over 90 tornadoes in Kansas and no deaths (so far) testament to early warning and taking heed

[demtenjeep]

Oklahoma wasn't so lucky. They have had 5 reported deaths so far

[tridim]

1. Two downsides of the new super-proactive warning system..

My Mom in Kansas City was convinced she was going to get killed last night. It barely even rained in KC. I did my best to calm her fears.

I also worry about the cry wolf syndrome with these new early warnings.

[demtenjeep]

2. we live in Kansas...we know the signs

and know when to go underground

[tridim]

3. Yea, I've lived in KC about 80% of my life..

and have yet to see a tornado on the ground. It's all about the odds, which are still pretty high even in tornado alley.

I have been very near a tornado on the ground (because I was chasing it), but I never saw it.

[demtenjeep]

5. wow, I have seen several

they are magnificant but very scary when you think of the destruction they leave.

[pansypoo53219]

4. last year's hits in joplin + tuskaloosa probably on their minds.

PBS has a fresher tornado doc this week. if anybody gets things going on global warming, it will be the insurance companies.