BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

NOAA Issue Date: 6/4/2009 4:31 PM ...a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 500 Pm

National Weather Service doppler radar continued to indicate a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing destructive winds in excess of 70 Mph.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... Doppler radar has indicated some weak rotation within this storm. While not immediately likely...a tornado may still develop. If a tornado is spotted...act quickly and move to a place of safety in a sturdy structure...such as a basement or small interior room. This is a dangerous storm.

If you are in its path...prepare immediately for damaging winds...destructive hail...and deadly cloud to ground lightning. People outside should move to a shelter... Preferably inside a strong building but away from windows. If on or near a Lake Or River get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember...lightning can strike out to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder...you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now. Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm. a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 Pm Pdt Thursday evening for northwestern Oregon.

shred_da_gorge · Thu Jun 04, 09 3:57 pm

Trees just started swaying here in the hood...

Joshiebaby · Since 14 Oct 2007 569 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

anyone else want to kite pdx? Could be great!

Tommy · Thu Jun 04, 09 4:09 pm

Could be a nice downwinder along Belmont street, were it not for all the damn cars...

Joshiebaby · Since 14 Oct 2007 569 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

Seriously though, do you think a nine would be too big? I think it is doable but perhaps my 12 would work better during the lulls..

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

wholly sh*t ballz batman - down here in wilsonville its almost pitch black outside - and I can here lots of thunder grumbling!!!!

Scribble · Since 18 Nov 2005 636 Posts NoPo Addicted

BTW never leave your Umbrella on your picnic table up even if it looks like a nice day...

Haha I looked outside and the umbrella was pulling my table around the yard. I'm glad I didn't have a kite up.

Andy

pdxmonkeyboy · Thu Jun 04, 09 4:34 pm

HOLY ROTOR BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Very large, very scary trees in my neighborhood making very unsettling cracking sounds.

Chooch · Thu Jun 04, 09 5:09 pm

sixo · Since 25 Jun 2007 36 Posts west side

Best kiting ever, let's get it!

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Kara's forecast:

TREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark · Fri Jun 05, 09 5:20 am

Peak gust at the house...42mph.

eli_anderson · Since 04 Jun 2007 507 Posts Addicted

crazy, trees and shite all over the place. The fields in the N plains look like vertical rotor moved through spots. Looked like some trees rocked themselves right out of the ground.