It was almost exactly a decade ago that a very unseasonable tornado ripped through the west side of Dexter. Mr. Kidd thought I was nuts for freaking out about that storm, but I grew up in tornado alley, he didn’t. We got a green sky, hail and the temperature drop of 20F in less than 20 seconds, but were spared the funnel. I have friends and colleagues who live in the subdivision that tornado hit.
If the sirens go off tonight, I’ll make everyone head to the basement, whether they like it or not. Stay safe in the D.
you are absolutely right to freak about tornadoes!
i, too, grew up in tornado-prone parts of texass and concur with your cautiousness!
i would rather shelter in place (and have) in the face of hurricanes (irma messed up this island bad!). BUT!
i will not mess around when there is a tornado warning. the conditions you described would have me getting a mattress into the center-most bathroom of the house in case we have to get in the tub and pull it over us. at 13ft above sea level, we don’t have a basement, obvs.
Last tornado spewer I was glued to the weather underground storm tracks. When things got iffy I herded all three people and cats into the closet with some playing cards and cat treats. A bit squished but we don’t have a basement.
We have an active tornado watch going right now here near Chicago. Severe thunderstorms are likely on the way as well. Tonight’s dog walk may end up on the brief side.
Our basement is just that, not living space. Very uncomfortable for an evening of it. At least we have one, though! We really need to fix what’s in it for climate change. There’s a box of broken stained glass shards under the stairs, sheets of stained glass just east of that opening, couple hundred square feet wood flooring sticks south of that…and on the west side of the basement is kitty toilet area, washer/dryer and food storage, most of which is in glass jars or metal cans.
My first thought on seeing the headline was, “Oh, that’s cool!” Then I read the story. Jesus. Basically, a healthy male humpback whale raped an emaciated, injured male humpback whale.
I have friends and colleagues who live in the subdivision that tornado hit. 
At least we have one, though! We really need to fix what’s in it for climate change. There’s a box of broken stained glass shards under the stairs, sheets of stained glass just east of that opening, couple hundred square feet wood flooring sticks south of that…and on the west side of the basement is kitty toilet area, washer/dryer and food storage, most of which is in glass jars or metal cans. 
