Ors,

I've learned to watch the weather closely since moving to Texas. The thunderstorms here and in the rest of Tornado alley are simply amazing. I didn't believe the hailstone reports until actually witnessing what grapefruit sized-hail can do to a house.

I usually watch the sky to see if the cumulus clouds start building up in the afternoon. Plus, I'm addicted to the weather channel and our local cable "radar station".

I'm not trying to replace the NOAA forecasts with my own. I just view it as part of situational awareness. Besides, it gives me another excuse to read books and BUY MORE COOL GEAR <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

- Brian