and was visible well ahead of the wall of wind. This was also one of those storms the CG will cut in on the VHF to warn people about. I wasn't there but I think it's likely they didn't prepare early enough. It was forecast and moved across the area with a strong front.

When I see low dark grey/green clouds, I strike all sail before the wall of wind hits, at least until I know what wind strength I'm dealing with.