I have definitely been through those circumstances. But that was when I lived in Argentina. The city where I lived has extreme temperatures, in winter it was 16 degrees below zero and in summer it was 54 degrees Celsius above zero.

I have also experienced tornadoes, small ones but tornadoes nonetheless, terrible storms, floods and more.

I didn't know that word but I have experienced its meaning especially in those days of heavy frosts and then feeling the sun on my skin is delicious!