KY Woman Outfits Tornado Shelter with a Bloody Mary Bar
2025 Tornado Activity Already Breaking Records in Western Kentucky
2025 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for tornadoes here in western Kentucky. So far this year, the National Weather Service in Paducah confirms that 41 tornadoes have touched down in their 58-county region. The amount of territory those twisters have covered is an all-time record. And, it's only April!
Daviess County Woman Prepares for Twisters - With a Twist
Kathy Albin, who lives in Daviess County, Kentucky, is fully aware of what appears to be a significant shift in Tornado Alley. Most meteorologists and climate scientists believe that tornado activity is shifting to the east. Our recent outbreak of tornadoes certainly provides some proof to that theory. Kathy has paid attention to those warnings and recently purchased a tornado shelter.
Integrity Storm Shelters Keeps Kentucky Families Safe
Integrity Storm Shelters has been outfitting families and businesses in western Kentucky, southern Indiana and southern Illinois for nearly a decade. They recently installed a shelter at Kathy's home in the Masonville area. They're essentially fiberglass shelters that get installed underground. Ashley, Kathy's daughter, says they "look like a big stomach.
Inside Kathy’s Shelter: A Bloody Mary Bar for Tornado Season
Well, Kathy has come up with a fun way to 'stomach' our turbulent and tornadoic weather. She has outfitted her new storm shelter with a Bloody Mary bar.
During a recent outbreak of tornadoes, Kathy hunkered down in her bunker and had everything she needed to ride out the storm.
“Text Me When the Tornado’s Over”
Ashley says she knew her mom was safe and sound. Kathy sent her a message and asked Ashley to text her when the tornado threat was over. Ashley says, "She didn't even have a radio down there to listen to storm coverage."
Of course, when you have a fully stocked Bloody Mary bar, who needs storm coverage?
Dorothy had the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion. Kathy's got Bloody Mary mix and a Jack Links mug.
KEEP READING: What to do after a tornado strikes
KEEP READING: What to do after a tornado strikes
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