Severe weather [wind storm] forecast for Detroit-Windsor Metro

[Lowell]

Batten down. Just in case anyone's not aware, winds gusting to 60 MPH [as announced on radio] are expected on Sunday. And now this email that just landed in my inbox.

Severe weather is forecast for your area.
With the prospect of 50 mph winds likely on Sunday, DTE’s team is mobilizing to prepare for the severe weather system that’s bearing down on the region. We’re ready to deploy more than 1,000 employees to clear hazards created by the storm – and to restore power to customers affected by the storm – as safely and quickly as possible.

Follow these tips to keep yourself and your family safe.
Click here for emergency preparation tips to help you keep your family safe and secure in the event a power outage occurs in your community. Also, we encourage you to read and share this info to ensure you and your family and neighbors stay safe around downed power lines and electricity.

How to report a power outage
You have three convenient ways to contact us if you lose power or see a downed power line: call [[800) 477-4747, visit our website at dteenergy.com or use the DTE Energy Mobile App on your smart phone or tablet. The app is available free of charge from the App Store and Google Play. Additional information is available through the online Power Outage Map at www.dteenergy.com/outage.

Thank you,

DTE Energy

[Ray1936]

We just had a terrific winter storm here in Las Vegas. After two days, have an inch and a half of snow. It melted today. Locals are still in a panic.

I love my adopted home, but the locals here [[largely from the LA area) are really candy-asses when it comes to weather.

[Jimaz]

Someone set us up the bomb cyclone!!!!!

[Jimaz]

We just had a terrific winter storm here in Las Vegas. After two days, have an inch and a half of snow....

They had 35.9" in Flagstaff, AZ! They're really struggling to cope with it too.

I recall a record snowfall in Michigan [[1970s) where you had to first shovel out an area next to a sidewalk just to make room for the snow you'd next shovel from the sidewalk! It started out only up to my chest but after all the shoveling, it was too high to see out of the hole left behind.

The local kids had fun tunneling out snowcaves underneath it all.

[Danny]

YAY more power outages!! Thank you El-Nino.

[Ray1936]

The problem with Flagstaff is they are at an elevation of over 7,000 feet. Much of snowfall in the west depends on the terrain, as you know. But, yeah, that's a lot of snow for anywhere.

[Jimaz]

Rare winter storm in Arizona dumps more than 35 inches of snow

[O3H]

One of the best solutions to Power Outages - Cyalume

https://getcyalume.com/safety-lighti...cts/snaplight/

No flames , no batteries, lasts for hours, stores in a drawer

There is a reason hospitals, military, industry and maritime uses it
--- it works

[Zacha341]

Looks like the winds are now to occur Monday. Joyful.

[Pat001]

Today will be sunny and 82 degrees in St. Petersburg, FL. Good thing I brought some SPF 30 sunscreen...

[Cincinnati_Kid]

Looks like the winds are now to occur Monday. Joyful.

The forecast changed? They were saying it was to start at 7:00 am today, until 6:00 am Monday morning. It's 9:00 am now, and no strong winds, it rained like hell last night though, with a few claps of thunder.

[Bong-Man]

Today will be sunny and 82 degrees in St. Petersburg, FL. Good thing I brought some SPF 30 sunscreen...

I've lived here 58 years and never had to leave my home because of the weather or storm damage. I'll be sure to remind you of that the next time you have to leave or barricade yours.

[Zacha341]

Argh----it's starting to blow furiously [[Detroit). Time to charge old iPad and mobile in case electric goes! Wind up the crank charge emergency radio too!

The forecast changed? They were saying it was to start at 7:00 am today, until 6:00 am Monday morning. It's 9:00 am now, and no strong winds, it rained like hell last night though, with a few claps of thunder.

[O3H]

As I often play for extended periods of time - off grid --
I've become a big proponent of the Goal Zero product line

Two of my favorites that fit easily in pockets, backpacks, bags, etc.
- The Goal Zero Venture 70 Power pack
https://www.goalzero.com/shop/ventur...microlighting/
- A string of Goal Zero Mini LED lights
https://www.goalzero.com/shop/yeti-a...ini-usb-light/

Throw in a few 10ft long USB 2.0 extender cables,
I can light up, and power devices all around me with ease.

No candles, no flames, no lantern fuels to spill, - easy , quick power.

[Zacha341]

Where are you? In the back yard?! I'm not being funny, I know someone who camps out on their property in the tri-county area.

Not my thing, but hey at least you're aware and prepared......!!

I have a crank generator radio!

[mtburb]

And so I made it through the windstorm and past sunset without losing power at all. Got to love Wyandotte!

[O3H]

Zacha341 - it's obvious you did NOT click the links
because those are stock photos from the Goal Zero website.

I disappear in the park systems of North America in various seasons
including winter, and have no issue being UNavailable for days on end.
Instead or "relying" on electric power, you use it sparingly, as a crutch.
Same with the GPS, turn it on occasionally, get location, turn it off.
Really not needed, but nice to have music, light, nav backup, etc., etc.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/UGhihYQc85KVS2zv8

I walk it like I talk it.
Tried and true equipment, not hype/glitz/marketing from salespeople.

[Zacha341]

You've got me on that one, I apologize. I just quickly look at the photo. Thanks.

When will this wind end?

[O3H]

No problem Zacha341.
Used be a time a few years back where we lost power often in Warren.
I raised bloody hell for months with DTE on social media, logging each
event, calling them out publicly on it. It has become much, much better.

Many people without power tonight, though. [[estimate 47,000)
https://emergency.dteenergy.com/map/outage.html

[O3H]

GO underground......like they do in other places in the world
http://theconversation.com/should-th...erground-83771



Michigan ranks 4th nationally for power outages.
State residents, businesses put up with more
outages per capita than any other state

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/articl...-power-outages

[Gistok]

Last year DTE came into my St. Clair Shores neighborhood, trimmed many trees, and replaced some equipment. Ordinarily this 2 day windstorm would mean a power outage in my neighborhood [[like in all previous windstorms). But no outage this time. My neighbors and I were all shocked.

It had gotten so bad in the past here in the Shores, that I believe 10%-20% of homeowners now have gas powered generators. In past outages the drone of generators sounded like everyone was mowing their lawn at the same time....

[archfan]

One of the best solutions to Power Outages - Cyalume

https://getcyalume.com/safety-lighti...cts/snaplight/

No flames , no batteries, lasts for hours, stores in a drawer

There is a reason hospitals, military, industry and maritime uses it
--- it works

I'll have to try those. I'll shop for the 20 pack, because you know I will try out one or two as soon as I get them.

[Jimaz]

One of the best solutions to Power Outages - Cyalume

https://getcyalume.com/safety-lighti...cts/snaplight/

No flames , no batteries, lasts for hours, stores in a drawer

There is a reason hospitals, military, industry and maritime uses it
--- it works

The red ones should work best if preserving night vision is a concern. Some astronomers wear red goggles as a precaution against stray light. Having to wait for your pupils to redilate is such a bummer.

[O3H]

There is no night vision to worry about if you use a pack of the green.
-- Why - because your whole house is illuminated without dark areas.

I think Jimaz has a side job as a pirate and wears an eye patch as well

Green allows for more visual acuity and better differentiation
between colors, but this is of course at low-light levels.

Adventure racers, hikers, and those that actually spend time, moving
in the dark, will actually go with the green filters instead of the red ones.

https://survivalskills.guide/best-headlamp-light-color-to-preserve-night-vision/

[Meddle]

Bear in mind these are single use, work only for a few hours and aren't all that inexpensive unless you can find some kind of bulk deal.

LED flashlights and rechargeable batteries will work out better over time.

Or Hurricane style lamps using lamp oil.