Originally Posted by Boston1954

A couple of years ago the warning siren blew in our town. It is about a mile from our house so we can hear it well. I said to Jim, "I think this is my last night on the planet". Nothing happened.

In some towns, it means about 15 minutes or maybe less. In the movie "Twister" Aunt Meg did not even have time to get to the cellar. It all depends on which direction it is coming from.

I would much rather be back home in Massachusetts. I have dealt with snow. It does not faze me.