It is about 10:30 am and I am working at home (my car is in the garage). Suddenly the sky turns dark gray from a sunny blue. A bright flash – lightning! An almighty storm hits, with high wind and hail. Well, that’s not so unusual. After the storm passes, I hear a lot of sirens, but take no notice. Twenty minutes or so later my neighbour phones in distress – a tornado has hit just about 100 meters from us. There is severe damage! I can’t believe it – here I am working peacefully while just up the road havoc has been created. Six people injured, thankfully no one dead. But as the news unfolds the damage to property and trees is becoming apparent – it is extensive. As I write this J is waiting to hear if his flat has survived. His road is closed off – too much damage. I won’t post this till I know. When I phoned him up this morning to tell him that “there was a tornado in Kensal Rise” he laughed – he wouldn’t believe it at first.
Up to 150 houses are known to be damaged. Unbelievable. A few people phone to see if I am okay. The girls who live above me come rushing home from work to see if this house is still standing.
Just spoke to J. His house has “minor” damage. Two windows blown out and some roof tiles gone, the extent of which he won’t know till daylight returns.
Up to 150 houses are known to be damaged. Unbelievable. A few people phone to see if I am okay. The girls who live above me come rushing home from work to see if this house is still standing.
Just spoke to J. His house has “minor” damage. Two windows blown out and some roof tiles gone, the extent of which he won’t know till daylight returns.
