muggle not Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 This is one massive storm. They are labeling it a "Perfect Storm" that may be of Historic size. It looks like it will hit the Northeast U.S. with great force. http://weather.aol.com/2012/10/26/historic-frankenstorm-threatens-east-coast/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmaing7%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D226363 Quote
wordsgood Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 OMG. My thoughts are with all everyone. That is one scary looking storm. Quote
muggle not Posted October 27, 2012 Author Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) a storm update. http://www.rr.com/news/topic/article/rr/9000/76828045/East_Coast_readies_for_Frankenstorm_monster Edited October 27, 2012 by muggle not Quote
poppy Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 Wow, that really looks a biggie and they sound quite worried. Hope it changes it's mind!! Do you think it will reach you Muggles? Quote
muggle not Posted October 27, 2012 Author Posted October 27, 2012 Wow, that really looks a biggie and they sound quite worried. Hope it changes it's mind!! Do you think it will reach you Muggles? No, we are in a zone where the storm kinda wraps around us. The scary thing is it may be the "perfect" storm where there are actually 3 different storms that merge. It is even possible for parts of West Virginia to get 50 inches of snow, not likely, but possible. I am worried about my GD as she is in NYC and they may get hit with winds and 10 inches of rain. The Hurricane is 800 miles across, I heard.....yes, a biggie. There are going to be big power outtages as there are still leaves on trees and the rain and snow is going to topple trees onto power lines. Quote
wordsgood Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 The only thing I can think to say, to you Muggles, and everyone else is this... Quote
muggle not Posted October 28, 2012 Author Posted October 28, 2012 SHIP BOTTOM, New Jersey (AP) - Tens of thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate coastal areas Sunday as big cities and small towns across the U.S. Northeast braced for the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 60 million people along the most heavily populated corridor in the nation. "The time for preparing and talking is about over," Federal Emergency Management Administrator Craig Fugate warned as a monster Hurricane Sandy headed up the Atlantic Coast on a collision course with two other weather systems. "People need to be acting now." New York City and Philadelphia both announced that mass transit systems would close, and schools were closed Monday in both cities as well as in Washington, Baltimore, Boston and elsewhere. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg also ordered the evacuation of part of lower Manhattan and other low-lying neighborhoods. Quote
muggle not Posted October 28, 2012 Author Posted October 28, 2012 SHIP BOTTOM, New Jersey (AP) - Tens of thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate coastal areas Sunday as big cities and small towns across the U.S. Northeast braced for the onslaught of a superstorm threatening some 60 million people along the most heavily populated corridor in the nation. "The time for preparing and talking is about over," Federal Emergency Management Administrator Craig Fugate warned as a monster Hurricane Sandy headed up the Atlantic Coast on a collision course with two other weather systems. "People need to be acting now." New York City and Philadelphia both announced that mass transit systems would close, and schools were closed Monday in both cities as well as in Washington, Baltimore, Boston and elsewhere. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg also ordered the evacuation of part of lower Manhattan and other low-lying neighborhoods. ...........more.................. In a measurement of pure kinetic energy, NOAA's hurricane research division on Sunday ranked the surge and wave "destruction potential" for Sandy — just the hurricane, not the hybrid storm it will eventually become — at 5.8 on a 0 to 6 scale. The damage expected from winds will be far less, experts said. Weather Underground meteorologist Jeff Masters says that storm surge destruction potential number is a record and it's due to the storm's massive size. "You have a lot of wind acting over a long distance of water for hundreds of miles" and that piles the storm surge up when it finally comes ashore, Masters said. Even though it doesn't pack much power in maximum wind speed, the tremendous size of Sandy — more than 1,000 miles across with tropical storm force winds — adds to the pummeling power when it comes ashore, he said. Quote
wordsgood Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 After passing though the states in a few days this monster of a storm is expected to hit the eastern part of Canada. I'm in the West so aside from rain and wind, which is just a touch worse than usual (at least where I'm at), we aren't likely to see much real damage. Back east however, folks are busy prepping like crazy and are being told to ensure they have emergency supplies on hand in case of flooding and/or power loss. There was a 7.7 quake just off the Western coastline last night. Thankfully, there are no reported injuries, nor of major damage. (I didn't feel a thing myself, though some people in the next province reported having felt it. Must have been tired if they felt it and I slept through the whole thing!) I checked online to see if this had anything to do with storm Sandy, but at least as far as I can tell, it's unrelated. We are close to a major fault-line in the crust so it could have been just coincidence. Quote
poppy Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 There was a 7.7 quake just off the Western coastline last night. Thankfully, there are no reported injuries, nor of major damage. (I didn't feel a thing myself, though some people in the next province reported having felt it. Must have been tired if they felt it and I slept through the whole thing!) I checked online to see if this had anything to do with storm Sandy, but at least as far as I can tell, it's unrelated. We are close to a major fault-line in the crust so it could have been just coincidence. I heard about that Wordsgood and there was a tsunami warning, but it was lifted, thank goodness. Talk about everything happening at once!! Hope you guys all stay safe and I'm keeping a close watch on your news Quote
wordsgood Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I heard about that Wordsgood and there was a tsunami warning, but it was lifted, thank goodness. Talk about everything happening at once!! Hope you guys all stay safe and I'm keeping a close watch on your news Thanks, Poppy. Hubby has relatives back there so I hope all goes well for them. Quote
muggle not Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) I am really worried about my GD as the school she attends (NYU) is near the water in Greenwich Village. We were texting last night and she told me not to worry that NYU will be very cautious with all the students. However, the storm surge will probably hit her area. she does have a supply of water. power outtage is predicted to be over 8 million people. The storm path is predicted to go up into Canada.....Ottawa and Quebec areas will even see the storm. Edited October 29, 2012 by muggle not Quote
Sofia Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 they have evacuated most of the shoreline towns here....I am more inland, so we are ok on that part. It's almost 7:30 am here, its been raining for several hours and the wind is already picking up....the windows are shaking a bit. They are predicting some wind gusts up to 85+ miles per hour here. I am staying home from work today, I just can't risk it. Possibly tomorrow...will see. Also depends on if there's power as well. At least my state seems to be more prepared than we were at this time last year. Wish us luck :/ Quote
muggle not Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 they have evacuated most of the shoreline towns here....I am more inland, so we are ok on that part. It's almost 7:30 am here, its been raining for several hours and the wind is already picking up....the windows are shaking a bit. They are predicting some wind gusts up to 85+ miles per hour here. I am staying home from work today, I just can't risk it. Possibly tomorrow...will see. Also depends on if there's power as well. At least my state seems to be more prepared than we were at this time last year. Wish us luck :/ stay safe and take no chances. Your location is in the path for much rain it appears. Count on the loss of power and be prepared, hope u have lots of bottled water. Quote
Sofia Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 stay safe and take no chances. Your location is in the path for much rain it appears. Count on the loss of power and be prepared, hope u have lots of bottled water. Thanks Muggle xx rain and wind. serious wind. My immediate area is not in big danger of flooding either, but who knows what the town itself will look like later. will do a bit of extra cooking this morning just in case and maybe bake something sweet.....we are just really waiting now Quote
wordsgood Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I am really worried about my GD as the school she attends (NYU) is near the water in Greenwich Village. We were texting last night and she told me not to worry that NYU will be very cautious with all the students. However, the storm surge will probably hit her area. she does have a supply of water. power outtage is predicted to be over 8 million people. The storm path is predicted to go up into Canada.....Ottawa and Quebec areas will even see the storm. Muggles, please keep us posted about your GD. Have you tried contacting her? My thoughts are with you both. they have evacuated most of the shoreline towns here....I am more inland, so we are ok on that part. It's almost 7:30 am here, its been raining for several hours and the wind is already picking up....the windows are shaking a bit. They are predicting some wind gusts up to 85+ miles per hour here. I am staying home from work today, I just can't risk it. Possibly tomorrow...will see. Also depends on if there's power as well. At least my state seems to be more prepared than we were at this time last year. Wish us luck :/ Sophie, I'm so very glad you're staying home today. Please continue to not take unnecessary risks! I wish you and yours, as well as your who area, much luck and good wishes. My heard goes out to all of you. Stay safe, and know that we all care. More ! Quote
Sofia Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 thanks I'll update throughout the day.....well, for as long as the power is on anyway! Quote
Raven Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 At least my state seems to be more prepared than we were at this time last year. ^ Be thankful it is an election year! (stay dry!). Quote
Sofia Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 ^ Be thankful it is an election year! (stay dry!). indeed....Obama already signed an Emergency Declaration for us and several other states yesterday Quote
muggle not Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) latest>>>>>>>>>> http://www.rr.com/news/topic/article/rr/55255142/76956349/NYC_waters_rise_to_Irene_levels_before_superstorm http://weather.aol.c...nk2&pLid=226930 Edited October 29, 2012 by muggle not Quote
muggle not Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 latest>>>>>>>>>> http://www.rr.com/ne...fore_superstorm http://weather.aol.c...nk2&pLid=226930 See photo, and the storm hasn't even come close to landfall yet. Quote
Chrissy Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 To anyone potentially effected by this storm, big hugs and my wishes for your continued safety. Quote
poppy Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Nothing from Sophie for a while Hope she's OK. Any news from your granddaughter Muggles? Does she live at home with her parents or is she on campus? Quote
muggle not Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Nothing from Sophie for a while Hope she's OK. Any news from your granddaughter Muggles? Does she live at home with her parents or is she on campus? She is on campus which is near Greenwich Village in Manhattan. They are expecting storm surges in NYC of up to 11 feet, that is what has me worried. haven't heard from her today. sofia should be ok, at least for a while. she will get much rain though and depending on her specific location could be heavy flooding. possibly she could be without power as they may be getting stong winds with the rain where she lives. the size of this storm is just hard to even imagine, epic!! Edited October 29, 2012 by muggle not Quote
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