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smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts) Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:44 PM Nov 2018

Very high winds here in Boston today. My building is shaking.

It's kind of freaking me out a little bit. They aren't hurricane level but they are pretty strong. I am also very close to where the Charles River meets the Boston Harbor and there is nothing in front of my building blocking it so it's like a wind tunnel right here.

Just hope the building doesn't blow over before I get a chance to vote on Tuesday!

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Very high winds here in Boston today. My building is shaking. (Original Post) smirkymonkey Nov 2018 OP

Do you know your wind speeds there?? Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #1

I am in Central MA sheshe2 Nov 2018 #5

Stay safe sheshe2! smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #8

You too smirkymonkey. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #14

Thank you for taking the time to do that. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #10

You are welcome. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #15

Accuweather says gusts of 40-60. smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #6

That's why I voted early, in case my house blew down! Croney Nov 2018 #2

Are you in this area too? smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #9

Yes, in Cambridge. My phone says winds here are 25mph. Croney Nov 2018 #12

Hi Neighbor! smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #13

You have it coming off the water. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #17

Yep, they call Chicago the "Windy City" but Boston's got ChiTown Beat. Fla Dem Nov 2018 #18

I worked at Park Plaza for years. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #19

Knocked my power out about 1 hr ago. NutmegYankee Nov 2018 #3

Wind here in southern MD down from 16+ mph earlier to 8 now, and decreasing. elleng Nov 2018 #4

ACCUweather...warning high winds up to 60mph.....until 8pm est.. asiliveandbreathe Nov 2018 #7

Thanks! I am staying in, but can't wait until the building stops shaking. smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #11

It's been blowing here in RI also. Totally Tunsie Nov 2018 #16

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)

1. Do you know your wind speeds there??

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:46 PM

Nov 2018

sheshe2

(83,820 posts)

5. I am in Central MA

Reply to Crutchez_CuiBono (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:52 PM

Nov 2018

High Wind - Warning from 11/3/2018 12:00:00 PM to 11/3/2018 7:00:00 PM
High Wind Warning issued November 02 at 2:40PM EDT until November 03 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Boston
Central Middlesex County; Eastern Essex; Eastern Norfolk; Northern Worcester; Northwest Middlesex County; Southeast Middlesex; Southern Worcester; Suffolk; Western Essex; Western Norfolk
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM EDT Saturday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph.
* TIMING...Saturday afternoon through early Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will result in some downed trees and
tree limbs, along with scattered power outages.
* LOCATION...Central and northeast Massachusetts.
A High Wind Warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph are
expected for at least one hour, with gusts of 58 mph or greater
at any time. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are
possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely.
Take action to secure loose outdoor objects.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/weatheralerts/Boston,Massachusetts,United%20States/we-city?weadegreetype=F&day=1&ocid=ansmsnweather

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

8. Stay safe sheshe2!

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:56 PM

Nov 2018

Stay inside! These winds can be very dangerous!

sheshe2

(83,820 posts)

14. You too smirkymonkey.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Reply #8)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 06:26 PM

Nov 2018

The weather everywhere has been insane.

I have been watching the huge pines in the yard. October has been so wet, you have to wonder how sturdy the root base is. Yikes!

Crutchez_CuiBono

(7,725 posts)

10. Thank you for taking the time to do that.

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:57 PM

Nov 2018

60 mph gusts and sustained winds can easily peel shingles in spots. Trees and power outages are most likely concerning. Winds are the worst for me. They are more and more fierce and often the handmaiden of changes in weather that portend grim results. Climate Change.....

sheshe2

(83,820 posts)

15. You are welcome.

Reply to Crutchez_CuiBono (Reply #10)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 06:51 PM

Nov 2018

It has been one weird weather day here. It is suppose to start tapering off tonight. Hopefully power will hold.

Yep. climate change. Stay safe, Cui.

PS. Matches, candles and flashlight are laid out.

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

6. Accuweather says gusts of 40-60.

Reply to Crutchez_CuiBono (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:55 PM

Nov 2018

It comes and goes. The heavy gusts are kind of scary though. I think it will die down overnight which will be a relief.

Croney

(4,661 posts)

2. That's why I voted early, in case my house blew down!

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:48 PM

Nov 2018

They'd say, "At least she voted blue before she was gone with the wind!"

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

9. Are you in this area too?

Reply to Croney (Reply #2)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:57 PM

Nov 2018

Anyway, glad you voted early!

Croney

(4,661 posts)

12. Yes, in Cambridge. My phone says winds here are 25mph.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Reply #9)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:59 PM

Nov 2018

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

13. Hi Neighbor!

Reply to Croney (Reply #12)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 06:03 PM

Nov 2018

I think it wouldn't be so bad if I was in a more protected area, but there is something about the way our building complex is set up and the location that creates fierce wind tunnels right here. It's like a vortex.

sheshe2

(83,820 posts)

17. You have it coming off the water.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Reply #13)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 06:54 PM

Nov 2018

That can make it worse. Boston is a rather windy city at best.

Be well!

Fla Dem

(23,710 posts)

18. Yep, they call Chicago the "Windy City" but Boston's got ChiTown Beat.

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #17)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 10:34 PM

Nov 2018

I worked at the Pru Center for 20 years. Before they enclosed the walk ways, sercurity personnel were positioned on windy days to make sure people weren’t blown into the moat.

sheshe2

(83,820 posts)

19. I worked at Park Plaza for years.

Reply to Fla Dem (Reply #18)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 10:37 PM

Nov 2018

Sure glad we didn't have your problem. The moat would have been a cold plunge.

NutmegYankee

(16,200 posts)

3. Knocked my power out about 1 hr ago.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:49 PM

Nov 2018

Many old oaks weakened by gypsy moth damage in prior years are starting to topple.

elleng

(131,018 posts)

4. Wind here in southern MD down from 16+ mph earlier to 8 now, and decreasing.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:50 PM

Nov 2018

I didn't go out!

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)

7. ACCUweather...warning high winds up to 60mph.....until 8pm est..

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:55 PM

Nov 2018

https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/boston-ma/02108/weather-warnings/348735

Be careful....Ah the Charles River - hope they have secured the sail boats..spent one summer learning to sail....

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

11. Thanks! I am staying in, but can't wait until the building stops shaking.

Reply to asiliveandbreathe (Reply #7)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 05:58 PM

Nov 2018

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)

16. It's been blowing here in RI also.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Original post)

Sat Nov 3, 2018, 06:51 PM

Nov 2018

Almost all the leaves are down in my neighborhood, and they're being swept along. Just hope they keep going so someone else has to rake them!

Just heard the forecast for Election Day: More rain and wind for the entire day. Let's hope everyone who can has voted early, and the rest aren't daunted by Tuesday's weather.

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