Swell.
While Hurricane Irene is still days away and a lot can (and probably will) change, the current track takes her right over my house on Sunday as a Category 2 storm. I could live without that.
Swell.
While Hurricane Irene is still days away and a lot can (and probably will) change, the current track takes her right over my house on Sunday as a Category 2 storm. I could live without that.
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August 24, 2011 at 8:13 pm
When I was a kid/teen I actually liked hurricane season- thought it was a blast to lose power, cook on the old iron woodstove and "rough it" for a while. Gloria left us without power for days, Bob ripped the roof off our house and I joyfully dashed out in the eye of the storm each time. Now that I own a home, have kids and assorted pets I fail to see what entertainment it held for me as a kid.
August 24, 2011 at 9:11 pm
The great hurricane of 1938 is remembered as one of the worst storms to ever hit Long Island and remains the barometer against which those that followed, are judged. That storm wiped away hundreds of homes and killed 50 residents.
My first hurricane memory dates back to Hurricane Carol in 1954. Some of the subsequent hurricanes like Belle, Gloria and Bob, left their own devastation. For years now, meteorologists have been saying that Long Island is overdue for another major hurricane and fear that Long Islanders will not heed their warnings.
Having lived through so many Cat 1 hurricanes, Patrick, I strongly encourage you to begin planning now! Long Island's soil is already saturated from last weekend's storms, so you can plan on major flooding. There are only 2 evacuation routes off the island – the LIE and the ferry to CT. If you are anywhere near the south shore, you are in line for a direct hit. I often wonder about those million dollar homes in the Hamptons built on stilts in sand. How long can they withstand hurricane force winds, driving rain, floods and high tides before they come tumbling down.
If you want a reason to make plans now, visit the following site. The webmaster has compiled and documented weather maps, news articles and photographs from every hurricane to hit Long Island since 1888. He has done an outstanding job of researching the historical information and concisely compiling it into a comprehensive web resource.
Link: http://www.hurricanes-blizzards-noreasters.com/
As a former Long Islander, rest assured of my prayers for you, your family and all Long Islanders.
August 25, 2011 at 4:46 am
May the Lord protect and keep your family safe. Our Lady, Queen of Heaven, Ora Pro Nobis.
August 25, 2011 at 12:45 pm
God bless you and your family. You have our prayers. Stay as safe as you can!
-freddy
August 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Prayers for you all.
However, I might add that we Texans would very much like the rain with the hurricane. It's been mighty dry here this summer. All lakes and rivers are drying up. It's scary.
August 25, 2011 at 2:05 pm
That's why I live in Illinois. Tornadoes don't give you that much warning. Less time to fret! 🙂
Sharon
August 25, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Ugh… I could live without that too.
This will be my first hurricane, and I'm kinda nervous considering I have no clue what to expect or how to prepare! I wish I could hunker down in my NYC apt. all weekend, but I have plans that can't be changed. Sigh… Here's hoping I not only survive the impending storm, but my pre-storm freak-out as well!
August 25, 2011 at 4:29 pm
My elderly parents live up there. If the storm goes WEST of you, then you get the tornadoes spinning off on the East side towards you. Hate tornadoes . Scary. I will be driving up from VA with chainsaws, etc. to help dig them out.
Remember Gloria? No power for TWO WEEKS! Hope you have a generator.
Already people in DC area raiding the stores (explains a lot about our gov't doesn't it?)
Be well!
August 25, 2011 at 4:41 pm
After looking at the map, you must be living in the ocean. If that's the case, just take the boat (or whatever) and head out to sea.
August 25, 2011 at 8:40 pm
@Anon 11:41
That "ocean" area you refer to is the largest island in the 48 states: 120 miles or so long, by 25 miles wide – larger than Rhode Island. And with 7.5 million people on it, would make it the 13th largest US state (if it was one). (More than double the pop. of more than a few European countries!)
Just sayin'. That's not ocean. That little spec that gets absorbed onto the map and is so hard to see, is not exactly small. It would take up a very large portion of Ireland if superimposed on it.
Not that I am sensitive to L.I. being an afterthought for some reason, but, with Suffolk County (Eastern 1/2) accounting for more than 50% of all the agriculture in New York State (which itself is a large state) one does wonder why people speak about it as though it is a part of Manhattan.
Anyway, God help them. (I don't live there – an escapee)
This storm is starting to look quite nasty and if you are out in Suffolk, it looks like you may be in store for quite a ride! (30 ft. waves now and will be tornado watch too)
Please be careful!!
August 26, 2011 at 1:26 am
Patrick – I'll be praying for you guys this weekend. If you're not evacuating, stock up on all the important stuff – Cheetos, Doritos, 5 Hour Energy, Pringles, Oreos, Pop-tarts, Monster, Cheez Whiz, Combos…
Seriously, though – prayers for your family. And Matthew too. I imagine Philly will get soaked and strafed by this behemoth.