Around 7 AM the storm was no longer so intense and I ventured to the door. It was still gusty, and raining hard. There were two or three inches of water outside my door; fortunately I have a pair of firefighter's boots, and I wore them when I went outside to check things out.
Checking out the downed tree limbs on the street.
I decided it was safe enough to go for a walk. I put on a jacket and stuck my camera in my pocket.
This is a demonstration of why high winds can cut out people's power!
The City already had people out clearing debris from the major roadways.
A closeup of the machinery operator. Yes, that is a cell phone in his hand -- he's dialing a call as he works.
The storm took down fences and walls of all kinds . . . including this masonry wall.