Frankenstorm Sandy

Dance-with-me · 10-29-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by claybaby

Am really concerned about my friend in Baltimore area. I last heard from her at 630pm in a text.
I was to call her when I got back in from errands. I have been trying since 730pm.
Anyone here in that area who knows if power is gone? I tried both home and cell to no avail, and she is not answering texts. My guess is power is out and cell towers not working!
......
please let me hear from you soon....

I hope you hear from your friend soon! I can only speak for myself, but our power is on, cells and texts are all working (three different cell services), and landline is still working. I'm in Baltimore city.

easygoingfemme · 10-29-2012, 07:39 PM

Upstate NY check in
Pretty mellow here. It's windy, maybe 25-30 mph and raining, but nothing too crazy. Supposed to peak overnight and last through noon tomorrow.
Thankful this is what it is...
Thinking of everyone who is getting slammed right now.

DapperButch · 10-29-2012, 07:49 PM

Status quo here. Level 2 ban continues with essential personnel only on the roads.

LeftWriteFemme · 10-29-2012, 07:58 PM

My building just shook from top to bottom the way it did when we had that earthquake....I can't imagine what caused the shaking, the lights flickered, but so far things are okay.

BrutalDaddy · 10-29-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftWriteFemme

My building just shook from top to bottom the way it did when we had that earthquake....I can't imagine what caused the shaking, the lights flickered, but so far things are okay.

More inlikely it's the wind. You'd be amazed at how strong the bands of gusts that come off a hurricane can be. Stay inside and safe.

Just woke up from a nap and been reading online how bad NYC and surrounding areas getting hit. Y'all please stay safe and inside if you can.

Keeping Y'all In Thoughts,
Brute.

BrutalDaddy · 10-29-2012, 08:12 PM

Just FYI,

While I was on I 80 yesterday and today, I saw at least eight caravans of electric companies from as far away as Arkansas all heading east on I 80 so those without power, please just hang on. Help is on the way and has been for days now. That made me feel good to see all those folks coming from far away to help if needed.

Brute.

Metro · 10-29-2012, 08:19 PM

To offer some idea of the expanse of this storm...

Predictions tomorrow in Chicago for this "weather event" (so dubbed by local meteorologists) call for 20-25' waves at the shoreline of Lake Michigan along Lake Shore Drive (fueled by 60mph winds). As of this evening the lakefront trail has been closed to joggers, bikers, etc..

What I can't understand is why nobody is mentioning the possibility of a storm seiche.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seiche

I experienced a seiche firsthand in 1981 while on a large sailboat tied up to a dock (we purposefully tied it off to protect the boat, and it worked) -- the water rose and fell 7-10+ feet or so in 20 minutes due to the wind pushing water from E to W across the lake. Which is the sort of wind that is predicted from hurricane Sandy.

RockOn · 10-29-2012, 08:19 PM

Geez, Ridge Riding Sherrie ... shuddering buildings are not a good thing.

I wish you had packed up and left!

I have the u.s.p.s. ticket but cannot pick up the surprise box tomorrow because I am downtown in a Microsoft conference all day ... it is being held in the State Capitol building auditorium. If I leave to go to the post office, won't get back in time. Plus ... parking spaces will be a high commodity.

Here is a

for you.
Hang in there.
Hugs from Kelly, Kevin and I!
Brock

Geez, I wish you had left there for a few days!

clay · 10-29-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dance-with-me

I hope you hear from your friend soon! I can only speak for myself, but our power is on, cells and texts are all working (three different cell services), and landline is still working. I'm in Baltimore city.

Thanks DWM!!! Just found out the power is off there...sooo hopefully tomorrow she will contact me.
Thanks..and you be safe...stay inside....

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10-29-2012, 07:39 PM	#2
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10-29-2012, 08:19 PM	#7
Metro Senior Member How Do You Identify?: • Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: • Posts: 1,606 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,476 Thanked 2,911 Times in 730 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	To offer some idea of the expanse of this storm... Predictions tomorrow in Chicago for this "weather event" (so dubbed by local meteorologists) call for 20-25' waves at the shoreline of Lake Michigan along Lake Shore Drive (fueled by 60mph winds). As of this evening the lakefront trail has been closed to joggers, bikers, etc.. What I can't understand is why nobody is mentioning the possibility of a storm seiche. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seiche I experienced a seiche firsthand in 1981 while on a large sailboat tied up to a dock (we purposefully tied it off to protect the boat, and it worked) -- the water rose and fell 7-10+ feet or so in 20 minutes due to the wind pushing water from E to W across the lake. Which is the sort of wind that is predicted from hurricane Sandy.