tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post4101030746621025400..comments2024-02-22T22:30:41.915-06:00Comments on MWN Blog: 11 Reasons why Mid-South tornadoes are so insidiousMeteorologist Erik Proseushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116114428520631122noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-15863777759472509462014-05-19T07:24:33.670-05:002014-05-19T07:24:33.670-05:00We are closely affiliated with one such shelter co...We are closely affiliated with one such shelter company, Take Cover Storm Shelters, and theirs are about as inexpensive as you can find given the cost of materials and labor. It is no small task to assemble the steel into an approved shelter and then spend a day installing, including use of heavy equipment. For about $4000, it's a good investment in peace of mind. They actually stay very busy in the Memphis/Mid-South area. They are not cheap, but they are within the range of affordability for many people.<br /><br />--ErikMeteorologist Erik Proseushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116114428520631122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-24709011240120049632014-05-19T06:59:53.835-05:002014-05-19T06:59:53.835-05:00It's a shame that in-ground shelters are so ex...It's a shame that in-ground shelters are so expensive. I'm sure they would sell a lot of them if they were more affordable but as it is, they probably sell very few of them. I know no one that has been able to afford one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-40426807311083914072013-09-10T12:07:57.368-05:002013-09-10T12:07:57.368-05:00Most of the tornadoes that have happened recently ...Most of the tornadoes that have happened recently has been highly destructive especially the nocturnal ones. They give immense destruction to life and buildings.Hima Devhttp://totalconceptsconstruction.com/storm-shelter/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-85438569749280060952013-05-21T21:00:06.434-05:002013-05-21T21:00:06.434-05:00So all those times I thought I went through a torn...So all those times I thought I went through a tornado (sound, odd air change just before the winds go crazy, extreme storms, extreme damage) I probably did go through one. I've always written things off as 'well it sounded like one and there was a warning or watch but I didn't see a funnel so it must've just been a really powerful storm.' It is a scary realization to know I was writing off storms/tornadoes that way. Everything you've mentioned from the crazy night time storms that sometimes rip through quickly and cause major damage to the rain cover and tree cover makes perfect sense. I hope more people in TN and the South take note. We've been writing off things as just 'big storms' and putting ourselves at risk.<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-34690109220938787262013-05-09T10:22:36.238-05:002013-05-09T10:22:36.238-05:00Thanks for your comment, Mr. Doswell. I have actua...Thanks for your comment, Mr. Doswell. I have actually just learned that recently - you are correct. Cost and pace of construction have a great deal to do with it, much moreso than water table. I had neglected to go back and correct this and will do so now. <br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to read and comment! Always enjoy reading your work and listening to what you have to say. I heard you speak at the MS State Severe Weather Symposium a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, while learning a great deal as well!<br /><br />--Erik, Meteorologist, MemphisWeather.netMeteorologist Erik Proseushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116114428520631122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-71933908718470068972013-05-09T10:11:44.146-05:002013-05-09T10:11:44.146-05:00The notion that a high water table prohibits const...The notion that a high water table prohibits construction of basements is a total myth! The builders like to build homes quickly and it takes more time to add a basement. Chuck Doswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03099345055614900157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-48556809895790345322013-02-21T21:07:43.711-06:002013-02-21T21:07:43.711-06:00Excellent Information!<b>Excellent Information!</b>DanTheCigarManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01415085247029416399noreply@blogger.com