Years ago I fished Lake Erie 80 - 100 days a year, I will never forget the weather radio announcing a storm approaching at 30mph we were ~150 miles away so figured another couple hours fishing before heading in, Fish were starting to really bite and we were having a blast. about 30 minutes later my buddy said, holy S#&t we better leave. I turned around and 1/2 mile away was the leading edge of the storm which was best decribed as a white wall moving towards us.

Got lines in, poles locked and anchor pulled and WOT towards home. Not a chance, got caught in the most amzing amusement park ride ever invented. Thank heaven for a windshield and hardtop. Had to ride out the storm and keep from getting swamped. There was no way of trying to drive or outrun the storm. Learned my lesson in 20 minutes. After the front blew past us, just some light rain and we followed it in.

After getting back to the marina, was questioned by the harbor master as there were 3 boats missing. We only saw one other boat and it headed north and west when leaving. Two days later I found out out that 1 of the missing boats made a run to canada and rode out the storm on the beach. The other 2 had to be rescued by coast guard.

Now we have a lot better warning systems but reaction is critical and just because its 200 miles away and moveing 25mph DOES not mean 8 hours till it hits you.