A Night of Terror in Texas...03/29/00

As the devastating storm passed through the Dallas - Ft. Worth area last night, news came from friends and relatives that they and their homes were safe. Some had fences down, some were exhausted from the fear and confusion. Minor damage to their homes and cars, but for the most part they were fine. Others in the area did not come out so well. (See Ft. Worth storms)

One story from two young men in Arlington: Both were working in restaurants when the news of downtown Ft. Worth came in. Knowing the storm was headed in their direction they left for the home that they share. One of the boys arrived at the house and got inside in time to see fences ripped out of the ground and carried away and array of barbecue pits and grills flying through the neighborhood. The U. S. Post Office a block from their home was flattened, mail strewn for miles.

The other boy was about a block from the house when the wind sent him careening over the curb and into a yard. He jumped from the car and began running to the nearest house. He said he was about 10 feet from the door when he could not fight the force of the wind to go any further. It is unknown whether it was the owner of the home or a greater power that grabbed his arm and pulled him to safety inside the home.

My home is 100 miles East of Dallas, in the next hour the much dissipated storm hit here. I was fearful, but beyond a lot of rain, it was not too bad. Around 1:00 this morning, a bulletin came through that the Severe Storm Watch for this area had been lifted. I was grateful we were out of harms way and began to post on the websites that I maintain.

Fifteen minutes later it began to lighten, and was deathly quite and still outside. Then, with absolutely no warning, the winds and hail began.

When my cat crawled from his chair and went under the table in the corner of my office, I knew we were in trouble. For the first time in nearly 20 years, I feared I was about to loose my home and possibly my life to the deadly tornadoes that appear in Texas this time of year. I crawled under my desk with both dogs right behind me and we waited it out.

It hailed for about 30 minutes. Pea size to golf ball size chunks of ice beat down on the roof as it brought down with it limbs and flying debris. I was fearful that it would break out the windows, as it seemed to be beating on every window at the same time.

This morning, the sunshine is back and their is a fresh clean feeling in the air. Many will have to start over, having lost their homes. I am grateful to God for sparing myself and my family as we begin the clean up of downed trees and power lines.

Sherry Todd
WebMistress
Earth Changes TV
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