Nancy,

NB> DS> At one time, Arkansas led the nation in the number of "killer
NB> DS> tornadoes"...that is, the number of tornadoes that killed at least one
NB> DS> person. Not a statistic you want to lead the nation in.

NB>No, not really...  but then, you are in that area of the country where
NB>tornadoes are more commonly found....

  We are actually in the eastern part of Tornado Alley, but ALSO in the western
 part of Dixie Alley. So, Arkansas gets a "double dose"...and unfortunately,
most of our severe weather...including tornadoes...occurs after dark and
overnight. And, that's obviously when most people are unaware (asleep), or
think tornadoes only occur in the late afternoon during March, April, and May.
We've had tornadoes every month of the year, at all hours of the day and night.

  The reason I prefer the cold weather, is that while it does make the
arthritis hurt more...it means no heat illness, no insects, and no tornadoes.

Daryl

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