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20 yr ann.F4 in Hamden

Posted by: bigtrucker, 9:08 PM GMT on June 13, 2009

Hamden tornado 20th
anniversary
Updated: Friday, 10 Jul 2009, 10:01 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 10 Jul 2009, 6:10 AM EDT

By: Crystal Haynes
Hamden (WTNH) - Friday marks the 20th anniversary of a tornado that pounded the town of Hamden, and on this anniversary other Connecticut towns are trying to work through the aftermath of a more recent storm.

The July 10, 1989, F-4 tornado ripped houses from their foundations, downed trees and left many in the dark. The tornado tore through the Northeast corner of town and then across Long Island Sound.

Sound familiar? Just over a week ago a much less powerful tornado swept through Wethersfield, splitting homes in half and leaving more than 9,000 without power.

Wethersfield town leaders held a special meeting Thursday night for residents still trying to cope.

"It's kind of hard to still see the tree up in the air still through the house," homeowner Shannon Jones said, "and my little one still has a hard time every time it rains."

The town had declared the area a disaster zone. Emergency crews from nearby towns were called into the help with the clean up.

Last week, officials from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, toured to see if federal funds could be made available to help cover the cost.

The Wethersfield tornado had wind gusts of up to 100 miles per hour. By comparison, the tornado that hit Hamden had gusts of more than 200 miles per hour. It was the longest swarm of tornadoes ever to hit Connecticut in the history of the state.

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151. charlesimages 1:31 AM GMT on July 03, 2009
I hope they hold for you bro Member Since: May 25, 2006 Posts: 344 Comments: 29243

152. palmettobug53 2:01 AM GMT on July 03, 2009
Hey, BigT. I had no idea Karl Malden was 97 years old! I guess if I had stopped to think about it, I wouldn't have been so surprised. He'd been around forever, almost. I'm still wondering how Walter Cronkite is. I heard on the news that he was in very bad shape. I fully expected to hear that he'd passed away shortly thereafter. Turns out that rumors of his impending death were exagerated. From what I've always understood, it was Farrah, herself, that nixed tying the knot with O'Neil. Another couple that has never gone "official" is Goldie and Kurt. Member Since: October 7, 2005 Posts: 206 Comments: 21417

153. bigtrucker 2:09 AM GMT on July 03, 2009
Hi Bug, I didn't know that, about Farrah. Yes, Karl Malden lived a full life. Charles they should hold, but they lost the lightning along the way though. Just a few heavy showers off to the west Member Since: January 9, 2006 Posts: 79 Comments: 6111

154. AuntBrooke 2:20 AM GMT on July 03, 2009
Hi Art! On for a while. Been spending time with someone recently, a whole lot, and haven't been on much during the day and then in the evenings I'm dog tired and don't feel like doing much. How are you???? Life been busy for you too? Take care and I'll try to talk with ya soon! Member Since: November 10, 2008 Posts: 47 Comments: 7304

155. bigtrucker 2:32 AM GMT on July 03, 2009
A miserable june for New England Member Since: January 9, 2006 Posts: 79 Comments: 6111

156. bigtrucker 2:36 AM GMT on July 03, 2009
Hi there Brooke...LOL your hit and run lately. Hope all is going goood in school AND with the guitar!!!! Lots of time with someone? Is romance in the air???? Member Since: January 9, 2006 Posts: 79 Comments: 6111

157. AuntBrooke 3:35 AM GMT on July 03, 2009
Quoting bigtrucker: Hi there Brooke...LOL your hit and run lately. Hope all is going goood in school AND with the guitar!!!! Lots of time with someone? Is romance in the air???? I know, I'm busy! am hardly at home during the day. And all is going GREAT at school! I absolutely LOVE it. Will be sorry when I am not here anymore. It's just a blast. And the guitar is coming a long good too! Am learning more scales and how to color my chords. It's coming good. Ahhhh, I'll answer the next question in an WUmail. Member Since: November 10, 2008 Posts: 47 Comments: 7304

158. OGal 11:53 AM GMT on July 03, 2009
Happy 4th of July to you Art. I hope you stay dry for the weekend. Member Since: August 28, 2005 Posts: 72 Comments: 19170

161. EmmyRose 2:56 PM GMT on July 03, 2009
Have a wonderful 4th Member Since: July 15, 2005 Posts: 347 Comments: 76397

162. seflagamma 6:41 PM GMT on July 03, 2009
Hi BT, Hope you have a wonderful Holiday Weekend! Happy Independence Day!!! July 4th Comments Myspace Comments Member Since: August 29, 2005 Posts: 286 Comments: 40483

163. KEHCharleston 11:11 PM GMT on July 03, 2009
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!! Have a great weekend Member Since: August 19, 2008 Posts: 6 Comments: 2490

164. Alleyoops 11:14 PM GMT on July 03, 2009
Happy 4th of July Art. Keep well and keep safe but most of all have fun. Member Since: April 18, 2007 Posts: 185 Comments: 29161

166. sandiquiz 5:47 AM GMT on July 04, 2009
Hi BT, Just dropping by to wish you and your family a very special day:)) Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22395

167. shoreacres 2:24 PM GMT on July 04, 2009
Hi, BT ~ I've been pretty much MIA around here because of work, but wanted to stop by and leave good wishes for the 4th. I just laughed and laughed when I read your title "Back to Nature" and then the first thing my eye fell on was Farah. That's nature at its finest! I was surprised to find how old Karl Malden was, too - it's a little proof that the good don't always die young! Hope your day is great, and the weather cooperates with whatever you want to do. Member Since: October 4, 2004 Posts: 195 Comments: 14790

168. ronni9 2:34 PM GMT on July 04, 2009
TO ALL, HAVE A R9 ;vo Member Since: December 3, 2007 Posts: 5 Comments: 848

169. sngalla 4:59 PM GMT on July 04, 2009
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170. surfmom 6:07 PM GMT on July 04, 2009
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171. bigtrucker 6:13 PM GMT on July 04, 2009
Tribute to Billy Mays coming up next Thursday 9:00 PM on Discovery Channel Link Member Since: January 9, 2006 Posts: 79 Comments: 6111

172. MNTornado 11:10 PM GMT on July 04, 2009
Hot 4th-of-July Graphics! Member Since: July 1, 2005 Posts: 139 Comments: 19047

174. bigtrucker 6:56 PM GMT on July 08, 2009
Wicked storms overnight to be investigated for possible tornado Public Information Statement Statement as of 9:50 am EDT on July 8, 2009 ... Damage from overnight storms will be surveyed today... National Weather Service meteorologists from the New York City forecast office will be surveying storm damage caused by last nights storms today. These meteorologists will team up with personnel from the office of emergency management across portions of Westchester County. Once the survey is completed... another statement will be issued later this afternoon with information regarding the cause of the damage. Member Since: January 9, 2006 Posts: 79 Comments: 6111

175. bigtrucker 8:10 PM GMT on July 08, 2009
Public Information Statement Statement as of 2:57 PM EDT on July 8, 2009 ... Damage from overnight storms in Westchester County determined to be caused from straight line winds... National Weather Service meteorologists from the New York City forecast office conducted a survey of the damage in Westchester and northern Nassau counties today. This damage survey has reveled wind damage consistent with straight line winds... likely resulting from a downburst associated with a supercell thunderstorm. The heaviest damage was observed to be located in Yonkers... where wind gusts were estimated to be 75 to 80 mph. There was also wind damage observed at Mount Vernon and East Chester... but not to the extent of what was observed at Yonkers. Member Since: January 9, 2006 Posts: 79 Comments: 6111

176. charlesimages 8:16 PM GMT on July 08, 2009
aye art ol boy.. how may you be? Member Since: May 25, 2006 Posts: 344 Comments: 29243

177. bigtrucker 4:53 PM GMT on July 10, 2009
Quoting charlesimages: aye art ol boy.. how may you be? Doing ok Charles. Thanks for stopping by!!! Member Since: January 9, 2006 Posts: 79 Comments: 6111

178. MNTornado 9:02 PM GMT on July 10, 2009
I went looking to see where the hottest temperatures are today in the U.S.A and this is what I found. All I can say is WOW At 3:30pm CDT July 10, 2009 at Alva, Oklahoma, 73717 (Airport)Temperature: 117 °F / 47 °C Conditions: Clear Humidity: 17% Dew Point: 61 °F / 16 °C Wind: 23 mph / 37 km/h / 10.3 m/s from the SW Wind Gust: 33 mph / 54 km/h / 14.9 m/s Pressure: 29.86 in / 1011 hPa (Falling) Heat Index: 120 °F / 49 °C Visibility: - UV: 10 out of 16 Clouds: Clear Member Since: July 1, 2005 Posts: 139 Comments: 19047

179. bigtrucker 9:43 PM GMT on July 10, 2009
Wow Don!! Now that is hot, and with dew points in the 60's makes it worse. Thanks for posting Member Since: January 9, 2006 Posts: 79 Comments: 6111

180. seflagamma 1:07 AM GMT on January 01, 2010
{{{ART}}} I am so sorry I didn't make it to you during Christmas Eve but I ran out of Christmas Time before I ran out of WU friends, So I want you to be among the FIRST I get to tonight!!! 2009 was a hard year for you; so I wish you a very much improvedf 2010!!! To all my wonderful WU Friends, Happy New Year 2010 !!! Wishing you all a Healthy, Prosperous and Joyful New Year. Comments and Graphics - New Year Layouts - Photobucket Love you all, Gamma and Family! Member Since: August 29, 2005 Posts: 286 Comments: 40483

181. skubaaruba 7:13 PM GMT on April 04, 2011
great job big trucker Member Since: November 13, 2003 Posts: 3 Comments: 33

182. skubaaruba 1:54 PM GMT on May 08, 2011
good job big trucker Member Since: November 13, 2003 Posts: 3 Comments: 33

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