I stayed up all night when the storm came in. It hit fairly hard at 1:00 am and picked up in ferocity and by 5:00 we had sustained winds of 75 mph with gusts up to 110 (so I am told).
One of the most fascinating things about those hours, which I spent on the veranda and had a good view, was the transformers blowing out. When they blew, a beautiful azure blue color lit up the sky, not white like lightning, but a very beautiful blue. As it exploded and the blue light came, it was quickly followed by a "groaning" sound, as if it was winding down. Very interesting. I guess I could see 30 or 40 go out over a 3 hour period.
I watched lots of treees go down and several snap about half way up the tree. Sounded like a gun when the trees snapped.
Our guests included my brother, his wife, my sister, her husband, 2 nieces and nephews and a kennel of animals of various types. The freepers will be glad to know that they came locked and loaded with perhaps 30 firearms and several thousand rounds to go with what I have. I felt like I was underarmed compared to one of my nephews. We got reports of various lootings and robberies. My neighbor told me there were some gangbangers from out of town that were doing a few things. I told my neighbor if they came looking for food I would feed them, but if they were looking for trouble my place would be very dangerous for someone to try that.
Anyway, that is how it is in Lufin, Texas. Some, I dare say, most of the city has electricity. There are some more out in the country who do not. One of my friends, a lawyer who lives out on a farm is still without electricity. It got up to 100 degrees today.
I have not yet heard from Rosey from Lufkin.
Facinating story about the transformers. I can't even imagine what 110 mph winds must have been like.
What a vivid description of the hurricane and its results!
You must feel like Old Noah with all those animals.
Good evening, TS. Good to hear all is well in your neck of the woods. Sounds like you saw some interesting images. I would like to read about them in a poem.
Take care now. bf