Originally Posted by SE-Rawkus
Present from us in S. FL.
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.
Originally Posted by chapnutz1
its going to simply be rain and some moderate wind...nothing to get your panties in a tussle about
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.
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.