A Tree Almost Went Through The Roof

Last night, we had a thunderstorm/ice storm. Because of all the sleet we’ve been getting, the power lines have also become frozen over. Due to that, pretty much half of the city seems to have lost power because some of the lines have broken. Here, all the power lines are still frozen, and during the night last night, the power flickered at least four times.

It’s flickering every so often today, and if the power does go out, it will be a while to get things fixed, because so many people have the same problem. If that does happen, and it’s messed up the day my fanfic for smith_n_jones is due--this Friday, I believe--then just know that I will get the fanfic posted, it’s just weather issues.

Related to this, we also had Snow Thunder last night. At the height of that, around 2 AM, there was a sudden “KA-BOOM” (Dad didn’t hear it!) and the entire house shook. Turns out the tree in the back yard had the top half break off and land on the roof. We didn’t know that until this morning, when we could finally see outside. Also, the garage had water leak under the doors, due to the amount of rain/sleet, so the poor cat was upset when we let her in.

Despite all the horrible weather I got to the dentist--when Mom and I got back, Dad said that more had fallen from the tree, and hit the roof. While it was still sleeting, Dad actually dared to walk around outside, and take pictures of how bad it is. seandc said he wanted to see what it looked like yesterday before it got so bad, so I’m posting it beneath the cut.

Oh, and all up and down the road trees are sagging and branches have broken off and fallen in the street. According to the local news, one couple in Livingston County actually had a tree fall through their bedroom roof, so I guess we’re lucky. Supposedly, the tree hit the husband on the head, but he's fine and walking around.

( Look at the damage. )

Some places are getting flooding, and according to reporters on the local news quite a few trees are just toppling over, many of them taking power lines with them. 30,000 people are without power--I think that’s here in Paducah, but they read the list too fast.

A Tree Almost Went Through The Roof

Last night, we had a thunderstorm/ice storm. Because of all the sleet we’ve been getting, the power lines have also become frozen over. Due to that, pretty much half of the city seems to have lost power because some of the lines have broken. Here, all the power lines are still frozen, and during the night last night, the power flickered at least four times.

It’s flickering every so often today, and if the power does go out, it will be a while to get things fixed, because so many people have the same problem. If that does happen, and it’s messed up the day my fanfic for smith_n_jones is due--this Friday, I believe--then just know that I will get the fanfic posted, it’s just weather issues.

Related to this, we also had Snow Thunder last night. At the height of that, around 2 AM, there was a sudden “KA-BOOM” (Dad didn’t hear it!) and the entire house shook. Turns out the tree in the back yard had the top half break off and land on the roof. We didn’t know that until this morning, when we could finally see outside. Also, the garage had water leak under the doors, due to the amount of rain/sleet, so the poor cat was upset when we let her in.

Despite all the horrible weather I got to the dentist--when Mom and I got back, Dad said that more had fallen from the tree, and hit the roof. While it was still sleeting, Dad actually dared to walk around outside, and take pictures of how bad it is. seandc said he wanted to see what it looked like yesterday before it got so bad, so I’m posting it beneath the cut.

Oh, and all up and down the road trees are sagging and branches have broken off and fallen in the street. According to the local news, one couple in Livingston County actually had a tree fall through their bedroom roof, so I guess we’re lucky. Supposedly, the tree hit the husband on the head, but he's fine and walking around.

( Look at the damage. )

Some places are getting flooding, and according to reporters on the local news quite a few trees are just toppling over, many of them taking power lines with them. 30,000 people are without power--I think that’s here in Paducah, but they read the list too fast.

More Branches Falling...

About 10 minutes ago, a few branches came crashing down next to my room, barely missing our neighbor, as he walked around checking things out. Dad left to take pictures of that. (For insurance, so we have proof.)

Mom went out into the garage soon after, just to check the temperature. Just as she looked out the garage door, another giant chunk came crashing from the tree after there was a giant cracking sound--the same tree that I posted pictures of earlier.

Apparently, for a scary minute Mom thought it fell on Dad. She eventually spotted him on the other side of the fence, and he's fine. Taking pictures of it all.

In related news, the lights continue to flicker every few minutes, so it's just a matter of time before the power goes out.

ETA: Okay, Dad says if I happen to hear any cracking sounds (louder than usual) to get out of my room, since the tree seems to keep dropping branches and you just never know. Besides, it's getting really windy and it might do it in.

More Branches Falling...

About 10 minutes ago, a few branches came crashing down next to my room, barely missing our neighbor, as he walked around checking things out. Dad left to take pictures of that. (For insurance, so we have proof.)

Mom went out into the garage soon after, just to check the temperature. Just as she looked out the garage door, another giant chunk came crashing from the tree after there was a giant cracking sound--the same tree that I posted pictures of earlier.

Apparently, for a scary minute Mom thought it fell on Dad. She eventually spotted him on the other side of the fence, and he's fine. Taking pictures of it all.

In related news, the lights continue to flicker every few minutes, so it's just a matter of time before the power goes out.

ETA: Okay, Dad says if I happen to hear any cracking sounds (louder than usual) to get out of my room, since the tree seems to keep dropping branches and you just never know. Besides, it's getting really windy and it might do it in.

Branch In Mid-Fall

It’s currently starting to snow now. Before we noticed that, though, Dad discovered one of the pictures he took was right as the branch started to break off, as it hung in mid-air. In this first picture, it’s right after another branch fell near my room. The second picture is the one where Mom thought it hit Dad, but it didn’t. He just happened to be standing in the perfect spot to get a picture of it as it came down, and you can see the ice spraying off if you look closely.

Before
After

The news says that if you haven't already lost power, it's likely people will lose it tonight.

Branch In Mid-Fall

It’s currently starting to snow now. Before we noticed that, though, Dad discovered one of the pictures he took was right as the branch started to break off, as it hung in mid-air. In this first picture, it’s right after another branch fell near my room. The second picture is the one where Mom thought it hit Dad, but it didn’t. He just happened to be standing in the perfect spot to get a picture of it as it came down, and you can see the ice spraying off if you look closely.

Before
After

The news says that if you haven't already lost power, it's likely people will lose it tonight.