[caww]

....”We keep an axe and a sledge hammer there too. Just in case we have to hack our way out”.....

Good thinking ahead like that.

Stay safe and let’s hope you don’t have to go through more than rain and wind.

[DJlaysitup]

There is a possibility that this was a bigger storm than: The Great Tri-State Tornado of Wednesday, March 18, 1925, is the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. Inflicting 695 fatalities,[2] the tornado killed more than twice as many as the second deadliest, the 1840 Great Natchez Tornado. The continuous ≥219 mile (≥352 km) track left by the tornado was the longest ever recorded in the world: the tornado crossed from southeastern Missouri, through southern Illinois, then into southwestern Indiana. Although not officially rated by NOAA, it is recognized by most experts (such as Tom Grazulis) as an F5 tornado, the maximum damage rating issued on the Fujita scale...

[greeneyes]

We are just under thunderstorm watch, so I am not too worried, but in case things change while I’m asleep, I’ll still be sleeping in the basement.