Before Hubby went to work this morning we got up and went into town to take a look at the tornado damage. The Metra may be totally ruined, not only is the roof gone but the east side of the building is gone.
Bits and pieces are strewn everywhere...
The above photo is where Fastbreak once stood.
News reporters say that the tornado hovered over the Metra for about 15 minutes rather than moving on. I had always thought that a tornado moved quickly and fast! Amazingly no one was injured by this tornado, had there been an event at the Metra, or the tornado hit a subdivision rather than the fairgrounds, there would have been many injuries. Yesterday the airport measured 2.25 inches of rain and in places golf ball size hail. A fellow teacher had a car out in the hail and now has many dents, and will have to replace tail lights and windshield!
The current forecast is for storms in the afternoon and evening - as strong or stronger than yesterday.
That is just crazy!! I just can't imagine seeing the damage in person. The video of the tornado hitting the Metra still amazes me. I also thought they moved through very quickly. For it to stay in one area for that long seems unreal. I heard that your weather made Good Morning America this morning.
ReplyDeleteThere have been a few more tornado sightings north of us again today. But, we had a beautiful day!!! Hope it didn't get too exciting in your neck of the woods!!