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Old 09-25-2013, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DAWN MARIE;752***
Easy to say now from behind your computer.... we had no idea about any tornado when it started. If you read what I read...I said we had NO IDEA. It wasn't until the wind whipped up as it did we wondered if we were in one.

When it happened at first it was fine. It started like usual. Rain only. We did what we've done in the past ran to the dry safe spot that is near us. When a passing storm comes we have a niche right there that is usually dry and safe. It quickly turned bad and we had no choice but to stay put. I've stood in that same spot tons of times and have felt quite safe. The rain stops and we resume dancing. This was different. As soon as there was a lull which took about 15-20 minutes we ran to the sales office area.

The warning would have made a bid difference had we known. By the time the storm hit it was too late. This came quickly with no warning.

I am off campus, but it appears you weathered the storm no worse for wear. Good.
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