You Spin Me Right 'Round Baby (Tornado in LA?) - Page 3

CoasterMatt · 01-19-2010, 10:34 PM

Almost forgot, a sad little scene from yesterday- a trashcan full of discarded umbrellas and ponchos at the Metro station- it was insanely windy, and I saw several peoples umbrellas destroyed just as they exited the subway escalators.

blueerica · 01-19-2010, 11:56 PM

(note to self) Call grandma tomorrow.

BarTopDancer · 01-20-2010, 12:00 AM

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(note to self) Call grandma tomorrow.

Try not to worry to much. Dad said it's clear in HB now and there was some wind damage but no rouge tornado or water spouts.

Not near HB but it was clear all the way from Honda Center to the 133 then it started pouring right when I got off the 5. It's supposed to start raining again later tomorrow.

Not Afraid · 01-20-2010, 01:29 AM

It rained a bit more tonight but not like it did this afternoon. The next heavy rainfall is supposed to be between three and 6 tomorrow but the forecast says rain from 6 am onward.

The pictures from Long Beach today have been pretty intense.

This is near 7th and Ximeno.

The worst flooding was just northwest of here where the water was waist high.

JWBear · 01-20-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

It rained a bit more tonight but not like it did this afternoon. The next heavy rainfall is supposed to be between three and 6 tomorrow but the forecast says rain from 6 am onward.

The pictures from Long Beach today have been pretty intense.

This is near 7th and Ximeno.

The worst flooding was just northwest of here where the water was waist high.

Wow! That's right by us! I'm glad we live at the top of the hill, and not the bottom (where this was taken). Everything drains away from us.

wendybeth · 01-20-2010, 11:10 AM

Holy Carp! That's just weird, seeing Long Beach inundated like that. It looks like Washington State in the spring. Everyone stay safe, and stay dry!

BarTopDancer · 01-20-2010, 09:45 AM

OH MY!

alphabassettgrrl · 01-20-2010, 09:53 AM

That's a lot of water.

Stan4dSteph · 01-20-2010, 10:18 AM

Check the drains and make sure they're clear of debris everyone! That's a lot of water.

Betty · 01-20-2010, 11:04 AM

We flood every year on the streets near my office. Too much dirt and sand gets washed into the drains. Even though they clean them regularly - it's just not often enough and the streets flood. There is literally no way in or out of work without driving through a flooded street.

When I first worked here I was afraid to drive through. Now though - we all just drive slowly and go for it. There's no other way to get here.

My daughter had trouble getting home on the bus. They couldn't find a street to get through on that wasn't covered in mud and debris if not water.

More fun today.

I would just love to be home, sitting with a nice warm fire and blanket and something warm to drink, and watch the weather out the front windows - especially if there's lightening and thunder!

But out in it? Blech.

Hope your store did okay overnight.

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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	(note to self) Call grandma tomorrow. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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01-20-2010, 01:29 AM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	It rained a bit more tonight but not like it did this afternoon. The next heavy rainfall is supposed to be between three and 6 tomorrow but the forecast says rain from 6 am onward. The pictures from Long Beach today have been pretty intense. This is near 7th and Ximeno. The worst flooding was just northwest of here where the water was waist high.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Holy Carp! That's just weird, seeing Long Beach inundated like that. It looks like Washington State in the spring. Everyone stay safe, and stay dry! __________________
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Check the drains and make sure they're clear of debris everyone! That's a lot of water.
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	We flood every year on the streets near my office. Too much dirt and sand gets washed into the drains. Even though they clean them regularly - it's just not often enough and the streets flood. There is literally no way in or out of work without driving through a flooded street. When I first worked here I was afraid to drive through. Now though - we all just drive slowly and go for it. There's no other way to get here. My daughter had trouble getting home on the bus. They couldn't find a street to get through on that wasn't covered in mud and debris if not water. More fun today. I would just love to be home, sitting with a nice warm fire and blanket and something warm to drink, and watch the weather out the front windows - especially if there's lightening and thunder! But out in it? Blech. Hope your store did okay overnight. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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