Hurricane season begins June 1. Do you know what your homeowners insurance policy covers if your property is damaged?

Last August, Hurricane Irene caused more than $400 million in damage in Maryland. After the skies cleared, many Marylanders who filed claims learned that special deductibles applied. These deductibles could add thousands of dollars to the policyholder’s share of repair costs. When Tropical Storm Isabel moved through the state in 2003, people realized too late that damage from flooding is not covered under most homeowners insurance policies. Flood insurance is available through the National Flood Insurance Program and some private insurers. Generally, there is a 30-day waiting period before new policies take effect.

Don’t be caught off guard by your insurance coverage this hurricane season. During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which runs May 27 through June 2, Insurance Commissioner Therese M. Goldsmith encourages all Marylanders to read their insurance policies carefully. The Maryland Insurance Administration offers guides and general information about insurance coverage at community outreach events and online. Your insurance agent can help to explain specifically what is covered by your policy and what is not.

Some ways to prepare for disaster include:


Inventory your home. Whenever possible, take photos or videos to support any claim you may need to file later. Smart phone users can download a free home inventory application, myHOME Scr.APP.book, from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Determine if you home is insured to its full replacement cost.
Keep your policy information in a waterproof, fireproof safe or off-site, such as in a safe deposit box, or scan it and save it to a flash drive that you keep in an emergency kit.
Consider purchasing flood insurance. Coverage is as low as $129 a year. Visit www.FloodSmart.gov (http://www.FloodSmart.gov) or call 1-888-379-9531 for more information.

For more information on how to prepare for hurricane season (http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us/sa/consumer/insurance-preparedness-for-natural-disasters.html), visit the Maryland Insurance Administration’s website, www.MdInsurance.state.md.us (http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us/). Look for the link to Insurance Preparedness for Natural Disasters under Hot Topics.

"MIAMI - Federal forecasters predict there will be about nine to 15 storms during this year's Atlantic hurricane season."

Forecasters: 9 to 15 storms this hurricane season - WTOP.com (http://www.wtop.com//209/2481449/Forecasters-9-to-15-storms-this-hurricane-season)

"MIAMI - Federal forecasters predict there will be about nine to 15 storms during this year's Atlantic hurricane season."

Forecasters: 9 to 15 storms this hurricane season - WTOP.com (http://www.wtop.com//209/2481449/Forecasters-9-to-15-storms-this-hurricane-season)

He asked if you are ready for hurricane season, not if you knew how to copy and paste an article from WTOP.:coffee:

Might want to start securing those chicken coops before they and the chickens get blown away!!! :jameo:

Check with Hurricanes | Ready.gov (http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes) and ready about what you need to do to be ready ( prepare, plan and stay informed) for a hurricane.

He asked if you are ready for hurricane season, not if you knew how to copy and paste an article from WTOP.:coffee:

Might want to start securing those chicken coops before they and the chickens get blown away!!! :jameo:

Check with Hurricanes | Ready.gov (http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes) and ready about what you need to do to be ready ( prepare, plan and stay informed) for a hurricane.

Do you know how to do anything other than ##### and complain?

Do you know how to do anything other than ##### and complain?


I suggest you look at the links David provided and the link I provided and get you act together before we get hit by bad storms this summer!
Now is the time to prepare, not when the storm is here!

I predict that the first five storm names will be Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, and Ernesto. :whistle:

Of course, the official forecasts have not been all that useful.
Brian Huddleston: CSU Hurricane Predictions: A Six-Year Track Record Summary (http://brianhuddleston.blogspot.com/2010/12/csu-hurricane-predictions-six-year.html)

:cds: They just finished our new roof a couple months ago. I have a love/hate relationship with my trees. But, yes, am prepared.

Another summer of posts telling us that every low pressure disturbance in the Atlantic is going to become a CAT 5 and make a B-line for SoMD.

Do you know how to do anything other than ##### and complain?

She is what she is, she won't ever change. That's why I have her on ignore. Hateful people hurt themselves the most with the bad vibes they spew.

Another summer of posts telling us that every low pressure disturbance in the Atlantic is going to become a CAT 5 and make a B-line for SoMD.

It's you ...... are you ready for the hurricane season? :smoochy:

I predict that the first five storm names will be Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, and Ernesto. :whistle:

Of course, the official forecasts have not been all that useful.
Brian Huddleston: CSU Hurricane Predictions: A Six-Year Track Record Summary (http://brianhuddleston.blogspot.com/2010/12/csu-hurricane-predictions-six-year.html)

They have never been useful. That's why Bill Gray quit doing it a year or so ago. Just guesses, and on the one in ten years he was close, the rest made it worthless.

It's a crap shoot every year, and most of the time the forecasters are off, and they have to re-evaluate at least once to save face.

And they always blame the unanticipated results on the unpredictability of the weather!

Go figure.

The forecasts aren't worth anything until an actual storm is about 96 hours from landfall.

After that ##### Irene, I don't ever want to ever experience another hurricane, tornado, or sunami. Throw in hail and brimstone while you're at it.

here is a good FEMA website with disaster preparedness info including how to build an emergency kit:

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit | Ready.gov (http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit)



don't forget the :cheers:

Wasn't but just went and put Arkie and Awpitt on iggie so I'm ready now...:clap:

I know where a 10kw gen is for sale pretty reasonable. 18 hp Robin/Subaru engine, it may have 5 hours on it, electric start.

Wasn't but just went and put Arkie and Awpitt on iggie so I'm ready now...:clap:

That's not nice :bawl:

FEMA wants your kids educated on "Bugging-out"... :lol:

http://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/kids_main_crop.jpg

Comic Strips | Ready.gov (http://www.ready.gov/fun-games/comic-strips)

Tropical Storm SANDY (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?5-daynl#contents)

Should we stock up now and avoid the rainy rush?

Tropical Storm SANDY

...is a non-issue for SoMD.



Should we stock up now and avoid the rainy rush?

No

...is a non-issue for SoMD.

I have all the paper products I need already, and I am only 1 gallon short of being well-stocked on milk.

Until we hear from Baja, the options are still open. You never know what Sandy may do. She could have a hot flash, steer more to the left and slam right into us, and then cause downed trees, power outages, and flooding .....

or we could just get a few sprinkles?

Either way I'll have to water the grass this week to keep the seedlings damp darn it!

I have all the paper products I need already, and I am only 1 gallon short of being well-stocked on milk.

Until we hear from Baja, the options are still open. You never know what Sandy may do. She could have a hot flash, steer more to the left and slam right into us, and then cause downed trees, power outages, and flooding .....

or we could just get a few sprinkles?

Either way I'll have to water the grass this week to keep the seedlings damp darn it!

If we use our imaginations, I guess we could figure on this system doing about anything. Heck, it could "slam" into Toledo, OH.

In reality, Sandy will pass over The Bahamas then out to sea. If I lived in Bermuda, I'd be keeping an eye on it.

Tropical Storm SANDY (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?5-daynl#contents)

Should we stock up now and avoid the rainy rush?You goof. :lol: Did you look at your own link? It's not coming near us.

Tropical Storm SANDY (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?5-daynl#contents)

Should we stock up now and avoid the rainy rush?

Good idea!

You goof. :lol: Did you look at your own link? It's not coming near us.

She is definitely weather retarded....:coffee:

You goof. :lol: Did you look at your own link? It's not coming near us.

Some of the outlier models do have it hitting the East Coast and the Mid-Atlantic region. Less likely but still possible.

Tropical storm Sandy likely on the way, possible East Coast encounter next week - Capital Weather Gang - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/tropical-storm-sandy-likely-on-the-way-possible-east-coast-encounter-next-week/2012/10/22/3147a662-1c4c-11e2-9cd5-b55c38388962_blog.html)


http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/monster-east-coast-storm-next-week-or-big-miss/2012/10/22/94bc2152-1c72-11e2-9cd5-b55c38388962_blog.html#pagebreak

Some of the outlier models do have it hitting the East Coast and the Mid-Atlantic region. Less likely but still possible.

Tropical storm Sandy likely on the way, possible East Coast encounter next week - Capital Weather Gang - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/tropical-storm-sandy-likely-on-the-way-possible-east-coast-encounter-next-week/2012/10/22/3147a662-1c4c-11e2-9cd5-b55c38388962_blog.html)

Thank you for that link - I had read a few articles, but I usually only post the NHC link since it is the one that gets updated as the storm progresses. I guess I should have posted all the the links I reviewed? I was sparked to look into it after receiving an email from The Palm Beach Post. I was also being silly by saying she may have a "hot flash" LOL

You goof. :lol: Did you look at your own link? It's not coming near us.


It doesn't matter.

Remember, in a certain person's mind, any and all tropical systems are destined to "slam" into SoMD.

She is definitely weather retarded....:coffee:

:smack:

You goof. :lol: Did you look at your own link? It's not coming near us.

You could be wrong .... :whistle:

Some of the outlier models do have it hitting the East Coast and the Mid-Atlantic region. Less likely but still possible.

Tropical storm Sandy likely on the way, possible East Coast encounter next week - Capital Weather Gang - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/tropical-storm-sandy-likely-on-the-way-possible-east-coast-encounter-next-week/2012/10/22/3147a662-1c4c-11e2-9cd5-b55c38388962_blog.html)Here is the chart from your link. Kinda hard to see. Only one model (yellow) has the storm tracking parallel to the coast, not hitting it.

The rest show it veering east away from us.

I would be more worried about stocking up for smow. Make sure you have plenty of water aka beer, bread, condoms, and toilet paper.

Thank you for that link - I had read a few articles, but I usually only post the NHC link since it is the one that gets updated as the storm progresses. I guess I should have posted all the the links I reviewed? I was sparked to look into it after receiving an email from The Palm Beach Post. I was also being silly by saying she may have a "hot flash" LOL

Out of all the models, only one shows Sandy coming remotely close to Naggs Head. Still a miss for SoMD.

Here is the chart from your link. Kinda hard to see. Only one model (yellow) has the storm tracking parallel to the coast, not hitting it.

The rest show it veering east away from us.

come on YELLOW!!!!

I would be more worried about stocking up for smow. Make sure you have plenty of water aka beer, bread, condoms, and toilet paper.

:faint:

come on YELLOW!!!!



:faint:

This country can't afford another baby boom..lol plus do you want your neighbor breeding again?

Here is the chart from your link. Kinda hard to see. Only one model (yellow) has the storm tracking parallel to the coast, not hitting it.

The rest show it veering east away from us.

Actually these are the ones to be a little concerned about:

90163 90164

Actually these are the ones to be a little concerned about:

90163 90164

Those show NJ and north to Long Island as possible points for land fall. Still a miss for SoMD.

I hope so. Time will tell.

Actually these are the ones to be a little concerned about:

90163 90164I saw those in the 2nd link after I posted. Here's what they say about these models.
How likely is a big storm? The pieces are there for a big storm, the question is whether and where they come together.

Based on current information, I’d give slightly better than 50 percent odds that a significant storm impacts some place in the mid-Atlantic and/or Northeast early next week, but just a 20 percent chance of a storm affecting Washington, D.C. directly. A land strike north of Washington, D.C.’s latitude appears to be more likely than south. So this could end up being a bigger deal in New England than the mid-Atlantic.

How likely is this worst case scenario? Probably around 5 percent but subject to change (upward or downward)

It's worth keeping a weather eye on.

come on YELLOW!!!!
:smack: It still won't hit us fool...:lol:

:smack: It still won't hit us fool...:lol:

:smack:

could be enough to knock out power for a few hours... and I could listen to a few people cry


:coffee: ...I have my sights set on a major ICE STORM!!! :jerry:

OMG!!

Almost forgot about TD Nineteen. It's making a b-line for Elms Beach.

Tropical Depression NINETEEN (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/143342.shtml?5-daynl#contents)

:smack:

could be enough to knock out power for a few hours... and I could listen to a few people cry


:coffee: ...I have my sights set on a major ICE STORM!!! :jerry:

anything could happen. The models are only predictions of what may happen and they never cover ALL the possible options either. Baja sure has been acting cocky lately.

anything could happen. The models are only predictions of what may happen and they never cover ALL the possible options either. Baja sure has been acting cocky lately.

I think the water in that part of the Atlantic is too cold to support a hurricane now. Could turn into a Nor'easter though. :whistle:

OMG!!

Almost forgot about TD Nineteen. It's making a b-line for Elms Beach.

Tropical Depression NINETEEN (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/143342.shtml?5-daynl#contents)

:killingme

Eh. I'll wait for something more concrete before I go buying out all the ingredients for french toast.

anything could happen. The models are only predictions of what may happen and they never cover ALL the possible options either. Baja sure has been acting cocky lately.

:crazy:

Eh. I'll wait for something more concrete before I go buying out all the ingredients for french toast.

You said the word in front of a pregnant woman!!! What time should I be over for dinner? :0)

I think the water in that part of the Atlantic is too cold to support a hurricane now. Could turn into a Nor'easter though. :whistle:

The Nor'easter scenario has a 5% chance of happening if the jet stream over CONUS behaves in a certain way which has a 20% chance of happening. So, a 5% probabability inside of a 20% probabability. A path toward Bermuda is more likely.

Apparently they were talking about this in my 3rd graders class. On our way home from soccer practice, he asked me if I knew about the hurricane that was going to hit us. :rolleyes:

anything could happen. The models are only predictions of what may happen and they never cover ALL the possible options either. Baja sure has been acting cocky lately.No, "anything" cannot happen. :killingme

Damn right I'm cocky. Know why? I've always been right. :diva:
Search my weather posts and tell me what you come up with. Lets see what happens with this one m'kay? :biggrin:

Apparently they were talking about this in my 3rd graders class. On our way home from soccer practice, he asked me if I knew about the hurricane that was going to hit us. :rolleyes:Is Arkie his teacher? :lol:

Is Arkie his teacher? :lol:

you should change your av, I hear the new slogan is "Foward".

you should change your av, I hear the new slogan is "Foward".

:killingme I was thinking the same thing! Think it needs it's own thread, or a poll?

:smack:

could be enough to knock out power for a few hours... and I could listen to a few people cry


:coffee: ...I have my sights set on a major ICE STORM!!! :jerry:You should have your mouth washed out with soap for saying that.

:lol:

you should change your av, I hear the new slogan is "Foward".I modified it.... :lmao:

So this morning CBS weather says it might cause snow in the mountains this weekend.... does everyone have their snow boards waxed?

:killingme

you should change your av, I hear the new slogan is "Foward".

He stole that from Disney....

We keep moving forward, opening... at BrainyQuote (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/w/waltdisney132637.html)

You should have your mouth washed out with soap for saying that.

:lol:

:neener:

...is a non-issue for SoMD.

But remember....."it's not THAT the wind is blowin'; it's WHAT the wind is blowin." - R. White

Coast under tropical storm watch; Sandy is expected to become hurricane this afternoon

By Sonja Isger and Alexandra Seltzer

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

From 8 a.m. update: Tropical Storm Sandy is approaching Jamaica this morning moving north at 14 mph. It is about 95 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica. The storm’s winds are blowing at 70 mph.

Coast under tropical storm watch; Sandy is expected to become... | www.palmbeachpost.com (http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/weather/tropical-storm-watch-from-jupiter-inlet-south-show/nSmTQ/)

I modified it.... :lmao:

Nice job! :roflmao:

It's worth keeping a weather eye on.
:yeahthat:

With the possible scenarios presented, it could be nothing, but it could be something. In our case, worst case scenario is some roads that normally flood will flood and trees may come down. We all know what happens around here when the trees start coming down.
Sandy Potential Impacts Norfolk to NYC, Boston (http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/future-sandy-east-coast-tropic/546066)

Is Arkie his teacher? :lol:

Believe me, teaching children would never have been a career choice for me, I wouldn't last 3 hours with a bunch of kids around me. I have loads of patience with critters, but not with children LOL

Coast under tropical storm watch; Sandy is expected to become hurricane this afternoon

By Sonja Isger and Alexandra Seltzer

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

From 8 a.m. update: Tropical Storm Sandy is approaching Jamaica this morning moving north at 14 mph. It is about 95 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica. The storm’s winds are blowing at 70 mph.

Coast under tropical storm watch; Sandy is expected to become... | www.palmbeachpost.com (http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/weather/tropical-storm-watch-from-jupiter-inlet-south-show/nSmTQ/)And the purpose of posting a weather forecast for Palm Beach Florida is.....?

Coast under tropical storm watch; Sandy is expected to become hurricane this afternoon

By Sonja Isger and Alexandra Seltzer

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

From 8 a.m. update: Tropical Storm Sandy is approaching Jamaica this morning moving north at 14 mph. It is about 95 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica. The storm’s winds are blowing at 70 mph.

Coast under tropical storm watch; Sandy is expected to become... | www.palmbeachpost.com (http://www.palmbeachpost.com)

This is relevant to SoMD, how?

ASSuming the WORST case scenario of the projected models, the storm would barely graze us.

Keeping in mind that the worst weather in these storms is in the SE quadrant, we will be minimally affected by maybe a little rain. Forget about high winds or flooding.

Now throw in the approaching cold front to intercept it and wa la, it is a non-weather event.

Just remember, you heard it here first.

ASSuming the WORST case scenario of the projected models, the storm would barely graze us.

Keeping in mind that the worst weather in these storms is in the SE quadrant, we will be minimally affected by maybe a little rain. Forget about high winds or flooding.

Now throw in the approaching cold front to intercept it and wa la, it is a non-weather event.

Just remember, you heard it here first.

Yep. Completely agree.

And the purpose of posting a weather forecast for Palm Beach Florida is.....?

I'm just keeping track of the progress of Sandy and how she develops so I know how to prepare if she turns our way ... like do I need to buy 1 case of beer, or 5 cases - hey I want to be sure I'm ready!

I'm just keeping track of the progress of Sandy and how she develops so I know how to prepare if she turns our way ... like do I need to buy 1 case of beer, or 5 cases - hey I want to be sure I'm ready!

Ready?

Ready for what?

Some rain?

Ready?

Ready for what?

Some rain?

:whistle:

This storm has a near 100% chance of affecting me as I'm supposed to leave out of Baltimore Friday on a cruise heading to Bermuda....So now if The Triangle doesn't get me Sandy will. :cds:

This storm has a near 100% chance of affecting me as I'm supposed to leave out of Baltimore Friday on a cruise heading to Bermuda....So now if The Triangle doesn't get me Sandy will. :cds:

Have you checked with your cruiseline to see if there have been any changes? If not, you need to.

This storm has a near 100% chance of affecting me as I'm supposed to leave out of Baltimore Friday on a cruise heading to Bermuda....So now if The Triangle doesn't get me Sandy will. :cds:

Wow. Hope you have travel insurance.

Wow. Hope you have travel insurance.

I did actually take it. But don't they have to either take me somewhere or give me another trip anyway?

I did actually take it. But don't they have to either take me somewhere or give me another trip anyway?

Not necessarily. Depends on what your package says.

This storm has a near 100% chance of affecting me as I'm supposed to leave out of Baltimore Friday on a cruise heading to Bermuda....So now if The Triangle doesn't get me Sandy will. :cds:

oh my, so sorry that bites!

I did actually take it. But don't they have to either take me somewhere or give me another trip anyway?

We had a hurricane hit the bahamas years ago when we were on a cruise. They sailed around the hurricane and we didnt get to stop at the bahamas, other than that, no problems.

I'm just keeping track of the progress of Sandy and how she develops so I know how to prepare if she turns our way ... like do I need to buy 1 case of beer, or 5 cases - hey I want to be sure I'm ready!

The latest from the Capital Weather Gang:

Mega-storm threat growing for mid-Atlantic and Northeast early next week from hurricane Sandy - Capital Weather Gang - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/mega-storm-threat-growing-for-mid-atlantic-and-northeast-early-next-week-from-sandy/2012/10/24/0b7f1148-1e06-11e2-9cd5-b55c38388962_blog.html?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost)

Southern Maryland News and Weather just posted on FB that we should see the impact of the storm late Sunday through all of Monday and possibly into Tuesday. We should expect heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.

Southern Maryland News and Weather just posted on FB that we should see the impact of the storm late Sunday through all of Monday and possibly into Tuesday. We should expect heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.

I'm seeing all models starting to show the storm will go east and north of us... the impact will be to New York... not us.

Hybrid of Sandy, winter storm threatens East Coast - WTOP.com (http://wtop.com/884/3092498/Hybrid-of-Sandy-could-bring-mega-storm)

Let's HOPE it does go North of us, as I really don't want to see what this area would look like after extended 50 mph winds with so many leaves ready to drop from the trees. What a mess that would be!

Hybrid of Sandy, winter storm threatens East Coast - WTOP.com (http://wtop.com/884/3092498/Hybrid-of-Sandy-could-bring-mega-storm)

Let's HOPE it does go North of us, as I really don't want to see what this area would look like after extended 50 mph winds with so many leaves ready to drop from the trees. What a mess that would be!

:jameo: :jameo:

:jameo: :jameo:

Clam down. A seasoned hooker on GM Road blows harder than 50 mph winds.

Clam down. A seasoned hooker on GM Road blows harder than 50 mph winds.

Can I get her number on a sugar packet?

"This has much more mess potential because it is a combination of different storm types that could produce a real whopper of weather problems, meteorologists say."

:popcorn:

I'm seeing all models starting to show the storm will go east and north of us... the impact will be to New York... not us.Yep. :coffee:

Yep. :coffee:

Did you take your blue marker to that second image? :lmao:

Hurricane Sandy : 5 Day Forecast Map | Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at201218_5day.html)

Yep. :coffee:
That cone of probability is just for the eye. the storm is hundreds of miles wide.

several of the models show a left hook, the only difference is where. One of the models shows it taking a west hook straight over SoMD. We'll get effects, just nothing like last year.

Hurricane Sandy : Computer Model Hurricane Forecasts | Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at201218_model.html)

Did you take your blue marker to that second image? :lmao:
That's the ONE line Arkie is stirring all her drama with... :lol:
Forget that all other lines predict it hitting NY.

We have reservations to take the land yatch to a RV park in Williamsburg this weekend (closer to the winds and earlier too I think). Going into into it doesn't bother me but it'll suck if they close the 301 bridge - I hate to add 2-3 hours of drive time home to go to 495 and all the way back down......
debating on whether to reschedule the trip to next week but I have to decide today...

That cone of probability is just for the eye. the storm is hundreds of miles wide.

several of the models show a left hook, the only difference is where. One of the models shows it taking a west hook straight over SoMD. We'll get effects, just nothing like last year.

Hurricane Sandy : Computer Model Hurricane Forecasts | Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at201218_model.html)
Ok lets everybody post the same models over and over... See who can be first to give Arkie a heart attack. :killingme

You are correct meddauna, however, I stand by all of my predictions that we will see a little rain at the most. :coffee:

Ok lets everybody post the same models over and over... See who can be first to give Arkie a heart attack. :killingme

You are correct meddauna, however, I stand by all of my predictions that we will see a little rain at the most. :coffee:

Thank goodness your life can be just fine with planning for a little rain, my life however requires that I prepare days in advance of a big storm, whether we get a direct hit or not. Just sustained winds over 15-20 mph can harm my critters/property. It's obvious you don't live on a farm nor have livestock to prepare for.

Thank goodness your life can be just fine with planning for a little rain, my life however requires that I prepare days in advance of a big storm, whether we get a direct hit or not. Just sustained winds over 15-20 mph can harm my critters/property. It's obvious you don't live on a farm nor have livestock to prepare for.

:coffee:


wow... maybe I should tell them downstairs to cancel all the crews they have coming up for the weekend.

I'm staring out my office window at a crew of guys standing up the first-floor walls on the new house.

Lovely timing for a visit by high winds and heavy rains....:cds:

That cone of probability is just for the eye. the storm is hundreds of miles wide.

several of the models show a left hook, the only difference is where. One of the models shows it taking a west hook straight over SoMD. We'll get effects, just nothing like last year.

Hurricane Sandy : Computer Model Hurricane Forecasts | Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at201218_model.html)

Actually, Sandy is 280 miles wide. Hurricane force winds extend outward 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward 140 miles from the center.

Ok lets everybody post the same models over and over... See who can be first to give Arkie a heart attack. :killingme

You are correct meddauna, however, I stand by all of my predictions that we will see a little rain at the most. :coffee:

Yeah! He ought of know. he built the damn thing!

Just had landscapers over ripping out overgrown evergreens and old ornamental plum trees. I'll have to see how much reseeding and mulching I'll have to do:doh:

Thank goodness your life can be just fine with planning for a little rain, my life however requires that I prepare days in advance of a big storm, whether we get a direct hit or not. Just sustained winds over 15-20 mph can harm my critters/property. It's obvious you don't live on a farm nor have livestock to prepare for.

Yet here you are posting on a forum instead of getting ready for Snowpocalypse 2 Revenge of Hugo

Thank goodness your life can be just fine with planning for a little rain, my life however requires that I prepare days in advance of a big storm, whether we get a direct hit or not. Just sustained winds over 15-20 mph can harm my critters/property. It's obvious you don't live on a farm nor have livestock to prepare for.Then shouldn't you be out building a dome over your farm vs. on here trying to stir drama? :cds:

If 15-20 mph winds can harm your critters/property, you have more serious issues than a storm over Cuba. Just sayin.... :coffee:

Actually, Sandy is 280 miles wide. Hurricane force winds extend outward 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward 140 miles from the center.

Well you know that Baja has that force field around him so he won't be bothered by high winds .... :duh:

I think we'll get rain, and a few gusts, but it's going to go out to the right.

Thank goodness your life can be just fine with planning for a little rain, my life however requires that I prepare days in advance of a big storm, whether we get a direct hit or not. Just sustained winds over 15-20 mph can harm my critters/property. It's obvious you don't live on a farm nor have livestock to prepare for.

It seems like you need to do some major long term type of changes and upgrades to your property and the way you do things. I grew up on a farm and while we had to do stuff like put things away, etc. We didn't go through panic attacks everytime some sort of weather event occured.

It seems like you need to do some major long term type of changes and upgrades to your property and the way you do things. I grew up on a farm and while we had to do stuff like put things away, etc. We didn't go through panic attacks everytime some sort of weather event occured.


What panic attack? I'm planning for next week. Planning a week in advance does not constitute a panic attack, it does equate to being a good planner that doesn't wait until the last minute to do things.

I think some of you are just looking for someone to argue with, and I prefer not to argue. You don't have to beat me down just because I do not share your view/opinion.

Well you know that Baja has that force field around him so he won't be bothered by high winds .... :duh:

Force field against what?

As I mentioned, if your property is that delicate, you should really be doing some reinforcements.

Thank goodness your life can be just fine with planning for a little rain, my life however requires that I prepare days in advance of a big storm, whether we get a direct hit or not. Just sustained winds over 15-20 mph can harm my critters/property. It's obvious you don't live on a farm nor have livestock to prepare for.

Katelin? :confused:

Can't we all just get along? :love:

What panic attack? I'm planning for next week. Planning a week in advance does not constitute a panic attack, it does equate to being a good planner that doesn't wait until the last minute to do things.

I think some of you are just looking for someone to argue with, and I prefer not to argue. You don't have to beat me down just because I do not share your view/opinion.

But you go through this everytime there's a tropical depression somewhere in the oceans. Good planning means that you don't have to go through this sort of thing each and everytime. Good planning means that you improve your processes and strutures so they're already ready for whatever weather might come. Instead of looking to next week, you need to be looking to next year and the years after that so when weather does come, you have only minimal things to take care of.

But you go through this everytime there's a tropical depression somewhere in the oceans. Good planning means that you don't have to go through this sort of thing each and everytime. Good planning means that you improve your processes and strutures so they're already ready for whatever weather might come. Instead of looking to next week, you need to be looking to next year and the years after that so when weather does come, you have only minimal things to take care of.

I do not leave all the storm stuff in place all the time. It has to be put in place and taken away after the storm passes. Otherwise I'd have boarded up pens all the time that didn't get any sunshine - just shows you don't know what goes into preparation for critters on a farm.

We are on Hurricane Sandy. So show me where I made a big deal about every storm prior to Sandy? You can't, because I didn't. I made a joke about one here and there but didn't say I was making storm preparations every time there was a named storm. You're full of it .... full of what? I don't know for sure :smack: .

- just shows you don't know what goes into preparation for critters on a farm.



That.

just shows you don't know what goes into preparation for critters on a farm.


Incorrect.



We had indoor/outdoor facilities that were in place all the time. If there was a storm, the animals were kept inside. Very simple.

Anyone have a generator for sale? :lol:

Anyone have a generator for sale? :lol:

Sold mine the day after Irene came through.

Anyone have a generator for sale? :lol:

Lusby Hardware in Prince Frederick has a few left... 410-535-0442

Incorrect.

We had indoor/outdoor facilities that were in place all the time. If there was a storm, the animals were kept inside. Very simple.

You must have been one of those farmers we poorer famers called "too rich".

No way we could get all our animals in to "indoor facilities".

And...."facilities"??.....yeah..you were a farmer, all right.:killingme:killingme

Carry on.

The lastest update and tracking is not looking great.

The lastest update and tracking is not looking great.

What are you looking at?

What are you looking at?

Intellicast...I'll switch over to the NOAA Hurrican Center once it gets closer and the path more certain.


The timing couldn't be worse....got a bunch of bare walls sticking up in the air, just begging to be blown down again.

The lastest update and tracking is not looking great.

NOAA just directed changes to the satellite monitoring to increase the frequency of data streams that create the tracking models to facilitate more frequent tracking updates on Sandy's position and conditions.

And during a full moon to boot. Winds are already easterly. Could be disastrous.

Intellicast...I'll switch over to the NOAA Hurrican Center once it gets closer and the path more certain.


The timing couldn't be worse....got a bunch of bare walls sticking up in the air, just begging to be blown down again.

Weather Underground just updated at 11 and they show the storm staying well off to the east of us and heading for New England. As you know, pretty much all the wind and rain stays to the east of the eye so if it stays on it's current track your walls should be fine...:huggy:

Hurricane Sandy : 5 Day Forecast Map | Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at201218_5day.html)

Intellicast...I'll switch over to the NOAA Hurrican Center once it gets closer and the path more certain.


The timing couldn't be worse....got a bunch of bare walls sticking up in the air, just begging to be blown down again.

Is there an elevator planned, or do you plan to use steps as exercise to keep you healthy?

Is there an elevator planned, or do you plan to use steps as exercise to keep you healthy?

A fire pole to get down and a rope to climb up. :evil:

A fire pole to get down and a rope to climb up. :evil:

ahhh so you've been practicing pole dancing too I bet? Go Gilligan, go Gilligan ......

Weather Underground just updated at 11 and they show the storm staying well off to the east of us and heading for New England. ]

I never really considered the north Jersey shore "New England" :killingme...but that's the same track I saw on Intellicast, yes.

Thing is..that track dropped the predicted shore crossing considerably south. The next update could bring it even farther south...

ahhh so you've been practicing pole dancing too I bet? Go Gilligan, go Gilligan ......

Not yet. I'm starting out slowly; spend a lot of time watching the pros and taking notes.

:coffee:

I never really considered the north Jersey shore "New England" :killingme...but that's the same track I saw on Intellicast, yes.

Thing is..that track dropped the predicted shore crossing considerably south. The next update could bring it even farther south...NOAA revised it south too. Sh!t getting serious.... :lol:

Thing is..that track dropped the predicted shore crossing considerably south. The next update could bring it even farther south...
It could... it could... but I really want you to keep your walls dammit! :tantrum:

NOAA revised it south too. Sh!t getting serious.... :lol:

:rolleyes:

I have informed downstairs to cancel all extra crews... they will not be needed.


:killingme

It could... it could... but I really want you to keep your walls dammit! :tantrum:

Exactly. I've finally got my walls up...and want to keep them there. :killingme

It could... it could... but I really want you to keep your walls dammit! :tantrum:

:shrug:....


he may need to hire a few extra mexicans... and get them working fast...

or the amish will have the house built by sat.

Exactly. I've finally got my walls up...and want to keep them there. :killingme

:huggy:.... sorry ....

I wish you luck ...

:rolleyes:

I have informed downstairs to cancel all extra crews... they will not be needed.

:killingmeAll they've done is contact and contract them. There aren't massive amounts of utility vehicles in a convoy to southern MD. :duh:

Exactly. I've finally got my walls up...and want to keep them there. :killingme
In all seriousness, the storm is still several days away. All it takes is a shift in one of the fronts and it could very well adjust eastward enough so that you aren't impacted in the slightest. Even the European model still has the eye to the east of us. We'll have to wait and see.

I'm sure the house will be OK; the crew is going to work through the weekend to complete so much other structure and interior walls that, with the braces left in place, nothing will be going anywhere.:buddies:

Plus its being built well above local code..built to basically coastal Florida hurricane code instead.

I'm sure the house will be OK; the crew is going to work through the weekend to complete so much other structure and interior walls that, with the braces left in place, nothing will be going anywhere.:buddies:

Plus its being built well above local code..built to basically coastal Florida hurricane code instead.

Like 10-12 feet above? :pete:

Like 10-12 feet above? :pete:

14' 2" to the first floor.



:evil:

well, at least that dark blue line "GFDL" is no longer crossing SoMD, it moved north to go over Jersey.

:yeahthat:

We all know what happens around here when the trees start coming down.
Sandy Potential Impacts Norfolk to NYC, Boston (http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/future-sandy-east-coast-tropic/546066)

More tree removal treads?

All they've done is contact and contract them. There aren't massive amounts of utility vehicles in a convoy to southern MD. :duh:

AH ... Im sorry to burst your bubble... but yes.. .they SHALL be here by Sunday.


I just had my Storm Briefing.... and have been put on notice not to leave the area!

They are calling it a $1B storm. Wow.

East Coast braces for '$1B' storm as Hurricane Sandy barrels through Bahamas | Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2012/10/25/emergency-crews-power-companies-along-northeast-brace-for-hurricane-sandy/)

The European computer model has really shifted north of us now... all other models have it going even farther north of us... we will be well on the west side of it... doesn't seem like we will get it too bad at all...

Hurricane Sandy : Computer Model Hurricane Forecasts | Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at201218_model.html)

AH ... Im sorry to burst your bubble... but yes.. .they SHALL be here by Sunday.

I just had my Storm Briefing.... and have been put on notice not to leave the area!So Arkie is in charge of this operation? Damn storm still in the Bahamas and they have trucks here by Sunday. UFB

What's this costing me? Don't get me wrong, I am pro-Smeco but I question that decision. Keep em heading north where they'll be needed.

I'm sure the house will be OK; the crew is going to work through the weekend to complete so much other structure and interior walls that, with the braces left in place, nothing will be going anywhere.:buddies:

Plus its being built well above local code..built to basically coastal Florida hurricane code instead.

You should be fine Gilligan. That in St. Georges?

I had my house closed in for last years storm. Just roof on and windows/doors in. Tyvek on the walls. No siding, soffit or gutters. I was amazed there wasn't a drop of water inside the house after the event. I was even more amazed that my front porch roof was only papered, and none of it went anywhere. I don't know if the wind was blowing just the right way or what but I was surprised to see that the staples held that stuff down.

As long as you went with advantech flooring or something similar you should be straight.

The European computer model has really shifted north of us now... all other models have it going even farther north of us... we will be well on the west side of it... doesn't seem like we will get it too bad at all...

Hurricane Sandy : Computer Model Hurricane Forecasts | Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at201218_model.html)
Noaa's track.

Noaa's track.That is looking even better for us. Might be a total non-event. Just some light rain and light wind.

That is looking even better for us. Might be a total non-event. Just some light rain and light wind.Zactly. The media are the ones in a frenzy over this.

The weathermen are taking the "wait and see" approach. Doug Hill is saying we'll only see some wind and rain.

Zactly. The media are the ones in a frenzy over this.

The weathermen are taking the "wait and see" approach. Doug Hill is saying we'll only see some wind and rain.Good to hear it will most likely be a non-event... party at Gilligan's since he'll still have walls...:buddies:

Good to hear it will most likely be a non-event... party at Gilligan's since he'll still have walls...:buddies:Doug Hill sez...

Computer models are continuing to show Hurricane Sandy losing its tropical characteristics by Sunday and then rapidly morphing into an extremely intense post-tropical cyclone.

He's predicting 40% chance of rain on Monday and 30% on Tuesday.

Doug Hill sez...



He's predicting 40% chance of rain on Monday and 30% on Tuesday.

40%... 30%... heck, I don't even bust out my umbrella for that kinda estimate...:ohell:

8PM Sunday - Batten down:buddies:

It's gonna be AWESOME! Time to stock up on the hostess snacks and booze!!! Hopefully the power will go out from 7pm sun-10 pm tues so I don't have to work lol

Yesterday it was Monster Mash

Today, it's Frankenstorm.

Two of the computer models last night took a very negative turn for SOMD, with one showing the eye passing over Solomons Island basically.

Hurricane Sandy : Computer Model Hurricane Forecasts | Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at201218_model.html)

Loop video here:

GFDL 10m Wind Speed & Sea Level Pressure - AL182012 - Hurricane SANDY (http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/products/tc_realtime/loop.asp?product=gfdlwind&storm_identifier=AL182012&starting_image=2012AL18_GFDLWIND_201210260000)

Not sure how long a lot of you people have been in the county but I have been here my entire live. My grandfather always told me that we never wanted to see one come into the bay. Well all of what i am seeing it looks like that may happen. This will not only be a hurricane but also a northeaster and we all know what happens when we get a northeaster. So I would plan on major power outages and flooding and i would guess flooding in places you would normally not see flooding.

Since it will be a rain and wind event [regardless of how close it comes to us] and the leaves are beginning to turn....

We need to clean leaves out of gutters.

Stock up on batteries, water, and get ready to be out of power for a couple of days in case the trees fall.

Check out our generators.... make sure our gas tanks are full....

These steps will put us ahead of the fall clean up even if we only get a few showers.

Might want to get a copy of "The Perfect Storm" to watch when the satelite stops working.

I was in Baltimore in the 79's when a hurricane came up the bay... it turned a babbling brook into a raging river that took out a gas station down the road. Oil tanks in basements were busting up through the floor because of the rising water.

:coffee:

Since it will be a rain and wind event [regardless of how close it comes to us] and the leaves are beginning to turn....

We need to clean leaves out of gutters.

Stock up on batteries, water, and get ready to be out of power for a couple of days in case the trees fall.

Check out our generators.... make sure our gas tanks are full....

These steps will put us ahead of the fall clean up even if we only get a few showers.

Might want to get a copy of "The Perfect Storm" to watch when the satelite stops working.

I was in Baltimore in the 79's when a hurricane came up the bay... it turned a babbling brook into a raging river that took out a gas station down the road. Oil tanks in basements were busting up through the floor because of the rising water.

:coffee:

That is one of the storms my grandfather would talk alot about.

We're already getting winds from the storm here and I'm over 300 miles from Miami, I got a weather alert on my phone, so this thing must be huge.

That is one of the storms my grandfather would talk alot about.

That's the one that always sends me into preparation mode when something like this comes up the coast.

I'm a Navy Brat. I can remember when one like this came up the coast when my dad was stationed in New London. I was probably 3 or 4 years old. When they evacuated us the water was up to my dad's knees.

It washed a couple of the Navy housing units clean off their foundations.

So we should prepare for the worst and pray for the best.

Redbox might be a bit busy this weekend. :coffee:

Okay, now matter how I squint and look at it this morning... it just ain't looking good for us.

The ensemble models which averages all of the models keeps it east and north of us.

Let me tinker with the weather machine and see what I can do. :coffee:

The ensemble models which averages all of the models keeps it east and north of us.

Let me tinker with the weather machine and see what I can do. :coffee:

Save us Baja! :jameo:

The ensemble models which averages all of the models keeps it east and north of us.

Let me tinker with the weather machine and see what I can do. :coffee:

Yeah, but where I see the biggest problem is that when it does come in it will circle back around towards us... that would bring lots of wind and lots and lots of rain to our area.

Okay, now matter how I squint and look at it this morning... it just ain't looking good for us.

Agree. Even it it doesn't track over us, we will still get lots of heavy wind and rain.

As was suggested, make plans now. Get your emergency stuff together.

Irene cleaned out a lot of the trees in CRE. That's a good thing!

I'm going to call to see what is going on with early voting in Calvert County. I'm supposed to work there on Tuesday.



:coffee:

Okay, now matter how I squint and look at it this morning... it just ain't looking good for us.Relax. I'm dusting off the weather machine.

Relax. I'm dusting off the weather machine.

guess no one bought it?

Save us Baja! :jameo:I'm on it. :buddies:

The ensemble models which averages all of the models keeps it east and north of us.

Let me tinker with the weather machine and see what I can do. :coffee:

How are your trees????? If you need to hide anything over here let me know - no trees on my property.

Relax. I'm dusting off the weather machine.
Oh crap.... here we go...:shocking:

Relax. I'm dusting off the weather machine.

Yeah, but you never got that wobble shaft replaced, did ya? :eyebrow:

guess no one bought it?No. :ohwell:

How are your trees????? If you need to hide anything over here let me know - no trees on my property.Thanks! I had the two I was concerned with taken out this summer. Insurance is all paid up...lol

We had a few generators left when I left work yesterday.

I'm not sure if we ordered in more chain saws yet.

I know we re-stocked the batteries after Irene. We have a few hurricane latterns that were on sale for $20.00. There were about 3 dozen left when I left work the other day. We have a few sandbags too, but I'm not sure how many. The county will fill some sandbags for you if you need them.

I work at Lusby Hardware in Prince Frederick.

:coffee:

Oh crap.... here we go...:shocking::drama:

Yeah, but you never got that wobble shaft replaced, did ya? :eyebrow:SHHHHH!!!!! :strangle::lalala::nomoney::shrug:

There's a storm coming? :faint:

I better get to the gym!:yahoo:

Irene cleaned out a lot of the trees in CRE. That's a good thing!

I'm going to call to see what is going on with early voting in Calvert County. I'm supposed to work there on Tuesday.



:coffee:

Our neighbor's trees took out two of our cars during Irene. I think we may park our cars at the ballfield for safe keeping. Plus we had trees fall on either side of the court, basically trapping us and three other houses in.

My 8 year old wanted to go to the Halloween party at the Fairgrounds on Sunday. Doesn't look like that will happen, even if it's just rain. Hopefully everything will be gone by Halloween because he missed it last year due to being in the hospital with a ruptured appendix.

My 8 year old wanted to go to the Halloween party at the Fairgrounds on Sunday. Doesn't look like that will happen, even if it's just rain. Hopefully everything will be gone by Halloween because he missed it last year due to being in the hospital with a ruptured appendix.Awwww... don't say no just yet... Sunday might not be so bad.

No. :ohwell:

Thanks! I had the two I was concerned with taken out this summer. Insurance is all paid up...lol

Everything happens for a reason, you should be glad.

Everything happens for a reason, you should be glad.But then if we get bad weather, everybody blames me. :frown:

But then if we get bad weather, everybody blames me. :frown:

and why shouldn't they, you say you got this, but then bad weather comes, so it's all your fault. :killingme

But then if we get bad weather, everybody blames me. :frown:

I wont baja.















Unless I lose some trees. :coffee:

Awwww... don't say no just yet... Sunday might not be so bad.

Oh, I'm not saying it's a definite no. I want him to go since last Halloween was such a horrible experience. He needs good memories of this Halloween so he'll stop talking about all the bad ones he made last year in the hospital. :cds: It's been almost a year and I still get the, "Hey mom, remember when ..." questions weekly!!

I wouldn't mind testing out my Jeep is some semi-deep water... As long as I can wash it right after and keep it clean. :yay:

and why shouldn't they, you say you got this, but then bad weather comes, so it's all your fault. :killingmeAwwww man! I thought you and me was tight. :bawl:

I wouldn't mind testing out my Jeep is some semi-deep water... As long as I can wash it right after and keep it clean. :yay:

:gurlieman:

Awwww man! I thought you and me was tight. :bawl:

You know I'm kidding, you are not Obama, and therefore cannot control the weather.

:gurlieman:

:smack: Gotta keep it clean!

:gurlieman:

Say it war, "I pick things up and put them down" :killingme

Why the experts are sounding the alarm...

1) Longevity

Jim Cisco, NOAA’s Hydrometeorological Prediction Center:“It’s almost a weeklong, five-day, six-day event. It’s going to be a widespread serious storm.” (via the Associated Press)

National Weather Service (NWS), Philadelphia: “The storm will be slow moving. This worsens the impact for coastal flooding as it will affect multiple high tide cycles.”

2) Lack of precedent

Brad Panovich, broadcast meteorologist, Charlotte: “It’s very rare to see a strong tropical system merge with such a strong winter like trough of low pressure. Throw in a full moon and the potential is there for a significant storm. This system is 1 part Hurricane, 1 part Nor’easter and 1 part Blizzard potentially. Impacts of all 3 types of storms are possible depending on location.

“For those on the coast don’t let the Category of the storm or whether it’s “just” a Nor’easter dictate your response. Your personal memories of previous storms are no use in this unique situation.”

3) Potential for record flooding

NWS Philadelphia: “If the center of the storm makes landfall along the New Jersey or Delaware coast, record coastal flooding is possible [for DE and NJ beaches].”

4) Expanding area of strong winds

James Franklin, National Hurricane Center: “[Sandy] will get broader [when it makes landfall]. It won’t be as intense, but its effects will be spread over a very large area.” (via the Associated Press)

Dave Tolleris, Wxrisk.com: “In [the mid-Atlantic] winds could reach up to 75 miles per hour in gusts during the height of the storm which will be fairly prolonged.”

5) Inland snow potential

Dave Tolleris, WxRisk.com: “The snowstorm potential here remains high especially in the elevation above 800 or 1000 feet. It is still too early to know which portion of the interior Middle Atlantic mountain areas are going to see the heavy snow but somebody is gonna get really crushed with an early season snowfall.”

6) Potentially worse than 1991 Perfect Storm, that struck 21 years ago

“The Perfect Storm deepened to 972 mb...”

Why Sandy could be more powerful, Will Komaromi: “Most of the models now indicate even stronger jet dynamics will occur next week than occurred during for the Perfect Storm, and that today’s storm could potentially deepen to well below 960 mb or even below 950 mb. The fact that the Gulf Stream is anomalously warm for this time of year means that Sandy will weaken less as a tropical system...”

Sandy will be worse, Jeff Masters: “The Perfect Storm only did $200 million of damage and I’m thinking a billion.Yeah, it will be worse.”(via the Associated Press)

7) Some good advice

National Weather Service, Philadelphia: “Leaves! There a lot of leaves on the ground. Leaves are excellent material to clog/block storm drains, worsening local/neighborhood flooding. Get leaves and any other obstructing materials away from storm drains before this storm arrives.”

Experts sound alarm on Hurricane Sandy, likely to be worse than 1991 “Perfect Storm” - Capital Weather Gang - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/experts-sound-alarm-on-hurricane-sandy-drawing-comparisons-to-2001-perfect-storm/2012/10/25/f25a81fc-1ed7-11e2-9cd5-b55c38388962_blog.html?hpid=z2)

Now that being said... look to the left of the page on the link I gave above... you will see the National weather service gives a 60% chance of rain for Sunday and and 60% chance of rain for Monday... so do we :yawn: or :jameo:.....:doh:

Say it war, "I pick things up and put them down" :killingme

It's what I do!

Now that being said... look to the left of the page on the link I gave above... you will see the National weather service gives a 60% chance of rain for Sunday and and 60% chance of rain for Monday... so do we :yawn: or :jameo:.....:doh:

I plan for worst case.

If we get as much rain as they say, even if it's not huge amounts but spread over days, the ground will get soft. It won't take much to push a tree over.

I'm expecting trees down, power out.

Generator is ready, will buy extra fuel today, chain saw is ready, extra blades handy. I always have fresh batteries on hand for the flashlights. If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and trade in your old incandescent flashlight for a new LCD. The batteries last SO much longer.

You must have been one of those farmers we poorer famers called "too rich".

No way we could get all our animals in to "indoor facilities".

And...."facilities"??.....yeah..you were a farmer, all right.:killingme:killingme

Carry on.

Well, we had these things. They were new inventions. I think they were called barns or stables. Something like that.

This is what I see.

This is what I see.

:yikes:

Let me tinker with the weather machine and see what I can do. :coffee:

:eyebrow:

This is what I see.That's from a weatherman in Florida! :lmao:

That's from a weatherman in Florida! :lmao:

Experts on hurricanes

That's from a weatherman in Florida! :lmao:

Who possibly has a whole lot more experience with hurricane forecasts than say, a man with a wobble shaft in SOMD? Just sayin'... :lol:

Who possibly has a whole lot more experience with hurricane forecasts than say, a man with a wobble shaft in SOMD? Just sayin'... :lol:Are you makin fun of my shaft?? :eyebrow:

Who possibly has a whole lot more experience with hurricane forecasts than say, a man with a wobble shaft in SOMD? Just sayin'... :lol:

Joke all you want, however keep in mind that in a high wind, a wobble shaft has a better chance of making it without snapping off than would, say a solid shaft.

Are you makin fun of my shaft?? :eyebrow:

:tunacan:

FWIW, Tropical Storm Watch now posted for North Carolina, and Tropical Storm Warning for South Carolina.

WunderMap® | Interactive Weather Map and Radar | Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=35.96912&lon=-79.79369&zoom=7&type=terrain&units=english&rad=1&rad.num=5&rad.spd=25&rad.opa=70&rad.type=N0R&rad.type2=&rad.smo=1&rad.stm=0&sat=0&stormreports=0&svr=1&svr.opa=70&pix=0&cams=0&tor=0&riv=0&wxsn=0&ski=0&tfk=0&mm=0&ndfd=0&fire=0&firewfas=0&pep=0&extremes=0&dir=0&hur=0)

Are you makin fun of my shaft?? :eyebrow:

NEVER! :huggy:

I plan for worst case.

If we get as much rain as they say, even if it's not huge amounts but spread over days, the ground will get soft. It won't take much to push a tree over.

I'm expecting trees down, power out.

Generator is ready, will buy extra fuel today, chain saw is ready, extra blades handy. I always have fresh batteries on hand for the flashlights. If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and trade in your old incandescent flashlight for a new LCD. The batteries last SO much longer.

Just picked up on one thing: High winds (60+) for days. Lots of trees going down - again. Apparently this storm may stall out just north of us.
Milt's is going to retire after these two years. :killingme

Just picked up on one thing: High winds (60+) for days. Lots of trees going down - again. Apparently this storm may stall out just north of us.
Milt's is going to retire after these two years. :killingmeDon't forget to add in the fact that all the leaves that have fallen and will be falling will clog up every and any draining area we typically depend on... I'm thinking I'm going to have to scrapbook the Frankenstrom for my grand and great-grandchildren to see...

Me in a couple decades.... "Now Sonie-boy... I remember back in the day the storm of 2012..." :lol:

Don't forget to add in the fact that all the leaves that have fallen and will be falling will clog up every and any draining area we typically depend on...

The leaves still on the trees will add significantly to the weight of the tree when they get wet. It will topple more quickly.

PSA: SMO is currently offering $25 promo if you order 100 gallons fuel oil by 10/31/12.

PSA: SMO is currently offering $25 promo if you order 100 gallons fuel oil by 10/31/12.

They just topped off my tank on Wednesday.

Just saw on TV, the price of gas will go up, fill your gas tanks now, while it's somewhat low.

Filled up this morning.

Don't forget to add in the fact that all the leaves that have fallen and will be falling will clog up every and any draining area we typically depend on... I'm thinking I'm going to have to scrapbook the Frankenstrom for my grand and great-grandchildren to see...

Me in a couple decades.... "Now Sonie-boy... I remember back in the day the storm of 2012..." :lol:

That's a good idea. My mother passed in December of last year. In going through items in her home we came across a notebook that she put together with all kinds of newspaper articles about hurricane Camille and the devestation it caused in Nelson County, Va (where she was born and raised). Not only was it interesting to read through that part of history, but knowing she took the time to keep track of it and how much it meant to her was really special.

As a side note, it was funny to see the advertisements in the paper from 1969 and 1970 along with the prices of items back then.

Why is it that all of the storms seem to hit in the middle of the night so you can not really watch them? If we have to deal with the aftermath we should atleast be able to enjoy watching it.

Why is it that all of the storms seem to hit in the middle of the night so you can not really watch them? If we have to deal with the aftermath we should atleast be able to enjoy watching it.

Irene started during the day. Before night-fall, there was a tree laying across our road with power lines underneath and a tree on top of two of our cars. But when it was dark, every little creak and crack and thump we heard sent us into a panic on what just got hit. The best was Isabelle. Slept right through it and very little damage in the morning.

This a nice Google map of the current NHC track and other projections.

Google Crisis Map (http://google.org/crisismap/sandy-2012)

How this storm comparing to Irene last year? More rain or stronger wind? If I remember correctly Irene made landfall in New York and look how it affected Maryland. It looks like this storm is making landfall closer to us so..........

How this storm comparing to Irene last year? More rain or stronger wind? If I remember correctly Irene made landfall in New York and look how it affected Maryland. It looks like this storm is making landfall closer to us so..........

This is a pretty good description:
Sandy could ravage Northeast as 'Frankenstorm,' forecasters warn - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/26/us/tropical-weather-sandy/index.html?hpt=hp_t1)

The sound if the wind howling during Irene was eerie sounding. If you were not the type to worry, that sound was a constant reminder of how strong the winds were. I kept looking outside expecting one of the big trees to snap. The tall oak tree would take out my entire house if it fell that direction. I'd probably be safer in the barn with the horses.

I think will just get some rain and a little wind. Nothing to big. Every time they say oh it's going to be the biggest storm ever and what not nothing happens.

I think will just get some rain and a little wind. Nothing to big. Every time they say oh it's going to be the biggest storm ever and what not nothing happens.

Normally, I'd agree to that, but something about this storm feels different.

Let's hope you're right and I'm not!

I had to run to walmart this am early (around 645am ) for work and it was already starting to get a little busier than normal. Stores are going to be CRAZY this afternoon with all of the OMG its a hurricane, Friday just got paid, its my CWS and half day at school shoppers. Glad I got what I needed already....good luck slackers. :lol:

How this storm comparing to Irene last year? More rain or stronger wind? If I remember correctly Irene made landfall in New York and look how it affected Maryland. It looks like this storm is making landfall closer to us so..........
The difference is in the path. Irene last year hugged the coast and was a strong catagory 1 as it passed by us in SoMD at its closest along the eastern shore. This storm will swing out wide then hook west and come ashore around southern NJ. If i remember right, when Irene was around southern NJ we were about done with the wind and rain. Since it is moving west after it comes ashore through philly/baltimore, we will end up getting closer to the center but hopefully by that time the storm will have weakened enough that it won't be bad here. also, since we'll be always on the weak side of the storm (west of while it's moving north, south as it's moving west) it will hopefully be only a minor nuisance to us in SoMD, some rain and wind with a few decent gusts. With many of the leaves already turning, the wind should pop those leaves off fairly easily sparing those trees, and Irene last year cleared out the weaker trees already.

I wonder if this storm is going to resemble "Katrina" in the fact that not many people are going to be prepared to take care of themselves thinking it will be no big deal.

State of MD issued State of Emergency expecting the storm to affect this area for at least 48 hours. Maybe someone can post the link to the story on WTOP.

I wonder if this storm is going to resemble "Katrina" in the fact that not many people are going to be prepared to take care of themselves thinking it will be no big deal.

I prefer to prepare and be over-prepared than to not be prepared and be kicking myself after the fact.

I prefer to prepare and be over-prepared than to not be prepared and be kicking myself after the fact.

obviously :coffee:

State of MD issued State of Emergency expecting the storm to affect this area for at least 48 hours. Maybe someone can post the link to the story on WTOP.

WTOP...

Md.'s O'Malley declares storm state of emergency - WTOP.com (http://www.wtop.com/46/3094740/Mds-OMalley-declares-storm-state-of-emergency)

This sucks.

I've got 7 projects going on right now, and can't afford to miss time. Looks like I'll be missing class next Tuesday also :tap:

This is gonna be a long couple of days.

obviously :coffee:

Well... my motto at work and in life has always been....

Your inability to plan will not become my emergency....

PSA: Lowes received a shipment of 40 generators and they are sold out.

PSA: Lowes received a shipment of 40 generators and they are sold out.

True Value in Leonardtown AND Charlotte Hall are sold out also.

True Value in Leonardtown AND Charlotte Hall are sold out also.
Sears has them for $799 (Wildewoode).

Sears has them for $799 (Wildewoode).

kom has one for $2000.00 :lol:

McKay's in Leonardtown is out of bottled water until tomorrow am. Plenty of D batteries, lamp oil and weather/emergency radios on tables to the right of the doors in the True Value in Charlotte Hall.

It is funny that the store shelves empty every time. You would think that people who rush out and buy everything last minute would put it in a box and save it for next time. I have been "Preparing for the storm" today but my preparing is making sure all dishes are washed, laundry washed, and house cleaned.

I can't find my beer pong balls.


:cds::cussing::tantrum:jameo:

PSA: Lowes received a shipment of 40 generators and they are sold out.

Amazon with Prime = $9 Saturday delivery

I can't find my beer pong balls.


:cds::cussing::tantrum:jameo:

Breton Bay Spirits carries them.:buddies:

Breton Bay Spirits carries them.:buddies:

Your my hero :love: :yahoo::buddies:

Already down to 75 mph.... Weakening by the hour... :coffee:

Already down to 75 mph.... Weakening by the hour... :coffee:

I believe this is expected... and then it is expected to grow again... I believe they are saying they expect it to double in size.

double in size.

bollocks

We had a few generators left when I left work yesterday.

I'm not sure if we ordered in more chain saws yet.

I know we re-stocked the batteries after Irene. We have a few hurricane latterns that were on sale for $20.00. There were about 3 dozen left when I left work the other day. We have a few sandbags too, but I'm not sure how many. The county will fill some sandbags for you if you need them.

I work at Lusby Hardware in Prince Frederick.

:coffee:

OK.... when I arrived at work this morning the generators in stock were sold out. We are getting a few more in for Monday.

In order to get one of the generators we are getting in you have to pay in advance. We will take credit cards over the phone.... then the generators will be yours.... no refunds....

genrex 5500 will be available for pick up Monday AM
Briggs & Stratton 5000, 7000, 8000 and one or two 10000 generators will arrive during the day on Monday

Call the store or go by the store early on Saturday to buy one 410-535-0442

No I don't make a penny off them... but I figured I'd be nice and put this on line for my buddies here on somd online.... just in case someone still wants a generator and hasn't been able to find one....

I called the Calvert County Election Board.... early voting WILL go on as planned.... I'm going to be working as election judge at the early voting on Duke Street 10AM to 8PM [unless the Gov himself decides to close the polls].

:coffee:

http://forums.somd.com/news-current-events/258244-hurricane-sandy-5.html#post4964884

I'm liking this morning's track prediction much better than yesterday's.

Hope it sticks.

I'm liking this morning's track prediction much better than yesterday's.

Hope it sticks.Yep... But tracking this storm sure has been all over the board and we've still got 48 hours to go.

Yep... But tracking this storm sure has been all over the board and we've still got 48 hours to go.

I think I'll take a nap and when I wake up, it'll be a new update.

I think I'll take a nap and when I wake up, it'll be a new update.Just think... we are only a month or month and 1/2 from smow storm tracking...:doh: :lol:

Weekend morning naps are the best!