IMPORTANT: OFFICIAL HURRICANE THREAD

[devil21]

An earthquake off western Canada overnight is adding some west coast drama for the weekend. Hawaii under a 10 foot tsunami warning.

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

The weather channel just said:

"Never hesitate to be a "prepper". That is someone that makes preparations. Don't wait to go down to the store at the last minute, because all the supplies will have been swept up by "preppers".

I guess DHS overlooked them. Aren't "preppers" terrorists? lol!

-t

 

[jdmyprez_deo_vindice]

Raining steady here with heavy rain at times. Winds have slowly picked up in the last few hours.

 

[kathy88]

Oh for crying out loud. I'm in the 2 feet of snow area.

 

[Danke]

Oh for crying out loud. I'm in the 2 feet of snow area.

Well, at least it ain't 2 feet of water.

 

[libertygrl]

It's cloudy here in NY. The wind is picking up a bit, but the storm gusts will kick in later on tonight. I'm told to expect the actual storm to hit Monday night into Tuesday. Getting more concerned about the coastal flooding. They say hurricanes ususally pass quickly, but because there's a cold front heading East, it's draging the the storm toward us rather allowing it to be on it's way. So we could have sustained winds 75-80 mph longer than we would normally have. On top of this is the high tides on Mon. We could have 7-10 days without electricy. I know I don't have nearly enough food. Well, ready to go out again for a few last items. Hope every one stays safe. I'll try to check back later.

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

It's cloudy here in NY. The wind is picking up a bit, but the storm gusts will kick in later on tonight. I'm told to expect the actual storm to hit Monday night into Tuesday. Getting more concerned about the coastal flooding. They say hurricanes ususally pass quickly, but because there's a cold front heading East, it's draging the the storm toward us rather allowing it to be on it's way. So we could have sustained winds 75-80 mph longer than we would normally have. On top of this is the high tides on Mon. We could have 7-10 days without electricy. I know I don't have nearly enough food. Well, ready to go out again for a few last items. Hope every one stays safe. I'll try to check back later.

This storm is going to sit on us for a while. It's going to be ugly! The weather channel is describing it as the "storm of a lifetime". This one is going to be BAD!

Get food, get candles - lots of both! Wash warm clothing and blankets/quilts. Dress in layers and hopefully have a warm body to share heat with - including pets.

This is not going to be pretty and it's going to stay around a while.

-t

 

[specialkornflake]

The minimum central pressure has dropped to 951 mb according to the 11am advisory. I think it would be interesting to list the reasons this storm could be bad:

1. The moon is full on Monday meaning higher regular tides.

2. Many trees are still in leaf so they are easier to blow over or weigh down with snow/ice.

3. The storm can feed off of unusually warm ocean waters and wind shear has decreased.

4. Yet, the storm doesn't need to because it is pulling energy from the nearby cold-front.

5. The storm is the largest hurricane/tropical storm since records began in 1988. (one sub-tropical storm was larger)

6. Storm surge, rain, flooding, heavy wet snow, and high winds will affect a huge area of high population, causing widespread power outages and transportation problems.

7. After the storm it will turn cold.

8. The way this storm is approaching land has a high likelihood of significantly impacting New York City. (over-topping flood walls and flooding subway)

9. The storm is slower than many hurricanes and has a greater chance of hitting during high tide.

 

[robert9712000]

 

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

The weather channel just said:

"Never hesitate to be a "prepper". That is someone that makes preparations. Don't wait to go down to the store at the last minute, because all the supplies will have been swept up by "preppers".

Real preppers don't need to go to the store at all.

 

[Nirvikalpa]

Not looking good for the east coast of NJ by the NY area, or the NYC area. We're in a 10-12ft surge area. Metro is closing (NYC MTA closing at 7PM tonight, NJ Transit to follow), except for a few buses that they're hoping people will utilize to get out of their area.

 

[jonhowe]

I live in NYC, walking distance to work. I may be the only one showing up tomorrow...

 

[presence]

dp

 

[presence]

Sandy's tropical storm-force winds extended northeastwards 520 miles from the center,
and twelve-foot high seas covered a diameter of ocean 1,030 miles across.
Since records of storm size began in 1988, no tropical storm or hurricane has been larger

http://classic.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/


Also, I want to point you to a thread I've started on "haarpstatus.com", please stop in and let me know your thoughts.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?393778-Haarpstatus.com-Sandy

 

[brandon]

It's starting to look really ominous in southeast PA. It's heavily overcast like I haven't seen in a long time. We're all hoping this thing is bad enough that it gets us out of work at least one day.

 

[MelissaCato]

Nice breezes started about a hour ago here in Lebanon Pa. YeeeHawww

 

[MozoVote]

Someone pointed out on the Wunderground blog that there are tropical storm force winds in both the North Carolina coast and Bermuda at the same time, from the same system.

Storms like this are what the word "unprecedented" really applies to.

 

[Nirvikalpa]

Pictures coming out from the Outer Banks of NC (and Hatteras Island):

Jeanette's Pier in Nags Head, NC:

Outer Banks Motel (Buxton, NC):

We have around 6ft of water under our house in Avon, NC but we're holding up so far. Now to see how our permanent house in NJ fares...

 

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

Pictures coming out from the Outer Banks of NC (and Hatteras Island):

Jeanette's Pier in Nags Head, NC:

Ummm. I'd be finding someplace else to stand.

For those of you starting to feel the wind from this, I hear ya. There's something spooky about watching a hurricane coming toward you. I'd imagine basements would be quite useful. In FL, you will almost never see basements because the water table is too high. So, it's either, stay or leave. I would happily hang out in a basement while a hurricane goes through if you have that option.

And if you have an opportunity to go outside while the eye goes over you, I would do it. It's quiet, peaceful, and interesting until the wind starts flowing in the opposite direction.

 

[Todd]

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