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Old 03-01-2012, 03:13 PM   #1
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First camping trip of season

Hi all! We're suppose to be taking our new TT out this weekend to our local state park. Our temperature has been wonderful, but we may receive strong storms Friday afternoon into evening and I'm nervous about being stuck in this tin can. My hubby isn't worried at this point but we need to make a decision soon to ready the TT. Should I be worried?

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Old 03-01-2012, 04:28 PM   #2
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No, just be cautious as you would with any trip.
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Old 03-01-2012, 04:48 PM   #3
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This is Friday Night's Weather - "Windy... strong thunderstorms in the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies overnight. Damaging winds, large hail, and possibly a tornado with some storms. Low 37F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70%."

I would play it safe and post pone. But I'm the worry wort of the family. Thunderstorms I would be okay with staying through. But the wind, hail and tornado warning, I wouldn't risk. Cincy and Dayton and Indy show the same weather warnings.

Could you go Saturday morning after the storm passes through? Sunday shows a 30% chance of snow flurries. Those wouldn't worry me as much as the wind on Friday.
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Old 03-01-2012, 04:55 PM   #4
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This is Friday Night's Weather - "Windy... strong thunderstorms in the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies overnight. Damaging winds, large hail, and possibly a tornado with some storms. Low 37F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70%."

I would play it safe and post pone. But I'm the worry wort of the family. Thunderstorms I would be okay with staying through. But the wind, hail and tornado warning, I wouldn't risk. Cincy and Dayton and Indy show the same weather warnings.

Could you go Saturday morning after the storm passes through? Sunday shows a 30% chance of snow flurries. Those wouldn't worry me as much as the wind on Friday.
Given that forecast, I agree with Lady Ann.
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Old 03-01-2012, 05:01 PM   #5
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Go and have fun. Pay close attention to local news when storms are near and if tornado warning is issued for your area, move quickly to a safer location. Know your surroundings and where you can go for safety. If you have one, take a weather radio with SAME technology and program it for your county or just leave it on open and listen to all.

The only time I cancel travels with our TT is when there is a hurricane predicted for our area, but then I'm also confined to be at work, so no camping anyway and if I am on a camping trip, early return.

Thirty six hours ago we were predicted to have severe storms with possible tornadoes in them, we ended up getting a light sprinkle and not even one flash of lightning.
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Old 03-01-2012, 05:08 PM   #6
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1st questions to ask when you check into any campground is where are the storm shelters. Better to know and not need it than to need it and not know.

As far as your trip plans, I'd go. Just keep an eye of the weather.
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Old 03-02-2012, 02:19 PM   #7
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We decided not to go, as many of the families that had planned to go. Out of 10-12 families, only 4 have shown up. We didn't have to make reservation or pay ahead, so no money has been lost. We're going to try for next weekend! We are still anticipated to get a major storm later today. The first storm was extremely mild but now we have tornado watches in effect.
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I am thinking that you made a good decision. I have been watching the weather channel today and tornado's are happening all over.
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I am thinking that you made a good decision. I have been watching the weather channel today and tornado's are happening all over.
The brunt of the storm missed our area entirely. Our house just got light rain, but tornado's were confirmed in IN and east OH with deaths and I'm thinking of the families today.
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The brunt of the storm missed our area entirely. Our house just got light rain, but tornado's were confirmed in IN and east OH with deaths and I'm thinking of the families today.
Good decision to not go and glad you and yours are safe.

Thoughts and prayers go out to all those that were affected.
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It is truely sad to see so much property damage. Now they have to deal with cold weather. I feel sorry for all those that are affected.
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Usually these things are pretty localized. For it to be so widespread and over many days, it is very unusual. This of course adds to the loss of life and property. Thoughts and prayers are with those who were affected.

I know you were really looking forward to going Kim and you are probably thinking, well it wasn't so bad here, we could have went. But I know I am glad you took the cautious route and are safe.

We a little bit of rain in the forecast for next weekend [subject to change, lol] with high 40s low 50s during the day. A little bit of rain is something I would still camp in. I will be hoping it will be pleasant weekend for you .

I would love a quick report back when you are done about the park and how it was there. Since we still haven't been anywhere, I am completely open to trying anything.
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I would love a quick report back when you are done about the park and how it was there. Since we still haven't been anywhere, I am completely open to trying anything.
Lady Ann, It's Hueston Woods & is a great place to spend a weekend whether you camp or not. We go hiking & mountain biking and hit the kid friendly beach. We only live approx 15 mins away.
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Storms passed through Missouri on Friday. We went camping and were the only ones in the whole campground. Made for a nice quiet first trip of the year.
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Just went on a side trip to check out Hueston Woods. Looks nice but most of Ohio state parks are. The boat restriction kills us my son's 120 hp bass boat would not be allowed. We like Salt Fork, but someone told me Dillon is just as nice. We have been to many of the Muskingham wathershed parks an the are nice as well. Findlay state park is the one we didn't like.
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Just went on a side trip to check out Hueston Woods. Looks nice but most of Ohio state parks are. The boat restriction kills us my son's 120 hp bass boat would not be allowed. We like Salt Fork, but someone told me Dillon is just as nice. We have been to many of the Muskingham wathershed parks an the are nice as well. Findlay state park is the one we didn't like.
We don't have a boat. I get seasick!! Lol! Will have to check out Salt Fork. Hoping to take many short camping trips this year. We're hitting Hocking Hills in April.
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