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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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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme (Post 1133195)
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:blink:

Gemme 03-14-2017 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme (Post 1133195)
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.

:blink:

easygoingfemme 03-14-2017 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme (Post 1133214)
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.


:blink:

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.

:blink:

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

Texas
 
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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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 1136329)
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

Check -in
 
Hunker down east Texas and Louisiana.

Check-in when possible.

Degotoga 08-23-2017 01:42 PM

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.

FieryRedhead 08-23-2017 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Degotoga (Post 1165027)
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. :detective:

girl_dee 08-23-2017 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FieryRedhead (Post 1165028)

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

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 (Post 1165093)
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

Degotoga 08-23-2017 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaze (Post 1165094)
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!

And so the preparations begin. We're ramping up inland, too. You guys don't keep your generators ready to go at all times? I feel for ya; at least I'm full-time Fire and we have sleeping quarters, but there's not going to be much rest for any of us for the next several days. Be safe out there, brother. Check in when you get a chance.

CherryWine 08-24-2017 11:59 AM

I just saw where Harvey is forecast be a Cat. 3 when it makes landfall. 😳 Y'all stay safe down there.

clay 08-24-2017 12:15 PM

Stay safe everyone. Please check in when you can...CW, Blaze, & Degs!!!!

Blaze 08-24-2017 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Degotoga (Post 1165097)
And so the preparations begin. We're ramping up inland, too. You guys don't keep your generators ready to go at all times? I feel for ya; at least I'm full-time Fire and we have sleeping quarters, but there's not going to be much rest for any of us for the next several days. Be safe out there, brother. Check in when you get a chance.

😈with all the power outages. And an add on of another generator. We were at 5/8 full. 2. 500 gal and one , 1800 gal. Is cause for top offs. Chuckles. You take care Degotoga! Happy first responding high fives your way! Good news. Everything secured, weather taped, sand bags filled and placed and all battery lights charged. And yeah, I don't fore see much sleep either. Thanks for all your department does! Thanks Clay for your concern! Catch Y'all later

JDeere 08-24-2017 02:28 PM

It shows that the hurricane is going to hit corpus Christi. Houston area will get a ton of rain. Been there done that, put up with it since I was 3.

😑

cricket26 08-24-2017 07:25 PM

prayers...

girl_dee 08-25-2017 03:37 AM

sending thoughts and prayers.

This is never easy.

Chad 08-25-2017 09:20 PM

Check -in
 
Hunker Down Texans!

Please check in.

JDeere 08-25-2017 09:36 PM

Fine here on my end, just tired of the rumors and fear mongering on social media like facebook and twitter.

Stick to the local news websites folks.

Esme nha Maire 08-26-2017 02:38 AM

Hoping everyone affected stays safe over there and that there are no casualties. Am really, really glad we don't get weather like that in the UK!

May deity watch over you all.

Esme xx

Bèsame* 08-26-2017 03:39 AM

I'm awake cause I was feeling warm. The fan I had on wasn't. Leads me to believe the electricity went off. It's super F'n windy out there. I stepped out on the balcony and the lights went out. It was super dark.

They are back on.. And I hear tonando warning for the next 20 min. Just spotted near me.. And just called out my part of the city.

The lights are still on..I'm sitting on the bathtub now.

Good thing....cereal tastes good when you mix two different kinds 😃

girl_dee 08-26-2017 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bèsame* (Post 1165437)
I'm awake cause I was feeling warm. The fan I had on wasn't. Leads me to believe the electricity went off. It's super F'n windy out there. I stepped out on the balcony and the lights went out. It was super dark.

They are back on.. And I hear tonando warning for the next 20 min. Just spotted near me.. And just called out my part of the city.

The lights are still on..I'm sitting on the bathtub now.

Good thing....cereal tastes good when you mix two different kinds 😃


Man does this bring back memories. Please stay in touch!

dark_crystal 08-26-2017 06:15 AM

Yep it's a storm all right

I still have power and cable

Gutters are full but street is passable

I am in central Houston and our neighborhood is new construction- houses are built up higher than older neighborhoods

All I need is a little slack to walk my dog but she is not actually "doing the dance" yet

dark_crystal 08-26-2017 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dark_crystal (Post 1165456)
Yep it's a storm all right

I still have power and cable

Gutters are full but street is passable

I am in central Houston and our neighborhood is new construction- houses are built up higher than older neighborhoods

All I need is a little slack to walk my dog but she is not actually "doing the dance" yet

Update: we walked and got kind of wet. It might have been our only chance but some "people" were picky about their "spot" and now we have to try again later for #2

Oklahomagal 08-26-2017 08:35 AM

We have not got the affects from the storm here in oklahoma. Yesterday rained all day and streets flooded.

justkim 08-26-2017 08:48 AM

good morning! At least I hope it is a good morning. Thinking of all of you as Harvey continues to bring rain and wind to some of you. Be safe and be smart. Check in when you can.

VintageFemme 08-26-2017 09:51 AM

Friends have been texting and calling me since yesterday. I'm very far north and central in Texas so we're good. Harvey is pushing the envelope though and people as far north as Austin are feeling effects of the storm with tons of rain, but we're good up here in the Dallas/Ft Worth area.

girl_dee 08-26-2017 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bèsame* (Post 1165437)
I'm awake cause I was feeling warm. The fan I had on wasn't. Leads me to believe the electricity went off. It's super F'n windy out there. I stepped out on the balcony and the lights went out. It was super dark.

They are back on.. And I hear tonando warning for the next 20 min. Just spotted near me.. And just called out my part of the city.

The lights are still on..I'm sitting on the bathtub now.

Good thing....cereal tastes good when you mix two different kinds 😃

Hello????...........

Bèsame* 08-26-2017 02:54 PM

I've been responding to everyone, I thought I had here ...

Made it thru the wild night, the tornado came eerily close, according to reports this morning. It's still windy and I haven't seen much rain. No fallen trees on my car, that's a plus!

The river that crested last year in town is expected to again. We moved further away from there! Reports say rain is coming.

girl_dee 08-26-2017 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bèsame* (Post 1165533)
I've been responding to everyone, I thought I had here ...

Made it thru the wild night, the tornado came eerily close, according to reports this morning. It's still windy and I haven't seen much rain. No fallen trees on my car, that's a plus!

The river that crested last year in town is expected to again. We moved further away from there! Reports say rain is coming.

Glad you are okay!


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