Tonight's storm

Pepper · 06-12-2005, 08:30 PM

It was wild, indeed! Winds gusting in heralded the arrival of torrents of rain with lightning and thunder. At exactly 4:46 there was a blinding bolt of lightning followed by an earthshaking peal of thunder. Then the lights went out, along with all the exhaust fans, refrigeration, freezers, phones, etc. We waited until 5:30 before finally giving up on the day and closing for the day. Had to shut down the whole cooking area because without the benefit of the exhaust system, the heat going into the hood would have triggered the fire supression system. Couldn't open any of the refrigerators for fear of raising the temps to the point of food spoilage. Couldn't do much of anything, except wait.

Turned out the transformer in front of the BayTop Motel had been struck by that blinding bolt of lightning. Power was finally restored just past 7:00PM.

Some customers dropped by while we were waiting and told me their dock had become a temporary shelter for four boats seeking shelter from the storm. I'll bet it was REALLY scary out on the lake!

Island Girl · 06-13-2005, 04:49 AM

We headed for shore just before the storm hit. The boat was packed with stuff... extra trash, laundry, tivo, laptop, and the big vacuum cleaner brought for that extra heavy duty cleaning.

It started sprinkling as we got to the marina and then the deluge. We had no choice but to empty the boat and cover it. It was amazing how big and hoe many drops there were. It felt like buckets of water being poured on one's head.

Although we worked fast, both IslandSib and I got completely soaked through. We might as well have jumped in the lake.

I has the heater blowing on me all the way home to dry off. I was still a little damp coming into a 95 degree house... the damp felt good.

I guess we should have left a little earlier!

IG

ApS · 06-13-2005, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

"...I guess we should have left a little earlier!"
IG

When there's static on an AM-tuned radio, I know this will not be a boating day.

When the static overrides the broadcast, it's "batten down the hatches" time.

Wild? I must live on a different lake: the storm was over in minutes here, with just one major lightning bolt. "Major" = flashbang).

.

SIKSUKR · 06-13-2005, 07:00 AM

I was out exploring in the Long Island area and kept an eye on the NW sky.I could see something nasty coming in and being on a litle 10 ft PWC I didn't want to get caught out in it.Started heading toward Glendale and with the haze and low clouds setting in,got a little lost between the Islands and came out in the Broads heading towards Diamond Island until I finally got a brief veiw of Gunstock and realized where I was.It took me 10 minutes longer than it should have to get back and I was getting pretty nervous.I was pretty releived to see Marine Patrol headquarters and the ramp and no sooner got my boat out when the heavens opened up.There was a scary looking yellow color under the dark sky which I thought might signal very severe weather.I think it might have been the pine pollen blowing around as I saw more of this on my ride away from the lake.I've been caught on the lake before on my PWC in a good storm and it's pretty scary with lightning hitting all around you.Anyway,great weekend on the lake.Cant wait for next week!

SIKSUKR · 06-13-2005, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Pepper

It was wild, indeed! Winds gusting in heralded the arrival of torrents of rain with lightning and thunder. At exactly 4:46 there was a blinding bolt of lightning followed by an earthshaking peal of thunder. Then the lights went out, along with all the exhaust fans, refrigeration, freezers, phones, etc. We waited until 5:30 before finally giving up on the day and closing for the day.
Some customers dropped by while we were waiting and told me their dock had become a temporary shelter for four boats seeking shelter from the storm. I'll bet it was REALLY scary out on the lake!

I was on my way to meet you Pepper when that storm came through and changed our plans.I'll get by there soon.SS

Gatto Nero · 06-13-2005, 11:23 AM

We were on the bike in Meredith heading home from the Weirs when we saw the NW skies darking. The roads started out dry as we headed up Rt25 toward Moultonborough, then we saw the west bound side beginning to get wet so we knew we were headed into it. By the time we reached the Center Harbor line we were in a major down pour. Thank goodness we were near a friends house that we could hide at for a while because we couldn't see a thing on the bike.

By time we finally got home the place was a mess. The flag got torn from the pole, the cover had blown off the hot tub, and the house was drenched inside because the windows were left open. I had just installed a water trampoline to round 4'' x 3' cement slab and the wind pulled the entire setup, anchor and all, over 50' to the south. I just wish I were here to watch it all.

Frdxplorer · 06-13-2005, 11:42 AM

I have been reading all these stories of wild storms and have become nervous about the food I left in the freezer when I left. Can anyone let me know if there was a prolonged power outage in the Tuftonboro Neck (Winter Harbor Way) area. I would hate to come up and get the chicken out of the freezer to make dinner if it had thawed and then refrozen. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Lake Fan · 06-13-2005, 12:17 PM

This won't help for this storm, but one thing I've been doing when I'm away from the camp is to leave a couple of ice cubes in a glass in the freezer. If they melt and refreeze, you've got ice instead of cubes and you know not to eat the chicken. Cheap and effective insurance!

Frdxplorer · 06-13-2005, 01:06 PM

That is a great idea. I am obviously lacking in the clever department. Thanks so much!!

islandAl · 06-13-2005, 03:21 PM

small plastic water bottle, fill with 10 to 20 percent water. Freeze on it's side and then leave it standing upright. With just a little thaw, the ice breaks away from the side and the more that melts, and refreezes at the bottom, the longer the outage was.
I tried the cube method, but someone kept using the cubes.

Frdxplorer · 06-13-2005, 04:10 PM

Again, a great idea. So many thanks!

06-12-2005, 08:30 PM	#1
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	It was wild! It was wild, indeed! Winds gusting in heralded the arrival of torrents of rain with lightning and thunder. At exactly 4:46 there was a blinding bolt of lightning followed by an earthshaking peal of thunder. Then the lights went out, along with all the exhaust fans, refrigeration, freezers, phones, etc. We waited until 5:30 before finally giving up on the day and closing for the day. Had to shut down the whole cooking area because without the benefit of the exhaust system, the heat going into the hood would have triggered the fire supression system. Couldn't open any of the refrigerators for fear of raising the temps to the point of food spoilage. Couldn't do much of anything, except wait. Turned out the transformer in front of the BayTop Motel had been struck by that blinding bolt of lightning. Power was finally restored just past 7:00PM. Some customers dropped by while we were waiting and told me their dock had become a temporary shelter for four boats seeking shelter from the storm. I'll bet it was REALLY scary out on the lake! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

06-13-2005, 04:49 AM	#2
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Soaking wet We headed for shore just before the storm hit. The boat was packed with stuff... extra trash, laundry, tivo, laptop, and the big vacuum cleaner brought for that extra heavy duty cleaning. It started sprinkling as we got to the marina and then the deluge. We had no choice but to empty the boat and cover it. It was amazing how big and hoe many drops there were. It felt like buckets of water being poured on one's head. Although we worked fast, both IslandSib and I got completely soaked through. We might as well have jumped in the lake. I has the heater blowing on me all the way home to dry off. I was still a little damp coming into a 95 degree house... the damp felt good. I guess we should have left a little earlier! IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

06-13-2005, 07:00 AM	#4
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I was out exploring in the Long Island area and kept an eye on the NW sky.I could see something nasty coming in and being on a litle 10 ft PWC I didn't want to get caught out in it.Started heading toward Glendale and with the haze and low clouds setting in,got a little lost between the Islands and came out in the Broads heading towards Diamond Island until I finally got a brief veiw of Gunstock and realized where I was.It took me 10 minutes longer than it should have to get back and I was getting pretty nervous.I was pretty releived to see Marine Patrol headquarters and the ramp and no sooner got my boat out when the heavens opened up.There was a scary looking yellow color under the dark sky which I thought might signal very severe weather.I think it might have been the pine pollen blowing around as I saw more of this on my ride away from the lake.I've been caught on the lake before on my PWC in a good storm and it's pretty scary with lightning hitting all around you.Anyway,great weekend on the lake.Cant wait for next week! __________________ SIKSUKR

06-13-2005, 11:23 AM	#6
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	We were on the bike in Meredith heading home from the Weirs when we saw the NW skies darking. The roads started out dry as we headed up Rt25 toward Moultonborough, then we saw the west bound side beginning to get wet so we knew we were headed into it. By the time we reached the Center Harbor line we were in a major down pour. Thank goodness we were near a friends house that we could hide at for a while because we couldn't see a thing on the bike. By time we finally got home the place was a mess. The flag got torn from the pole, the cover had blown off the hot tub, and the house was drenched inside because the windows were left open. I had just installed a water trampoline to round 4'' x 3' cement slab and the wind pulled the entire setup, anchor and all, over 50' to the south. I just wish I were here to watch it all. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

06-13-2005, 12:17 PM	#8
Lake Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 129 Thanks: 16 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts	A tip This won't help for this storm, but one thing I've been doing when I'm away from the camp is to leave a couple of ice cubes in a glass in the freezer. If they melt and refreeze, you've got ice instead of cubes and you know not to eat the chicken. Cheap and effective insurance!

06-13-2005, 11:42 AM	#7
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I have been reading all these stories of wild storms and have become nervous about the food I left in the freezer when I left. Can anyone let me know if there was a prolonged power outage in the Tuftonboro Neck (Winter Harbor Way) area. I would hate to come up and get the chicken out of the freezer to make dinner if it had thawed and then refrozen. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

06-13-2005, 01:06 PM	#9
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	That is a great idea. I am obviously lacking in the clever department. Thanks so much!!

06-13-2005, 03:21 PM	#10
islandAl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mountonboro Posts: 200 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	another method small plastic water bottle, fill with 10 to 20 percent water. Freeze on it's side and then leave it standing upright. With just a little thaw, the ice breaks away from the side and the more that melts, and refreezes at the bottom, the longer the outage was. I tried the cube method, but someone kept using the cubes.

06-13-2005, 04:10 PM	#11
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Again, a great idea. So many thanks!