Tornado's ripped through southern United States

[KuteNurse]

I learned this afternoon about the terrible storms that ripped across the southern states of America. The death tole now stands over 50+, not including injuries. An entire University was demolished by a monster tornado. Luckily no students were killed.

I am guessing we have quite a few forum members from those states. Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and a couple other states. I hope everyone is safe and sound. You are in my thoughts and prayers.ray:

 

[janaki]

It is very sad indeed.
Hey u guys from these states, hope you are all ok.

 

[BellyDance Girl]

I'm watching footage of it on CNN right now. My gosh! Have you ever heard of that many tornadoes in that many states - in February????

 

[Moon]

I hope they're all ok too.
Tornados must be the scariest thing ever.

I don't pray but you're in my thougths. I hope everything will be fine again soon.

 

[KuteNurse]

The footage is absolutely devastating. I can't believe it either. Doesn't it make you wonder about global warming when things like this happen. Odd weather patterns such as tornado's in February.

 

[Maria_Aya]

Wishing all to be safe !!!
Seems that Mother nature is revenging us the humans in all the world about what we have done to her ....

 

[KuteNurse]

I think your right Maria. I feel badly for all the families who have lost loved ones and their homes.

 

[Moon]

I also hear something like that last year: The US suffers from more tornados due to climate change, like here in the Netherlands we have more rain and less snow.

I saw the tornado damage on the news yesterday. It appeared a very young child survived the tornado because his mom protected him with her life, literally...

 

[Shanazel]

Re: tornados in February. Hard as it is for those of us living in the frozen tundra of the north to believe, it is early spring in much of the southern USA. Tornados can happen anytime of the year, but are fairly common in the spring. According to the meterologist I listened to on NPR today, the tornado pattern is more likely due to the effects of the La Nina weather system than to global warming. That doesn't make the latest tornado disaster any easier to bear, but it might keep things in perspective.

 

[KuteNurse]

Re: tornados in February. Hard as it is for those of us living in the frozen tundra of the north to believe, it is early spring in much of the southern USA. Tornados can happen anytime of the year, but are fairly common in the spring. According to the meterologist I listened to on NPR today, the tornado pattern is more likely due to the effects of the La Nina weather system than to global warming. That doesn't make the latest tornado disaster any easier to bear, but it might keep things in perspective.

I wonder if that means a busy hurricane season for the southern states on the coast also? The central southern states are also more prone to tornado's due to the gulf stream bringing warm moist air into the region where cold air meets.

 

[KuteNurse]

I also hear something like that last year: The US suffers from more tornados due to climate change, like here in the Netherlands we have more rain and less snow.

I saw the tornado damage on the news yesterday. It appeared a very young child survived the tornado because his mom protected him with her life, literally...

Moonie,

The southern states have always been prone to tornado's because the gulf stream brings in warm, moist air that meets cold air. Interesting that you heard the States has more tornado's because of climate changes. Did the Netherlands used to have more snow? I am glad the mother and child are alive. It is amazing to see what a mother will do to protect her children from danger. I like Shanazel's statement about "You can run, but you can't hide from tornado's". That about sums it up. We get occassional tornado's in Minnesota. My husband, son and I actually drove those a dangerous cell that produced tornado's, but it doesn't happen much in Duluth because Lake Superior is too cold.

 

[Moon]

No Kutenurse, the mother died, but the baby survived thanks to her. The rest of the baby's family survived too.

We never had so much snow as where you live, but I believe especially the last 10 years we had very little snow.
(I have to admit I don't mind that very much. I stopped liking snow when I became too old for sleighing. But climate change due to things people have done to the earth is not good )

 

[Safran]

I am not sure if there are really more natural disasters, or is it just that the media helps us be aware of all the things in different corners of the world. However, the weather is changing, we've had very little snow this year. And it was snowing in Beirut, something that hasn't happened in a good 20+ years.

Moon, you're never too old to sleigh!

 

[da Sage]

Some people say the increase in tornadoes is part of a natural cycle; others say it is a result of climate change. I personally believe it is the result of climate change, and perhaps a slight change in the reporting status for tornadoes...we have so many tornado watches and warnings now, I just don't pay attention anymore! Of course, it helps that I live in a solid brick building. People who live in mobile homes have to worry much more.

 

[KuteNurse]

Some people say the increase in tornadoes is part of a natural cycle; others say it is a result of climate change. I personally believe it is the result of climate change, and perhaps a slight change in the reporting status for tornadoes...we have so many tornado watches and warnings now, I just don't pay attention anymore! Of course, it helps that I live in a solid brick building. People who live in mobile homes have to worry much more.

I think your right. I believe the climate just adjusts occassionally. But it is always good to make sure we are taking care of our planet earth. I heard another batch of tornado's ripped through the south??? I have been so busy working and I have been sick, I have kinda been out of it.

 

[gisela]

I read just a few days ago that 25% of the North pole has disappeared within the last year!!! I got really scared! New streams in the ocean and crashes between hot and cold water does cause weird thing to the weather and the wind directions, so I think it's probably the climate changes (or.. us) that's responsible.

 

[Ecuabellydancer]

In Ecuador we´ve had some tremors, scarier than usual, the rainy season is leaving more damage and losses than the ones in the last few years, and there is an active volcano affecting some towns in the highlands... we can only pray this will be it ray:

 

[KuteNurse]

Ecu,

I hope everyone is safe and sound. I guess I should not complain about bitter cold weather. Although it can be just as dangerous. Be Safe!

 

[Mosaic]

I personally think that the weather patterns are natural phenomena, but it is happening in much shorter cycles than they would naturally, and that is due to the human input. We have accelerated the cycles, so we end up with more tornadoes/cyclones/hurricanes and very strange weather patterns. The seasons have changed a lot.

Here in Australia ( strange as it may seem a very dry continent) Australians are now living with permanent water restrictions, we have taken water usage for granted for generations, treating it as a never ending resource - now the current generations and those who will follow are paying for the unaware careless misuse of water.... it seemed difficult at first, but you do get use to it and the kids are much more conscious of our non renewable resources than previous generations were - the adults are learning and learning fast!:lol:

 

[KuteNurse]

I personally think that the weather patterns are natural phenomena, but it is happening in much shorter cycles than they would naturally, and that is due to the human input. We have accelerated the cycles, so we end up with more tornadoes/cyclones/hurricanes and very strange weather patterns. The seasons have changed a lot.

Here in Australia ( strange as it may seem a very dry continent) Australians are now living with permanent water restrictions, we have taken water usage for granted for generations, treating it as a never ending resource - now the current generations and those who will follow are paying for the and unaware careless misuse of water.... it seemed difficult at first, but you do get use to it and the kids are much more conscious of our non renewable resources than previous generations were - the adults are learning and learning fast!:lol:

Mosaic,

I have to agree that weather happens because of natural phenomena. I do not want to rule out our mistreating our planet Earth however. It is good practice to take care of it. I have to continually tell my son 1-2 showers a day. Also, to turn the garden hose off etc...Right now we do not have a water shortage, but I know areas in the United States do.