twisters

**derek gibson** · 15-07-2004, 16:09

hi can anybody tell me if you get twisters in florida,and are they really as bad as the films you see and what parts do they hit most etc[?][msnscared]

**Mr G** · 15-07-2004, 16:26

Hi Del,
I think you may find the occasional "Twister" if you can locate an old fashioned Dance Hall in Old town Kissimmee. Unfortunately the craze died out some years ago.

I cannot speak for everyone, however the "parts" it hit the most with me was my thighs.

Sorry if this does not help and I know you will receive a sensible response soon

**Cruella DeVilla** · 15-07-2004, 16:28

Mostly in the Mid West. Or if you go to Universal Studios you will see one!

**derek gibson** · 15-07-2004, 16:34

i know it sound funny but hopfully we will be moving out there and its one of the questions my son keeps asking and this is one of those no stone unturned things[msnsmile2]

**jeffc** · 15-07-2004, 16:44

In the last 1 month since the start of the rainy season 2 have been suspected twisters one in the tampa area and one in the daytona area both have not been verified...

On a note that may be of interest if you are about to close on your new home and a named storm is in progress or a storm warning has been issued the chances of getting insurance are very slim....

**derek gibson** · 15-07-2004, 16:51

thanks for the info , i take it they only happen in the rainy season, can you tell how long the rainy season is
thanks

**chrizzy100** · 15-07-2004, 17:16

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by derek gibson
hi can anybody tell me if you get twisters in florida,and are they really as bad as the films you see and what parts do they hit most etc[?][msnscared]
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Yes you do get Twisters in FL........spring...and fall.......one of the last big ones in central FL was in 98 I think....

**jolliffee** · 15-07-2004, 17:57

We have a couple off the South Coast of England each year, one touched down on the IOW last year. Dave

**chrizzy100** · 15-07-2004, 18:08

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by jolliffee
We have a couple off the South Coast of England each year, one touched down on the IOW last year. Dave
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Twisters are a kind of hobby with me......did you know Southsea had a large twister sometime in the last 1800 early 1900s..its very hard to find any info on it....and Selsey Hampshire has been hit by more then the odd one or two....