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Author:
SeaDog1
Date:
Aug 26, 2011
Subject:
Irene and 1938 Hurricane
Message:
Hi All!
Well I've been monitoring Hurricane Irene's forward progress very closely.
Also called my friend Jack at the National Wx Center for his perspective.
Here's what we both concluded :!:
What we have here is a similar synopsis as what occured in 1938.
High pressure to the west over the eastern mid-west and the Bermuda High pressure, with a trough between the 2.
This is almost the exact same situation that happened in 1938.
The Big Question is? -> Will Irene pick up forward speed as did the 1938 (50 mph) hurricane once it passes Cape Hatteras and shoot up thru the trough between the 2 high pressures.
If this occurs -> then Long Island and New England will be hit hard.
1938 hurricane came ashore at cat. 3 (over 500 dead)
It also hit at high tide, which is also when Irene will arrive here.
Irene cat. is still unknown till it passes Hatteras.
Again -> I want to emphasize that "No One" should take this storm lightly or with any humor ! -> "Especially when lives are at stake!"
Irene's hurricane winds extend out to 90 miles and heavy rain is also expected.
Be Prepared -> Expect the Worse -> Hope for the best :!:
Stay Safe :!:
SeaDog1
Author:
fish4fun
Date:
Aug 27, 2011
Message:
Well, I live in a beachside condo which has never been flooded in it's forty year history, but this storm has me nervous. A new moon super high tide just as the storm is peaking at 11AM, with winds from the east which will keep alot of extra water in the sound.
I plan on staying overnite, but will be up early to check the storm surge from low tide on, and be ready to make a quick exit if things get dicey.
Author:
fishfinder
Date:
Aug 27, 2011
Message:
Good luck all, stay safe!
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