U.S.—Moon May Make It Worse
I've noticed a lot of people on these Irene threads actually downplaying the seriousness of Irene so how about something from a source that is not known for fear mongering but rather research and facts.
National Geographic:
news.nationalgeographic.com...
The exact times, places, and intensities of Hurricane Irene's predicted U.S. landfalls are still ripe for revision, but according to meteorologist Keith Blackwell, at least one thing is certain: "It's looking bad." And the moon is at least partly to blame for that cloudy outlook.
By Friday morning, Irene will likely be a Category 4 hurricane—a storm with wind speeds between 131 and 155 miles (211 and 249 kilometers) an hour—according to the National Hurricane Center.
From Space:
And this from Patch.com
monroe.patch.com...
* The storm impacts our area Saturday night into Sunday
* Be prepared for at least 5 to 10 inches of rain, causing flooding
* Strong, sustained winds of 40 to 70 MPH are expected
* Flooding is likely and wind damage may cause power outages
Inland Towns Are Not Safe From Hurricane Irene:
monroe.patch.com...
Satellite images show Irene's length almost equal to that of the eastern seaboard, with hurricane force winds extending outward some 90 miles from her center. Storm-force winds currently reach out more than 290 miles from her eye and current estimates are that she'll drop six to 12 inches of rain wherever she tracks.
Some helpful tips that many aren't considering:
* Take in the lawn furniture and anything that's not a permanent fixture. Toys, garden tools, wheelbarrows, hanging plants can become deadly missiles in hurricane force winds.
* If you get occasional water in the basement, move what you don't want wet upstairs. Flood insurance doesn't cover basement losses.
* If you have a boat, get it out of the water and store it. Not only will Long Island Sound surge, but rivers, lakes and ponds will flood.
* Ride out the storm away from windows, and take notice of where nearby trees are planted. Maples, oaks and elms aren't built to bend like palm trees. Whipped by wind, top-heavy with rain, limbs will snap, trees will be uprooted and power lines will fall.
* Be sure there's a full tank of gas in the car and cash on hand. ATM's, gas pumps, anything that uses electricity could be out for a week. Stock up on food and prepare a Disaster Kit (see PDF checklist) for the family, including pets.
* If you have any concerns about your home standing up to Hurricane Irene, go to a friend's home or call your town police department (not on the emergency line) for advice. Trailer homes are unsafe. Major hurricanes often spawn tornadoes and Irene is already a Category 3.
And here is the real problem:
Some residents, however, were surprised to even hear a storm was coming. "What hurricane?” asked Janice DePalma of Monroe, her cart piled high with groceries. "I just don't have any food in the house. Is it really coming?"
How blind are people to not be aware of a hurricane coming in that may be the cause of mass evacuations...in their own neighborhood! Stock up on the water, dry goods, canned, matches, flash lights, batteries etc...Come on!
This is what makes me angry and frustrated. What are people going to do when this thing hits? All the warnings are there and yet many still believe that the local 7-11 will be their island in the storm.
A State of Emergency has been implemented. What more does it take?
The Military is taking it seriously so maybe paying a little attention to what's going on would be a good idea right about now:
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