 Well, most of the nation knows that Oklahoma has been in severe drought conditions. In fact our governor, along with the Texas governor, has been asking for prayers for relief. Triple digit temperatures have made life really, really difficult, but as most Okies do, we’ve all been making jokes and pushing on. And then, prayers were answered at the first of the week and we have had a couple of really nice rains. Then came this afternoon. Oh my. Wasn’t ready for this. With no warning at all, this storm blew up and handed us 70 mph winds with hail ranging from pea sized to over golf ball sized. I got a video and I will admit with some embarrassment that at first I was fascinated, then the big stuff started coming and I was groaning in consternation at the thought of the roof and then…well, yes…I nearly dropped the camera and started squealing as the wind began pelting me with larger than golfball sized hail under the roof of the porch!! It was like getting hit with fast balls!!! So here’s the video and yes, the roof is damaged as are the vehicles. There was no time to get the vehicles to protection. One of those big ones will kill you if it hits you in the head!! Here’s a couple of still pictures  My lantanas are shredded, as are the rest of the flowers that have survived the drought  They’re pretty big and I will tell you, the insurance agent is NOT going to be happy – either with the roof or the cars. |
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Oh man, that was WAY too big a storm! Sorry about the cars and the roof!
Thanks Candy. I’m thinkin’ it’s time to check into a Billy Ellis permanent roof!!! A new roof is going to be #3 in a 10 year period!!!
Mother Nature does go to extremes out there! What ever a Billy Ellis roof is, if it’s permanent, go for it. I’m glad you all are safe.
Yep Beth!!! A Billy Ellis roof is a composite of metal and something else and is supposed to last forever.
Wow! Very impressive. Sorry to hear about the damage.
God Bless…
Thanks, Hawkeye. There’s a lesson in there somewhere! 🙂
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