What was the most frightening weather event you have experienced?

“That weird tornado in the spring. Everything was fine and within seconds the wind was insane, trees were falling and my trampoline flew into the trees.” ~Ana Joanes, Beacon

“My husband and I were caught in a hurricane returning from Italy on a freighter. It was terrifying.” ~Diana Mueller, Cold Spring

“I had just come to the U.S. in 1995 when Cold Spring was shut down for two days by a winter storm. It was the first time I saw snow, but it was scary.” ~Jim Lin, Cold Spring

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.