Severe Weather in St. Louis

[SenorZ]

Yikes.
As a team that's not used to "weather" this is especially concerning.

[Hallry]

Severe weather has hit St. Louis a few times in the past:

• http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=106039
• http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=106104
• http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=136914

As mentioned above, I would wager that the safest place to be is inside the Dome.

[itsjustjon]

Originally Posted by SenorZ

Yikes.
As a team that's not used to "weather" this is especially concerning.

In California, its just "light drizzle", "cloudy" or "no clouds and some wind."

We are definitely not prepared for this weather

[Koko Ed]

I had a feeling scary 2012 St, Louis would happen this year.
It's beautiful here right now (me and Abbby came down early). The bad weather sounds like it's hitting during load in.

[Liam Fay]

As someone from San Diego, I will certainly have to brief myself on what to do.

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by SenorZ

Yikes.
As a team that's not used to "weather" this is especially concerning.

And teams from the Midwest would be concerned about earthquakes if they were playing in CA. It's all what you are used to.

We have a healthy respect for storms, but not excessive fear.

[BSV]

The April 28, 2012 storm produced $1.6 billion in hail damage. There was no confirmed tornado, but at the time it was the 2nd costliest hail storm in US history.

Yes, there is no need to panic. Just make sure your team knows that it is better to be inside, away from windows, interior room, lowest floor if there is a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning.

Chances are you won't have to use that knowledge, but you want to be prepared in the event that you do.

[216Robochick288]

Originally Posted by BSV

The April 28, 2012 storm produced $1.6 billion in hail damage. There was no confirmed tornado, but at the time it was the 2nd costliest hail storm in US history.

Yes, there is no need to panic. Just make sure your team knows that it is better to be inside, away from windows, interior room, lowest floor if there is a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning.

Chances are you won't have to use that knowledge, but you want to be prepared in the event that you do.

If you are concerned about hail, bring a tarp in the event your windows get hailed on and smashed through. Place electronics you dont carry in (not advised, leave them at home or on your person) and make sure its about as waterproof as you can get. Saw a lot of broken windshields coming out of 2012, and q lot of water damage.

[Doug Frisk]

Originally Posted by 216Robochick288

If you are concerned about hail, bring a tarp in the event your windows get hailed on and smashed through. Place electronics you dont carry in (not advised, leave them at home or on your person) and make sure its about as waterproof as you can get. Saw a lot of broken windshields coming out of 2012, and q lot of water damage.

Or park in covered parking.

[EOC]

Wednesday's forecast for St. Louis is not promising: Thunderstorms likely, some severe. On one broadcast the possibility of tornadoes was mentioned.
Those of us who live in St. Louis recognize this as normal spring weather; we have put up with it all our lives and are surviving quite well. However, the prospect of rain during the load in is not a welcome development.

[Koko Ed]

Bad day'sa comin'!

[ElliottB]

So far the day 3 outlook from the SPC shows possibility for localized large hail and a tornado or two because of forecast uncertainty so I'm not worried. A large steel building at least for hail is better than anywhere with glass windows.

[Jessica Boucher]

I think the best example of how fine we will be is footage from the 2008 tornado hit to the Georgia Dome itself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkfu4I9W2T8. They ended up delaying for about an hour and then completed the game.

I was on the floor for 2012 and can tell you that the Dome staff as well as FIRST staff have multiple precautions in place in case of emergency. The best thing to do is to stay calm, listen for announcements, and don't be a hero.

[Type]

I heard that St Louis is getting hit today with severe storms. Hopefully that doesn't interfere with any teams travel plans.