Randy Jennings
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A follower of Texas Storm Chasers was struck by lightning in Celina TX tonight while live streaming. Link includes a link to the stream.
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
Person struck by lightning while live streaming
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Geez, sorry to hear about that and actually surprised it’s not a more frequent occurrence. Lightening is the one thing around storms that make my butt pucker....
Randy Jennings
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Looking at the timestamp on the post, I also had tweeted from the same general area in the same general timeframe. I don't remember much lighting (there was some) and I don't remember any close strikes. I guess that just goes to show that it only takes one strike.
The person struck posted to Facebook saying she is home from the hospital and is sore. WFAA ch 8 is doing a story at 10 pm tonight on this.
The person struck posted to Facebook saying she is home from the hospital and is sore. WFAA ch 8 is doing a story at 10 pm tonight on this.
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Some media stories on this:
www.nbcdfw.com
www.wfaa.com
‘It Felt Like a Bomb': Celina Woman Survives Lightning Strike
A Celina woman says she was struck by lightning and lived to tell the story.
www.nbcdfw.com
Lightning strike sends amateur storm chaser flying
Ever watch a storm roll in from your porch? It was one of Nikki Hastings' favorite things to do. Now, she's not sure if she will do it again.
www.wfaa.com
Glad to hear she survived, hopefully she'll make a full recovery.
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When I'm videoing lightning (which is not very often), its usually not done from the porch or deck...but up on the roof where I can get a better view & be above allot of trees...
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When I'm videoing lightning (which is not very often), its usually not done from the porch or deck...but up on the roof where I can get a better view & be above allot of trees...
Bill Hark
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Thanks for the link and associated articles. This sort of thing really scares me.
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