View Full Version : Weather Alert Possible 100MPH Winds Wednesday
BushMasterBoy
12-14-2021, 21:38
Forecast is possible high winds tomorrow. Batten down the hatches. Anything loose outside should be secured.
I am sure I will lose some roof shingles. Good luck Gentlemen!
https://kdvr.com/news/local/atrociously-windy-wind-gusts-of-120-mph-possible-in-colorado-wednesday/
hollohas
12-14-2021, 21:43
Some of colorado's peaks are forecast to get over 190mph winds tomorrow morning.
Nice. Everything in my neighborhood gets blown into my yard along side of my house. Looks like I?ll be getting some cool inflatable Christmas decorations.
I should probably go rape tape the lids of the dumpster down, otherwise, it's going to be super annoying
theGinsue
12-14-2021, 22:27
Some of colorado's peaks are forecast to get over 190mph winds tomorrow morning.
Sounds like a good day for folks to go skiing... with a parachute... if they have family in Kansas they've been wanting to visit.
eddiememphis
12-15-2021, 00:00
Already taped down the beagle's ears, lest she go airborne.
22 pounds at 80 mph= 4700 lb. ft. of energy.
I think I need a stronger leash...
buffalobo
12-15-2021, 05:56
I should probably go rape tape the lids of the dumpster down, otherwise, it's going to be super annoyingI switch from a cheap caribiner to a small chain for these wind events. Along with rest tractor bucket on garden planters table. And take down the shade on dog kennel, strap picnic table to deck.
Packed away anything in the yard or on the deck that I didn?t want thrown through my windows.
Having been through several hurricanes in my life this isn?t my first rodeo when it comes to dealing with the wind.
Too bad most people are clueless about preparing for any sort of weather event. Hopefully their shit doesn?t get blown through my windows.
not much at my place to blow around, but I did take down the flag....hopefully the trees all stay rooted..
StagLefty
12-15-2021, 08:49
Sitting at the west facing window now and looks like the whole west view just went to a dark gray !!!!
eddiememphis
12-15-2021, 09:21
The news said it starts at 8:00 AM. It's 8:20 and it just hit.
Say what you will about the weather people but they are often amazingly accurate.
BushMasterBoy
12-15-2021, 09:22
I have the hoses ready for a possible fire. PW is a tinder box. The 2PM today is what I am guessing as the peak wind.
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Rolled in here about 15 mins ago. Up to 35mph
Looked outside about fifteen minutes ago in Aurora and it looks sketchy and eerie. Almost like tornado weather.
it was sleeting and windy when I came into my office in Denver this morning (first time in 2+ weeks!), but now it's clearing up and i see blue sky poking through between the gray clouds.
So who's getting a new free trampoline?
So who's getting a new free trampoline?
Everyone in Limon?
it was sleeting and windy when I came into my office in Denver this morning (first time in 2+ weeks!), but now it's clearing up and i see blue sky poking through between the gray clouds.
Dead calm on the east side of Aurora right now. Looks like it rained a bit. Noticed our flag is gone. Not sure if someone got smart and took it down or if it went bye-bye.
Its pretty windy on this side too. Ever since late last night.
Regular day out here at this point. I did spot 91mph out near Drake
colorider
12-15-2021, 11:41
Have been in Westminster and golden. Wind, rain, thick clouds, then clear, then not, then higher winds, now clouds, sleet. Mother Nature forgot to take her meds this morning.
We got ~2 inches of snow this morning and currently have winds of 29 knots with gusts of 70 knots. Ground blizzard conditions with 50-75 foot spruce and fir trees blowing around like grass blades on the prairie. I expect some in the yard will break or uproot today, just hope that none hit our vehicles.
https://www.windy.com/40.131/-105.498?gust,39.650,-105.496,8,m:eL2adfl
wctriumph
12-15-2021, 12:41
The wind was fairly mild early on but picking up now. Looking north it looks like it might start snowing but the temp is too warm for any snow to stick around.
Firehaus
12-15-2021, 12:49
Lost a huge 40ft+ pine tree. Anyone need firewood?
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battlemidget
12-15-2021, 12:56
Internet/cable TV spotty in the Springs today. My house isn't groaning (ranch with overhang roof all around) yet, but my toilet is breathing. I live in town.
We lost electric power at 11:40. Xcel Energy currently shows 397 outages affecting 50K customers in the Denver Boulder area.
Without power we can't pump water or run the fan on the wood stove. Fortunately our old wall furnace runs on a thermopile system which doesn't require electricity to work.
Fastest gust I've seen so far is 70MPH in Briargate, Colorado Springs.
The house is shaking and creaking. Part of the new fence the neighbor put in is down.
O2
buffalobo
12-15-2021, 13:10
Mrs bo says couple gusts 60+ in the last 30 mins.
buffalobo
12-15-2021, 13:12
Lost a huge 40ft+ pine tree. Anyone need firewood?
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAlways need firewood, how is access?
hollohas
12-15-2021, 13:31
So far 45mph gusts at my place near 285 and Kipling.
Does home insurance typically cover roof damage due to wind? Asking for a friend...
hollohas
12-15-2021, 13:36
Seeing some gusts of 121mph south of 82nd out by Hwy 93.
BPTactical
12-15-2021, 13:49
I-25 closed from Wellington north.
At least 4 blown over tractor trailers.
Aloha_Shooter
12-15-2021, 14:09
I'm used to getting 30-60 mph gusts in Briargate (COS) but it's been sounding like steady winds in excess of 50 mph. Don't have a weather station setup to record actual data but it's fun to listen to.
Once again the weather people have disappointed me. They promised me 80-100 mph winds and I haven?t seen anything over maybe 40.
This is the same disappointment as when they tell me I?m going to get 24? of snow and only get 3.
So far we've lost four trees in the yard with three of them blocking the driveway. I'll cut them up when the wind calms down but it's too dangerous to work out there with much larger trees whipping all around.
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Lost some shingles, and the power is "flickering"
I'm used to getting 30-60 mph gusts in Briargate (COS) but it's been sounding like steady winds in excess of 50 mph. Don't have a weather station setup to record actual data but it's fun to listen to.
Ambientweather.net
Someone near you is sure to have one
BushMasterBoy
12-15-2021, 14:48
Damaged my roof.
88712
Really wish it wasn't trash day today in my neighborhood.
Bailey Guns
12-15-2021, 15:02
Luckily the wind never blows in SW Oklahoma...
Luckily the wind never blows in SW Oklahoma...
And luckily I?m wearing boots because it?s getting deep in here.
Really wish it wasn't trash day today in my neighborhood today.
Ugh. That should be lovely.
Firehaus
12-15-2021, 15:37
Always need firewood, how is access?
Its laying in my central Colorado Springs apartment building?s side yard right by the street. Pretty easy access.
Central, east of I-25. Fairly close to austin bluffs parkway and union.
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encorehunter
12-15-2021, 16:10
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We had fun cutting this one up in high winds. Took out power and phone lines. I had to cut the base from both sides as th 28" bar didn't make it though. It I pushing 40" at the base. Around 125 years old.
BladesNBarrels
12-15-2021, 17:04
Trash day today.
Wind changed directions frequently blowing the large trash containers multiple places along with the trash, recycling, lawn decorations, cushions, cooler lids, and a flock of Geese that could not overcome the gusts.
The Lake looked like the sea.
https://i.imgur.com/iLPDD8k.jpg
88716
We had fun cutting this one up in high winds. Took out power and phone lines. I had to cut the base from both sides as th 28" bar didn't make it though. It I pushing 40" at the base. Around 125 years old.
That is truly a shame. I know it is a part of nature, but I always hate to see majestic old-growth monsters like that fall. Stay safe.
hollohas
12-15-2021, 17:50
Our 45mph wind was only enough to knock down my roof Christmas lights. PITA.
Our fence even survived, but the neighbor wasn't as lucky. His is in shambles.
So far 45mph gusts at my place near 285 and Kipling.
Does home insurance typically cover roof damage due to wind? Asking for a friend...
Yup. Some policies suck worse than others.
It was interesting to see the vertical accordion style window blinds in my office downtown, swinging back and forth as the building swayed around them…. Our 39th floor makes for some great views and enhanced swaying compared to lower down near ground level.
So far 45mph gusts at my place near 285 and Kipling.
Does home insurance typically cover roof damage due to wind? Asking for a friend...
How far past 285?
hollohas
12-15-2021, 19:14
How far past 285?Just a skosh south...
Was in a 150mph, in Nederland, a few years ago. CSU Research Station clocked the wind at 200mph+.
Fun times. Trees were falling all around me on the way home.
Ran the Ned Visitors Center for a couple of years. A GA family come in on a 50mph wind day.
"It sure is windy."
"Two days ago it was over 70mph."
"That's a hurricane in GA."
"Welcome to the mountains."
SideShow Bob
12-15-2021, 19:35
Only saw two semi’s on their side between Pueblo & Colorado Springs today, but once you got into the Springs and North to Monument, there must have been 15 - 20 of them on both sides of I-25.
3beansalad
12-15-2021, 23:31
It was insane at my home in the Springs. I lost 50+ feet of various fencing. Neighbor lost power... I'd rather rebuild some fence! Trees down in two adjacent properties, glad I did so much pruning last spring. Still lots to clean up.
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As far as I can tell I only lost four fenceposts. Chain link is the way to go if you don't need the privacy.
Not going to be fun digging and breaking up the existing concrete footings.
O2
.455_Hunter
12-16-2021, 09:49
We did fine here in the foothills. No damage, just a couple items blown around. We have seen a lot of high winds over the years, so everything is pretty pre-conditioned to that type of event. I did put some extra sandbags on the trampoline legs and tie down my truck topper that is off the vehicle. A few intermittent power outages.
buffalobo
12-16-2021, 10:06
Also less extreme for us on our part of the prairie. Couple gusts in low 60's early, 30-40 mph rest of day, normal winter conditions in our area.
encorehunter
12-16-2021, 11:11
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They boys trampoline didn't survive. It is still connected to the ground, but it did break 2 of the cables. Not sure where that piece of roofing came from, but not our place. The closest neighbor upwind is about 1/2 mile away.
hollohas
12-16-2021, 11:26
Our max 45mph gust yesterday was a record high since record keeping started at my house 3 years ago.
Previous record was 40mph set on 06/07/21
Just a skosh south...
I’m a skosh north.
colorider
12-16-2021, 14:25
I live right by Rocky Mountain Regional Airport where it hit over 100mph. Our wood fencing faces a direction that is not get hit head on by the winds. Our main stretch of fence is chain link. Everyone else has wood on that part of their yard. Everyone except me is replacing fencing. Lol
BushMasterBoy
12-16-2021, 14:55
Insurance says I have a $3600 deductible on my roof. I figure a $200 bill to repair. Unless the wind rips it more. Puberty Mutual Ins. Co.
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Materials aren't as cheap as they used to be. Cost me $500 or so to replace my ridge vent a few years ago.
How old is the roof?
Anyone see any damaged wind generators?
hollohas
12-16-2021, 15:27
Anyone see any damaged wind generators?I would hope they all got locked down before the storm.
BushMasterBoy
12-16-2021, 15:27
16 year old roof. I have the shingles already to replace the missing ones. I should have known by the flubbed commercials the Co. was crap. I'll get a new one when the policy expires. You get what you pay for, and sometimes you don't even get that.
I'm just glad the whole area did not go up in flames. Smart move is to only buy a house with a metal roof.
So, one 4x4 post split at the ground level....so two sections are down. I did not notice the problem until today - so off to Lowes I went.
Ok, the price on the 4x4 posts are well past Colorado High - gabbed about the less snake one they had, a few 2x4 just because.
Now poking at it looks like someone used a bag or two cement setting that post in. Going to be a royal pain.
No cedar pickets....this is looking less fun here. I might try finding a large eye screw "bolt" - and see if I can pry out the cement + old post. and drop in the new one.
BushMasterBoy
12-16-2021, 17:52
Small fire and some diesel soaking the post remnant. Charcoal briquets on top. Hope this works brad.
Tomorrow is firewood cutting day, along with more log splitting. Turns out we have nine trees down either broken off or uprooted from yesterday's winds. The drought hasn't been kind to the spruce and fir trees here. That coupled with having to remove about 600 trees to build two new septic systems. When you take out trees it increases wind pressure on the remaining ones nearby. We're gradually losing the spruce-fir forest around our cabins to drought related disease, wind toppling, and fire mitigation thinning. Aspens are replacing them but I have to regularly spray them with deer repellent to keep the moose from killing them.
So glad I got new roofs installed on two mountain homes in September. Even with our normal high winds in winter I've never had roof damage from wind or hail. I've always done my own roofing, maybe 15 roofs over the years. This time I hired it done and they did a superb job with some deck repair, architectural shingles, new gutter systems and gutter guards. I had another contractor rebuild and metal clad my fascia, add an extended entry overhand and tongue and groove knotty pine soffits. New door and windows, too. All together both houses look great, a big improvement and another check off of the big bucket list. Let the wind blow....
So, one 4x4 post split at the ground level....so two sections are down. I did not notice the problem until today - so off to Lowes I went.
Ok, the price on the 4x4 posts are well past Colorado High - gabbed about the less snake one they had, a few 2x4 just because.
Now poking at it looks like someone used a bag or two cement setting that post in. Going to be a royal pain.
No cedar pickets....this is looking less fun here. I might try finding a large eye screw "bolt" - and see if I can pry out the cement + old post. and drop in the new one.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fence-Post-Repair-and-Mailbox-Post-Repair-PD10/301547780?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US
battlemidget
12-16-2021, 21:31
So, one 4x4 post split at the ground level....so two sections are down. I did not notice the problem until today - so off to Lowes I went.
Ok, the price on the 4x4 posts are well past Colorado High - gabbed about the less snake one they had, a few 2x4 just because.
Now poking at it looks like someone used a bag or two cement setting that post in. Going to be a royal pain.
No cedar pickets....this is looking less fun here. I might try finding a large eye screw "bolt" - and see if I can pry out the cement + old post. and drop in the new one.
Use a tire to pull it out, works for stumps.
https://youtu.be/wpJCx727hV0
Use a tire to pull it out, works for stumps.
https://youtu.be/wpJCx727hV0
Yep, good trick there converting part of the pull from horizontal to semi-vertical.
With the eye screw - I was hoping to maybe take a field jack or even long pry bar to do the real work.
The break is below the cement where the fence post is located.
Another trick I was thinking is to rent a power washer and use water power to "dig" around the post area.
I just replaced a 4x4 fence post 3 weeks ago. Got enough dirt out from around the concrete base and slapped a wide tow strap around it, then pulled the whole sucker out with my winch. Worked great and was smooth as silk. No pressure spikes or bouncing whatsoever.
My wife was impressed ;)
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