Autumn Storms/Severe Weather Discussion

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(2013-10-29 08:41)Ras Wrote:  I dont understsnd your view on this. People have been killed and injured in multiple countries due to this one storm. Surely its worth covering in the news. I dont know about UK but here we beat the record of the highest wind ever measured and generally there were hurricane winds at multiple locations around the country. Can hardly just call this semi bad... it was majorly bad. The covering in the news probably saved lifes as people otherwise would have gone out and get hit by flying and falling things.

My view is based on the fact that yes, even though it's strong winds, most if not all of the damages could've been avoided. Anyone fairly sensible will not go out for a walk during a hurricane. Scaffolding should be dismantled and you should bring in the things that aren't tied down outside. If all of these criteria had been met, I highly doubt the damages would be that extensive.

(2013-10-29 16:43)Saphira Wrote:  How about come live on IOW when its as bad as it was......................................................................

I live on the Faroe Islands. Right above me, a bit North, is where the warm currents from the southern hemisphere meet with the cold ones from the northern hemisphere. I annually witness the lamps in my house, which is built from steel reinforced 22cm concrete top to bottom, swinging from side to side because of the gusts. I have experienced the entire nations power being out for hours on end during 160+mph winds. I have woken up to have ships being thrown against the cliffs where I live. I have sat in a car that couldn't drive forward due to headwinds so strong, that the tires just spun and the car was blown backwards. I have been running around with outside in complete darkness with a drill and some wood in a desperate effort to hold the windows together, that were being rattled apart. Incase you didn't know, when a window goes, prepare for massive damages. Don't assume that I haven't experienced storms and hurricanes.

All I did was ask a simple question.