Sandy. Hurricane or severe weather?

We spent a fair part of yesterday afternoon retying tarps on the hay, putting away the skirting table and resecuring the tarp on the horse trailer, and picking up & putting away anything that could become a projectile. Now, we pray that the 'plastic' roof on the greenhouse holds and that we don't lose any tree branches on the wires, or our electricity.

I am returning to work tomorrow, so I am looking forward to a fun filled day..

From WMUR Channel 9 news- 

Merrimack

High Wind Warning:

Issued at: 9:20 am EDT on October 29, 2012, expires at: 8:00 AM EDT on October 30, 2012

...High Wind Warning remains in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 am EDT Tuesday...

winds...east increasing to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

Timing...the strongest winds will begin this afternoon lasting into the evening.

Impacts...widespread power outages are possible from downed trees and power lines. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to downed trees...power outages...and structural damage. During extended power outages one of the greatest hazards is the improper use of generators...as well as alternate heating and cooking sources...that result in Carbon monoxide poisoning. Schwibs

Read more: http://www.wmur.com/weather/alerts#ixzz2Ah65Q1Ac

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Sandy could bring winds of up to 60 mph and dump 2 and 4 inches of rain to parts of the Granite State -- likely starting Monday, Gov. John Lynch's office said.
"While the exact path and severity of the storm remain uncertain, it is clear New Hampshire will experience a significant weather event and I urge everyone to be prepared," Lynch said.

Read more: http://www.wmur.com/news/national/East-Coast-states-prepare-for-hurricane/-/9857926/17173312/-/93hx7iz/-/index.html#ixzz2Ah6mb01R

If you care to track Sandy-  http://www.wmur.com/weather/-/9859398/17159574/-/1sop00/-/index.html?fb_ref=activity-right-rail

So, from reading all of this, I am glad I am home for the day. Tomorrow could be an adventure returning to work for the first day since Sept. 10th. Despite surgery only 19 days prior to work, I am doing incredibly well. I will return to work 1 day a week and see how I do.

 

TTFN!