Last night an epic windstorm hit my town. Actually much of Pasadena and the surrounding areas. I have no power tonight and trees have fallen down everywhere in town. At least 20 structures were damaged in my little town and 42 were red tagged in Pasadena with 200 more to inspect. So many beautiful trees were toppled over, and I lost my little crepe myrtle in the back yard that was finally coming into its own. Tonight is supposed to be worse but so far the wind is quiet. Radio news says it may hit the San Fernando Valley tonight.
I went to Costco at lunch and bought 2 great lanterns and about 30 batteries. The lamps are great, my laptop is charged and so is my mifi so I actually have internet! I just hope the power comes on by tomorrow. One night is fine but more than that will get old quick, not to mention losing a whole fridge full of food.
We got just about nothing down San Diego way — just a bit extra-breezy. Luckily nothing caught fire!