Update- The winds are now running about 45 mph. A weather station nearby just reported a gust of 120 mph, far more than we were supposed to get in this area. There was a momentary glitch in the power about an hour ago, which caused me to lose Internet connectivity as the modem reset. About 5 minutes after that, there was a bright flash outside and the power went out again, but didn’t come back on.
The power is out throughout the area, all is dark. We are now running on our fully charged Powerwalls. We have enough battery power for more than 24 hours at current consumption- I have turned off the upstairs air conditioner, the water heater, and all other large loads with the exception of the downstairs air conditioner.
I am sitting here watching the back door bow under the pressure of the wind. I’m sure that I won’t sleep well tonight.
8 Comments
Grey · October 9, 2024 at 10:28 pm
Prayers for you and yours.
Dan D. · October 9, 2024 at 10:46 pm
Well now that power in your subgrid has failed you can expect that pallet of electric chainsaws from the FEMA pukes at any moment. I’d eBay those suckers ASAP.
Vitaeus · October 9, 2024 at 11:26 pm
Likely a transformer blew. I am just north of the track. Getting gusts as well and also sans electricity.
Noway2 · October 10, 2024 at 12:20 am
Not exactly the prayers sort, but sending you positive wishes for a good outcome. Be safe, above all else, though I’m sure you will.
BadFrog · October 10, 2024 at 3:22 am
Just stay safe. Good people will be needed in the aftermath.
GreenCross4Safety · October 10, 2024 at 5:39 am
Be safe. Prayers inbound.
Michael · October 10, 2024 at 7:12 am
More prayers for you and friends down there.
Let us know when the internet is back.
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