Severe Weather Check-in! - Page 5

Chad · 03-14-2017, 04:14 AM

Bumping again.

easygoingfemme · 03-14-2017, 06:23 AM

8am and we have about 4 inches and it's coming down fast and hard. Work put out the call at 6am for us all to stay home. Thankfully we have a number of staff who live in the building or live a short walking distance and they will be there. I'm on call for brainstorming needs. I am going to buy our maintenance team a night on the town though cause this will be hardest on them and we absolutely need them there.

easygoingfemme · 03-14-2017, 09:00 AM

11am, about 8 inches now. Some surrounding areas are up to 18 inches. Post offices closed.

homoe · 03-14-2017, 09:01 AM

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11am, about 8 inches now. Some surrounding areas are up to 18 inches. Post offices closed.

Yikes, you know things are B A D when the post office closes

Gemme · 03-14-2017, 10:29 AM

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11am, about 8 inches now. Some surrounding areas are up to 18 inches. Post offices closed.

I think CT and NY are getting the brunt of it now. We were downgraded last night so it's likely we'll only get up to 9 inches but the snow is now taking a backseat to the rain, which started about half an hour ago here.

The rain will freeze, encasing the snow in what amounts to an impenetrable resin force field and leave the entire ground and all the roadways a giant sheet of slick glass, which is difficult to deal with and is a major safety concern for both residential and commercial locations as well as emergency workers and transportation providers.

It's starting to get real, folks. Hang on to your short hairs.

ETA: My main plow guy is outside my window and I can hear his tires spinning. He might be stuck again.

That's not good.

easygoingfemme · 03-14-2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

I think CT and NY are getting the brunt of it now. We were downgraded last night so it's likely we'll only get up to 9 inches but the snow is now taking a backseat to the rain, which started about half an hour ago here.

The rain will freeze, encasing the snow in what amounts to an impenetrable resin force field and leave the entire ground and all the roadways a giant sheet of slick glass, which is difficult to deal with and is a major safety concern for both residential and commercial locations as well as emergency workers and transportation providers.

It's starting to get real, folks. Hang on to your short hairs.

ETA: My main plow guy is outside my window and I can hear his tires spinning. He might be stuck again.

That's not good.

Wow, none of that sounds good.

My daughter is taking a shift shoveling which is quite helpful.
Wind is picking up. I can usually see our main road from upstairs in my big bedroom window and was trying to see out there because there were all kinds of emergency sirens going off but I can't see anything past a few feet.

Kobi · 03-14-2017, 12:32 PM

The snow was brief here. The rain is impressive - wont have to wash the car after this. The winds are strong but not nearly as bad as predicted.

The thumping of tree parts falling on the roof is being ignored.

Lights flickering on and off but the electric is holding in this area. Thankfully the temps are rising (40's now).

Stay safe people.

Gemme · 03-14-2017, 08:51 PM

I had a bad feeling about this storm but apparently my gut wasn't talking about snow inches. It was talking about water intrusion. One of my work buildings flooded and the roof leaked. Two separate water intrusion issues that I spent hours mopping up and contacting the affected customers. After I shoveled the wet snow and accidentally attempted to give myself hypothermia, that is.

Not. Kidding.

Worst day in a while for sure.

cathexis · 03-15-2017, 09:04 AM

We've gotten over 2 feet here at the NY/Quebec Canadian border. Love snow. Luck I don't have to drive in it.

All we've had are those little snowflakes that result in accumulation, none of those pretty BIG snowflakes. We also missed out on the blizzards. Haven't seen blizzards since living in Milw. Really look forward to both, but alas.

Will try to walk to the store later for some ice cream, snow is gonna be way higher that boots. Might even be up past my hips...yipes.

Won't be as bad as the time we (including Hildegaard...large pit bull/mastiff) went walking. Hit a patch where I was up to my hips following a leash through the snow (no dog, just lead). Felt the tug, but could see no evidence of the unidentifiable force pulling me along for a couple of blocks.

Of course, it was Hildegaard pulling me out of this long drift. She was so proud of herself as well she shoild have been. Her momma didn't get lost in the snow! GOOD DOG!

Corkey · 03-15-2017, 01:35 PM

We're doing surprisingly well, except for driveing. It's always a white knuckler for Ami, who is usually the one out in it. We got about 9 inches total so far and it was fluffy not concrete, so pushing as opposed to digging was easier, not easy as it's still 9 inches but .... er.... Losts of folks in the ditch, school bus in the ditch, kids minor injuries nothing serious. We got the back end of Stella, so I feel for the folks who got 42 inches.

Chad · 04-02-2017, 07:25 AM

Hunker down Texans!

Severe storms are headed toward Austin.
Mom called to tell me that she safe at a neighbor's house.

Chad · 04-02-2017, 08:58 AM

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Hunker down Texans!

Severe storms are headed toward Austin.
Mom called to tell me that she safe at a neighbor's house.

The storm just passed me in the hill country and is headed to Austin. Hail and tornado warnings for Cedar Park and areas north.

Chad · 06-21-2017, 08:29 PM

Hunker down east Texas and Louisiana.

Check-in when possible.

Degotoga · 08-23-2017, 01:42 PM

Tropical depression Harvey is intensifying and taking aim at the Texas coastline. It is expected to make landfall Friday morning and all weather maps are predicting it will bring prolonged periods of heavy rainfall and flooding across parts of Texas, southwestern Louisiana, and northeastern New Mexico, and is expected to last into early next week. Everyone in its path please check in as frequently as possible. The rain has already begun in central Texas and first responders are currently being put on standby (there goes my downtime!) so stay alert and don't take any unnecessary risks. If you can't see the roadway or determine how deep a puddle may be, turn around! Here's hoping everyone rides this out safely.

FieryRedhead · 08-23-2017, 02:05 PM

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Tropical depression Harvey is intensifying and taking aim at the Texas coastline. It is expected to make landfall Friday morning and all weather maps are predicting it will bring prolonged periods of heavy rainfall and flooding across parts of Texas, southwestern Louisiana, and northeastern New Mexico, and is expected to last into early next week. Everyone in its path please check in as frequently as possible. The rain has already begun in central Texas and first responders are currently being put on standby (there goes my downtime!) so stay alert and don't take any unnecessary risks. If you can't see the roadway or determine how deep a puddle may be, turn around! Here's hoping everyone rides this out safely.

Thank you for the update! I have family in Texas and Louisiana, I always try to keep up with anything going on there.

girl_dee · 08-23-2017, 03:14 PM

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Thank you for the update! I have family in Texas and Louisiana, I always try to keep up with anything going on there.

Me too (Louisiana ).... As much as i miss my fam i do not miss the storms.

JDeere · 08-23-2017, 03:32 PM

Ahhh yes severe weather means I actually get sleep lol

I'm just waiting on the rain, right now.

Degotoga · 08-23-2017, 07:10 PM

Harvey has intensified and is now expected to be a hurricane by the time it makes landfall along the Texas coastline. Hunker down and stay safe, folks!

Blaze · 08-23-2017, 07:28 PM

sigh. And so goes the first responder pager. And I thought we were going to read a book and sleep in. Time to hit the Monsters drinks. Energy to fill sand bags for the hospital. And call Sun Coast to fill the generators. Bummers. Minimal 4 day bag pack to sleep on cots. Phfffttttt!

girl_dee · 08-23-2017, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Degotoga

Harvey has intensified and is now expected to be a hurricane by the time it makes landfall along the Texas coastline. Hunker down and stay safe, folks!

when this happens it always in East Texas, south Louisiana gets that right front quadrant and its all over

03-14-2017, 12:32 PM	#87
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,617 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	The snow was brief here. The rain is impressive - wont have to wash the car after this. The winds are strong but not nearly as bad as predicted. The thumping of tree parts falling on the roof is being ignored. Lights flickering on and off but the electric is holding in this area. Thankfully the temps are rising (40's now). Stay safe people. __________________

03-14-2017, 08:51 PM	#88
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03-15-2017, 09:04 AM	#89
cathexis Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Trotskyist, Anarcho-syndicalist Preferred Pronoun?: They, Them, Their, Sir Bitch Relationship Status: open Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Great White North! Posts: 4,332 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,812 Thanked 4,705 Times in 1,604 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	We've gotten over 2 feet here at the NY/Quebec Canadian border. Love snow. Luck I don't have to drive in it. All we've had are those little snowflakes that result in accumulation, none of those pretty BIG snowflakes. We also missed out on the blizzards. Haven't seen blizzards since living in Milw. Really look forward to both, but alas. Will try to walk to the store later for some ice cream, snow is gonna be way higher that boots. Might even be up past my hips...yipes. Won't be as bad as the time we (including Hildegaard...large pit bull/mastiff) went walking. Hit a patch where I was up to my hips following a leash through the snow (no dog, just lead). Felt the tug, but could see no evidence of the unidentifiable force pulling me along for a couple of blocks. Of course, it was Hildegaard pulling me out of this long drift. She was so proud of herself as well she shoild have been. Her momma didn't get lost in the snow! GOOD DOG! __________________ Insurrection is an art, and like all arts has its own laws. -----Leon Trotsky Last edited by cathexis; 03-15-2017 at 09:07 AM. Reason: missed letter in word

03-15-2017, 01:35 PM	#90
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04-02-2017, 07:25 AM	#91
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03-14-2017, 04:14 AM	#81
Chad Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Loved Caregiver Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 6,164 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,746 Thanked 20,312 Times in 5,677 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Bumping again.

03-14-2017, 06:23 AM	#82
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03-14-2017, 09:00 AM	#83
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,692 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,023 Thanked 14,972 Times in 3,318 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	11am, about 8 inches now. Some surrounding areas are up to 18 inches. Post offices closed.

06-21-2017, 08:29 PM	#93
Chad Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Loved Caregiver Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 6,164 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,746 Thanked 20,312 Times in 5,677 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Check -in Hunker down east Texas and Louisiana. Check-in when possible.

08-23-2017, 01:42 PM	#94
Degotoga Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Respectful and situational appropriate ones Relationship Status: Enjoying butchelorhood Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 3,301 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,390 Thanked 4,380 Times in 1,233 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Mother Nature needs a Xanax! Tropical depression Harvey is intensifying and taking aim at the Texas coastline. It is expected to make landfall Friday morning and all weather maps are predicting it will bring prolonged periods of heavy rainfall and flooding across parts of Texas, southwestern Louisiana, and northeastern New Mexico, and is expected to last into early next week. Everyone in its path please check in as frequently as possible. The rain has already begun in central Texas and first responders are currently being put on standby (there goes my downtime!) so stay alert and don't take any unnecessary risks. If you can't see the roadway or determine how deep a puddle may be, turn around! Here's hoping everyone rides this out safely. __________________ Don't try to explain yourself to stupid people. You're not the jackass whisperer.

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08-23-2017, 07:10 PM	#98
Degotoga Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Respectful and situational appropriate ones Relationship Status: Enjoying butchelorhood Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 3,301 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,390 Thanked 4,380 Times in 1,233 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Harvey has intensified and is now expected to be a hurricane by the time it makes landfall along the Texas coastline. Hunker down and stay safe, folks! __________________ Don't try to explain yourself to stupid people. You're not the jackass whisperer.

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