I first began to hear and read about Hurricane Sandy several days ago, but did not pay enough attention to the information being provided. assumed that this would be another late season storm that floats right out to sea. That was until I looked at today’s GFS Model. The lesson is that we should take all advisories seriously if they are near the coastline.
The GFS model follows a similar track that the NHC track follows. But, the picture of the storm forecast for Wednesday is alarming.
This model shows Sandy getting tangled into another system and in turn getting sucked into New England and into the rain bands. I’m not a meteorologist—so, it I completely misinterpreted the model, please forgive me. And as always, turn to a credible source for real weather forecasts. With that said, however, I fear that the New England states stand a strong chance of receiving heavy and flooding rain.
FEMA issued this message earlier today:
This is a perfect time to remind you, it is still hurricane season. Emergency managers have been keeping a close eye on Sandy, saying that by early next week it could miss the New England region entirely, brush by it, or slam directly into it early next week. Experts believe the area will not go unscathed. A direct-hit scenario would have “huge implications” in New England, the Weather Service said in a forecast discussion posted Wednesday. Even if Sandy only makes a “close pass” it will likely be impactful to the New England region with strong winds that would topple trees causing widespread power outages, storm surge, and coastal flooding.
As you prepare for this or any storm, FEMA has a “Family Emergency Plan” for you to use in your planning.