I thought I was going to die...

Chat about anything and everything... (well almost anything) Whether it be the front porch or the pot belly stove or news of interest or a topic of your liking, this is the place to post it.

Moderator: S2k Moderators

Post Reply
Message
Author
User avatar
wx247
S2K Supporter
S2K Supporter
Posts: 14279
Age: 42
Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2003 10:35 pm
Location: Monett, Missouri
Contact:
Contact wx247

I thought I was going to die...

#1 Postby wx247 » Thu May 13, 2004 2:06 pm

Hi everyone. Coming home from my final today I was on I-44 when the heaviest rain I have ever seen started falling. Out of nowhere this wind gust came and blew me and the car in front of me off onto the shoulder!! Had I not been going only around 40 mph I would have probably have been blown off the shoulder and into the valley below. There have been several accidents on I-44 this afternoon. Heavy rain continues. Whew! I was so scared.
0 likes   
Personal Forecast Disclaimer:
The posts in this forum are NOT official forecast and should not be used as such. They are just the opinion of the poster and may or may not be backed by sound meteorological data. They are NOT endorsed by any professional institution or storm2k.org. For official information, please refer to the NHC and NWS products.
Top
User avatar
cycloneye
Admin
Admin
Posts: 146154
Age: 69
Joined: Thu Oct 10, 2002 10:54 am
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

#2 Postby cycloneye » Thu May 13, 2004 2:09 pm

Oh boy Garrett glad that you are fine and nothing happened.
0 likes   
Visit the Caribbean-Central America Weather Thread where you can find at first post web cams,radars
and observations from Caribbean basin members Click Here
Top
User avatar
bfez1
S2K Supporter
S2K Supporter
Posts: 6548
Joined: Thu Oct 10, 2002 10:14 am
Location: Meraux--10 mi E of New Orleans-totally destroyed by Katrina
Contact:
Contact bfez1

#3 Postby bfez1 » Thu May 13, 2004 2:17 pm

Glad to hear you're safe and sound, Garrett.
0 likes   
Top
GalvestonDuck
Category 5
Category 5
Posts: 15941
Age: 57
Joined: Fri Oct 11, 2002 8:11 am
Location: Galveston, oh Galveston (And yeah, it's a barrier island. Wanna make something of it?)

#4 Postby GalvestonDuck » Thu May 13, 2004 2:22 pm

Glad you made it home safe, Garrett buddy!
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
furluvcats
Category 5
Category 5
Posts: 1900
Joined: Sat Mar 01, 2003 12:02 am
Location: Temecula, California
Contact:
Contact furluvcats

#5 Postby furluvcats » Thu May 13, 2004 2:28 pm

Glad you are safe Garrett..sounds frightening! Stay indoors the rest of today, if you can!
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
isobar
Category 5
Category 5
Posts: 2002
Joined: Thu Feb 06, 2003 9:05 am
Location: Louisville, KY

#6 Postby isobar » Thu May 13, 2004 3:07 pm

Whoa, glad you're okay!! Sounds like quite a downburst, dude.
0 likes   
Top
Rainband

#7 Postby Rainband » Thu May 13, 2004 3:37 pm

Glad your ok Garrett!!! That sounded scary!! :eek:
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
wx247
S2K Supporter
S2K Supporter
Posts: 14279
Age: 42
Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2003 10:35 pm
Location: Monett, Missouri
Contact:
Contact wx247

#8 Postby wx247 » Thu May 13, 2004 3:54 pm

isobar wrote:Whoa, glad you're okay!! Sounds like quite a downburst, dude.


I think winds were only around 45 mph or so, but I wasn't prepared for it.
0 likes   
Personal Forecast Disclaimer:
The posts in this forum are NOT official forecast and should not be used as such. They are just the opinion of the poster and may or may not be backed by sound meteorological data. They are NOT endorsed by any professional institution or storm2k.org. For official information, please refer to the NHC and NWS products.
Top
User avatar
HurricaneGirl
Category 5
Category 5
Posts: 5839
Age: 60
Joined: Thu Feb 06, 2003 9:45 am
Location: Clare, Michigan
Contact:
Contact HurricaneGirl

#9 Postby HurricaneGirl » Thu May 13, 2004 5:30 pm

:eek: Holy Crap!! I am glad that you are are safe and sound Garrett!!
0 likes   
Top
Guest

#10 Postby Guest » Thu May 13, 2004 5:58 pm

Gotta hate driving through bad weather. Thank goodness you made it home okay.
...Jennifer...
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
azskyman
S2K Supporter
S2K Supporter
Posts: 4104
Joined: Thu Mar 13, 2003 7:36 am
Location: Scottsdale Arizona
Contact:
Contact azskyman

#11 Postby azskyman » Thu May 13, 2004 8:51 pm

I've been in those situations. You go from one of anticipation to one of exhilaration to one of anxiety to one of fear....all in a matter of a few seconds.

You want to get in it, drive in it, watch it blow and howl, but once you are there you realize this is no ordinary storm...and then you want it to STOP!!!!

Glad you are ok.
0 likes   
Top
Miss Mary

#12 Postby Miss Mary » Thu May 13, 2004 9:19 pm

Good thing you were going 40! Whew, what a scare Garrett. It will probably stay with you for a while. I'm just so glad you were okay though!

Mary
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
Lindaloo
Category 5
Category 5
Posts: 22658
Joined: Sat Mar 29, 2003 10:06 am
Location: Pascagoula, MS

#13 Postby Lindaloo » Thu May 13, 2004 9:26 pm

Thank goodness you are okay Garrett. You are a good driver. :)
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
wx247
S2K Supporter
S2K Supporter
Posts: 14279
Age: 42
Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2003 10:35 pm
Location: Monett, Missouri
Contact:
Contact wx247

#14 Postby wx247 » Thu May 13, 2004 9:32 pm

Lindaloo wrote:Thank goodness you are okay Garrett. You are a good driver. :)


Wonder if Jim Cantore would do a Storm Stories episode on me. LOL!
0 likes   
Personal Forecast Disclaimer:
The posts in this forum are NOT official forecast and should not be used as such. They are just the opinion of the poster and may or may not be backed by sound meteorological data. They are NOT endorsed by any professional institution or storm2k.org. For official information, please refer to the NHC and NWS products.
Top
User avatar
Lindaloo
Category 5
Category 5
Posts: 22658
Joined: Sat Mar 29, 2003 10:06 am
Location: Pascagoula, MS

#15 Postby Lindaloo » Thu May 13, 2004 9:33 pm

LOL Garrett!! Possibly. :D
0 likes   
Top
Miss Mary

#16 Postby Miss Mary » Thu May 13, 2004 9:36 pm

Garrett - well you two are buds now ya know....:-). You did recently receive an autographed picture of Jim didn't you? LOL

Mary
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
wx247
S2K Supporter
S2K Supporter
Posts: 14279
Age: 42
Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2003 10:35 pm
Location: Monett, Missouri
Contact:
Contact wx247

#17 Postby wx247 » Thu May 13, 2004 9:40 pm

Yeah. I guess I could call him on his private line and see if he could. :lol:
0 likes   
Personal Forecast Disclaimer:
The posts in this forum are NOT official forecast and should not be used as such. They are just the opinion of the poster and may or may not be backed by sound meteorological data. They are NOT endorsed by any professional institution or storm2k.org. For official information, please refer to the NHC and NWS products.
Top
Miss Mary

#18 Postby Miss Mary » Thu May 13, 2004 10:21 pm

Oh Garrett - stop it! LOL

Question - have you ever met Jim? He sure seems like such a nice guy. We were on vacation a few years ago in Destin. I could have sworn a dad near us looked just like Jim Cantore. I kept staring over that way, to the point that my kids said Mom stop staring.....when I tried to explain who I thought he was, you should have seen the rolled eye look I got. And heard the loud sighs. They were hoping he was a celeb....not a Met on TWC. Yes my family just loves this wx devotion thing I've got going. But later I did wonder if that was him! Could have been.

Mary
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
azskyman
S2K Supporter
S2K Supporter
Posts: 4104
Joined: Thu Mar 13, 2003 7:36 am
Location: Scottsdale Arizona
Contact:
Contact azskyman

#19 Postby azskyman » Thu May 13, 2004 11:38 pm

Jim Cantore is a genuine person and clearly could relate to most of us here because he knows what it is like to have a passion for weather.

Storm Stories, however, is created and produced by a totally different group of folks...and I doubt he personally would have much input into what story material is to be considered.

Nevertheless, Garrett, might be worth the try.
0 likes   
Top
User avatar
JQ Public
Category 5
Category 5
Posts: 4488
Joined: Thu Feb 06, 2003 1:17 am
Location: Cary, NC

#20 Postby JQ Public » Fri May 14, 2004 12:34 am

Glad you're ok! Stay safe up there :)
0 likes   
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Off Topic”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 22 guests