East Coast Hurricane

[Jimbeaux]

As they are not as used to these things, the states of the region are calling for help through the state to state assistance compact - EMAC (Emergency Management Assistance Compact). We have teams enroute to Maryland this afternoon. New York has asked for an EOC advisor and the Gov has offered me up. Please all join in a moment of mass consciousness or prayer that they don't need me, I have holiday plans! If I do end up going, what PHer is in the Albany area?

[davepoth]

So they're thinking this is going to be bad that far north then? I was watching the NOAA website, it looked like it should have dropped below hurricane strength before it hits Manhattan.

[Jimbeaux]

davepoth said:

So they're thinking this is going to be bad that far north then? I was watching the NOAA website, it looked like it should have dropped below hurricane strength before it hits Manhattan.

It could very well; however, all is dependent on very slight and unpredictable shifts that could place the eye out over water, thus fueling it up leaving the charged bands to impact the coast. Nontheless, even a weakened storm can put a hell of a surge along the coastline. New York power systems are all through the subways, much damage could still occur. Hurricanes have very odd characteristics insofar as their movements and debris patterns are concerned.

[davepoth]

Jimbeaux said:

It could very well; however, all is dependent on very slight and unpredictable shifts that could place the eye out over water, thus fueling it up leaving the charged bands to impact the coast. Nontheless, even a weakened storm can put a hell of a surge along the coastline. New York power systems are all through the subways, much damage could still occur. Hurricanes have very odd characteristics insofar as their movements and debris patterns are concerned.

I studied Meteorology a tiny bit at university, so it's a bit of an interest, even though we only got as far as drizzle.

I was reading the subways in NY are only kept dry by pumping massive amounts of water out of them every day anyway using 100 year old pumps - so this could be very bad news?

[coanda]

Yep, I think it could be marginal for the subways.

Best of luck Jim.

[anonymous-user]

im leaving manhatten tonight for palm beach, who would have thought i'd dodge a hurricane that way round? ny needs a good wash anyway

[Jimbeaux]

davepoth said:

Jimbeaux said:

It could very well; however, all is dependent on very slight and unpredictable shifts that could place the eye out over water, thus fueling it up leaving the charged bands to impact the coast. Nontheless, even a weakened storm can put a hell of a surge along the coastline. New York power systems are all through the subways, much damage could still occur. Hurricanes have very odd characteristics insofar as their movements and debris patterns are concerned.

I studied Meteorology a tiny bit at university, so it's a bit of an interest, even though we only got as far as drizzle.

I was reading the subways in NY are only kept dry by pumping massive amounts of water out of them every day anyway using 100 year old pumps - so this could be very bad news?

Yes, New Orleans had the same situation. 100 year old pumps (not a subway just high water tables). Anything above normal will have an impact.

[Jimbeaux]

coanda said:

Yep, I think it could be marginal for the subways.

Best of luck Jim.

Thanks; I will do my duty if sent; however, I would rather not.

[Jimbeaux]

fbrs said:

im leaving manhatten tonight for palm beach, who would have thought i'd dodge a hurricane that way round? ny needs a good wash anyway

A bit of irony there.

[Sheets Tabuer]

http://www.stormpulse.com/

More worried where the bugger will be next week, if only Michael Fish was still around to tell us.

[juice]

I'm keeping a beady eye on Trop Depression 10 as I'm off to the UK next weekend and it's meandering in our general direction..

[Jimbeaux]

juice said:

I'm keeping a beady eye on Trop Depression 10 as I'm off to the UK next weekend and it's meandering in our general direction..

Hopefully the waters are a bit too cool to fuel it that much. About three to four more weeks and we will be through the "real" part of the hurricane season. It has been around 100 degrees F. here for around 60 days now, I crave Fall and Winter. Good signs however.....Sam Adams Has released the seasonal "Octoberfest" brew; hope is on the horizon.

[tvrolet]

Just great Flying into EWR on Monday en-route to Las Vegas...or maybe not...

[juice]

Been through a few Hurricanes in my time here, we're only really at the 'start' proper of Hurricane season...Sept is always the busiest month. Worst one we've had recently was Fabian (Strong Cat 3) when 4 people lost their lives unfortunately, trying to cross the causeway here.

Not sure what's worse though - the Hurricane or Jim Cantore turning up

[dandarez]

Sheets Tabuer said:

http://www.stormpulse.com/

More worried where the bugger will be next week, if only Michael Fish was still around to tell us.

You should know by now, in the UK nobody who makes a name for themselves disappears for good if they are still alive and kicking... they always make a comeback.

Hurricane Fish has his own dedicated site!

http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=michaelf...

[Nickyboy]

My Dad lives about 20 miles north of Charleston SC, he's just high enough to avoid a storm surge but is still within spitting distance of the beach. They've tied everything down and he's currently sitting on the deck with a beer while its hammering down.

[davepoth]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2030226/Ho...

These all live in the underground tunnels in NY. And they'll be wanting to not drown...

[jmorgan]

I was looking at historical tracks the other week for some reason and many storms seem to carry on up the east coast in one form or another.

[dandarez]

davepoth said:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2030226/Ho...

These all live in the underground tunnels in NY. And they'll be wanting to not drown...

Christ, we have big rats hiding in underground tunnels in NY
...and one big rat hiding in underground tunnels in Libya.

[juice]