A rough night

[John B]

Well, that was a rough night and a not to smooth day.
Had a bugger of a storm last night all along the West coast and inland to the Goldfields.
Winds of up to 120kmh.
We lost power in Kalgoorlie from 1120 last night until 10am this morning. No hot shower and no coffee before work   Apparently a shed was blown into a power substation and Ka-Boom
Had a busy morning at the school (work), no damage but lots of leaves, branches and accumulated rubbish along with a few bins blown about.
Should finish the clean up tomorrow.
No damage at home, except to Elizabeth's nerves, she hates the wind.
Take care all and stay safe

Some pics and an article

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-25/massive-storm-hits-perth-as-ex-tropical-cyclone-mangga-strikes/12281886

Edited May 26, 2020 by John B
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[Scrolling Steve]

No power = no fun....Glad you guys are safe...Good luck !

[RabidAlien]

We had an impressive thunderstorm roll over us last night, as well...all was fine except for the 165lb Great Dane who HATES lightning.

 

Glad to hear y'all're okay!

[amazingkevin]

Oh the phobia's women have to drive you up a wall!!!

[LarryEA]

Heck of a story... it would have bothered me

[wombatie]

I'm like your wife John, I hate the wind but that's because we have neighbours with gum trees on either side of us, if either of them go we are cactus.  Glad you are all safe and sound.

Marg

[John B]

3 hours ago, wombatie said:

I'm like your wife John, I hate the wind but that's because we have neighbours with gum trees on either side of us, if either of them go we are cactus.  Glad you are all safe and sound.

Marg

We have a huge Palm at the side of house. the height, BLOODY tall. It used to worry me when we had strong winds but according to Hoyle, the roots go so far down it would be take a lot to down it.  Just keep paying the insurance.

[Jim McDonald]

15 hours ago, John B said:

We have a huge Palm at the side of house. the height, BLOODY tall. It used to worry me when we had strong winds but according to Hoyle, the roots go so far down it would be take a lot to down it.  Just keep paying the insurance.

I went through Hurricane Charley some years back, and even inland, I saw a lot of palms on their sides. Now, different species have different root systems, but the sand in Florida gets really soupy with enough water.