Apr 30 2009
Wild Winds from the Weather Archives
On April 29, 1968, a dust devil with a loud “jet plane” roar damaged trailers, carports, and TV antennas in Pepprell, MA, and plywood sheets sailed away. In Franklin, MA, a dust devil (height of two telephone poles in height) lifted a 500 lb boat and parked it in a tree.
On April 30, 1898, a tragedy occurred when the lives of two children and their dad was snuffed out by an F4 Tornado in Hosper, IA. The dad grabbed the two kids, one under each arm and headed to the outside storm shelter. The home was anialated and the children were found dead in arms of the dad.
Tornado and severe winds can be very deadly and destructive. Watches and Warnings are issued by the local weather services when the threat of these storms exist. Know the watch and warning terminology and know what to do if one is issued for your area - it good save a life.
Severe weather can be scary! Being prepared can save your life.