what to do when severe weather is forecast
We are in a lovely campground 300 miles from home. We just heard local weather forecast for tomorrow. It includes wind gusts up to 50 mph and possibility of tornados in the evening. Other than sec...
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Ivylog wrote:
If 40-50 mph winds are in the forecast I leave the slides and awnings in and roll over and go back to sleep. I will travel with 30 mph crosswinds and higher if on the tail.
Yep! Me too! It's those GUSTING crosswinds that will roll you on your side in a second. Strong tail winds are a benefit, but, in a moving storm they don't stay that way for long. In high profile vehicles, special caution is due when crossing bridges or on elevated roadways. Winds pick up SUBSTANTIALLY if you get 15 feet or more above the ground. If you have any experience flying aircraft, you know this.
Best bet, if the weather is going to be really foul, wait it out. I like to watch (wait) for vehicles similar to mine that are coming the opposite direction. Not a guarantee but they just came FROM the direction I'm going. That tells me something.
Chum lee
