HIPPYVALLEY Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I'm shook and don't wish it upon anybody, even for those that long for the "severe experience". I almost got killed and it wasn't fun. First officer on the scene looked at me and said "I hate downed power lines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 38 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: My power is out and I am sitting on my phone by candlelight because I can't sleep. I literally feel like I dropped a hit of acid or something. Hands felt like two balloons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 8 hours ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: OK, here are the details: I was driving the work van down Green River Road which becomes Plain Road at approximately 5:20 PM. I had just stopped home to make sure Windows were closed and dogs were OK. The worst of the storm had seem to have passed since rain and lightened up and sky was brightening. So I began my trip south to Northampton for a work event. Less than a mile from my house the rain became very intense and very quickly and the wind started howling with a lot of small tree debris flying about. I started to think about pulling over because it was sideways zero visibility rain and wind. I was coming to a break in the residential area where the farm fields were and all of a sudden I saw the tent at the pick your own strawberry fields crumple and roll away. Just as I thought "oh sh*t, Time to pull over" all of the trees in front of me started to bow and a huge branch hit my windshield as I watched a tree ripped out of the ground. Next thing I know a utility pole is swinging towards my head and I jerk the wheel hard left. The van went over a small embankment and felt like it was going to tip but landed upright. At this point I took a quick breath, shook the glass out of my hair and clothes and saw the powerlines right over my head and drove another 20 or 30 feet into the field. A pick up truck that was behind me pulled up next to me in the field and asked if I was OK and then told me to keep driving away from the powerlines if I could. Ironically power is now out until morning for the entire neighborhood from the tree and pole that almost took me out. Wow, Chris--scary stuff. You've got quite a tale to tell for years to come--with pictures to back it up! Quite the dousing of rain. If nothing else, the ground's got some water to keep things green for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 We got about 1.5” from this series of storms. Would rather it be spread out over a full day than in a few hours but it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapturedNature Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 10 hours ago, Damage In Tolland said: .01 here. We’ll see what Ryan’s big line to the NW does 0.86" here. Great lightning and thunder show last night along with a few downpours. You missed out I guess. 6 hours ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: I'm shook and don't wish it upon anybody, even for those that long for the "severe experience". I almost got killed and it wasn't fun. First officer on the scene looked at me and said "I hate downed power lines." That is some experience. Glad you're still here to tell the tale. I know there are people that think they want that experience but I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 0.16" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 BOX is trolling Kevin this morning. No need for the AC, open your windows. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 53 minutes ago, MetHerb said: 0.86" here. Great lightning and thunder show last night along with a few downpours. You missed out I guess. That is some experience. Glad you're still here to tell the tale. I know there are people that think they want that experience but I wouldn't wish it on anyone. It came. .98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Woke up to this visitor. My cat was intrigued 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 36 minutes ago, alex said: Woke up to this visitor. My cat was intrigued Nice man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 56 minutes ago, moneypitmike said: BOX is trolling Kevin this morning. No need for the AC, open your windows. .21 rain, muggy this AM left the AC on to keep the house dry . Open window policy in affect until further notice tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxeyeNH Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 40 minutes ago, alex said: Woke up to this visitor. My cat was intrigued Talk about a Wedding Crasher. When you rent out your property for those weddings this summer wonder if he'll show up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 @dendrtite, have you been doing some lobbying down in Concord? http://www.wcax.com/content/news/New-Hampshire-designates-official-poultry-485852301.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, wxeyeNH said: Talk about a Wedding Crasher. When you rent out your property for those weddings this summer wonder if he'll show up? They did for our wedding... but they are pretty shy. Won't show up while there's 50 people hanging out in the yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, mreaves said: @dendrtite, have you been doing some lobbying down in Concord? http://www.wcax.com/content/news/New-Hampshire-designates-official-poultry-485852301.html I’m more worried about that free ranging law. My birds love the neighbor’s yard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Yesterday afternoon's line dropped a whopping 0.04" with one distant rumble, and I thought the forecast was a total fail. (Temp certainly was - P&C said 91, we stopped at 71.) Then the late evening Act II added 0.69" more in heavy but not torrential showers over 2+ hours. Not enough but glad for a decent watering. Though I often lament here about how severe storms detour around my particular spot, H-V's account is not one I wish ever to experience. That said, I love a good light show, especially one that includes some close hits - not on the house, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Saw J.Spin's orographic spot picked up 2.54" yesterday...nice watering there. I had 1.46" in the stratus this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxeyeNH Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Act 2 gave me some nice showers late evening. Total rainfall ended up being .38" Seems like most people got some beneficial rain but not everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, tamarack said: Yesterday afternoon's line dropped a whopping 0.04" with one distant rumble, and I thought the forecast was a total fail. (Temp certainly was - P&C said 91, we stopped at 71.) Then the late evening Act II added 0.69" more in heavy but not torrential showers over 2+ hours. Not enough but glad for a decent watering. Though I often lament here about how severe storms detour around my particular spot, H-V's account is not one I wish ever to experience. That said, I love a good light show, especially one that includes some close hits - not on the house, please. We managed 0.64" and my wife said it was a decent little storm. She went to the basement with is our SOP during bad storms. I was at the gym in Windham and bolt struck close by. Hopefully most of the pollen is done now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 73/54 24mph...now this is COC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 41 minutes ago, dendrite said: 73/54 24mph...now this is COC. Insult to the torch injury. Today is warmer than yesterday's"torch" It's 85F currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 8 hours ago, alex said: Woke up to this visitor. My cat was intrigued Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 18 hours ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: I'm shook and don't wish it upon anybody, even for those that long for the "severe experience". I almost got killed and it wasn't fun. First officer on the scene looked at me and said "I hate downed power lines." Damn man-glad you’re in one piece! Thankfully it wasn’t your time yet... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCAPEWEATHERAF Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 My novel has been accepted for publishing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 What a gorgeous night! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Trying to cool off but still a mild evening. Temps up this way in the mountain valleys range from upper 50s to low 60s. At least it's mild enough to keep the windows and doors open for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 hours ago, USCAPEWEATHERAF said: My novel has been accepted for publishing I'm happy for you James. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 10 hours ago, USCAPEWEATHERAF said: My novel has been accepted for publishing Way to go, James! Looks like the string of COC days continues today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 12 hours ago, USCAPEWEATHERAF said: My novel has been accepted for publishing congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Low 40s this morning, then another CoC day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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