Wind absolutely howling in Midtown Manhattan. I'm in a hotel here on 57th

[stevenleser]

And I dont think I have ever heard wind like this here.

[Cal Carpenter]

1. Where on 57th?

You may want to see this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021660548

[stevenleser]

3. I can see the crane from my window. I am at the Le Parker Meridien. (Firm is paying)

Scary stuff

[DonRedwood]

11. Stay safe man.

[closeupready]

17. Hope you're getting quadruple time.

Stay safe, Steve!

[stevenleser]

21. I'm getting single time!

- but hey, I also can get room service. Cant really complain.

[NotThisTime]

19. What floor are you on? I have friends in a high rise not far from you

[stevenleser]

24. 30th floor. Pretty loud up here. nt

[Loki]

38. Please stay safe.

I've been through a tropical storm and two hurricanes in Houston. The howling wind is something I do not miss.

[Skidmore]

2. You wouldn't catch me in a tall building in an urban setting in such

wind. We go to the basement here when the big winds come and we've had our share of them over the years out on the prairie.

[stevenleser]

4. Am on the 30th floor.

[Skidmore]

8. Stay away from the windows.

Stay safe.

[gkhouston]

13. If the wind's strong enough to howl, it may be strong enough to break a window at that height.

Seriously, if you're not in the bathroom, please go there. Take some blankets, pillows, etc. to be comfortable, and take your shoes, too, if you're not wearing them.

[NotThisTime]

20. Go to the center of the floor if it starts getting to you

[Matariki]

9. I wouldn't want to be in the basement during a storm w/ potential flooding!

[Jersey Devil]

5. wind just started picking up in northeastern NJ

Up to now it has been fairly tame.

[JaneyVee]

6. I'm on 12th btwn 2nd and 1st. It's crazy and it isn't even here yet.

[grasswire]

14. hunker down, kid

Are you in a sturdy building?

[JaneyVee]

23. The buildings here are fairly low, 4-6 stories. Mine is 5 stories.

But it is HOWLING through these streets at about 80-90mph.

[dixiegrrrrl]

28. All those tall buidlings make the streets perfect wind tunnels.

If I were there with you, I would NOT use the elevator..hate to be stuck in one if the power suddenly went out.

And big windows can and do break...I remember seeing the pics of the hotels down here after a hurricane, windows WERE smashed, curtains hanging out of them, and not all the damage was on the water side of the building.
an amazing number of objects go flying in those powerful winds.

[annabanana]

15. hopefully not a basement appt!. . .n/t

[NYFlip]

37. I'm at 9th and broadway

The wind is definitely picking up. I'm in a 6 story building

[gkhouston]

7. Please tell me you're posting from a bathroom or closet.

A lot of those tall buildings will probably lose windows and debris will probably be flying around everywhere.

[grasswire]

10. don't open the window (facetious)

...and probably best to stay away from the glass. They did talk yesterday about windows popping in high rise.

Keep us posted as much as you can. We're here.

[Logical]

12. Jealous! n-t

[blm]

16. Too early to grab a martini?

I would. Actually, the sounds during disasters are horrific. I was near epicenter of Northridge quake and the best way to describe it is imagine being in Grand Central station with a dozen trains zipping by at the same time. Yes - it was THAT loud. Disorienting.

Stay safe, Steve.

[NYC Liberal]

18. I'm on the east side and the wind is really picking up.

Stay safe!

[dixiegrrrrl]

34. YOU stay safe!

Been in enough BAD storms to know what you are hearing and enduring.
So have my fingers crossed for you.

[NYC Liberal]

36. We are people watching right now. People still walking around!

I'm staying inside.

[dixiegrrrrl]

40. Darwin Award contenders, most likely.

[LadyHawkAZ]

22. Take care, Steven and all NYC DUers.

be safe.

[still_one]

25. Stay away from the windows, they can potentially blow out under certain conditions

[smirkymonkey]

26. Scary! I hope you stay well and that things don't get much worse.

I never panicked too much when I lived in Manhattan because I always felt fairly safe and that provisions were easily at hand. But this one could be worse than anything I have experienced. I would definitely stock up and stay inside until everything blows over. I am not sure where you are from, but chances are you will not be able to get back home for at least a few days.

I am now in Boston on the 8th floor of an apartment building (Charles River Park - right in back of Mass. General Hospital). Our offices were closed today, but I am fearing that it could get worse. I have never really taken these things seriously before, so I am not quite sure how to react. I have the TV and the internet for now. MGH will have generators is things get really bad so I can always go there.

[RebelOne]

27. I am in North Georgia and we are getting the winds from the hurricane.

The winds have been howling through the trees since last night. It is scary because I live in a mobile home and branches have been hitting the roof all day. I hate to see what is up there.

[bluestate10]

33. As long as you avoid the big limbs or a tree, you will be ok. Stay safe. nt

[onecent]

29. OMG...you are sooo close. Stay safe. n/t

[msanthrope]

30. Stay safe. nt

[dembotoz]

31. will be a great story to tell the folks back home

in the mean time stock up on snacks and be safe

[bluestate10]

32. Stay safe. nt

[Warren DeMontague]

35. Stay safe, steven.

[SoapBox]

39. wow...amazing commentary...keep it coming with updates, for us left coasters.

[msanthrope]

41. You are getting evacuated---STAY SAFE AND CHECK IN STEVE!!! nt

[SoapBox]

45. A while ago, heard that "a" hotel was evacuated from the area...

was it indeed the Le Parker Meridien?

I could have sworn I heard "park" and "Meridien".

And all due to the crane problem.

[msanthrope]

46. Yep--another thread on it. nt

[WillyT]

42. Yep... They Just Said It Was 41 mph In New Jersey, But 71 mph In NYC !!!

Stay safe please.



& Rec !!!

[Gormy Cuss]

43. And now you're not...

Stay safe wherever you end up riding out this storm.

[SidDithers]

44. Need a check-in, steven...

post if you get the chance to let us know you're OK.

Sid

[grasswire]

47. has Steven checked in?

Last I heard on TV, his hotel was evacuated because of the crane.

[SidDithers]

49. Haven't seen anything yet...nt

Sid

[lonestarnot]

48. Sheeet. Be careful.

[stevenleser]

50. I'm OK. When they evacuated my hotel, I managed to get into one of the last operating cabs

and made it back to my apartment. I actually have power and all the rest.

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and well wishes!