Sandy is going to be a very large and possibly historic storm!! Right now it is located about 485 miles SSE of NYC. The wind field is over 1000 miles in diameter! It is forecast to make a landfall in South New Jersey on Monday Night/Tuesday Morning. Before landfall it will transition from a hurricane to a winter-type storm. This DOES NOT mean it will be weaker. Actually, it could be even stronger! Please listen too all local officials when they say to evacuate and be prepared for the worst!!!
What to expect along the Coast: The biggest concern will be the storm surge. Along the Delmarva Peninsula through the Jersey Coast you can expect a storm surge of 4-8 feet. NYC Harbor and Long Island, NY could have a surge up to 10+ feet! If you live along the coast, and are prone to flooding you need to plan on leaving! If you flooded for Hurricane Irene last year, then you will have flooding again. Here is a statement from the NWS about flooding along the coast. Winds will be sustained around 50-75 mph with higher gusts. Heavy rain will total to around 3-6 inches with higher amounts. This will lead to inland flooding and will cause streams, creeks and rivers to rise. Also, the surge could travel up rivers and streams that drain into the Bays. If you live near a stream/creek keep an eye on that too. Expect the high winds to down trees and power lines. This will cause WIDESPREAD power outages that could last for days! Follow updates from the NWS Mt. Holly, NJ and NWS for New York City.
What to expect inland: The storm surge could still travel up the Delaware Bay to Delaware River, Chesapeake Bay and possibly toward the Susquehanna River. This would cause more flooding. Heavy rain totaling 3-6 inches will be possible. Flood watches are in effect. High winds of 30-50 mph can be expected with higher gusts. Higher elevations may have some stronger winds. This would cause trees and power lines to come down. WIDESPREAD power outages can be expected to last for days. The higher elevations of the Laurel Highland Mtns. could see some snow.
Those of you around Pittsburgh: Expect winds of 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph & High Wind Warnings have been issued. This will down trees and power lines which will cause a number of power outages. Heavy rain that will total around 3-5 inches is possible & Flood Watches have been issues. Some snow will be possible in the mountains where Blizzard Warnings are in effect for Garret County, MD and Preston & Tucker, WV. Follow the NWS Pittsburgh for additional updates.
What should you do now: BE PREPARED!! Have plenty of food, water, batteries, flashlights, and gas to last you a few days...especially along the coastal areas. Make sure your car has a full tank of gas and you have plenty of gas for any generators. Have cash...if the power is out, so are the credit card machines.
Please stay safe and calm. You will get through this, but you will have to be patient. Listen to all local and state officials! As I mentioned before, take it from me, I have been through a number of hurricanes and it is ALWAYS good to be prepared!! I will have more posts the next few days. Check out all of the other posts and links I have made for important information. Also check out my updates on Facebook too.-Dave
What to expect along the Coast: The biggest concern will be the storm surge. Along the Delmarva Peninsula through the Jersey Coast you can expect a storm surge of 4-8 feet. NYC Harbor and Long Island, NY could have a surge up to 10+ feet! If you live along the coast, and are prone to flooding you need to plan on leaving! If you flooded for Hurricane Irene last year, then you will have flooding again. Here is a statement from the NWS about flooding along the coast. Winds will be sustained around 50-75 mph with higher gusts. Heavy rain will total to around 3-6 inches with higher amounts. This will lead to inland flooding and will cause streams, creeks and rivers to rise. Also, the surge could travel up rivers and streams that drain into the Bays. If you live near a stream/creek keep an eye on that too. Expect the high winds to down trees and power lines. This will cause WIDESPREAD power outages that could last for days! Follow updates from the NWS Mt. Holly, NJ and NWS for New York City.
What to expect inland: The storm surge could still travel up the Delaware Bay to Delaware River, Chesapeake Bay and possibly toward the Susquehanna River. This would cause more flooding. Heavy rain totaling 3-6 inches will be possible. Flood watches are in effect. High winds of 30-50 mph can be expected with higher gusts. Higher elevations may have some stronger winds. This would cause trees and power lines to come down. WIDESPREAD power outages can be expected to last for days. The higher elevations of the Laurel Highland Mtns. could see some snow.
Those of you around Pittsburgh: Expect winds of 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph & High Wind Warnings have been issued. This will down trees and power lines which will cause a number of power outages. Heavy rain that will total around 3-5 inches is possible & Flood Watches have been issues. Some snow will be possible in the mountains where Blizzard Warnings are in effect for Garret County, MD and Preston & Tucker, WV. Follow the NWS Pittsburgh for additional updates.
What should you do now: BE PREPARED!! Have plenty of food, water, batteries, flashlights, and gas to last you a few days...especially along the coastal areas. Make sure your car has a full tank of gas and you have plenty of gas for any generators. Have cash...if the power is out, so are the credit card machines.
Please stay safe and calm. You will get through this, but you will have to be patient. Listen to all local and state officials! As I mentioned before, take it from me, I have been through a number of hurricanes and it is ALWAYS good to be prepared!! I will have more posts the next few days. Check out all of the other posts and links I have made for important information. Also check out my updates on Facebook too.-Dave
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