Yikes - tornado warning here

[WildEyedLiberal]

The good news: The storm system is mostly west of Champaign County, so there's nothing bad here yet.

The bad news: My home county, where my parents live, is right in the middle of it, and several tornadoes have touched down. I can't get ahold of my parents - when I call their house, the phone rings and rings and the answering machine doesn't pick up, so the phone lines must be down.

I really hate being in the Midwest in April. :scared:

Edit: Shit, nevermind, the tornado siren just went off. Since I live in a third-floor apartment, hopefully they don't decide to get too close.

[beachmom]

1. Please stay safe!

I suppose you have to go in the bathroom, right? I used to live in the midwest and there also was a bad tornado near where I lived in the Atlanta area. It was in the middle of the night and my dog jumped on me he was so scared, but luckily it didn't get too close to me.

Let us know when you're given the "all clear"!

[JI7]

2. i hope you all get through this ok

i have no experience with tornadoes or hurricanes. but i can imagine how worried you all get when you can't contact family and friends.

[karendc]

3. I have been through a tornado

in Maryland, in October 2001. Just get to a lower floor and interior room and you will be fine.

[globalvillage]

4. Stay safe, WEL n/t

[ProSense]

5. Be safe. The thought alone scares me.

The movie Twister scared the crap out of me.

[WildEyedLiberal]

6. Got the all clear

I was finally able to get ahold of my parents. They are fine.

Eesh, that was scary. I HATE storms. x(

[JohnKleeb]

7. Glad all is good

Glad you and your folks are ok. We have tornadoes here sometimes too and they always scare me though I live in a part of the hosue that wouldnt be affected.

[WildEyedLiberal]

8. Thanks

Yep, everyone's okay here, and things have quieted down.

[JohnKleeb]

9. Good to hear that