BIG storm went through here this afternoon - little bro just tried to go out and run a couple errands and it would seem that we’re the only neighborhood that still has power. Tree down over on Burke Road, rendering it closed until someone can get over there with a chain saw. Lots of traffic lights out, and the local shopping centers are apparently dead in the water.
Tornado was spotted over in Falls Church abot 6 miles from here. Last time I saw straightline winds like today was in a typhoon - I really thought we were going to lose at least one of the trees in the backyard the way they were bending.
Did a quick walkabout on the street - no major damage here, just little tree branches, lots of leaves, and the storm sewers are working overtime. I’m sure there will be a few flooded basements.
June 5th, 2008 - 1:18 pm
My power is still out. 1 block in any direction has power… me, not so much. :(