We didnt get much here in Lusby.....Some dark clouds passed over, the wind kicked up some, and it rained for a minute or two. Skies went right back to clear and bright blue...although its still kind of windy.
Around 3:15 a car ran into the building of ACE
Around 3:20 Tree down across Soundings
At 3:40 A tree down at Thunderbird with live wires
It started here in the Lusby area.
Flat Iron Rd and Guenther Dr., tree across roadway
Waiting for trees to start falling around my house, the pines are swaying to and fro
Flat Iron Rd and Guenther Dr., tree across roadway
Waiting for trees to start falling around my house, the pines are swaying to and fro
Dang, 51 knots? Almost 60 MPH or so. No wonder trees are falling. Hope it passes soon.METAR KNHK 082052Z 21022G37KT 10SM BKN060 19/M02 A2932 RMK AO2 PK WND 21041/2026 SLP927 60000 T01891017 55002
Decoded: at 2052 GMT (3:52 pm local) the wind was 210 degrees at 22 knots gusting to 37 knots. 10 statute miles visibility, skies have broken clouds at 6000 feet. Peak wind 210 degrees at 41 knots at time 3:26pm.
Calvert scanner is *hopping* with calls related to down power lines. If you see a down power line, STAY AWAY, it might be "hot" and yes, it *can* kill you.
The scanner is also squawking about down trees, too.
Looking at a 50 mile radius, the highest reported wind was 51 knots at Richmond at 2:57pm.
LOts of reports of winds peaking at 35 to 45 knots.
Oh, also lots of airliners reporting moderate to severe turbulance. Bad day to be flying, for sure. "severe" turbulance means the aircraft is momentarily out of control, and is not reported lightly, it's fairly rare actually. Moderate means *heavy* bumps, cabin service impossible, all personell including aircrew must be belted in. (and pax probably tossing cookies)
The scanner is really hopping. Those poor SMECO and road crews. They'll be out all night.
Already gathered some candles and flashlights, I know ours is going to go anytime now.