Public Service Announcement - Unplug your spendy stuff

[Indy62]

Probably totally unnecessary, but some good thunderheads are heading north through the I5 corridor and surrounding. It's just south of Salem now. May wanna be extra cautious and unplug anything expensive; tv's, computers, laptops, game consoles etc..for the next few hours.

Been there done that about 25 years ago when a transformer got hit at my house and fried everything that has an ac adapter or control panel.

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[Koda]

But then we wouldnt be able to chat on NWFA....

 

[Nosferatu]

My surges are protected.

 

[Dungannon]

Good caution nonetheless. Our computers, TV and stereo are all plugged in APC brand Uninterruptible Power Supplies. According to the IT staff where I used to work, power sags killed more electronics in our field offices than line surges.

 

[Saladfarmer]

about six strikes right near us. one cracked when it lit up, so I know that was closer than a few hundred yds. I shot at it and it didn't come back.

 

[Joe13]

If I stick a fork into an electrical socket at just the right time, will I get super powers and be able to shoot lightning from my hands?

 

[Nosferatu]

If I stick a fork into an electrical socket at just the right time, will I get super powers and be able to shoot lightning from my hands?

No, but the fork will be able to cook your food instantly.

 

[Indy62]

If I stick a fork into an electrical socket at just the right time, will I get super powers and be able to shoot lightning from my hands?

With Odin's blessing!

 

[bionic knees]

A fair amount of thunder in the distance, I did see one strike quite a ways south of us. 59 rain drops so far. 5 miles east of Oregon city.

 

[Ruger Rich]

My surges are protected.

Surges or urges ?

 

[CountryGent]

We had a downpour, with thunder and lightning earlier. Looking like it may have passed now. Stay safe all.

 

[Diamondback]

We had some brief rain up here around 2pm when I was unloading groceries and entertaining fuzzballs.

 

[Nosferatu]

Surges or urges ?

Yes.

 

[Knobgoblin]

If I stick a fork into an electrical socket at just the right time, will I get super powers and be able to shoot lightning from my hands?