Avdave Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Light Rain here in Leesburg, Its weird to see it hit the front of the house, usually the rain hits the back of the house but with the NNE winds, that will do it. Highest gust of the day is 27 mph. but it has been picking up slowly the last two hours. Raw out there and 52* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 yay! except if I have power I still have to telework...until the office loses power. none did during the derecho but some of the city did. but in a case like this not sure underground stuff helps if everything goes down. Residential power will go down before commercial customers in almost all cases. Also worth noting.... some commercial buildings have redundant power. This means there are fed off of two different points on the electrical grid and can switch between them utilizing a "tie switch". In that case, there is a higher likely hood of them maintaining power. Finally, some buildings (or portions of bldg.s) have 100% emergency back up power through the use of batteries (large rooms of them) and diesel generators with very large fuel tanks. These types of electrical system are typically found in larger buildings and hi-rises. Unfortunately, the main distribution (sub station) is often times located below grade (basement/sub basement). This can expose the equipment to water, which will usually find it's way to the lowest elevation within the building....point of no return. Evidence of failure as result of poorly located distribution systems (below grade) was illustrated during Isabel. Numerous buildings @ Baltimore's Inner Harbor were rendered electrically inoperable as a result of flooding their internal substations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacindc Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Metro shutting down tomorrow. http://www.wmata.com...?ReleaseID=5362 In light of updated forecast information from the National Weather Service projecting higher wind speeds, as well as the closure of Federal Government offices in the Washington area and the possibility of widespread commercial power outages, Metro has announced the following service changes for Monday, October 29, 2012: The Metrorail system will be closed on Monday. Rail service on Sunday night will continue operate as scheduled until its normal closing time (midnight). No decision has yet been made on when Metrorail service will be restored after Monday. All Metrobus service will be suspended as of the end of the service day on Sunday and remain suspended until further notice. All MetroAccess service has been cancelled on Monday. Metro service will only be restored when it is safe to do so. Following the storm, Metro personnel will need to perform a comprehensive damage assessment, including inspections of track, bridges, aerial structures, stations and facilities. Service restoration also will be contingent on adequate commercial power to support operations and repair of any storm-related damage. Customers are encouraged to sign up for MetroAlerts for information regarding restoration of service as information is known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAOS Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Interestingly... Water by itself is NOT a very good conductor, and deionized pure H2O (ideally) is not conductive at all. There are not enough electrons in their valence shells for them to be conductive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.J Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Frederick Co. closed Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Just got a call from the boss that the office is closed tomorrow. Wife's work is closed, too, so we'll ride it out with the pup tomorrow and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Just got a call from the boss that the office is closed tomorrow. Wife's work is closed, too, so we'll ride it out with the pup tomorrow and hope for the best. Wish my boss would make the call, otherwise I'm up early to "work" from home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebman Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 54 degrees. light drizzle, north winds gusting to about 8mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Took the dog for a walk... Light rain, breezy, chilly 52* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Wish my boss would make the call, otherwise I'm up early to "work" from home Sucks. My work called it off for us for tomorrow a few hours ago. Much appreciated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris87 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Metro suspending all service tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 metro didnt shut fully for snowmageddon.. pretty big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Intl Carriers are canceling their flights in and out of the NE cities tomorrow now. Plus over 6400 other flights have been canceled today thru Monday night already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 i found a camping lantern which works but not sure for how long. all d batteries sold out. the stores were hit hard here today after nothing notable thru yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisse Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I'm jealous of all the people who've had work called off already. My boss only comes into town once a month, and of course it's this week...so as long as the office has power and isn't flooded, we're expected to show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas80 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 In Chesapeake beach, very slightly breezy and barely raining. Definitely doesn't appear that a hurricane is going to hit at all, especially after a day of sustained winds. Lots of people are going to chalk it up to a miss I would guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 many school districts here are closed, but neither my wife or my work have closed, though i'm sure they will let her out early. i highly doubt my work will close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris87 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 metro didnt shut fully for snowmageddon.. pretty big yeah, i was a bit surprised it was a full shutdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Intl Carriers are canceling their flights in and out of the NE cities tomorrow now. Plus over 6400 other flights have been canceled today thru Monday night already. my brother was fortunate, he got a flight into hbg at 630 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxmeddler Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 No change from what happened all day today. Little sustained winds and gusts in the teens. The band that's coming over the bay might help to pick those sustained winds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlo Snow Maker Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 duck pier 2nd highest tide ever this am at +6.98 record is +7.82 from isabel, tide rising back up now ches. BB tunnel came in at +6.05 this am #5 on the list the record is +7.54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmfm Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Looks like the convergence over the Eastern Shore is starting to slowly push west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Wish my boss would make the call, otherwise I'm up early to "work" from home I have to be as available as possible by checking e-mails and having my phone charged, but at least I don't have to go in. Hope you and others get word soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 FYI, APG is closed tomorrow except for essential staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXW176 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 many school districts here are closed, but neither my wife or my work have closed, though i'm sure they will let her out early. i highly doubt my work will close. I'm now off tomorrow but my wife, a nurse, is not. And when she goes to work I have a feeling I won't see her again until Wed. Would be the first time since 09-10 she's been required to stay at the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Yay! I can sleep in tomorrow. My company closed all our east coast offices tomorrow (MD up to CT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreAce33 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 No change from what happened all day today. Little sustained winds and gusts in the teens. The band that's coming over the bay might help to pick those sustained winds up. Hasn't been windy here for the most part. Just now getting some gusts to close to 30. Was mostly calm until about 4 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 yeah, i was a bit surprised it was a full shutdown Power outage potential I guess. Some stations flood too in heavy rain. They fully closed last for Isabel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 The first real band from Sandy is on its way coming across the Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 my brother was fortunate, he got a flight into hbg at 630 Nice, yeah up to about 9pm tonight you are good to go, after that, you are SOOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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