2012 Derecho, Roanoke, VA I recently was recalling the…
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2012 Derecho, Roanoke, VA
I recently was recalling the 2012 derecho (specifically Roanoke, VA) and remember a moment I hope you can help me explain.
At the time, I lived in an apartment complex near our regional airport. The apartments used to be used by the pilots, it was close and the geography was on a hill, flat (and as the crow flys, maybe half mile to the runway).
When the derecho was in full bloom that night, we lost power. I remember walking across the lot to my mothers, unlocking her door and trying to push it open. The door was completely unlocked, and as I pushed it open, it felt immovable almost like she was on the other side pushing with superhuman strength to keep me from opening the door.
She obviously was not, but what could cause such a thing? I cannot confirm, but a neighbor mentioned that evening seeing a "tornado" or dust devil in the lot. Within a about a minute or two, I was able to open the door with moderate ease.
Thanks for your help!
#science
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I recently was recalling the 2012 derecho (specifically Roanoke, VA) and remember a moment I hope you can help me explain.
At the time, I lived in an apartment complex near our regional airport. The apartments used to be used by the pilots, it was close and the geography was on a hill, flat (and as the crow flys, maybe half mile to the runway).
When the derecho was in full bloom that night, we lost power. I remember walking across the lot to my mothers, unlocking her door and trying to push it open. The door was completely unlocked, and as I pushed it open, it felt immovable almost like she was on the other side pushing with superhuman strength to keep me from opening the door.
She obviously was not, but what could cause such a thing? I cannot confirm, but a neighbor mentioned that evening seeing a "tornado" or dust devil in the lot. Within a about a minute or two, I was able to open the door with moderate ease.
Thanks for your help!
#science
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