I like the skies, the skies that go BOOM!

So, the tornado in Kirksville, MO... well, one of them was rated an EF1.That's right, the above damage was assessed to have been caused by an EF1 tornado. Unfortunately, a structure is only as strong as its weakest point. IN the case of a home, the garage is generally the weakest point; however, you can reinforce a garage to minimize risk and damage. An EF1, as they have rated this tornado, even though Jim Cantore said that he would have rated it an EF2 for the sake of the roof being lifted off, is capable of destroying, depending on the quality of the structure. EF rating are a function of structure quality of construction and degree of damage. In other words, if no damage has occurred, there is no rating. You cannot determine the rating of a tornado by merely looking at the tornado. It is only rated by the damage it causes. Amazing that they rated this an EF1 or EF2... Here is the report... report for May 13, 2009, severe weather outbreak from the National Weather Service.

Locally, after a week of threats and forecasted thunderstorms and coindidentally on the day of a pool party for Mini-Dew's team... we have our thunderstorm. Perfect timing, as usual. Mini-Dew has been texting me like crazy... it's raining... boo hoo. There's thunder... NO!!!! Poor thing. She has been so hyped about this pool party. Looks like a change of plans is in order.

Have a great weekend!
~Dewdrop