Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Tornado whorlings


Re the storm mentioned in the previous SRN post, as yesterday progressed and the damage could be surveyed by light of day, it was discovered that there had indeed been tornados in Eagle and nearby environs.
Severe damage was done to about 50 homes.
There were no fatalities, according to authorities.
But illustrating the counterclockwise whorl, like s cowlick, one funnel touched down at the Old World WI museum grounds southwest of the town of Eagle and left the natural design shown in today's local newspaper. The many downed trees revealed a distinct swirling pattern.
Fortunately the famed adjacent octagonal Clausing Barn at the museum was not seriously harmed. Only the cupola was damaged.
Say no more!