Posted October 29, 201212 yr So after Sandy brushes the southeast coast it has set its eyes on the northeast for a direct impact in the southern Jersey shore. Although this storm is not going directly impact our area this storm has an incredible tropical storm force wind field of 500 miles from the center. We are currently under a high wind warning for forecast wind gusts of up to and possibly exceeding 70mph. Governor Andrew Cuomo has put the entire state under a state of emergency and has activated the National Guard for emergency response. The last two days have been hell at work everyone buying everything our shelves are bare and the warehouses are unable to respond quick enough. Most New Yorker's haven't experienced a hurricane before or any storm like this before. So naturally most of them panicked which is why every grocery store pretty much has nothing left. I on the other hand have experienced storms similiar to this and am prepared to go without power for a long period time. The timeline for the impacts of our area are as follows: Afternoon: Wind start to increase out of the northeast to 20-30mph Tonight to Tuesday morning: Winds sustained 35-45mph with gusts to 70+ Tuesday winds begin to slacken to 25-35mph with gusts to 50mph. What this means for my area is power outages are likely with widespread damage. Me and the family are prepared we purchased water and ice we have a natural gas stove and also have a propane tank. We have been without power for up to two weeks before in the heart of winter during the Ice Storm in 1995 when we lived in TN. So if you don't hear from me its because I have no power and could be without for a long period of time due to the large area of potential damage. I have my phone and should be able to keep ya up to date in facebook and the forums considering we don't lose cell service. So to all of my fellow northeasters out there get ready to hunker down cause its gonna get bad.
October 29, 201212 yr Already cabled down tied up generators ready chainsaw set.. This big bad bi*ch is slated to start hitting my area around dinner time.. It won't be a direct hit here but it's close enough to make a big mess.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
October 29, 201212 yr Author I blame Decaff for sending this b*tch up this way and now someone is feeding it newest update Sandy is a 90mph storm with a very low pressure of 943mb note a hurricane forms around 993mb.
October 29, 201212 yr Be sure to get your kite ready for some great flying. Now you too can experience what it is like to live in Florida.
October 29, 201212 yr It's getting pretty sporty up here! Trees are swaying like a 60s protest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
October 29, 201212 yr 110,000 without power and hasn't hit the shore yet billboards are being blown off buildings in Boston by BU yeehaw! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
October 29, 201212 yr Well this Is as bad as its going to get for me and this is nothing.. If the Internet wasn't so laggy I'd be playing Medal of Honor! Still have power still have satellite.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
October 30, 201212 yr Author Winds still continuing to pick up speed have had some gusts close to 50mph. Power has been flickering some within the last hour or so. Up to 36,000 people in my area without power
October 30, 201212 yr What a bunch of pansi's, look at these guys Gator, scared of a little wind and rain!
October 30, 201212 yr Author I wasn't the one b*tching about the cold this morning mid 50s to 60s is quite balmy for me. Who's the pansi now I wonder what you're gonna do if it ever really gets cold down there i mean NY typical winter cold.
October 30, 201212 yr Hey Guys Hope yall are ok, These things suck let us know if there is anything we can do.
October 30, 201212 yr Author Well we never lost power which is good but there is extensive damage through the area i've got some trees snapped in two in my yard. We were fortunate that most of our trees were bare thanks to fall. If this storm hit earlier this month then we would have had more issues.
October 30, 201212 yr Author Has anyone heard from impact200 I know he lives in the city and they got hammered.
October 30, 201212 yr I wasn't complaining I was joking about how it was cold. Most people down here complain how cold it is when it hits 68. I love cold weather!
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