We "dodged the bullet": Laura veered off to the east of Shreveport, LA -- and, will cross into Arkansas before long.
We had steady winds 30-35 mph -- gusting to 45-50 (based on tree sounds & swaying of treetops). They are now out of the NNW, and diminishing...
We had a few power flickers about noon, but the only "casualty" so far was my wife's umbrella -- which she left open on the porch. I had to go retrieve it (with a few bent ribs) about 100' away.
We had less rain than we normally have with a single strong T'storm. (Just added to the water I put in the canoe to keep it from becoming airborne...)
All in all, anticipation was worse than actual...
TXnMA
