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wandy

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13. Been there; done that.

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Tue Jan 3, 2012, 12:33 PM

Jan 2012

Long ago and far away. Somewhere between Endicott NY and Elmira NY I found myself smack dab in the path of one of those things.
Scary as hell. I stratled a ditch with a monster 72 Chrysler, and cralled under the beast. Didn't hit me full on but close enough to know something very bad was happening up their.

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Question about tornadoes--if you're driving somewhere in the middle of nowhere, [View all] raccoon Jan 2012 OP

probably warrior1 Jan 2012 #1

It's safer than out in the open Lisa D Jan 2012 #2

No good Old Codger Jan 2012 #14

Good point. Lisa D Jan 2012 #15

If possible, drive away, perpedicular to its path -- if it's heading northeast, drive southeast Brickbat Jan 2012 #3

If the tornado looks like it is Standing Still, bvar22 Jan 2012 #21

NO !!!!!!!!!!!! comipinko Jan 2012 #4

+1 ---> Please read that post <----- Motown_Johnny Jan 2012 #16

Just drive the other way. DURHAM D Jan 2012 #5

I thought I remember reading that you should drive perpendicular to the direction of the tornado. nt Ian David Jan 2012 #6

Brickbat's post above is the correct advice. DURHAM D Jan 2012 #10

I asked because I'm going to make a trip to KS when it gets warmer. nt raccoon Jan 2012 #17

In its own way it is beautiful. DURHAM D Jan 2012 #20

This is why you should be able to dig a foxhole in 1 minute flat snooper2 Jan 2012 #7

they say dont do the over pass. there was a popular video of adults seabeyond Jan 2012 #8

Do NOT go under a bridge. 2QT2BSTR8 Jan 2012 #9

The problem with laying in a ditch Coyote_Bandit Jan 2012 #11

Get out and find a ditch to lie down in. That's the only safe place. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #12

Been there; done that. wandy Jan 2012 #13

We were always taught to find the sufrommich Jan 2012 #18

Stop the car and get out. Find a ditch or depression and cover your head. Edweird Jan 2012 #19