Author Topic: Official Hurricane Sandy Recovery Thread v. Uggghhh (Read 8473 times)

millahh · « **on:** October 25, 2012, 04:55:57 PM »

Models are coverging, and it's lookinging increasingly like the NE and mid-Atlantic US are in for a f'n miserable few days next week:
https://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

So what does everyone think...will it hit? And where? Really overhyped, or just sort of overhyped?

Regardless, time to make sure I'm stocked up on books, booze and candles for next week!

Dark Castle · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2012, 05:04:55 PM »

It snowed out in South Dakota today, most people were all gloomy and bummed, but I just saw little kids building snowmen outside and I think it's great.

Jaq · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2012, 06:09:51 PM »

Modestly overhyped with a potential to be a real mess. A lot of the hype is coming from the ECMWF model, which is projecting the storm will hit Delaware and then move into the northeast with the sort of pressure a cat 3 hurricane would have, but that's really, really, REALLY overdone. It's going to get ugly for a lot of the East Coast, but I don't think it's going to be another perfect storm.

Since my neck of the woods got hit by Hurricane Isabel a few years back, I've been a bit of a storm nerd. Can you tell?

Akasha · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2012, 10:39:14 PM »

I hope a lot of hype! I'm not in the mood for hurricanes or snow.

carl320 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2012, 11:38:52 PM »

You forgot Frankenstorm (I've heard that one heard more than a few times).

Storms are awesome. I hope to go on one of those storm chasing tours sometime. I'd like to see a tornado in person once.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #5 on:** October 25, 2012, 11:47:07 PM »

Quote from: carl320 on October 25, 2012, 11:38:52 PM

I'd like to see a tornado in person once.

Come to Texas - we're the ass end of "Tornado Alley".

cramx3 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2012, 12:04:12 AM »

After the hurricane last year, the river by my apartment flooded route 18 in New Jersey. Although very close, my complex is on a hill next to the bridge crossing the river. If this storm happens to be bigger and hits, it's going to be pretty bad. Luckly I also didn't lose power.

Implode · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2012, 12:57:28 AM »

Quote from: carl320 link=topic=34477.msg1428781#msg1428781

I hope to go on one of those storm chasing tours sometime. I'd like to see a tornado in person once.

Take me with you. I've had a fear/fascination with tornados for as long as I can remember.

wkiml · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2012, 08:55:11 AM »

I live on the NJ Shore..not looking forward to this at all...rain and wind I can deal with its all the interupts with travel ( down trees/power lines/flooding) I can do without. My company is based in Chicago but my office is in NYC, so God knows they will expect us in for work Monday and Tuesday, may just telecommute and work from home if they allow me

Tick · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2012, 09:09:36 AM »

Being a coastal Connecticut resident this thing has me uneasy. I think its going to be the worst storm the northeast coast has witnessed in my lifetime. That is my thought.

Tick · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2012, 07:36:58 AM »

snapple · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2012, 08:06:40 AM »

Make sure you guys know what your insurance covers if you're positive this thing is going to hit you.

lonestar · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2012, 08:18:50 AM »

Forecast for today is about 70 degrees and a cloudless sky.

rumborak · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2012, 08:22:00 AM »

In Boston, living on a hill side, so not all that concerned.

masterthes · « **Reply #14 on:** October 27, 2012, 08:59:35 AM »

Looks like it might be a tropical storm now

Syzzle · « **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2012, 09:12:53 AM »

Whether it's a Tropical Storm or a Hurricane when it hits is irrelevant. Thats not why this storm is considered to be so dangerous.

Gadough · « **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2012, 09:27:53 AM »

Posted on Reddit with the title "I've Got All the Necessary Supplies for Hurricane Sandy"

lonestar · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2012, 09:47:46 AM »

Good luck Easterners!!!

Tick · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2012, 09:55:19 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on October 27, 2012, 09:47:46 AM

Good luck Easterners!!!

I HOPE YOU BURN A 7'0" TALL MUSCLE BOUND MANS STEAK TONIGHT!!!!!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2012, 09:59:02 AM »

I'm worried about loosing power for a few days. I'm glad I've got a generator but damn it's expensive to run.

Akasha · « **Reply #20 on:** October 27, 2012, 10:39:59 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on October 27, 2012, 09:47:46 AM

Good luck Easterners!!!

Thanks! Need to get a car charger for my phone before it hits.

Scrub206 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 27, 2012, 11:22:00 AM »

eh i live on a mountain... if i get flooded.. we would have a LOT more problems to worry about

MoraWintersoul · « **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2012, 11:38:08 AM »

It goes without saying you guys will let us know how are you in case really shitty weather happens?

Scrub206 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 27, 2012, 11:42:08 AM »

ill post pics! if its crazy here. i was debating on whether to go down to the shore or not and watch it come in. i did that like 10 years ago for hurricane dennis down in deleware? maryland? i forget.

millahh · « **Reply #24 on:** October 27, 2012, 08:04:17 PM »

Got wine, books and candles, so we're all set here!

We'll probably get a few inches of rain and some high winds, with a day or two off of work. We're not in a particularly low-lying area, we live on the second floor, and my car isn't parked near a tree, so it's really just going to be waiting it out, and seeing if we lose power.

antigoon · « **Reply #25 on:** October 27, 2012, 08:32:31 PM »

They're really hyping this one up. I live right across the street from the East River in a big apartment building...I think we'll be OK.

Tick · « **Reply #26 on:** October 28, 2012, 06:21:26 AM »

Quote from: antigoon on October 27, 2012, 08:32:31 PM

They're really hyping this one up. I live right across the street from the East River in a big apartment building...I think we'll be OK.

It's not hype. This is going to be a big deal. Take it very serious.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #27 on:** October 28, 2012, 06:57:35 AM »

Canadian news is even talking that 70% of Canada will be affected. It's getting a lot of attention here. Considering how far inland I am (just north of Buffalo), that's a big fuckin deal.

Cecilia · « **Reply #28 on:** October 28, 2012, 07:26:38 AM »

I live in Westchester, NY. I work in a supermarket. We sold out of water yesterday morning at 10am, but get deliveries overnight. Store opens at 7am, no doubt the water is sold out again. When I left the store at 10:30pm last night, the majority of the shelves were empty. The good part about all of this is that I am picking up lots of hours at work. I work part time, and we're all getting asked to work full time hours.

I work 1-8pm today, off Monday. Tuesday I have school from 9am-9:30pm. I am hoping classes are cancelled. Back to work Wednesday morning depending on how bad it is over here. My town will lose power. It's a fact. We lose power when a leaf blows in the wind.

KevShmev · « **Reply #29 on:** October 28, 2012, 07:58:07 AM »

Be safe, everyone.

millahh · « **Reply #30 on:** October 28, 2012, 09:32:47 AM »

And so it begins...

-Mandatory evacuations for NYC low-lying coastal areas
-Trains, buses and subways shutting down ~7:00 tonight, probably until Wednesday
-Advisories to prep for 7-10 days without power

No rain in the city yet, but cool, humid and low pressure...the cats are starting to freak out.

Glad to have gas heat and a gas range! (and a well-stocked liquor cabinet)

Tick · « **Reply #31 on:** October 28, 2012, 09:46:49 AM »

I hate to do it but it looks like I am going to have to call out of work tomorrow. My daughter will be home as school is already cancelled. I work 40 minutes from home and I can't get caught there with her home alone. My wife works in security and is probably going to have to stay there maybe through the whole storm. Fucking sucks! I want her her home but she is a manager and will probably have to stay.

I need to not worry about work and put my daughter first. I am one of those people who goes to work no matter what so its tough to just make the smart decision.

Scrub206 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 28, 2012, 09:53:42 AM »

That sucks Tick

stay safe! She'll be safe too!

Im kind of excited for this storm, just because i loveeee weather ... and rain storms haha. But im definitely taking precautions just incase.

Tick · « **Reply #33 on:** October 28, 2012, 12:54:27 PM »

Quote from: Scrub206 on October 28, 2012, 09:53:42 AM

That sucks Tick stay safe! She'll be safe too!

Im kind of excited for this storm, just because i loveeee weather ... and rain storms haha. But im definitely taking precautions just incase.

I just got a call from my boss telling not to worry about work the next couple days. He said take care of business and be safe. That's one less thing to worry about.

As far as being excited about it. I remember back in the 80's when Gloria came through I was young and thought it was awesome. I didn't have a care in the world and nothing to lose. Now owning a home, cars, etc.. Its a different feeling when you don't know what is in store for you.

theliloutkast · « **Reply #34 on:** October 28, 2012, 02:56:37 PM »

My college closed classes for monday and most likely they're going to for tuesday too.

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Author Topic: Official Hurricane Sandy Recovery Thread v. Uggghhh (Read 8473 times)