One of the things I missed most when I moved to the country was the tornado siren.
I know it sounds silly, but there was comfort in knowing that if severe weather was coming I would be warned, especially in the middle of the night.
The spring we stood and watched a deadly tornado destroy trees and homes just to our south made me more determined than ever to protect our family.
We had no warning. None of the TV stations had covered it. None of the radio stations mentioned it. A neighbor called in and reported it as it picked up in intensity and stayed on the ground for miles.
That’s when we got a weather radio. It’s plugged in 24/7 year around. During the spring of the year it goes off frequently, day and night. But what a blessing it is to know that if severe weather is coming my way, I will be warned.
Now that’s peace of mind everyone who lives in the country needs to have!
Jun 03
2008
Country Gal
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Weather
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“We’re in another active weather pattern this week.”
I think I’ve heard the weatherman say that everyday now for weeks!
We’ve had storms overnight with the sun peeking through around noon.
Then the heat and humidity pick up and we have storms overnight with the sun peeking through around noon…and then the heat and humidity pick up…and on and on…
During this time of year our weather radio
is our best friend.
Living out as rural as we do, there are no tornado sirens to warm us of severe weather. We watch the skies during the day, but what we do at night?
Living on the border of two states makes us especially vulnerable. We need to hear forecasts and warnings from both sides of the border to know what’s happening.
About 5 years ago we watched a tornado go by to the south of us. It started in Missouri and crossed the border and we didn’t even know it was coming. That scared us!
We decided it was time to get a weather radio, actually two of them, one for upstairs where we sleep and one for the main floor. Both are programmed for where we live. All watches and warnings that pertain to us are broadcast right into our house.
First we hear an obnoxious and very loud beeping signal, then the watch or warning is given.
We listen to everyone. Someday it may just save our lives.
