Originally Posted By: Dagny

I went out on the sidewalk a few times to survey the situation

For our listening audience: hurricanes often have tornadoes and it's risky outdoors even if the eyewall isn't nearby.

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This tree a block away gave up the ghost.

That tree has no roots! Note to self - don't park next to a tree crowded by pavement and side walk when a windstorm blows by.

The one thick root in the picture probably extended into the storm drain to draw water.