Heatherwith4 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 :bigear: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'm just west of there, but my daughter was headed that way for a class. She has hurt both her legs (previously) so cannot drive. A friend picked her up at her apartment and she must have left her phone. I cannot contact her! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 What happened in Dallas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) double post; sorry Linda Edited April 3, 2012 by Linda in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I was just about to ask if everyone was okay too. Praying for all, especially your daughter Linda. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 What happened in Dallas? Two tornadoes. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/dallas/tornadoes-cause-massive-damage-across-dallas-fort-worth-184640541.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Linda, Praying for her! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We are OK. The damage is both east and west of us though, and I have friends that I cannot get ahold of. Please pray for everyone involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Linda, Praying for her! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 A very big tornado -- actually two at once in both Fort Worth and Dallas. 18 wheelers were flying through the air. We are still seeing rotation and it keeps dropping down to the ground. It is all happening about 10 minutes northeast of me and I've been glued to the TV watching for about an hour. It seems to be all happening in Dallas now. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 A very big tornado -- actually two at once in both Fort Worth and Dallas. 18 wheelers were flying through the air. We are still seeing rotation and it keeps dropping down to the ground. It is all happening about 10 minutes northeast of me and I've been glued to the TV watching for about an hour. It seems to be all happening in Dallas now. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 There's a tornado warning for Denton--I have a friend there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We watched it live on the weather channel- a helicopter was filming it. Scary stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) I'm east enough that it isn't an issue. However, my hubby is in Garland. We are hoping he stays safe and can get home soon. ETA: I just watched the video of the Lancaster tornado. Absolutely horrible :tears: ETA2: New tornado going to head up towards Garland? :( Edited April 3, 2012 by 2J5M9K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I have been praying, the radar looked very bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Just saw this on the AP and came over here to check on our Hive people, too. Sending thoughts of safety to you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Wow--there has been golf ball, egg, and baseball-sized hail reported in various areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueinNC Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We are OK. The damage is both east and west of us though, and I have friends that I cannot get ahold of. Please pray for everyone involved. Will do. :grouphug: They're now saying one is headed towards the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) There's a tornado warning for Denton--I have a friend there. We live next to Denton and so far only thunder and lightening. They just mentioned Denton had hail the size of chicken eggs.! Edited April 3, 2012 by Ferdie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Praying for everyone's safety! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 My mom's best friend lives just a few miles from the airport. She hasn't been able to get ahold of her yet though. It sounds like the video shown on The Weather Channel was from a tornado that hit south Dallas (near the Schneider lot & Flying J truck stop - not that I know where that is). I also have a great aunt in Arlington. Wow. Seeing those semi trailers fly through the air sure is scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Double post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We used to live there (phew) and I just called bil (he was in class but answered) and they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We are okay here. We've still got storms though. There's been significant damage from tornadoes in Arlington and Lancaster - Arlington has been declared to be in a state of disaster by the mayor. I believe another tornado just touched down in Addison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 The mayor of Arlington just declared a state of emergency for the city due to widespread damage. A single tornado touched down in multiple places throughout the city. Power outages in many places throughout the city. That same storm is still threatening as is works its way to the NE, now in the northern suburbs of Dallas. The tornado that was on the ground in Lancaster was moseying slowly on the ground for more than 30 minutes. Amazing video from the chopper in the air, pictures of tractor trailers aloft. !! It wasn't a massive broad tornado, but it later touched down in various places as it worked it's way on a NEward line up through the Dallas half of the metroplex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I finally talked to her. She stopped by her place on the way from class to a friends place to study. She picked up her phone and some dry clothes. She is/was soaking wet from walking to class in a downpour. She is in two walking boots so is very slow. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Linda, I'm glad your daughter is safe! Praying for everyone in that area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We are fine here, just a few miles north of DFW airport. It has been dark all day and we have been under thunderstorm watch, but I wasn't aware of any bad storms directly around us. I was totally oblivious to the weather as we were schooling and I was dealing with a frustrating situation with my mother. I called my DH at work in tears (because of my mother) and he didn't even say anything about the storms, though later he said when he answered and I was crying that he thought it was because of the storms. Yet he didn't say anything to me about the storms?! :glare: I had to get on the computer after that to look up a phone number and decided to surf these forums while waiting for phone call to go through and noticed this post. :001_huh: I called my DH back and he said, "Yeah. I assumed you knew about the storms." Um. No. Totally clueless. Thanks for telling me. It is starting to thunder and rain hard here again. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I am right between Dallas and Fort Worth. We got some small hail and heavy rain but nothing like what hit all around us. I have heard there was damage to at least 2 schools in Forney, not sure if students were still present as it was between 3 and 4, but many districts held students after release time because it wasn't safe to leave. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) My four year old just got home (4:50). The bus had been diverted to another school. Hubby went to get him and my friend's kids. We were pretty scared. Guess I was wrong about being too far east. As for schools in Forney. The kids at Crosby Elem were all moved to another Elem. No students or staff were hurt but there won't be school there tomorrow. The high school was also hit (students were there as they don't let out til 3:55), but I don't have any information yet. Anyway, we all did fine. THe school staff did great and my anxiety ridden son isn't the slightest bit upset. I had a little more trouble as we were hiding out under a comforter in the bathtub while my son and hubby weren't home. I also called where my new foster daughter (age 6) is staying in Arlington (an extra day due to the storms) and they also are fine. Edited April 3, 2012 by 2J5M9K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Are these storms and tornadoes happening any where near the Cowboys' stadium? I have a friend who lives across the street from the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Are these storms and tornadoes happening any where near the Cowboys' stadium? I have a friend who lives across the street from the stadium. I think that area is OK. The tornado damage In Arlington is mostly in the southwest corner, around I20 and Hwy. 287. The stadium is in the northeast part of Arlington, and I have not heard of any serious damage up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I think that area is OK. The tornado damage In Arlington is mostly in the southwest corner, around I20 and Hwy. 287. The stadium is in the northeast part of Arlington, and I have not heard of any serious damage up there. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We just got home and saw this tornado news. Oh my gosh. Dh and I are from Lancaster and he still has a lot of family there. I have dear friends there. I can't get hold of anybody. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We just got home and saw this tornado news. Oh my gosh. Dh and I are from Lancaster and he still has a lot of family there. I have dear friends there. I can't get hold of anybody. :crying: Power and phone lines are out in a lot of areas down here. I contacted most of my friends via cell phone texting or FB updates from their cell phones. Praying all is well for your family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Thank you. I just posted a plea on FB and hope that somebody can/will respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 We're just east of Dallas and only received rain and and hail, but it was scary. I left work early to be home with my girls. The last I heard there were no fatalities. That's amazing after seeing the video of the trucks flying through the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 We just got home and saw this tornado news. Oh my gosh. Dh and I are from Lancaster and he still has a lot of family there. I have dear friends there. I can't get hold of anybody. :crying: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) I think it's amazing there have been no fatalities with what I'm hearing and the pictures I'm seeing on FB. Edited April 4, 2012 by Horton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 My friend tried to get supper in Forney...had to go to Terrell. The news is now reporting extensive damage in Forney :( It is nice to have tv playing normal programs though so we don't focus on it too much. Of course, easy for us to say.... My hubby's car is BAD from the hail. He was on 80 and just got pummeled. My van has just several dings. We looked up how much it might cost online and I'm sooooo glad we have full coverage insurance! So sad about all the people we're seeing on the news though....lots of damage :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 My friend tried to get supper in Forney...had to go to Terrell. The news is now reporting extensive damage in Forney :( It is nice to have tv playing normal programs though so we don't focus on it too much. Of course, easy for us to say.... My hubby's car is BAD from the hail. He was on 80 and just got pummeled. My van has just several dings. We looked up how much it might cost online and I'm sooooo glad we have full coverage insurance! So sad about all the people we're seeing on the news though....lots of damage :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 The tornado that went through Arlington lifted up over the Ballpark, and went directly overhead of us, and touched down somewhere north of the DFW airport. Least, that is what the weather man was saying yesterday. They're still trying to tally up the total number of tornadoes. Anyway, that's why I had to temporarily abandon a lively discussion here yesterday around 1:30 pm or so. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 The tornado that went through Arlington lifted up over the Ballpark, and went directly overhead of us, and touched down somewhere north of the DFW airport. Least, that is what the weather man was saying yesterday. They're still trying to tally up the total number of tornadoes. Anyway, that's why I had to temporarily abandon a lively discussion here yesterday around 1:30 pm or so. ;) Oh, wow. That's amazingly scary. Glad to hear you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Oh, wow. That's amazingly scary. Glad to hear you are ok. Thanks. It was an exciting experience, to say the least. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 :grouphug: The news photos and film were so scarry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 We are okay. We had "hen egg" (tv weather man description) size hail so I'm glad we were able to get our vehicles safe in the garage. The sirens were going off, the wind and rain were howling and blowing. It was quite scary!!! I had a doc appt yesterday late and actually made it. There were lots of cars with broken windows and windshields, dents. We were very blessed because the tornados went just by us, not on top of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 We are all good and no damage to our house. I have friends who public school, and it broke my heart for them when the storms hit and they were all apart. I was so thankful to have my kiddos with me :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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