Tis the season…..to have storms
Our weather in Oklahoma is so unpredictable. Yesterday, the forecasters said we would have no rain and no severe weather, but when I got off work, a tornado watch had been issued for Oklahoma County. I went home to get my storm spotting “equipment” all together, so I would be prepared in case our REACT team was activated. I was really surprised that a tornado watch had been issued for us when there was no severe weather in the state. Several of our REACT members took up positions and watched the clouds, in case something formed. I went on to church because I had to help with the youth service. When I was no longer needed, I left (around 7:15 pm) the church and headed towards OCCC, where two other team members were set up. When I arrived, I was notified by the other team members that the tornado watch had been canceled. We watched for another 30 minutes and called it a night. I am sure there was a good reason for the tornado watch, but as an amateur, I could not see it.
One thing that amazes me as I drive on the interstates and city streets (mainly the interstates) are the drivers that are stupid, ignorant and just plain idiotic. A speed limit means nothing to many drivers. Since my truck is very well marked as an Emergency Response unit, I have to watch my driving. I have to be the one to set the example for others. It does make it hard for me sometimes because I hate to see people get by with doing illegal stuff and I want to do something about it. But, my hands are tied. I see all this bad, wreck-less, driving on the interstate, but see very few OHP Troopers making traffic stops. My respect for OHP Troopers is rather low. They won’t help in correcting the problem by citing drivers, but they are quickly on scene when one of these idiots causes an accident and causes someone to lose their life. I just don’t understand why so many drivers feel they need to be driving faster than everyone or they have to be in front. And…to top it off, they don’t use their signal lights when they change lanes and their lane changes are dangerous.
Then, there are those that know they have to move over to the right-hand lane to exit, yet they wait until the last minute to move over and then wind up cutting another driver off. What’s so sad, is they think it’s funny and it does not bother them one bit. Everybody waits in a long line to get off at an exit and some idiot speeds up from the back of the line and squeezes in, making everyone slam on their brakes. The city driving is not that bad, although, you still have those that like to ride peoples’ bumpers. I can safely say I haven’t had an accident in over 20 years and the same with no tickets. I am a very careful driver and I take no chances. I am very observant when I drive and always watch the drivers around me. I don’t want to become a statistic.
Today is the start of a rainy 48 hours. At this time, there are severe storms in western Oklahoma and should be in OKC in a couple of hours. Right now, the main threat is large hail, heavy rain and lots of lightning. So far, no tornadic activity has been indicated with any of these storms. Once these storms leave our area tonight, we are just suppose to get rain only. As a matter of fact, it is suppose to rain all night tonight and all day tomorrow….which means it will be slow at work tomorrow. This evening, I have a CFAAA meeting on the north side of town, so we will see if I actually get to make the meeting, or if I wind up going storm spotting.
http://www.okcentralreact.org/
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/OCFD_Citizens_Fire_Academy_Alumni_Association
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