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Post by Clair on Feb 18, 2017 0:49:05 GMT
We're not used to this. It's crazy here.
Two trees just went down in the neighborhood and the electricity has flashed.
We're not built for this kind of event.
Im sure this is nothing to the rest of you.
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oaksong
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Post by oaksong on Feb 18, 2017 0:57:32 GMT
Yes, this storm is different than the rains we've had. It's starting to get intense here in the foothills east of LA. I hope we don't lose electricity. Other than that, I'm warm, cozy and dry, ready to hole up for the holiday weekend.
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Post by penguin on Feb 18, 2017 0:59:25 GMT
The electricity just flickered. Driving home from work was an adventure to say the least.
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Post by snappinsami on Feb 18, 2017 1:02:26 GMT
In San Diego, the wind has been crazy since early this morning. Now it's being combined with some pretty decent rain. And of course, now is when the dog has to be taken out...
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Feb 18, 2017 1:04:06 GMT
Stay safe!
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Post by katlady on Feb 18, 2017 1:05:58 GMT
It is starting to pick up here now. This afternoon wasn't bad, windy but no rain. But the rain has arrived!
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Post by happyOCgirl on Feb 18, 2017 1:16:06 GMT
We just got the emergency flood alert until 9. Also hearing lots of sirens. Luckily, we knew this was coming and everyone I know has plans to stay in tonight. I can't believe the amount of rain already!!
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Post by mztfied on Feb 18, 2017 1:21:13 GMT
East county San Diego here. Wind has been really strong. Scary. Rain just beginning here. Going to be a long night!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2017 1:22:05 GMT
My friend said the name of the storm is lucifer.
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Post by papersilly on Feb 18, 2017 1:34:57 GMT
I had to bribe my dogs with cookies just so they would go outside for a pee break. Too much rain and wind. Even the one who loves standing in the rain wouldn't go outside until the bribe.
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Post by Clair on Feb 18, 2017 1:36:15 GMT
We got the flood alert too.
We're all staying in tonight too.
My poor dog is freaking out.
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Post by mollycoddle on Feb 18, 2017 1:41:58 GMT
I hope that there isn't much damage.
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Post by KB on Feb 18, 2017 1:47:40 GMT
ha, we were on a video call today and I didn't hang up because we had another coming in about 10 minutes. So our co-worker, in Boston, is CRACKING UP because I was asking the team if we should cancel the next meeting because it is raining and we should all probably head home. So he starts slacking "are you guys going to be okay?" (with sarcasm) and my other SoCal co-worker answers completely serious about how we may not be  It was a funny exchange, then we all left (Boston Guy) [2:18 PM] Are you guys even ready for this? SoCal #1 [3:25 PM] Stormzilla! SoCal #2 [4:03 PM] Not ready [4:03] I took my ping pong table inside and the garden chairs inside [4:04] Cleaned the gutters |
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Post by LeaP on Feb 18, 2017 1:47:58 GMT
A man was killed by downed power lines less than a mile from me. Please be safe and stay home if you can.
Mudslide in San Bernadino:
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Post by KB on Feb 18, 2017 1:48:43 GMT
Oh no! I'm sorry for making light of it, that is terrible! |
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Post by LeaP on Feb 18, 2017 2:02:10 GMT
]Oh no! I'm sorry for making light of it, that is terrible! Actually, I don't blame the rest of the country for making fun of us. During the drought, every single bitty storm became Stormwatch 20XX. The coverage is over the top, when it really matters people fail to take heed. |
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Post by malibou on Feb 18, 2017 2:02:18 GMT
We're getting pretty hammered. Heard some lights around town are out, but we are good.
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Post by Grom Pea on Feb 18, 2017 2:30:57 GMT
We were supposed to drive up north to sf for a wedding but had to cancel because my son had the stomach flu, I guess there's a silver lining that we didn't get caught driving in the rain!
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Post by bc2ca on Feb 18, 2017 2:34:31 GMT
ha, we were on a video call today and I didn't hang up because we had another coming in about 10 minutes. So our co-worker, in Boston, is CRACKING UP because I was asking the team if we should cancel the next meeting because it is raining and we should all probably head home. So he starts slacking "are you guys going to be okay?" (with sarcasm) and my other SoCal co-worker answers completely serious about how we may not be It was a funny exchange, then we all left (Boston Guy) [2:18 PM] Are you guys even ready for this? SoCal #1 [3:25 PM] Stormzilla! SoCal #2 [4:03 PM] Not ready [4:03] I took my ping pong table inside and the garden chairs inside [4:04] Cleaned the gutters I was pretty proud of myself for remembering to cover the BBQ this morning. It is pretty ugly out there. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2017 2:34:44 GMT
In my area of Southern Ca we have had storms like this BUT it has been several years. I am just glad it is happening on a 3 day weekend when kids won't be in school and we have no where we have to be!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2017 2:38:10 GMT
A man was killed by downed power lines less than a mile from me. Please be safe and stay home if you can. Mudslide in San Bernadino: Forest Falls is like 25-30 min from me and our area received alerts to NOT go there for snow play because of high risk of slides. |
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Post by penguin on Feb 18, 2017 2:38:12 GMT
Just heard the 5 fwy. is closed due to flooding.
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Post by scrappinmama on Feb 18, 2017 2:56:01 GMT
Other parts of the country can handle rain. I think some don't realize that California just isn't equipped to deal with that kind of weather. I'm waiting for my sister to text me when she gets home. She is driving from Burbank to San Gabriel Valley. š It's scary stuff.
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Post by theroadlesstraveledp on Feb 18, 2017 2:56:07 GMT
It started raining at 10 a.m. and hasn't stopped all day. It's pushing 7 p.m. right now and the wind just kicked up. I don't like this very much. I haven't seen anything major happening on our community FB page about power outages or anything down. Someone did hit a light pole this morning. Thankfully, they were able to get the person out of the car, and there weren't major injuries.
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Post by Grom Pea on Feb 18, 2017 2:57:06 GMT
ha, we were on a video call today and I didn't hang up because we had another coming in about 10 minutes. So our co-worker, in Boston, is CRACKING UP because I was asking the team if we should cancel the next meeting because it is raining and we should all probably head home. Ā Ā So he starts slacking "are you guys going to be okay?" (with sarcasm) and my other SoCal co-worker answers completely serious about how we may not be It was a funny exchange, then we all left (Boston Guy) [2:18 PM] Are you guys even ready for this? SoCal #1 [3:25 PM] Stormzilla! SoCal #2 [4:03 PM] Not ready [4:03] I took my ping pong table inside and the garden chairs inside [4:04] Cleaned the gutters I was pretty proud of myself for remembering to cover the BBQ this morning. It is pretty ugly out there. We had a chair drying outside for days because I cleaned the cushion and no one brought it in, it's on the porch but i bet it got wet again. :-\ |
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Post by katlady on Feb 18, 2017 3:03:27 GMT
Other parts of the country can handle rain. I think some don't realize that California just isn't equipped to deal with that kind of weather. I'm waiting for my sister to text me when she gets home. She is driving from Burbank to San Gabriel Valley. š It's scary stuff. Yeah, a lot of our roads and highways just can't handle this much water in such a short period of time. I heard that there are many freeway closures up in the LA area due to flooding. I hope your sister gets home safely! |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Feb 18, 2017 3:15:09 GMT
That and areas that have suffered from wildfires turn into mudslides. Roads have been collapsing and have had sink holes. A pretty major highway just reopened after being closed for repairs for three weeks.
im really hoping there isn't much damage this time around but have heard about several downed trees before the rain even started. I'm happy that everyone I know is staying in tonight and won't be out in it. The roads around here have a tendency to flood in heavy rain and the earth is just so saturated at this point that it can't soak up much more water. We are suppose to get about 2 more inches in the next 24 hours or so.
While I know we need the water I am over it at this point because of the mess and damage that have occurred. Hoping everyone stays safe the next few days with this storm.
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Post by valincal on Feb 18, 2017 3:43:03 GMT
I'm on vacation in the Palm Springs area and it's crazy windy. Rain just started. My sister and BIL just arrived at the airport but said it was a very smooth landing, thank goodness, because she's not a happy flyer. š¬
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