Monday, May 23, 2011

Missouri Bleeds Tonight. Joplin Will Never Be The Same..

The scope of this disaster will become more clear in the coming daysAll the local real time coverage alluded to the fact no one saw the tornado coming, as it was wrapped in rainIt hit Sunday at 6 p.m..  No one was expecting it.  I've worked in radio, through the years, over seven years, and have seen, on radar, some monster storms.  This one was, by far, not the biggest or worst looking I've ever seen.  This tornado was all just a gigantic, unexpected disaster.  And the destruction is horrible.

Mike Bettes of the Weather Channel was visibly affected by the tornado's wake.  Bettes' team was following this storm and came upon the damage left (No audio for this video..)after it had passed.  His behavior upon arrival, looking for survivors before reporting from the scene, was exemplary.  Thank you Mike Bettes for behaving like a decent human being when confronted with crisis.  Your good hearted response was touching. 

So much more soon, I'm sure..


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