We are just now coming out of our icy mess here in Tupelo. We were stuck in doors for a week. I’m from California so this was insane for us lol we have never been so cold.
Surprises? No.. It was forecasted! Folks need to pay attention! It's winter! Too many folks go out in this mess unnecessarily! Those who have to be on the roads need to be cautious and prepared! Period! Much of this is very avoidable!
And, if you go out walking in this crap, have ice cleats available. The top of your shoes/boots will be wet, but the gripping part should do as it was meant to do
@ReedTimmerWx Indeed! Either way.. You have to be prepared that things can change on the drop of a dime. Folks were warned. It could get worse, it might not be as bad as forecasted. Folks forget.. It's a forecast... a prediction based on conditions! You and your team ROCK! God bless all!
@minibikemafia Exactly! I watch a few faithfully here on RU-vid and they are actually more reliable than our local weather/news station! Our locals even showed this to happen. You have the weather radio. Folks are just in too big of a hurry and/or just have their priorities wrong!
I remember an ice storm in the late 90's early 2000 Louisville. All night and day the eery sound of my beautiful trees and branches cracking and dropping to the ground!! Praying for your and everyone's safety. Thanks Reed the dominator 💪🙏
It was sure bad here in Nashville, TN also. I'll never forget that ice storm! It was such a scary time, then being stuck together with family, kids, dogs, cats, and a few rodents...for weeks until repairs to the electric lines and we were able to go back home.
That storm went through Arkansas, too. It took two weeks to get the grid back up, and lo and behold part 2 came through. In total we were without electricity for four weeks, yet my electric bill was more than double the usual bill. 🤷♂️
We are from Arkansas too! In fact I was rather new to TN. @@NO-CHIT when that 90's ice storm hit. We are from NE Arkansas and I am worried about my sis that still lives there since she hasn't answered my messages. That is just awful to hear that you all were affected so severely. I hate it when the electric companies overcharge folks...so unfair. I hope this last storm did not do any damage to your home or grid.
Wow I can't imagine living in a place where it gets lots of ice storms. But Florida still has those hurricanes and severe weather events but I'm still glad I live here. Praying for those people on the road over in Oklahoma. Never stop chasing, Reed!
It's the Suprise Ice storm we've been told about for two days. If you work, you need to know the weather, and I'm seeing a bunch of people who are lost because they didn't.
Experienced this a week ago. Car was completely frozen over! Luckily I had my handy home made remedy - 1/3 vinegar 2/3 water in spray bottle. Sprayed it over door handles and could open car door easily!
We just had two ice storms in the Portland Metro Area in Oregon. I hate ice! I had to call into work which I never do because it was unsafe to walk in!
I live in the Tulsa metro and I've known today was supposed to be bad for over a week now. The news people almost always make conditions sound WAY worse then the actually are, so most people don't really pay attention. Which can be a real problem on the relatively few days a year that we actually have bad winter weather.
People.. No matter what the weather.. accidents, breakdowns, traffic jams etc happen! Even on a local trip.. I keep a ditty bag by my door that I take with me every time I go anywhere in my car! Depending on the time of year. I never leave without bottled water, something to eat and a portable urinal! ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR GAS TANK IS FULL! I keep a hand crank radio, mylar blankets, first aid kit, emergency roadside kit, anti choking device, life jacket, rope, bungees, a tarp, zip ties, a change of clothing, paper towels, oil, antifreeze and anemergency ladder. in my trunk year-round! You may not need these things in an emergency but you might encounter someone who does! I also keep aspirin and benadryl in my car. God bless all!
I hate driving on ice and I’m in Wisconsin and driven 50 years in winter weather. We just got over a deep freeze. Now, we are having 30’s and 40’s. Any ice is bad but that much in an area not used to it is awful!
Meanwhile me chasing the flash flooding in south Texas right now. I've had to notify NWS already of multiple places where flooding has submerged roads underneath overpasses leading to road shutdown on San Antonio's west side. No, it is not minor flooding. People really should pay more attention to the forecasts when ice does occur & stay off the roads if possible. I dealt with ice already this week with the Texas freeze. There is no to little such thing as a surprise storm nowadays with the tech available.
My area Bartlesville oklahoma I had brilliant frequent blue green power flashes. 35+ mph wind gusts 1/4" of ice. You could even walk on the streets like you did. This was north of Tulsa all this happened. Even slicker than what they had here in this video. It's all changed to Rain now and greatly improved this afternoon
I prepped and got groceries 2 days ago. We have gas for our generator too. Never lost power. My family is thankful that we listened. I work from home so no big deal but for the ones who physically have to go in their bosses said don't play with it.
Just got done with this stuff in oregon. Where i happen to live was out of the danger zone, which is weird cause were usually a town that should get this weather. Eugene, Springfield , all up n down i-5 ..a mess. Dang it! Stay OFF the Roads!
I know. I'm in St. Louis, Missouri. I don't have a TV and rely on streaming by a few meteorologists to get my weather. Even I knew this ice storm was coming!
Welcome to the south. Ya’ll understand us yet? This is why most stuff closes. It’s not that we want to but we have to. This year is worse than normal but it happens. Usually the snow melts and refreezes. Not enough snow times to have massive amounts of plows.
Some of those vehicles may likely run out of gasoline before they get off that road. Don't think the EVs will fare well either. I would have taken a half day vacation and stayed home 'till afternoon. (Hindsight!)
I live south of Norman. I laughed pretty hard today when from my bedroom window I watched two very capable trucks slide all over the place. It took em about an hour to get out. Rule of thumb, if you can’t walk on it, don’t try to drive. Dumb people.
Even a little glaze of ice is nasty!! I would rather have snow at least you can still get around. Are all those ppl getting out of work? Thats a mess! I will stick to my little town. Thats crazy! What do they do when they close a road and with all that traffic?? Do they reroute or turn them around somewhere? Just curious. Hope everyone got home safely.
@ReedTimmerWx lol Reed , few months ago I was trapped on I 55 north out of New Orleans to Hammond, going home from one of my shows , clear fall night 12 cars wrecked , sat 5 hours on bridge to clear , Reed be careful, everyone is on there phones texting, I'm on I 12 every day traveling to my shows , stay safe , love T-roy Entertainment
Great to be prepared, car emergency kit - check, emergency food - check, water - check, candles - check, sleeping bag - check, power bank - check, pooper kit - check, life is good 👍.
Reed Reed, those off ramps were perfect. You should have setup a gopro and run down one and see how far you can slide before you bust your azz, just sayin!
