Oklahoma Tornados

[Tia]

Prayers for our brothers and sisters!

 

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/20/us/severe-weather/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

 

[Joey]

How's everyone from here, Leslie,Judy,Bryan with the mustache,and that nice brother,James from Kansas,I hope everyone's OK.

[izzydee83]

How's everyone from here, Leslie,Judy,Bryan with the mustache,and that nice brother,James from Kansas,I hope everyone's OK.

 

We probably won't know how they are for a while. That much damage knocks out communications usually for several days.

[1gemstone]

[JudyO]

Sorry, I've been at work all day. I didn't even know about the tornadoes (for the SECOND day in a row!) until this afternoon. Of course, I'm in the southern part of the state--close to Texas. So we're okay...still under a tornado watch until 10. And it's hot and humid!

 

My daughter was talking to some of the friends in Midwest city--they say 3 witness families lost their homes, have not heard about the local Kingdom Hall yet...don't know if any witness children were in the school in Moore that was destroyed.

 

I wonder about Leslie....she's closer to OKC than we are. I wish some others would check in.....

 

One of the brothers who went to the DC in OKC yesterday says that they had just been dismissed from the program when the sirens went off.

Edited May 20, 2013 by jedOKC6

[Lance]

Tried to phone friends in okc .. Email and phones out .. In that area... She can't dial out on cell phone .. Just got a text they are ok ..

She said there was looting going on ... Crazy...

[carribbeangrl01]

Me too. Keeping Oklahoman friends in my prayers.

 

Sorry, I've been at work all day. I didn't even know about the tornadoes (for the SECOND day in a row!) until this afternoon. Of course, I'm in the southern part of the state--close to Texas. So we're okay...still under a tornado watch until 10. And it's hot and humid!

 

My daughter was talking to some of the friends in Midwest city--they say 3 witness families lost their homes, have not heard about the local Kingdom Hall yet...don't know if any witness children were in the school in Moore that was destroyed.

 

I wonder about Leslie....she's closer to OKC than we are. I wish some others would check in.....

 

One of the brothers who went to the DC in OKC yesterday says that they had just been dismissed from the program when the sirens went off.

[countrykaren]

Been watching the news, it looks pretty bad for a school in somewhere called Moar, Oklahoma. Apparently two schools and a

hospital have been hit... but they say six are dead, I hope all our brothers and sisters are okay.. its sad...Praying for all...

[SUNRAY]

Unbelievable news reports..how loving Jehovah is to help us have emergency preparations ...will pray for our brothers and sisters..

[JudyO]

a school in somewhere called Moar, Oklahoma....

That's just the way we Okies pronounce the word "Moore"!!! LOL!

[Tia]

On CNN they are requesting that ones just "text" cell phones it gets through quicker, because when someone calls it jams things up! 
 

[Musky]

Among first reports from devastating tornadoes near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA: Circuit overseer for Spanish in OKC and Tulsa informs that the destruction is massive. He says that 95% of the brethren in the Moore, Oklahoma area, where thousands of buildings were flattened, have already been accounted for. Let's keep them in our prayers.

 

I'll post more as soon as I get it.

Edited May 21, 2013 by Musky

[Joey]

CNN UPDATE:

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin: "We're doing everything we can ... to find anyone who might be injured or might be lost."

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Two-mile-wide tornado kills at least 51 -- including 7 elementary school students.

[JudyO]

how heart-wrenching!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=602878843069996&set=a.102080836483135.4759.100000436576937&type=1&theater

 

 

[Toy Poodles]

We are still having severe thunderstorms here in Westville, Ok. These storms will then travel to Fayetteville and Springdale, Arkansas. Still under a tornado watch

[SUNRAY]

Take precautions Deenna...am praying for you and the friends in the path of these storms..the weather patterns on my phone radar are really strange..pockets of green ...wonder if pole reversal has something to do with it..

[JudyO]

The sirens just went off here! That makes me just a little nervous, because the weather seems to have quieted down except for a little thunder rumbling.

[cricket246]

We're in tears here...That's where my best friend is from and all of her family & friends are there. I will keep you all in my prayers & hope the sun comes quickly with some relief.

[Miss Bea]

Oh my goodness. Love and prayers for you dear friends experiencing this horrible weather. Prayers and a little extra in the contribution box. We love you.....

[trottigy]

On CNN they are requesting that ones just "text" cell phones it gets through quicker, because when someone calls it jams things up!

We went over and over this - every time we talked about "go bags" and disasters. The elders WILL use texts mostly to ensure all ok. It is quicker and more reliable than phone calls and you cant always drive. We asked ALL to reapond with short answers like: all ok or help.. cell towers are at the TOP of the list to restore and short bursts like texts can be queued up and go right through.

[LeslieDean]

Storm chasers setting in our parking lot again this pm. We have quit selling alcohol and have let families into the bar for shelter. Many live in mobile homes close to here so they need a more secure place for shelter. Internet and phone service intermittent. Very strong straight line winds 80 miles am hour andsrble size hail here-reported 51 confirmed deaths withore to come as they sort through debri. Now all is deadly quiet. I think o liked the wind better. Thanks for kind words and prayers.

Mch love to you all.

[dennisdg]

Deadly Tornado Hits Oklahoma City:

 

"Rescue workers raced against time and darkness Monday night looking for survivors after a powerful tornado blasted an area outside of Oklahoma City, leveling homes and leaving at least 51 people dead."

 

 

SOURCE: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/20/us/severe-weather/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

 

Any news on that area about our brothers and sisters?

 

We're waiting on the time where Jesus will command to all tornado “Hush! Be quiet!” - Mark 4:39

[helenrose70]

Hope everyone is ok

[Fee-bee]

This is distressing to our family here in Australia.  We just cannot believe the devastation.

 

The weather is so severe, and getting worse.

 

One of our local needs this year was about our go bags, and emergency meeting points.  Our weather tends to be less severe in autumn, winter and getting more severe and extreme in summer.  A lot of "supercells" and "superstorms" during Summer.

 

These tragedies have reminded me to go through my go bag tomorrow, it's all ready to go, but i last looked at it a year ago.

 

I pray all our bros and sis are safe.

Edited May 21, 2013 by Fee-bee

[Dustparticle]

 They said that the tornado was so big (about two miles wide), and can't tell that you was in it. Plus, it almost took the same path as the one in 1999.