I only came close to being in a tornado once - and that was enough for me! I, too, have a healthy respect for tornados and do not in the least think it's "wimpy" to head to the basement, but for some reason most of the guys I've ever know think that way. The time I came close was back in the early 80's. We lived on the second floor of an old farmhouse. The lady on the first floor and her kids and I headed to the basement. The guys stayed upstairs - on the second floor - so they could get a good view of the storm.

Fortunately it didn't come that close to us, but quite about a mile away few barns were totally leveled. Scary stuff!

Glad you all stayed safe!