Welch power out

CateP · 07-03-2014, 06:49 AM

Does anyone know the wind speed of that blow? We were caught in that storm in our sail boat. We were up at Fays in the a.m. having some rigging work done and stopped by Rattlesnake to see family on the way back to Wolfeboro. The storm hit us just outside Wolfeboro Bay and we had to make an emergency stop at Goodhue and Hawkins. Never seen anything like it. Moored boats were actually keeling over in the wind. Rain felt like needles on skin. Glad we lived to tell the tale.

Blue Thunder · 07-03-2014, 07:35 AM

Yesterday's severe weather was well forecast, with numerous outlets including the media, facebook, and twitter warning of the likelihood of severe weather all day long. Someone was just saying to me the other day that we hadn't had any thunderstorms yet....well now we have. The summer is officially here! Be safe out there, Cate, especially with that giant lightning rod right in the middle of your sailboat.

Pic of someone's umbrella going for a ride during the storms here on Sebago yesterday.

TiltonBB · 07-03-2014, 07:57 AM

The power was out in a large portion Gilford in the Dockham Shore Road area from about Silver Sands Marina to the Laconia Airport. The outage lasted from 4 PM until about 4 AM. There were multiple problems including wires down with tree limbs falling on them and there was a power pole on 11B that broke in half during the storm.

PSNH was there right away but replacing a pole wth all of the associated parties involved (cable, fairpoint, PSNH) is a time consuming job.

welchislandman · 07-03-2014, 08:45 AM

I am heading out to Welch this afternoon.. If anyone needs anything let me know. I am not sure what to expect

PM me if i can help
Jeff

DRH · 07-03-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CateP

Does anyone know the wind speed of that blow? We were caught in that storm in our sail boat. We were up at Fays in the a.m. having some rigging work done and stopped by Rattlesnake to see family on the way back to Wolfeboro. The storm hit us just outside Wolfeboro Bay and we had to make an emergency stop at Goodhue and Hawkins. Never seen anything like it. Moored boats were actually keeling over in the wind. Rain felt like needles on skin. Glad we lived to tell the tale.

Cate - can't help you with the wind speed as we're pretty protected here, but I think I may have spotted you shortly before the storm hit. I saw a sailboat between Rattlesnake and Sleepers/Treasure Islands headed toward Wolfeboro maybe 20 - 30 minutes before the storm came. Was that you? Glad you made it back OK.

Descant · 07-03-2014, 06:26 PM

Just had an email from a family member who arrived a few minutes ago and said the power came back on around 6:10 pm. So that's the south loop. Can't say anything for the north side yet.

CateP · 07-03-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

Cate - can't help you with the wind speed as we're pretty protected here, but I think I may have spotted you shortly before the storm hit. I saw a sailboat between Rattlesnake and Sleepers/Treasure Islands headed toward Wolfeboro maybe 20 - 30 minutes before the storm came. Was that you? Glad you made it back OK.

That was us. Major lesson learned yesterday. Heed the radar and forecast!!

ishoot308 · 07-03-2014, 09:46 PM

Bad storm just came through Welch again and knocked the power out...

Island-Ho · 07-04-2014, 08:57 AM

Is the power still out? I think I hear a generator running. Last nights storm was no where near as bad as the night before.

rsmlp · 07-04-2014, 09:12 AM

it's only going to be worse tonight. could be biblical...

Slickcraft · 07-04-2014, 01:53 PM

Our neighbor one camp to the south just called and said that power was back on at their and our camp. For now at least.

MAXUM · 07-04-2014, 02:49 PM

Was just listening to Nat'l weather and they are predicting a very stiff wind tomorrow in fact they were saying could be up to 4 foot rollers out on the lake so be careful if you venture out. Not the kind of weather to be having with so many here on vacation that have marginal boating skills. Bet MP will be busy! For you folks on Welch if anything got stressed in the thunderstorms the wind tomorrow may be enough to take more trees/limbs down.

If anyone needs any help let me know I have my small chain saw, gas, and bar oil here at the camp and can help cut up some stuff, will be here through Sunday. Good enough for cutting branches and mid sized trees. PM me if you'd like. If you got any big stuff you need help with I will be here again the week of the 14th and can bring my big saw that is good enough to take on pretty much anything.

**Legal Disclaimer** Just be aware I am NOT a professional tree guy, but good with a saw ;-) This also isn't a solicitation for work, just offering free neighborly help if needed!

Rusty · 07-06-2014, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rsmlp

it's only going to be worse tonight. could be biblical...

Is it OK to come out of my hiding place now??? Is the "biblical" storm over yet?

welchislandman · 07-07-2014, 09:23 PM

7/7 still out for me.
a neighbor walked to the island junction box and said it will need to be re spliced also.
what a mess

Slickcraft · 07-08-2014, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by welchislandman

7/7 still out for me.
a neighbor walked to the island junction box and said it will need to be re spliced also.
what a mess

Yes it is a mess. I reported this via the Fairpoint web site on 7/4 and on 7/5 talked directly to line repair. I'll call again today. I reached line repair by calling 866-984-1611 option #4.

I did call again this morning, the repair is scheduled for tomorrow, 7/9. That would be one full week after the damage.

nhcatrider · 07-08-2014, 08:09 AM

Fairpoint is not well known for speedy repairs. I had an issue at my home and was told that it would be 10 days due to storm damage etc. When I called back after 11 days and still no service, I was told that due to the amount of lines down in my area it would be at least another 2 weeks. I live 300 wire feet from the hub in Concord, and I can hit the building with a rock from my driveway. After informing them of how close I am amazingly there was a tech there in about 15 minutes. Keep pressure on them, they are trying hard to repair their tarnished image. I do understand that some areas did get hit hard from the storm, but a week is a long stretch. Also report the amount of down time to the puc.

07-03-2014, 06:49 AM	#1
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Wind Speed? Does anyone know the wind speed of that blow? We were caught in that storm in our sail boat. We were up at Fays in the a.m. having some rigging work done and stopped by Rattlesnake to see family on the way back to Wolfeboro. The storm hit us just outside Wolfeboro Bay and we had to make an emergency stop at Goodhue and Hawkins. Never seen anything like it. Moored boats were actually keeling over in the wind. Rain felt like needles on skin. Glad we lived to tell the tale.

07-03-2014, 07:35 AM	#2
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 952 Thanks: 253 Thanked 351 Times in 158 Posts	Always keep an eye to the sky.... Yesterday's severe weather was well forecast, with numerous outlets including the media, facebook, and twitter warning of the likelihood of severe weather all day long. Someone was just saying to me the other day that we hadn't had any thunderstorms yet....well now we have. The summer is officially here! Be safe out there, Cate, especially with that giant lightning rod right in the middle of your sailboat. Pic of someone's umbrella going for a ride during the storms here on Sebago yesterday. Attached Images __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come" Last edited by Blue Thunder; 07-03-2014 at 07:44 AM. Reason: add pic

07-03-2014, 07:57 AM	#3
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,022 Thanks: 704 Thanked 2,203 Times in 937 Posts	Gilford The power was out in a large portion Gilford in the Dockham Shore Road area from about Silver Sands Marina to the Laconia Airport. The outage lasted from 4 PM until about 4 AM. There were multiple problems including wires down with tree limbs falling on them and there was a power pole on 11B that broke in half during the storm. PSNH was there right away but replacing a pole wth all of the associated parties involved (cable, fairpoint, PSNH) is a time consuming job.

07-03-2014, 06:26 PM	#6
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,404 Thanks: 1,360 Thanked 1,633 Times in 1,065 Posts	It's back Just had an email from a family member who arrived a few minutes ago and said the power came back on around 6:10 pm. So that's the south loop. Can't say anything for the north side yet.

07-03-2014, 09:46 PM	#8
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,296 Thanks: 2,404 Thanked 5,307 Times in 2,068 Posts	Out Again! Bad storm just came through Welch again and knocked the power out... __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

07-03-2014, 08:45 AM	#4
welchislandman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Welch Is, Gilford Posts: 79 Thanks: 91 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	I am heading out to Welch this afternoon.. If anyone needs anything let me know. I am not sure what to expect PM me if i can help Jeff

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07-04-2014, 08:57 AM	#9
Island-Ho Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 178 Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Power still out?? Is the power still out? I think I hear a generator running. Last nights storm was no where near as bad as the night before.

07-04-2014, 09:12 AM	#10
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 477 Thanks: 5 Thanked 164 Times in 84 Posts	it's only going to be worse tonight. could be biblical...

07-04-2014, 01:53 PM	#11
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,312 Thanks: 1,230 Thanked 2,100 Times in 959 Posts	north branch back on Our neighbor one camp to the south just called and said that power was back on at their and our camp. For now at least.

07-04-2014, 02:49 PM	#12
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Strong winds predicted for tomorrow Was just listening to Nat'l weather and they are predicting a very stiff wind tomorrow in fact they were saying could be up to 4 foot rollers out on the lake so be careful if you venture out. Not the kind of weather to be having with so many here on vacation that have marginal boating skills. Bet MP will be busy! For you folks on Welch if anything got stressed in the thunderstorms the wind tomorrow may be enough to take more trees/limbs down. If anyone needs any help let me know I have my small chain saw, gas, and bar oil here at the camp and can help cut up some stuff, will be here through Sunday. Good enough for cutting branches and mid sized trees. PM me if you'd like. If you got any big stuff you need help with I will be here again the week of the 14th and can bring my big saw that is good enough to take on pretty much anything. Legal Disclaimer Just be aware I am NOT a professional tree guy, but good with a saw ;-) This also isn't a solicitation for work, just offering free neighborly help if needed!

07-07-2014, 09:23 PM	#14
welchislandman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Welch Is, Gilford Posts: 79 Thanks: 91 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	dsl/ telephone still out ( welch) 7/7 still out for me. a neighbor walked to the island junction box and said it will need to be re spliced also. what a mess

07-08-2014, 08:09 AM	#16
nhcatrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 167 Thanks: 19 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts	Fairpoint is not well known for speedy repairs. I had an issue at my home and was told that it would be 10 days due to storm damage etc. When I called back after 11 days and still no service, I was told that due to the amount of lines down in my area it would be at least another 2 weeks. I live 300 wire feet from the hub in Concord, and I can hit the building with a rock from my driveway. After informing them of how close I am amazingly there was a tech there in about 15 minutes. Keep pressure on them, they are trying hard to repair their tarnished image. I do understand that some areas did get hit hard from the storm, but a week is a long stretch. Also report the amount of down time to the puc.