ORH_wxman Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 hour ago, powderfreak said: I'd love to see those again and plot the obs. They had like 70-80mph in a lot of the interior. I still don't think they were very good based on the actual obs. Damage is very solid but damage doesn't even that good an indicator as last night's discussion showed. Damage seems to really ramp up at 40+ mph from reporting station obs. I think Euro gust maps were 25% too high but yes they raised the awareness. I agree...they were def overdone. They probably verified best in interior E MA where it had gusts around 70 and we did get some close to that...as supported by the TAN 58 knot obs and they are not in the best wind spot. But I gotta tell you....I'm pretty shocked that MQE only managed 55 knots. They couldn't even beat KTAN. That is really weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, mreaves said: Wasn't there a big gust in Wells last year or the year before that stood out? Like 90 mph or something huge like that? Yeah I seem to remember something like that. I'm skeptical...but it is plausible which is the hard part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 17 minutes ago, powderfreak said: Looks like highest Vermont gust was Wells in Rutland County (downslope off Killington area) with 78mph. I'm skeptical because it's MESOWEST but it is in a location where it *could* happen. I hate that...some of those stations either don't go over 50mph or they freak out and report too high. But it's plausible so you can't really throw it out truly. Aside from the 115mph at Mansfield. Thankfully wind under performed here a little based on what some of the model output was showing. I mean, I could definitely here that roar coming down the West Slopes last night, but not seeing really any trees down. Just some limbs and maybe a random rotting tree. Not sure of the MET reasons for it, but definitely not near some of the 70-90mph gusts that were possible. Looks like it was worse north of here up through CVT and NVT. SVT downslope zones not as bad even though they were ground zero on the HRRR, Euro and some others for high winds, although there were probably some occasional gusts to 45-55mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 14 minutes ago, MaineJayhawk said: Wow, feeling lucky in Portland. It went out briefly, saw about four transformers explode, power flickered some more but it remained on. Maybe living next to the fire dept has an advantage Gonna have to borrow some ice packs from work and put food into coolers tonight. At least in the winter, you can throw stuff outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Meanwhile in West Virginia.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, Lava Rock said: Gonna have to borrow some ice packs from work and put food into coolers tonight. At least in the winter, you can throw stuff outside. Yup, question now is how long it'll take to get everyone restored. Likely weeks I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxeyeNH Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Very heavy convective type showers quickly moving through. Just picked up another .25". Rainfall approaching 4" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 9 minutes ago, backedgeapproaching said: Thankfully wind under performed here a little based on what some of the model output was showing. I mean, I could definitely here that roar coming down the West Slopes last night, but not seeing really any trees down. Just some limbs and maybe a random rotting tree. Not sure of the MET reasons for it, but definitely not near some of the 70-90mph gusts that were possible. Looks like it was worse north of here up through CVT and NVT. SVT downslope zones not as bad even though they were ground zero on the HRRR, Euro and some others for high winds, although there were probably some occasional gusts to 45-55mph. You probably saw similar winds to what was seen in Stowe...(not a downslope spot on SE flow, but still got 50mph)...but you are in a spot that sees a lot of wind so your vegetation can take it better. Funny how that matters. We just don't get big winds below the base of the ski resort so gusting 50mph definitely sounds like it took out a bunch of stuff. You get the same winds and not much happens, which aren't that uncommon with strong SEly flow in your west slope location Another reason why damage isn't a good indicator of wind speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 The marina across from me is missing a section of its roof. I wish I had charged my phone yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 minute ago, MaineJayhawk said: Yup, question now is how long it'll take to get everyone restored. Likely weeks I suppose. damn, I hope not. I only saw one tree down on a line near our area, but obviously how quick they get to it will determine restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, MaineJayhawk said: Yup, question now is how long it'll take to get everyone restored. Likely weeks I suppose. CMP just put out a statement that very few will see power restored today and that it may take "Several" days before power is restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 2.62" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 12 minutes ago, powderfreak said: Meanwhile in West Virginia.... Just before you posted this I saw that it was all of 34* at Virginia Tech. The south, ftw. Meanwhile a more temperate 45* at the Pit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 minute ago, dryslot said: CMP just put out a statement that very few will see power restored today and that it may take "Several" days before power is restored. Trick-or-treating by the hum of generators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I mean 57 kts at BGR? That is nuts. Blasting areas not used to those winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, dryslot said: CMP just put out a statement that very few will see power restored today and that it may take "Several" days before power is restored. That blows. Hopefully they'll be able to get some of the key things restored to get the larger populations on line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Trick-or-treating by the hum of generators And chainsaws! I hear quite a few around the neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 minute ago, dryslot said: And chainsaws! I hear quite a few around the neighborhood. Chainsaws and Helloween ... go together like peanut butter and chocolate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanks45 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 53 minutes ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: The rain was the big story for us. Should see some 6” amounts when it’s over. Surprisingly though, not many flooding reports so far. my total from the stratus was 5.73" and 5.71" from the Davis....not too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, Spanks45 said: my total from the stratus was 5.73" and 5.71" from the Davis....not too bad From drought to surplus, just like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbenedet Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: I mean 57 kts at BGR? That is nuts. Blasting areas not used to those winds. I was up there this weekend visiting a friend. Went to bar harbor as well. Didn't even need a sweatshirt Saturday night or Sunday morning. All the locals were commenting on how ridiculously warm it's been...With that kind of weather up there this time of the year, I knew there would be some kind of hell to pay. Although, I am still surprised the airport gusted to 66 mph. I expected that in Bar Harbor; not in Bangor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 CMP just put out a statement that very few will see power restored today and that it may take "Several" days before power is restored.Swell. But then when I think of all the hard hit areas in the islands that still don't have power, we've got nothing to complain aboutSent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 We were spared the heaviest of rain 1.78" and looking at obs for Lew we gusted to 47 mph at 5:00 am and the lost power at 5:30 am, The next OB at 6:00 am was 39 mph so looks like we were between obs when we went dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 This was lifetime-achievement class wind. Some friends in twin mountain posted pics of their demolished spruce trees. Must smell heavenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbutts Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Seems like the rest of Bow got some damage. School is closed, some roads closed, many without power. Was pretty tame here overall compared to 02/2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomNH Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, bobbutts said: Seems like the rest of Bow got some damage. School is closed, some roads closed, many without power. Was pretty tame here overall compared to 02/2010. Was in Puerto Rico for 2/2010 but I bet that foliated trees made a huge difference in causing damage. It was definitely more intense than Irene and Sandy here, but the damage pales in comparison to the '08 ice storm and the '11 October snow. We lost a birch and our neighbors had a tree snap in half across their yard, but I didn't see much of any damage otherwise on my drive this morning. The Oct '11 snow especially looked a like a warzone on every street. 28% of the city without power though, so there must be damage out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbutts Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, DomNH said: Was in Puerto Rico for 2/2010 but I bet that foliated trees made a huge difference in causing damage. It was definitely more intense than Irene and Sandy here, but the damage pales in comparison to the '08 ice storm and the '11 October snow. We lost a birch and our neighbors had a tree snap in half across their yard, but I didn't see much of any damage otherwise on my drive this morning. The Oct '11 snow especially looked a like a warzone on every street. 28% of the city without power though, so there must be damage out there. I'd estimate 2010 was +30mph over this for my back yard. Also the ground was like liquid mud even more than it was last night so trees went down relatively easily. I haven't done a full yard walk yet, but I don't think any trees went down in my yard vs. over a dozen (big ones over 100' tall) in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 22 minutes ago, eekuasepinniW said: This was lifetime-achievement class wind. Some friends in twin mountain posted pics of their demolished spruce trees. Must smell heavenly. How strong were the winds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 That tweet from the NWS is INSANE...93 mph gust on Popponesset Beach, MA this AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Never lost power thankfully. Debating buying one of those generac machines that will automatically kick on if we lose power. Can be a lifesaver in the winter if we’re out of town and something happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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