Tornado in Louisiana that threw mobile home into road, killed 1 person was EF-3 with 150 mph winds

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• Tornado Survivor Stories
• How Is A Mobile Home’s Minimum Wind Resistance Determined?
• Mobile Homes And Tornadoes | What To Do In An Emergency
• How High Can A Tornado Pick People Up?
• Viral Video Shows Truck Picked up by a Tornado, 16-Year-Old Driver Walks Away With Only Scratches
• Can A Tornado Pick You Up? (Scary Truth)

I walked around more or less like a zombie shaking and trembling, looking at the other two semis that had blown over. There were people running about in every direction. Some of my other instructor colleagues saw me and came up to me and asked me if I was okay. Finally, I managed to phone my wife at work but she can't pick up so I left a voicemail that she still has. I don't think I ever want to hear that because I do remember I was screaming. I suddenly felt something hit my head and everything was peaceful.

Officials have set up a storm command center at Kirtland Community College. M-32, is providing shelter for displaced residents. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency late Friday night unlocking state resources to assist in the cleanup efforts. GAYLORD, MI – At least two people are dead and 44 injured after a Friday tornado tore through Gaylord.

Tornado Survivor Stories

Studies show that site-built homes in the Midwest have a higher fire incidence rate than mobile homes in the same regions. So, it seems like the measures that have been taken to improve home quality have succeeded with flying colors. While this once was the most common statement mentioned about fire safety, major improvements have been made to mobile home designs over the years. The majority of mobile homes now have a more advanced fire safety setup that is designed with the specific needs of mobile homes in mind.

We listened to the radio and heard that something was dissipating. I could not understand what it was saying but I assumed it meant tornado. This was the scariest moment of my life and I hope nothing like this happens ever again. He opened his arms and I hugged that man so hard he tapped my shoulder because I was squeezing him.

How Is A Mobile Home’s Minimum Wind Resistance Determined?

Our ornamental pear was shattered and shredded, laying in our back yard. The limbs and pear tree were oriented from north to south, towards the EF03 damage that was in a track along Westbrook Road – ¼ mile to our south. Most of the tree damage in the neighborhood had the same orientation. Also the north side of our house was sand blasted with shredded leaves and debris, but the other sides of the house were clean.

My neighbor came running and wanted to know if I had damage. They had been sitting on their porch and saw the funnel and ran. Storms pop up so quickly, you have to be a good watchful person.

Mobile Homes And Tornadoes | What To Do In An Emergency

Picking up a human is no problem for even weak tornadoes as we weigh so little. People can be lifted into the air and carried quite a distance before being dropped, just like Matt Suter. Humans weigh very little in comparison to the heavy objects that even weak tornadoes pick up, so it’s important not to get too close to these weather events as they are very dangerous.

For almost every part of the country, there’s a minimum wind resistance of 70 miles per hour. This is for Wind Zone I, which is “normal” wind areas. However, the minimum wind resistance in areas that are known for hurricanes and tornados changes. While high winds can still be extremely damaging for most home styles, it’s good to know that most mobile homes still have some degree of resistance built into them. Sure, it might not be much, but it still will be able to give homeowners some peace of mind. Figuring out your details, though, can be a bit much.

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When it was all over, the tornado that hit our town was measured F-4. It leveled several of the brick homes in that neighborhood. The closet that we were in was OK and we were OK. Only the door frame remained of the room to the west of the closet, right next to the closet. My mom just about had a terrible accident racing to town in the pouring rain to find me. All she could do was yell out for me because all phone lines and electric was down and their was dangerous debris.

In the next 2-5 seconds, I saw the corner of the shop and bathroom lift up and disappear over me. Then I was hit with a force I can’t describe and felt myself being lifted into the air traveling backwards at what seemed like 100 mph. I was being hit from all directions by objects and beams from the building. A thousand thoughts went through my mind and I just knew I was dead. I prayed for God to save me then I was slammed back onto the ground. Again, as we did our inspection tour the sky was continuous lightning but no thunder to the east.

Similarly, our furniture on the upper deck ended up shoved together in a pile against the south railing. I had covered the outside furniture and anchored them together as I normally do when there is a threat of rain or storms to protect them. Out of the corner of my eye I see my pink robe sporting hero, and I do mean hero, waving both hands, one of which still clung to a beer. I cut the saw off and looked at him as he began pointing off towards the west.

Now the only time I shake is because I still get butterflies everytime I see her come through the door. My living room looked eerie as I could see flashes of lightening as well as power flashes. I jumped into a 1/2 bath that was right inside the door and slammed the door and laid down and covered my head and prayed for forgiveness and for my family.

The December outbreak killed people in four other states — Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee — and caused a total of 89 deaths, NOAA records show. It was one of the deadliest tornado events in U.S. history and the deadliest since the devastating Joplin, Mo., tornadoes killed 158 people in 2011. When deadly tornadoes ravaged Kentucky in December, the nation was haunted by tragic scenes at a candle factory where nine workers were killed when the building collapsed. My next thought was get to an interior hall so I ran to the bathroom, laid down on the floor and grabbed the toilet knowing it was bolted to the ground.