You see that mess of purple on the map above? We’re right at its dead center. The storm surge maps are even worse, putting Accabonac Harbor and the entire area surrounding us in Springs on alert for the highest tides and possible flooding. They’re predicting 4 to 8 inches of rain.
set large paintings on milk crates in event house / studio gets flooded - anything under 18" plane above floor gets soaked in event of big surge. All persian rugs to higher ground. Any big trees or their branches near house? A tree crashed through my friend's kitchen in Nashville in a storm and almost killed her. Grab live power lines with many layers of newspaper in event one falls on someone.
Now I’ll be watching the news of the storm with much more interest and concern, as I feel you and Tracy are friends—at least substack friends. While we can’t take a hurricane to add to our problems here in California, we’d sure like a little of that rain. You seem well prepared to ride it out.
My daughter and son-in-law have a home in Southold right on the sound. Luckily their property is on a bluff, so I'm not worried about flooding. That said, even though my daughter says, "Mom, we'll be fine", I worry. That's my job. Be safe. Don't take chances driving to a WiFi spot. We'll all miss your newletters for a few days, but it isn't worth a risk of harm to you just for the newsletter. I'll look forward to reading your experiences with Henri!
I live in CT on the shoreline east of New Haven. So we're getting ready too. So many low lying areas in my town. There was an announcement by our First Selectman to evacuate a lot of the area where flooding is a big concern by 9 pm tonight and head to the high school. Looks like you've done the best you can and now it's just hope for the best.
Thirty years ago this week, we in Eastern Massachusetts were treated to a visit by the storm denoted SAS Hurricane Bob. We lost power for five days, not because of anything that happened with Boston Edison, but because one of the giant hemlock trees lining our driveway lost a large branch and clobbered our electricity line from the highway to our house, some 225 feet from the junction box. A modern solar collection array wouldn't have helped because we were back in a wooded area at the base of a hill. We were mostly in shade year around.
Getting back to the Hurricane Bob, I recall that most of the damage was wind driven. Not as much rain as was predicted (Worcester to Springfield suffered major wind damage and rainfall), but downed trees and heavy limbs caused widespread power outages and other disruptions in the Route 128 circumferential area forming the western boundary of metropolitan Boston.
Those five days without electric power were certainly inconvenient, but this was August; a late fall Nor'easter would have adequate the house unlivable. New England weather is not for the faint of heart.
Good luck. It sounds like you’re as prepared as you can be. In 2003 Hurricane Juan made a dead hit on Halifax, Nova Scotia, where we were living at the time. We stayed awake the whole (very) long dark night, listening to 100-year-old trees crash down around the house, moving books, art and various valuables around the house trying to guess where and when a massive flying trunk might come through a wall or window. Miraculously, though every other house around us sustained damage, we were untouched. Here’s hoping you and Tracy will be as lucky. Will be looking out for your next post!
Sounds like you’re as prepared as you can be. Hopefully that means it’ll just peter out and be nothing! 🤞🏻
set large paintings on milk crates in event house / studio gets flooded - anything under 18" plane above floor gets soaked in event of big surge. All persian rugs to higher ground. Any big trees or their branches near house? A tree crashed through my friend's kitchen in Nashville in a storm and almost killed her. Grab live power lines with many layers of newspaper in event one falls on someone.
You both seem well prepared. Praying you stay safe and there are no "surprises".
see you on the other side of this
Best of luck to you!
Be safe, Lucian and Tracy.
Now I’ll be watching the news of the storm with much more interest and concern, as I feel you and Tracy are friends—at least substack friends. While we can’t take a hurricane to add to our problems here in California, we’d sure like a little of that rain. You seem well prepared to ride it out.
Been thru a few myself. Stay dry and safe.
Looks like Monroe, where I am, will get a big dose of rain. Stay safe.
Stay safe and tough. Wishing a good outcome for you.
Stay safe.
My daughter and son-in-law have a home in Southold right on the sound. Luckily their property is on a bluff, so I'm not worried about flooding. That said, even though my daughter says, "Mom, we'll be fine", I worry. That's my job. Be safe. Don't take chances driving to a WiFi spot. We'll all miss your newletters for a few days, but it isn't worth a risk of harm to you just for the newsletter. I'll look forward to reading your experiences with Henri!
I live in CT on the shoreline east of New Haven. So we're getting ready too. So many low lying areas in my town. There was an announcement by our First Selectman to evacuate a lot of the area where flooding is a big concern by 9 pm tonight and head to the high school. Looks like you've done the best you can and now it's just hope for the best.
Stay safe!
Thirty years ago this week, we in Eastern Massachusetts were treated to a visit by the storm denoted SAS Hurricane Bob. We lost power for five days, not because of anything that happened with Boston Edison, but because one of the giant hemlock trees lining our driveway lost a large branch and clobbered our electricity line from the highway to our house, some 225 feet from the junction box. A modern solar collection array wouldn't have helped because we were back in a wooded area at the base of a hill. We were mostly in shade year around.
Getting back to the Hurricane Bob, I recall that most of the damage was wind driven. Not as much rain as was predicted (Worcester to Springfield suffered major wind damage and rainfall), but downed trees and heavy limbs caused widespread power outages and other disruptions in the Route 128 circumferential area forming the western boundary of metropolitan Boston.
Those five days without electric power were certainly inconvenient, but this was August; a late fall Nor'easter would have adequate the house unlivable. New England weather is not for the faint of heart.
Good luck. It sounds like you’re as prepared as you can be. In 2003 Hurricane Juan made a dead hit on Halifax, Nova Scotia, where we were living at the time. We stayed awake the whole (very) long dark night, listening to 100-year-old trees crash down around the house, moving books, art and various valuables around the house trying to guess where and when a massive flying trunk might come through a wall or window. Miraculously, though every other house around us sustained damage, we were untouched. Here’s hoping you and Tracy will be as lucky. Will be looking out for your next post!
Best, Kely Lyons