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2012-10-29 04:20:53
#31
Originally Posted by SE-Rawkus
Originally Posted by chapnutz1
its going to simply be rain and some moderate wind...nothing to get your panties in a tussle about

Present from us in S. FL.
Originally Posted by hammerin

They're predicting 8ft storm surge with 30ft waves on top of that for all of the Jersey shore points. I think that pretty much covers most of Cape May. Not to be an alarmist. but I think your in-laws should rethink their strategy.


Nothing to really sweat about. That's a normal S. FL summer thunderstorm. We don't really start worrying until we get a Cat. 2.


Nothing here, including the natural landscape, let alone all the man-made stuff, is designed for this kind of wind, rain and storm surge for the duration of time they're talking about. We hardly ever see hurricanes pass this way at all. And when we do, it's usually a glancing blow for at the most 12 hours...ie Irene last year. This one we're taking on the chin....36-48hrs of unrelenting wind and rain head on.

You have to understand that our waterways are mostly in valleys, unlike the flat Florida landscape. When 10" inches of rain falls here, it becomes 20 or 30 ft of fast moving water in the lower lying areas. Entire towns go under water. Add to that, a lot of leaves are on the ground right now and they're going to clog all of the storm drains.

On some trees, the leaves are still on, so there's a real issue of them toppling on to power lines and houses due to the extra aero drag. We don't have those gumby like palm trees, you guys have. Most are hardwood trees up here...they only bend so far before they snap. I start to get concerned at about 50mph sustained. 60-80 sustained for 48 hours? That's going to be a problem.

And if that weren't enough, there's a full moon tide, which is going to amplify storm surge. They're now predicting the NYC subways to flood, as a result. Salt water and a whole sh*t load a electrical wiring in those tunnels don't mix well. 11ft surge is expected @ Battery Park. If you've ever stood at Battery Park and look at were the water line would be at +11ft., you'd realize how f'ed NYC is going to be. That's not even getting into the issues Philly and Baltimore are going to face. There's going to be billions of dollars of damage when all is said and done.

So with all due respect, this isn't going to be the same as a Florida t-storm.
Last edited by hammerin hank on 2012-10-29 at 11-59-22.
2012-10-29 04:27:33
#32
My boss is being a douche. NYC is shutting down except First Responders-even public transportation is shut down. I work in the private sector in a non first responder job so why do they expect me to come in . UGHH they said all employees who drive to work are expected to come in (is that even legal? seems like some borderline discrimination there lol). I think my car is going to have a dead battery in the morning from accidentally leaving the lights on.
Last edited by FuLLah on 2012-10-29 at 04-28-52.
2012-10-29 05:52:59
#33
Yeah thats messed up. I dont think they can legally do that.
2012-10-29 06:17:18
#34
They cant. My friends work (he works retail) said they MUST come in tomorrow, he told them fat fucking chance.

We had a bad ice storm in the pnw 3-4 years ago, portland mayor said for people to stay in, not to drive unless it was a emergency, wifes printing company boss said ALL MANAGERS MUST OPEN THERE STORES!!!! He got his though, someone slipped opening the store and sued the company due to his negligence. I hate companies that do shit like that.
2012-10-29 06:31:11
#35
Its like they try to prove who is the bigger dick and bigshot during things like this. I find it funny.

We had a pretty bad monsoon storm hit yuma and the lower lying areas always get flooded during heavy rains because the drainage sucks. There is this one section of town that they built this neighborhood in a big bowl in the lowest spot in yuma where all the water from the hills behind it drains into. Needless to say a couple girls that my wife worked with at the call center at the time got trapped there and tried to call in and the manager said if they couldnt make it in they would be fired.

And it was during turrential downpour too. That section of the neighborhood is literally under 5-6 ft of water, people park their cars up in their yard next to the house because the street below is flooded. They ended up sending these big lifted trucks in to go pick the girls up so they wouldnt get fired. SMH
2012-10-29 07:52:02
#36
all the best to you guys,i saw the storm from space on the news tonight (wow).

in australia we have come out of the worst drought (10 years) in 100years by the worst flooding in 35years.

as many a farmer has said "nothing like a flood to ruin a perfectly good drought'' .looks like your about to get yours
2012-10-29 11:50:44
#37
Good luck,and best wishes to everyone being affected, I have my eye on this as it looks very serious.
2012-10-29 13:12:31
#38
Good luck everybody!
2012-10-29 13:40:27
#39
Originally Posted by danfiveten
They cant. My friends work (he works retail) said they MUST come in tomorrow, he told them fat fucking chance.

We had a bad ice storm in the pnw 3-4 years ago, portland mayor said for people to stay in, not to drive unless it was a emergency, wifes printing company boss said ALL MANAGERS MUST OPEN THERE STORES!!!! He got his though, someone slipped opening the store and sued the company due to his negligence. I hate companies that do shit like that.


Yea I'm a member of management too but our company being open just complicates things for everyone, including first responders. My Company is trying to wait until the last minute to close up the building. I said good luck with that. Public transportation is down and I sure as hell am not moving my car because when I come back home at 6pm there isn't going to be any street parking. Plus I have a nice spot too-away from trees and stuff.

The really messed up part is that one of the other managers is there already so me going wouldn't really change anything. This bitch refuses to give me the courtesy call of saying "hey, since I'm already here don't worry about coming in". ARGGH!
2012-10-29 18:36:18
#40
Search called off for missing Connecticut kayaker as Hurricane Sandy nears | Fox News

LMAO, Natures way of getting rid of brain dead idiots in the world. I mean seriously why would you even do this. I wouldnt have even rescued the first person, waste of money to try and fix someones stupidity and plain out neglect of common sense.
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