In a Spin...

[Aperitif]

Anyone ever been in the proximity of a tornado?
Today's Guardian has some captivating images - of menace, scale and, of course, expert photography.

See the rest here.

 

[vernon]

I produce the occasional vindaloo induced vortex but have yet to see a real tornado. I hope that remains the case when I take on the Northern Tier ride through the tornado belt in a few years time.

 

[s7ephanie]

Not a tornado but i was in Jamacia when a hurricane hit - scary !!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I was driving a pick-up truck (high kwaliddy rental y'all) from Dallas to Austin one time and there was a storm and tornado combo, managed to avoid getting too near to the main action, still pretty intense though.

Good excuse for a Friday morning twister referencing George Jones country song, he's (was) a good ol' Texas boy.


View: http://youtu.be/PDo3sx1H7n4

You'll probably want to order the CD now, it's on The Cold Hard Truth album, good stuff!

As you were...

 

[threebikesmcginty]

George Jones killed your thread teef...

 

[slowmotion]

That last photo from the series looks absolutely terrifying.

 

[Keith Oates]

Good photos, I'm happy to see them but would not like to be in them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Flying Dodo]

Years ago I remember seeing a mini vortex right in front of me. On the ground the dirt about 1 metre in diameter was being spun around about twice per second. There was no visible column of disturbed air above it. The effect slowly moved around before fading away. Spooky.

 

[vernon]

They are a regular sight in the playground at work. The layout of the buildings sets up litter vortices which occasionally lift the crisp packets three stories high

 

[rich p]

I got caught in a light shower without an umbrella.
Great photos Teef.
3BM, why is Ron Atkinson dressed up and singing in that funny drawl?