have learned to listen to them carefully. A wonderful weekend for you also RJ.

By: RJ Dawson

RJ Dawson — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 23:47:46 +0000

Thank you Sandra. What a riveting post. I’m glad y’all are safe and all turned out well. Good job on listening to the Lord’s voice. I’m sure you were praying. This was also a good family experience each of you will have to talk about for many years. I had a serious tornado experience once and it also directly involved the Lord’s protection. May we all pay attention as you do. Blessings and have a great weekend

By: Linda Schaub

Linda Schaub — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 20:10:00 +0000

You were blessed that day Sandra and yes, sometimes you are guided to do something that appears to go against the grain. The big trees around here are what worry me most in potential severe weather. I am grateful that huge dead tree is gone after it downed wires twice. We are supposed to have some severe weather this afternoon/early evening, although, after looking a several weather sites, I’m not really sure. The handyman was here today and did some cement work – I said “no, I don’t want it done – severe weather, with torrential rain and hail are predicted” … he said “nope, radar says no rain for you all day” … so we shall see. I am a weather worrier.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 19:08:09 +0000

In reply to Francine Hamelin. Thank you very much Francine