Batten down the hatches tomorrow

[46er]

High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
317 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

DEZ004-NJZ013-014-020-022>027-131000-
/O.CON.KPHI.HW.W.0002.200413T1000Z-200413T2300Z/
Delaware Beaches-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-
Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Freehold, Sandy Hook,
Jackson, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City,
Atlantic City, Long Beach Island, and Wharton State Forest
317 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with 60 to 70 mph gusts
expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Coastal Ocean, Atlantic Coastal Cape
May, Coastal Atlantic, Cape May, Eastern Monmouth, Western
Monmouth, Atlantic, Southeastern Burlington and Ocean. In
Delaware, Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are possible on Monday that
could result in even stronger wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

 

[Boyd]

That sucks, although "only" 10 MPH faster than last week.

 

[lj762]

People should avoid being outside in forested areas

Not a problem, thanks to our Governor.
Hiking trails are going to be a real mess after all this. Smart move would be to let the various trail maintenance crews in before opening to the public. Unlikely to happen, in my opinion though.

 

[Boyd]

Maybe wait until after the storm and see what really happens?

 

[46er]

That sucks, although "only" 10 MPH faster than last week.

True, but it is all day, not just 20 minutes.

 

[Boyd]

We had wind gusts at 50 MPH for much of the day last time. The base wind forecast of 25-35 MPH (my local forecast says 25-30) is the same as then, IIRC. Just small branches came down then.

But - yeah - it could be bad and I'm not looking forward to it. I have lots of little trails on my own property and spend many hours maintaining them, where I'm the only "crew". So I'm painfully aware of the kind of damage that can be done by a storm. Let's hope for the best.

 

[old jersey girl]

We had wind gusts at 50 MPH for much of the day last time. The base wind forecast of 25-30 MPH is the same as then, IIRC. Just small branches came down during that wind.

But - yeah - it could be bad and I'm not looking forward to it. I have lots of little trails on my own property and spend many hours maintaining them, where I'm the only "crew". So I'm painfully aware of the kind of damage that can be done by a storm. Let's hope for the best.

What's nervous-making about this forecast is not only the s-w gusts in the thunderstorm but also the straight-line winds when the ensuing cold front moves through.

We learned what "derecho" (spellink?!) meant 10 years ago, when half our big white pine trees got decapitated.

 

[bobpbx]

That derecho was awesome. It barreled across Bamber Lake and uprooted cedars almost 2 feet in diameter.

 

[bobpbx]

I scrambled up on the roof tonite and covered my skylight with a thing-a-ma-jig I made out of plywood. I'm too old for this stuff.

 

[Teegate]

I scrambled up on the roof tonite and covered my skylight with a thing-a-ma-jig I made out of plywood. I'm too old for this stuff.

Should have had a video of yourself doing that. I for one would have like to see it.

 

[old jersey girl]

I scrambled up on the roof tonite and covered my skylight with a thing-a-ma-jig I made out of plywood. I'm too old for this stuff.

Oh yeah. Latest forecast warns of wind gusts up to 60mph. I just hope the power doesn't go out.

 

[Boyd]

Actually, the forecast has gotten worse. Now 25-40 mph winds with 60-70 mph gusts. Ugh.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
301 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with 60 to 70 mph gusts
expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Coastal Ocean, Atlantic Coastal Cape
May, Coastal Atlantic, Cape May, Eastern Monmouth, Western
Monmouth, Atlantic, Southeastern Burlington and Ocean. In
Delaware, Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are forecast to occur
from late morning into the afternoon. Thunderstorms are
possible on Monday that could result in even stronger wind
gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

 

[46er]

earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions

See current wind, weather, ocean, and pollution conditions, as forecast by supercomputers, on an interactive animated map. Updated every three hours.

earth.nullschool.net

 

[Boyd]

True to my motto of "never let a good rain storm go to waste", was at the grocery store when they opened at 7:00, very few people there. Rain was pouring down but no wind at all. All stocked up now for another two weeks. Got back home just as the wind stared blowing. It's picking up now and the gusts are getting stronger.

Yeah, I remember the derecho very well, it made a real mess around here. Power was out for 5 days, but no damage to my place. Wouldn't want to go through that again. Generator is all ready to go today, really hoping it won't be needed.

 

[Teegate]

I always take 4 day weekend on holidays and today was no exception. Not a great day but I will take it anyway.

 

[Boyd]

Was just looking at the NWS forecast map, and it is a little better than that regional warning posted above. This is what it says for my place, also the same for Vineland, Chatsworth and Medford.

Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.

But if you click other spots on the map, there's some variation, for example here's Toms River

Windy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

You can check other areas here by clicking your location on the map. The forecast with then update.

National Weather Service

forecast.weather.gov

 

[46er]

Frying Pan Shoals off of NC.

 

[Boyd]

Power just went out here, damn. Refrigerator is full from my shopping trip, so I guess it's time to fire up the genny. At least I got through lunch and did the dishes.

 

[Boyd]

Over 21,000 Atlantic City Electric customers without power at the moment....

 

[46er]

Congress Hall Hotel in Cape May has lost part of its roof. Getting some substantial gusts here.

Photo from JSHN post.