Hurripocolypse
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2012-10-26 10:33 AM |
Expert 4631 Middle River, Maryland | Subject: Hurripocolypse So, the end of the Eastern Seaboard is nigh. Or maybe... OK...so the white one is mine. But seriously, based on this forecast map they have no freakin' idea where it's going. And just what the hell is the "Euro model" everyone is talking about that slams this thing right on top of my house in Baltimore? So we AMERICANS can't forecast our own damn hurricanes anymore, and we're outsourcing to Europe??? Anyone making any preparations, other than watching Jim Cantore get pelted by 50 mph winds and sand? (seriously, that guy is a weather BAMF; "Jim, the worst weather in the world right now is <here>, how fast can you get there?") |
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2012-10-26 10:36 AM in reply to: #4470494 |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse meh, i'm pretty unconcerned. i know it will rain all weekend. and that's as far as i am prepared to deal with it. |
2012-10-26 10:52 AM in reply to: #4470494 |
Expert 1014 , New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse Power outages from fallen trees on power lines are the main concern for me (southern Vermont), so I'm making sure the candles, matches and flashlights are readily accessible. Also making sure the coolers are clean and there is ice so I can keep food from spoiling if (when) the power goes out. I will fill the bathtub with water and have a bucket handy. It allows us to flush, should we encounter such trouble. I live on a sidehill so flooding will not be a major concern. The basement may get a little wet, that's all. But after tropical storm Irene ripped Vermont apart, I am worried about whether we are prepared for another round of heavy rain and flooding. I am hoping this storm loses power before it hits land, wherever that may be. Irene took out a lot of the weaker trees, so hopefully that leaves the stronger ones standing. My house is surrounded by large maples and oaks and they are quite close to the house. I'm hoping nothing comes crashing down. Edited by GreenMtnLabbit 2012-10-26 10:53 AM |
2012-10-26 11:29 AM in reply to: #4470528 |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse GreenMtnLabbit - 2012-10-26 11:52 AM Power outages from fallen trees on power lines are the main concern for me (southern Vermont), so I'm making sure the candles, matches and flashlights are readily accessible. Also making sure the coolers are clean and there is ice so I can keep food from spoiling if (when) the power goes out. I will fill the bathtub with water and have a bucket handy. It allows us to flush, should we encounter such trouble. I live on a sidehill so flooding will not be a major concern. The basement may get a little wet, that's all. But after tropical storm Irene ripped Vermont apart, I am worried about whether we are prepared for another round of heavy rain and flooding. I am hoping this storm loses power before it hits land, wherever that may be. Irene took out a lot of the weaker trees, so hopefully that leaves the stronger ones standing. My house is surrounded by large maples and oaks and they are quite close to the house. I'm hoping nothing comes crashing down. You guys were decimated by Irene! We were coastal and ONLY lost power for 5 days. Simple tree cleaning stuff locally, but the rivers in VT were littered with downfall. I have to spend the weekend putting away deck furniture, tieing down grills, filling gas tanks and maybe buy a generator. I keep thinking I don't need one, but in reality, 5 days of absolutely NO power really sucked. |
2012-10-26 11:29 AM in reply to: #4470494 |
Elite 3770 | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse MD is now in a "state of emergency". Quick, to the liquor store! |
2012-10-26 11:32 AM in reply to: #4470606 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse turtlegirl - 2012-10-26 12:29 PM MD is now in a "state of emergency". Quick, to the liquor store! They've declared already? WTF! |
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2012-10-26 11:37 AM in reply to: #4470606 |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse turtlegirl - 2012-10-26 12:29 PM MD is now in a "state of emergency". Quick, to the liquor store! I found out last night that my LLS is owned by my neighbors across the street and down a couple houses! Like I need convenient access to booze... |
2012-10-26 11:42 AM in reply to: #4470613 |
Elite 3770 | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse mrbbrad - 2012-10-26 11:32 AM turtlegirl - 2012-10-26 12:29 PM MD is now in a "state of emergency". Quick, to the liquor store! They've declared already? WTF! I agree its a little early! But considering the last two big storms I was without power 7+ days, yeah, we can get hit pretty hard. its expected to hit the Bay area in one model. |
2012-10-26 11:49 AM in reply to: #4470494 |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse looks like it will hit where I used to live in MD. I hope my landlady will be ok. |
2012-10-26 11:59 AM in reply to: #4470494 |
Champion 7821 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse Should be amusing at the grocery store tomorrow. I'm sure people will be stocking up on bottled water and canned goods, as if the world is coming to an end. |
2012-10-26 12:13 PM in reply to: #4470651 |
Expert 4631 Middle River, Maryland | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse jmk-brooklyn - 2012-10-26 12:59 PM Should be amusing at the grocery store tomorrow. I'm sure people will be stocking up on bottled water and canned goods, as if the world is coming to an end. Well, in the 20 minutes I watched the Weather Channel this morning, they loosely predicted up to 25 million people without power and all 7 major gasoline refineries in the mid-Atlantic going into "cold shut down" (that doesn't sound good) which means gasoline shortages. World ending, no. Major inconveniences yes. Agreed...off to the liquor store! Edited by jmhpsu93 2012-10-26 12:14 PM |
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2012-10-26 12:18 PM in reply to: #4470674 |
Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse They're calling it Frankenstorm. Apparently, Hurricane Sandy is supposed to collide with a storm system from the west and a cold front from the north when it hits. In Philly, they're warning people to be prepared to be without power for two weeks as widespread power outages are expected. So difficult to tell what the real impact will be, but it seems we're definitely in store for 3+ days of rain. The storm is expected to hit the Jersey Shore during a high tide and full moon -- that could cause some real problems. Edited by LaurenSU02 2012-10-26 12:25 PM |
2012-10-26 12:21 PM in reply to: #4470606 |
Master 1584 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse turtlegirl - 2012-10-26 12:29 PM MD is now in a "state of emergency". Quick, to the liquor store! Great minds think alike, Amy. I need beer. |
2012-10-26 12:43 PM in reply to: #4470605 |
Expert 1014 , New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse pitt83 - 2012-10-26 12:29 PM People lost their homes. Drive around for a half hour around my town and there are still remnants of houses destroyed by Irene that haven't been taken down yet. I guess people couldn't afford the cost. Bridges were destroyed and washed away. It's all very sad, and I can't believe we're in for another round. You guys were decimated by Irene! We were coastal and ONLY lost power for 5 days. Simple tree cleaning stuff locally, but the rivers in VT were littered with downfall. |
2012-10-26 12:49 PM in reply to: #4470528 |
Expert 839 Central Mass | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse GreenMtnLabbit - 2012-10-26 8:52 AM Power outages from fallen trees on power lines are the main concern for me (southern Vermont), so I'm making sure the candles, matches and flashlights are readily accessible. Also making sure the coolers are clean and there is ice so I can keep food from spoiling if (when) the power goes out. +1 But I'm not worried about my food lol. My biggest concern is missing out on my Monday night and Wendsday night runs. I'm right under one of the two teal lines, but far enough inland that I'm only worried about rain and maybe some snow if it's hitting around Atlantic City. If we get hit directly, it should be just rain and wind. If it hits in the mid-Atlantic, they are forcasting the merging storm will yield snow in the Appalachians. Close enough to me that I'm worried. I read a neat description yesterday - snor'eastercane. |
2012-10-26 1:06 PM in reply to: #4470494 |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse By the time Sunday gets here, this thing will be primed to hit the coast The Day After Tomorrow. |
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2012-10-26 1:22 PM in reply to: #4470494 |
Veteran 376 Medford Lakes, NJ | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse We are always somewhat prepped. Biggest risk is a long term power loss (besides a tree falling on the house), but I will fill the freezer with freezer bags of water. This way we have a way of keeping things on ice. Right now I am not too worried. I suspect the track of the storm will change. |
2012-10-26 1:24 PM in reply to: #4470494 |
Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse Maryland always jumps the gun on storms. As a kid there, I must've missed 6-8 school days from jumping the gun on snowstorms that didn't materialize. And they always hit the booze. I'm hoping for a big hit so insurance companies stop hammering Florida since we haven't had a hurricane since 2005 and really it's not been a typical thing that FL gets hurricanes until the last 20 years or so. Houston to Pensacola always got them but FL on historical tracks was rather minimal. |
2012-10-26 1:39 PM in reply to: #4470494 |
New user 136 Winchester, VA | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse My wife just called me and told me the grocery store had Dogfishhead 60 Minute on sale for $8 a 6 pack. She took the last 3 6packs. How's that for timing. So I guess I'm set...wait when's this storm hitting? |
2012-10-26 1:43 PM in reply to: #4470613 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse mrbbrad - 2012-10-26 12:32 PM turtlegirl - 2012-10-26 12:29 PM MD is now in a "state of emergency". Quick, to the liquor store! They've declared already? WTF! VA was declared already, too. The county I live in has canceled things for Monday. With this reaction, I expect we get 2 inches of rain. |
2012-10-26 2:09 PM in reply to: #4470842 |
Elite 3770 | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse I agree! total overreaction. But I must say as a teacher, I know the snow days have gotten to be minimal...we haven't used up our days in awhile, minus 2009. Holy crap on the refineries. Damn. Shoulda gone yesterday to the grocery store. I should come hang out with you Josh b/c Looney's is close by! |
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2012-10-26 2:18 PM in reply to: #4470888 |
Master 1584 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse turtlegirl - 2012-10-26 3:09 PM I agree! total overreaction. But I must say as a teacher, I know the snow days have gotten to be minimal...we haven't used up our days in awhile, minus 2009. Holy crap on the refineries. Damn. Shoulda gone yesterday to the grocery store. I should come hang out with you Josh b/c Looney's is close by! Heh - the last storm they lost power when we didn't. |
2012-10-26 2:27 PM in reply to: #4470807 |
Champion 7347 SRQ, FL | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse GomesBolt - 2012-10-26 2:24 PM I'm hoping for a big hit so insurance companies stop hammering Florida since we haven't had a hurricane since 2005 and really it's not been a typical thing that FL gets hurricanes until the last 20 years or so. Houston to Pensacola always got them but FL on historical tracks was rather minimal. No, their argument will be "2005? Well then we're over due. Your premium just went up 20%." |
2012-10-26 2:37 PM in reply to: #4470494 |
Expert 1014 , New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse I'm kinda happy I have a bike trainer now. When the power's out and the weather is foul, I'll be able to get a workout and heat the house! |
2012-10-26 3:25 PM in reply to: #4470837 |
Extreme Veteran 469 Albany, NY | Subject: RE: Hurripocolypse CWAY - 2012-10-26 2:39 PM My wife just called me and told me the grocery store had Dogfishhead 60 Minute on sale for $8 a 6 pack. She took the last 3 6packs. How's that for timing. So I guess I'm set...wait when's this storm hitting? Woaaa...what grocery store is this?!? |
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