rvcruiser
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We have been in Florida twice in tornadoes and were very lucky.
But, due to accident caused by a tow truck (long other story) we have
been delayed over 2 months this year and cannot leave for Canada for at least another two weeks.
We are in a state park north of Miami and they are predicting bad storms for Sat. thru Sun. with high winds etc.
Any Floridians out there who can ease my fears for sitting out the storms in the RV?
Hubby says 'no problem', I am worried.
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The tornadoes we get in Florida are not the massive tornadoes that they get in the midwest. Usually there is a lot of argument afterwards about whether it really was a tornado or just a downdraft. Mostly they knock down a few tree limbs, maybe a rotten tree or two and some power lines. Just don't be parked under a tree limb if you can avoid it.
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You can keep an eye on the storms by clicking here.
Those Icons that look like cars are the vehicles being used be the storm spotters; if you click on one you will see what the spotter is seeing.
You can 'drag to pan' and 'zoom' to see your area up close.
You do have a weather alert radio - I hope.
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We're parked in North Florida, and are receiving the same report. As we fulltime and spend the winters in Florida in our Motorhome, and have been thru a number of storms. If you use the same caution as you would living in a stick and brick home, you're be fine. I do receive notifications from our local Emergency Management, as I am a volunteer, I will say, that as of this time, They have not sent out any type of warnings. this is a link for a good source of INFORMATION
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camperpaul wrote:You can keep an eye on the storms by clicking here.
Those Icons that look like cars are the vehicles being used be the storm spotters; if you click on one you will see what the spotter is seeing.
You can 'drag to pan' and 'zoom' to see your area up close.
You do have a weather alert radio - I hope.
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Don't be concerned to much about tornados in Florida, do be concerned about lightning strikes and hurricanes (season will be here before you know it).
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I will say this, after living in Fl for 32 years I would have a weather radio on and a plan to evacuate to a safe place quick. I've seen many tornadoes and they can do some damage. For safety pack a bag with all your meds and important papers and have it ready to go this weekend. I think you will be fine but it would be best to be prepared.
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Good advice by Billeg2. I was in emergency services for 28 years in Florida and have seen some serious damage from Florida tornadoes. Be safe!
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Buy a weather radio at Walmart for $30. Leave it on "all" counties. Look at the Atlas and see what counties are nearby. If you have a laptop, go to www.weather.com and type in the town where you are. Select "weather in motion" and you can see which way the storms are headed. When the weather radio sounds, it tells you what counties and what cities will be affected next and how fast the storm is moving. If it's a severe thunderstorm watch or tornado watch, just pay attention. If it's a severe thunderstorm WARNING or tornado WARNING, leave the RV and go to the bath house or office at the campground. Ask the ranger where is the safest place. I am from Florida and I have seen massive destruction from tornadoes. When I am in campgrounds and decide to go to a shelter, I take my purse, cell phone and meds. that's all. Everything else can be replaced. That's why we have insurance. Better to be safe than sorry.
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Thank you all for responding.
We went out and bought a weather radio and finally figured out how to set it up. Must have set it up right as it went on this morning at 6am with a warning.
We did set it to "all" and it gives some comfort knowing we will be warned ahead of time.
After showing hubby your responses, he agreed that maybe putting the 'important' things together was not just my crazy idea and that we should be prepared.
I can see that lightning is dangerous as two bolts started two fires yesterday in this campground.
Camperpaul, that site is staying on my computer until all bad weather has past and then as a bookmark so it will be available always.
mdock2, bookmarking this site as well as it has details for all areas as we travel.
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