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Part of me doesn't want to complain b/c it's great they're finally addressing these issues but it seems like the organization of it is extremely poor. I left my grandmothers in New Britain like 6:45 so I could beat the construction start...I couldn't believe how it was at 7:00 PM. I always thought they started night work like 9 PM ish. I also kinda hate how late in the morning it goes. Every morning when I'm driving down 91 there happens to be a spot on the NB side where the police have it blocked off while the construction crews clean up...so the traffic is at a dead stop...mind you this is about 5:30 AM. That has to screw people going to work. Some people will say "get up earlier" or "find another way"...ok so someone is going to have to wake up at 3:30 to get to work for 6:30...yeah no But anyways...glad road/highway issues are being addressed.

It could be relatively quick. Depends on how much upwelling there was. Considering how quickly the system moved and the heat returning I think they rebound pretty quickly.

I didn’t go around a large part of West Hartford...went from New Britain Ave off 39, took a right, then down Ridgewood Rd, a right into Sedgwick Rd, left on South Main, then right on Boulevard...was trying to catch 84 off west Boulevard but a huge tree blocked the street so I went down Prospect to Sisson Ave. I don’t think it was anything like the Oct snowstorm though...of course maybe there was a ton of cleanup already but that storm literally every single side street was littered with trees and limbs and it was crazy widespread. What was peak power outages in WeHa for this? Wasn’t it like 95+% in Oct? I went to my Facebook and I found my albums from that storm! 3 albums totaling 407 pictures taken..and that was all within maybe a 3-4 mile radius? Maybe Ryan could chip in but I would say oct 2011 had much more damage overall...but like I said perhaps there was a lot of cleanup already.

Horrific road work on 84 in West Hartford between 39A and 41 so got off in West Hartford and drive around the old stomping grounds....holy shit at the damage. Certainly nothing like the October snowstorm but definitely worse than Irene and Sandy. The size of the trees down too is quite impressive...not just West Hartford but everywhere. Just imagine what another 20 mph would do

I think we may break the record for 90F days in CT. TORCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Isn't there is a huge issue with this? I feel like this has been brought up but apparently the cost to do this would be astronomical as they would have to battle the horrific "under surface" features. I think though where it is possible to do so they have done this. For example, in West Hartford I believe all of West Hartford Center has their power lines underground.

hmm shades of 2011 where it took days post-storm for CL&P to seek out-of-state help

gotta love the differences between the 6z/12z 3km NAM I actually can't stand the 3km NAM...I think it's a POS model. You would think the increased resolution would make it pretty solid but I think it's trash. IDK...maybe some scores out there will prove me wrong but it's trash.

And my reference about leaving should a category 2/3 hit the state has to do with the aftermath. Power outages probably on the magnitude of months in many places, extend of the damage would be near catastrophic...I doubt there are many structures here that could withstand those winds...maybe the newest of buildings, you can bet there would be significant food shortage, gas shortage.

It probably would b/c I'd likely get taxed on my way out

CT is literally nothing but an unorganized mess. Honestly, probably the only thing CT has seem to have done right is the response to COVID...though obviously there are some questionable aspects but given where we sit...can't complain. This state just flat out sucks though...there's a reason why people are fleeing the state in alarming numbers. It's almost impossible to drive down a street and not find at least several houses for sale. It kinda sucks too b/c there are some excellent communities in this state to raise a family. The cost of living makes it nearly impossible. Sometimes I really wonder if school and the debt was worth it. Between school loans, car payment, and car insurance that right there is more than enough to get a solid place with someone. CT just can't seem to do anything right...our emergency/disaster response is an absolute joke. just makes the thought even scarier for when we do get hit by a category 2 or 3. I see something like that coming...bye-bye, I'm out.

Sounds like the blame game. "It's not my responsibility, it's yours". Freaking clowns.

Hamden is like a hot spot for damage in CT. Whether it's tornadoes, floods, mictobursts, 40'' of snow...Hamden is the spot.

I remember once having some weird issue if you flipped the phone to the left but the good news is you can easily edit and flip to the proper position. I do have a camcorder...not great but it's something. The plus about using your phone is you can instantly upload to YouTube and Social Media...the downside though is if that's your only source for tracking radar or communicating with others you're hit. I would love to get a high quality camera someday...I've always had a huge interest in photography.

I get so pissed at myself though when I've realized I forgot to flip the phone sideways too. Speaking of that though...don't you need to flip the phone in the correct direction? Like if you have your phone out in front of you so the screen is facing you, it needs to be flipped to the right, correct?

1) That is annoying but that is something I do myself. I think part of the reason is you're getting caught up in the moment and the last thing you're thinking about is the proper position of the phone. Plus...the position of holding the phone vertical is natural to most people. When you're taking video of something that pumps adrenaline the last thing you're thinking is "oh crap I need to put my phone sideways" 2) I've caught myself in this position before. This is why when I go chasing around here I always position in an open parking lot where there are no trees or power lines around. I really try to get well ahead of the storm and pick a spot. I prefer not to drive in it b/c the rain is too intense...you never know when you'll encounter ponding or if you can even see a car in front of you or if someone will hit you from behind. During the 5/15/18 outbreak I was taking video outside at this restaurant and I look up and right above me was power lines...I quickly ran inside. Hell, the other day I was outside one of the doors at work and there were power lines above me so I quickly ran inside.

I'm curious to know whether there is communication between utility companies and, towns/state, and places like Frontier who own utility poles. It sounds like there is minimal communication judging by response efforts...and if there is communication its probably not very productive.

I heard from a co-worker they have utility trucks out in Old Saybrook!!! (At least we know there are some out there). Still 5 towns with 100% of customers out

I think you are right though...most of it is south. But I suppose though it all depends on where the boundary sets up. Right now there really isn't much support for it to be north enough. Although sometimes you can get elevated convection on the north side of them.

yeah it does look to stay mostly to the south. The 3km NAM also seemed to be a bit more beefy than NAM/GFS in terms of elevated CAPE. The 3km NAM actually looked like there was a small window for severe across LI and potentially the Cape later Saturday AM. Not sure I totally buy into it, but these setups have been known to surprise some in the past...especially in August.

Could be some loud booms along the coast overnight tomorrow/early Saturday morning

But how do surrounding states...including states like MA seem to restore power so much more quickly. Ryan posted a tweet yesterday...I forget which storm it was...maybe the Oct snowstorm but looking at towns along the MA/CT border...towns on the CT side were dealing with significant outages days and days after the storm...meanwhile just over the border many towns had significant progress. I'm not downplaying the fact that we are susceptible to wind events and the fact we have tons of trees near power lines...but they should know this, understand this, and that should be all the more reason to be better prepared. They have never, ever been over-prepared for an event...it's always under-prepared and significantly. They just can't keeping putting blame on weather forecasts for their inability to do their jobs.

oh I know they failed. I just thought Scott's point was valid that the entire (well like 95%) of the state was impacted and when that happens it makes efforts much more difficult...BUT they should have been prepared for this and planned. They failed

That is an extremely fair and valid point. I have to be inclined to think that they were just not prepared. Whether that was from just lack of proper guidance, disregarding forecasts, maybe they just aren't equip to handle such a situation...who knows. Also...don't completely quote me on this but I don't believe they actually have their own in-house meteorologist (though that may be UI). But I do know that many utility companies actually employ their own meteorologists.

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