The Capital Weather Gang say "Here comes a night of cold howling winds and plummeting temperatures." "Gusts may reach 45-55 mph, possibly leading to some power outages."
I would describe the sound of the wind in the trees as a roar. It rises and falls in intensity, but never disappears entirely. It has been quite a while since we've had wind this strong, and it is predicted to continue for several hours, bringing much colder temperatures by morning.
The tulip poplars beside the house reach up into the wind perhaps 80 or 90 feet. They should withstand the onslaught because they aren't yet leafed out, nor are they loaded up with snow or ice. Still, I expect to find a number of branches down throughout the neighborhood when I walk to work in the morning.
Weather like this emphasizes the nature of home as shelter, rather than just a comfortable place to be.
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