WE ARE ABOUT TO GET HIT BY THE MOST
INTENSE STORM IN RECORDED HISTORY IN NEW JERSEY, AND ONE OF THE MOST INTENSE STORMS IN UNITED STATES
HISTORY!!! With that in mind, I can't believe we are still not
under a State of Emergency in New Jersey, meanwhile both bordering states and
almost every other state from Virginia to Massachusetts is under a State of
Emergency, other than Delaware, which is just as surprising. EVERY major
model is now showing a direct hit on the New Jersey Coast, anywhere from Cape
May to Sandy Hook, but the consensus and most likely landfall location as of
right now appears to be near Ocean City, New Jersey, just south of Atlantic
City. This would be absolutely devastating for the beaches from Atlantic
City to Toms River if this were to verify, meaning the beaches and barrier
island in those locations have the potential to be completely wiped out.
From Toms River north to Sandy Hook, the devastation should also be tremendous,
although I would be hopeful that those beaches would not be completely wiped
out as well, but they could be. As far as the affect on us, a hit that
far south would save us from the absolute worst that Sandy has to offer,
keeping that for South Jersey. The rains if Sandy hit in South Jersey
would be much less, in range of 2.5-3.0 inches, which is manageable in most
locations, especially since it has been so dry recently. Don't get me
wrong, there will definitely be some flooding, but it will not be as bad as it
would be if she hits further north near Asbury Park or Sandy Hook. The
winds will be quite strong here, but again, probably not as strong as they
would have been if she hit further north, probably sustained in the 20-40mph
range, with some gusts to 60-70mph. That is my best guess right now, but
for goodness sake, why are we not under a State of Emergency already? I
am sure we will be soon though, reality will have to set in down in Trenton
sooner or later. After
Hurricane Sandy hits us on Monday and Tuesday, she will sit around and keep us
cool and showery through Wednesday and possibly even Thursday. Things should dry out for Friday and
Saturday, then we will likely get showers again next Sunday and Monday as a
cold front and associated weak storm approaches our area.
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