S A N D Y...aka Hurricane Sandy (New York, York: shop, safe)

[Kefir King]

This morning NYC was one of several possiblities for a direct hit with a hurricane.
This evening it looks like it might be the chosen path.

So get ready for some fun at the beginning of the week.

It looks like calling in "HURRICANE" is a wise idea on Monday morning,..and enjoy time with your spouse. I recommend French Toast and hot sex.

[Chava61]

Sandy Rages Through Bahamas, Barrels Toward Tri-State | NBC New York

[Kefir King]

Well, it looks like yesterday's POSSIBLE NYC hit has become today's PROBABILITY.

New York sits like the spout of a funnel formed by New Jersey and Long Island and any storm surge can be magnified immensely into the harbor.

My scare:
The subway stations near the harbor. I'm thinking specifically of South Ferry and Bowling Green which cannot be more than a dozen feet above sea level.

A few years ago with another surge possibility. Even though the storm missed the City, the station entrances got AWFULLY close to the water.

Does anyone know if the MTA wisely put some kind of sorm doors that could be slammed closed and watertight to prevent station flooding. Fred, anyone?
Are all the stations in the Rockaways elevated?

I don't think PATH at Hoboken and Newport bothered to upgrade even after a Winter storm cascaded millions of gallons into the line shutting the system down for weeks.

So get your shopping done today and don't forget the liquor and beer. Don't wait to join everybody doing last minute shopping Saturday and Sunday. Store some water for drinking and cooking, I just filled my handy-dandy 5 gallon container.

[barkomatic]

I would love a day off from work next week but the storm has already weakened to a category 1. I'm not sure it's gonna be much more than a heavy rainstorm when it arrives. I guess we'll see.

[azspeedbullet]

Originally Posted by barkomatic

I would love a day off from work next week but the storm has already weakened to a category 1. I'm not sure it's gonna be much more than a heavy rainstorm when it arrives. I guess we'll see.

it might get stronger as it travels up the coast and gets next to that cold front i think

[Kefir King]

Originally Posted by azspeedbullet

it might get stronger as it travels up the coast and gets next to that cold front i think

I agree. I see a Cat 2 storm when it slams us.


And that cold front might make Pennsylvania look like Antarctica.

[11KAP]

it's so warm right now, so tomorrow or sunday must be going to be freezing when the storm comes.

[nightcrawler]

they are probably getting everyone all hyped up for nothing, like they usually do.

yawn

[Cruznmore]

Originally Posted by nightcrawler

they are probably getting everyone all hyped up for nothing, like they usually do.

yawn

That's what they said in New Orleans before Katrina. Yeah, maybe it will end up being minor, but better safe than sorry.

Be prepared everyone.

[jen5276]

If it is going to be so bad, how come I am not hearing the dire warnings like I did before Irene?

Is it more likely to be a bad noreaster or an actual hurricane?