August 26, 2011
— Open Blogger Good morning, Morons. As before, I'm tmi3rd, and we're live at Moron Central's Weather Desk, which this morning means hanging out with tmi4th and having just changed the overnight Diaper Of Doom.
So let's get you up to date with this morning's advisory and some other little tidbits of info. More below the fold...
I figured we'd start with a Hurricane from Pat O'Brien's in the French Quarter... the good kind of hurricane.
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
4 ounces dark rum
4 ounces passion fruit syrup
Crushed ice
Orange slice
1 maraschino cherry
In a cocktail shaker, add lemon juice, rum, passion fruit syrup, and crushed ice; shake vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes and then strain into a tall glass or hurricane glass. Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry.
Makes 1 serving. (from homebakedmemories.com)
Now to the actual storm...
Via wunderground.com, that's your tracking map and its 5-day forecast. Next advisory is at 11 AM EDT (so by the time this gets up, we'll have a new advisory to talk about), but let's talk about what we've got.
Motion right now is due north at 12 mph. The storm, no longer being beaten up by the Bahamas, should undergo some decent strengthening and is anticipated to be a borderline Category 3 storm by the time it makes landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina sometime in the next 36 hours.
At the moment, the figuring is that it will hit somewhere in New England within 60 hours, and where exactly is a good question.
Note that this is WILDLY different than last night, where we were assuming it would go ashore at Wilmington, NC. So why the rather sizable change in forecast?
We get now into the nitty-gritty of modeling now, and you can point some of this stuff out to your neighborhood AGW zealots, too. The computer models used to predict our daily weather use very long mathematical equations called algorithms. For example, one that is on display at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO, is two pages long of single-spaced eight-point type, and every character is a variable. Every variable is a correction. If you have two pages of corrections, you're necessarily going to have a large margin for error.
So what? Well, what that means is that within twenty-four hours, we have a fairly good idea of what stuff should do, but it doesn't even always get that right. Forty-eight hours out, it gets sketchier, seventy-two hours out, we're still reasonably confident, and beyond that, it's educated guesswork.
Now, the meteorologists in the US are as good as you're going to find anywhere on Earth. Getting a BS in meteorology is brutal, and is essentially a degree in engineering with an atmospheric emphasis. That said, they can only work with the tools they're given. Computer modeling doesn't have the resolution to differentiate between ocean and land (unless the land is a mountain), and there are different models used for tropical weather, winter weather, et cetera... the forecast track you see on TV or even in the above model is a weighted average and best guess based on the specific emphasis of several individual models (one will be a tropical model, another one a global model, a third an East Coast-specific model, and so forth).
So is it BS? No, not at all- it's just limited by our ability to describe these interactions mathematically, and there are large gaps in our knowledge. With what the weather guys know, they do a pretty credible job. That said, it's actually much easier to figure out what a storm will do once it's actually interacted with land. Then, you can use local models that are higher-resolution and more specific to that neck of the woods.
Now, let's remember that the discussion of landfall means the interaction of the center of circulation with land. This storm is enormous, as the satellite shot shows...
Basically, if you're anywhere along the Eastern Seaboard from Chesapeake Bay
north through the Canadian Maritimes, you're going to see something from the storm. The figuring now is that the center of circulation will go ashore somewhere near where NJ, NY, and CT meet up. This is, of course, not good news for anyone in that area.
That is, of course, subject to change, so let's do our Daddy-told-you reminders...
1) If you're leaning toward leaving, go early. Don't wait. Traffic will SUCK- ask any of us from the Gulf Coast what evacuation traffic is like. You can always come back if and when the storm doesn't do what we tell it to do.
2) Don't forget your pets, your folks, bring cash, gas up the car, bring extra non-perishable food, bring medications, and prepare for being gone as much as a week. It usually doesn't work that way, but...
Oh yeah- if you're getting out, do an idiot check to make sure all your appliances are turned off. We had a number of fires post-Katrina from appliances cutting loose.
That's it for the moment. The new advisory should be out momentarily, of course, and we'll try to keep you updated from the Moron Central Weather Desk.
Everyone stay safe!
-tmi3rd
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Posted by: mare at August 26, 2011 07:05 AM (A98Xu)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 26, 2011 07:05 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: EC at August 26, 2011 07:06 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: Paul Krugman at August 26, 2011 07:07 AM (wZtQk)
Posted by: mare at August 26, 2011 07:07 AM (A98Xu)
Posted by: Buddha at August 26, 2011 07:08 AM (Ehkdx)
POSTED: 9:45 am CDT August 26, 2011"
Posted by: curious at August 26, 2011 07:08 AM (k1rwm)
Posted by: jonathang at August 26, 2011 07:09 AM (twiRb)
I think Irene is now oficially bigger then Frances which took all weekend and then some to pass Florida back in 04. I remember those off days from school and going outside to experience the can with glee.
btw Cat 2 is not that big a deal as long as you use common sense. you know it's coming- don't get stupid
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Perry Guy) at August 26, 2011 07:10 AM (yAor6)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Perry Guy) at August 26, 2011 11:10 AM (yAor6)
oops experience the cane*
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Perry Guy) at August 26, 2011 07:11 AM (yAor6)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 26, 2011 07:11 AM (niZvt)
Prediction:
If Hurricane Irene causes significant destruction on the East Coast, the media shitstorm that will follow will be highlighted by frequent comparisons of Obama's wonderful management of the crisis (no matter what he does or fails to do) and GWB's criminal mismanagement of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans (no matter the facts of what he did or didn't do). The media is just dying to rehabilitate Obama, and they'll move heaven and earth to help him out. A natural disaster provides just the opportunity they're looking for, and don't think that the Obama White House hasn't been planning numerous photo-ops for the President where he can look, well, Presidential.
Oh, and if it goes bad, particularly if New York City gets hit badly, you can bet that the media will suddenly rediscover that Michael Bloomberg, the NYC Mayor, is a Republican (albeit a liberal RINO). It will be all his fault, and not the fault of the Democratic union-dominated entrenched incompetent bureaucracy in New York City government, and certainly not the fault of the One.
Posted by: The Regular Guy at August 26, 2011 07:12 AM (qHCyt)
Posted by: Osama bin Truck Monkey, TEArrorist at August 26, 2011 07:12 AM (jucos)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 07:12 AM (ZDUD4)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 07:14 AM (2CbOe)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 26, 2011 07:14 AM (niZvt)
Posted by: President SCOAMF at August 26, 2011 07:14 AM (/izg2)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 26, 2011 07:15 AM (niZvt)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 26, 2011 07:15 AM (UlUS4)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 26, 2011 07:16 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 07:16 AM (Qjh0I)
Posted by: The REAL HAL 9000 at August 26, 2011 07:16 AM (Ehkdx)
Posted by: Bob Saget at August 26, 2011 07:17 AM (F/4zf)
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 11:16 AM (Qjh0I)
I have my parents coming over for the first time to my new -place so i'm glad it didn't stop by FL. that said we're expected to get hit with rain as some rain bands will hit us.
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Perry Guy) at August 26, 2011 07:17 AM (yAor6)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 07:18 AM (ZDUD4)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 26, 2011 07:18 AM (UOM48)
Posted by: supercore23 at August 26, 2011 07:18 AM (bwV72)
The MBM isn't going to remember Bloomberg is a RINO, they will be too busy comparing it to the 12/26/10 storm that gobsmacked the City and what a complete clusterfuck Bloomberg's handling of it was and bring up the issue of the alleged snowplow operators who were drinking beer on the job. Bloomberg can't handle the weather problems of NYC, he has consistently failed to respond appropriately. The Bloomberg will dutifully toss a agencies under the bus and be done with it.
Posted by: Penfold at August 26, 2011 07:19 AM (1PeEC)
Posted by: Hal 9000 at August 26, 2011 07:19 AM (niZvt)
Posted by: Potato Bandit at August 26, 2011 07:19 AM (vj3id)
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Perry Guy) at August 26, 2011 07:19 AM (yAor6)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 07:19 AM (2CbOe)
Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at August 26, 2011 07:20 AM (gcxdG)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 07:21 AM (ZDUD4)
They'll try, and they'll fail miserably at it IMHO.
People are fed up enough with the bullshit that the only ones who will fall for it are the ones deeply in the Dem camp.
It'll also be hard to explain why VA and NJ, which have Republican governors, handled things better than NY, MA, DE, MD, NC, and so forth.
Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at August 26, 2011 07:21 AM (VZ10+)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 07:22 AM (ZDUD4)
This.
I'm waiting for them to bring up federal relief dollars so I can use the "Why rebuild in an area vulnerable to hurricanes?" quotes against them.
Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at August 26, 2011 07:23 AM (VZ10+)
My backyard is on the Barnegat on the Jersey Shore. The eye will probably pass over the house.
This ain't our first rodeo. We *will* lose power - how long is up for grabs...the longest in the past was 12 hours or so.
Interesting weekend.
Save us Obamawan ClusterF*k
Posted by: trainer at August 26, 2011 07:23 AM (Rojyk)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at August 26, 2011 07:23 AM (SB0V2)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 11:22 AM (ZDUD4)
she's gone next year, her approvals and polling matchups sting. the Obama wave of 08 is the only reason she's Gov.
Posted by: AuthorLMendez (Perry Guy) at August 26, 2011 07:23 AM (yAor6)
It really needs a good, strong umbrella. Not one of those cheap Chinese bamboo ones.
Posted by: LC LaWedgie at August 26, 2011 07:24 AM (PcoXF)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 26, 2011 11:15 AM (niZvt)
You'd think. Hey, watch this drive.........damn, that doesn't count. Watch this...damn. Mulligan. OK here we go...Fore! Somebody go find that fore me.
Posted by: President SCOAMF at August 26, 2011 07:24 AM (/izg2)
Posted by: NC Mountain Girl at August 26, 2011 07:24 AM (m90eG)
Which is a bitch to find outside of the new Orleans area.
I recommend looking in the Mexican section of your grocer and try finding a passion fruit soda. You can then add some more sugar and reduce the thing down like you would a simple syrup.
Posted by: taylork at August 26, 2011 07:24 AM (5wsU9)
That's what guns are for... Just shoot the alpha male/female... They'll scatter... For those wo/guns, just shout - "We're headed for the Twinkie factory in the next town"
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 07:24 AM (136wp)
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 07:26 AM (Qjh0I)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 07:26 AM (2CbOe)
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 11:16 AM (Qjh0I)
Yep its a great day for football! Fran and Floyd ended up coming through here, so I'm ready if this thing wants to take a hard left.
Posted by: NC Ref at August 26, 2011 07:26 AM (/izg2)
Posted by: taylork at August 26, 2011 07:26 AM (5wsU9)
Posted by: taylork at August 26, 2011 07:28 AM (5wsU9)
I live on a lake, the ground is already saturated from lots of rain this month in north Jersey. I'm surrounded by BIG trees, my house is old.
I have a fridge full of beer, so I should be fine.
Posted by: dananjcon at August 26, 2011 07:28 AM (8ieXv)
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at August 26, 2011 11:10 AM (f9c2L)
Oh....come on!
Posted by: Tami at August 26, 2011 07:28 AM (X6akg)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 07:29 AM (ZDUD4)
CBS just cut out The Price is Right because President Obama is about to make a statement and a speech.
That's a lot of speeches and statements lately. It reminds me of littlegreenfootballs when Charles went from rarely, almost never commenting in the comments section to many, many comments.
Posted by: Stateless Infidel at August 26, 2011 07:30 AM (GKQDR)
Gas edged up $0.02 up here since yesterday
In anticipation of the hurricane rush? Probably.
Are we getting pre-gouged before the gouging? Probably.
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 26, 2011 07:30 AM (G/zuv)
Just wait until the storm passes and stock up at the local store after the windows are blown in.
Posted by: Survivors of Katrina at August 26, 2011 07:31 AM (piMMO)
Our little hood has already discussed defense. We are like a Mexican Drug cartell compound.
Be sure to get plywood and paint to make the big "Drunks with guns - You loot we shoot" signs.
Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at August 26, 2011 07:31 AM (VZ10+)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 07:32 AM (Lh9iz)
Please, Mr. Obama, I beg you, donÂ’t visit my town, talk about my employer or mention my favorite restaurant. I want them all to survive.
Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at August 26, 2011 07:32 AM (gcxdG)
It's only a matter of time before Obama makes speeches from a balcony.
And eventually he'll just walk out occasionally onto a balcony and wave briefly at the peons.
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 26, 2011 07:32 AM (G/zuv)
Off for another round of golf, and focusing laser-like on jobs!
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 26, 2011 07:32 AM (UOM48)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 07:32 AM (2CbOe)
Unplug your computer!
Always do. We can always charge the iStuff from the car if the power is out for too long. The wife without internet would be an ugly sight.
Posted by: trainer at August 26, 2011 07:33 AM (Rojyk)
Posted by: Harry Hamlin at August 26, 2011 07:33 AM (48wze)
Please, Mr. Obama, I beg you, don�t visit my town, talk about my employer or mention my favorite restaurant. I want them all to survive.
He needs to spend the next 18 months in DC, California, and Illinois.
Disasters are already heading for two of those three anyway.
Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at August 26, 2011 07:33 AM (VZ10+)
"The White House says President Barack Obama will make a statement Friday on Hurricane Irene from his vacation rental on MarthaÂ’s Vineyard. It comes as rain from the stormÂ’s outer bands begins to hit the Carolinas."
Someone on his staff finally pried the golf club from his hands.
Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at August 26, 2011 07:34 AM (gcxdG)
...President Obama is about to make a statement and a speech.
Posted by: Stateless Infidel at August 26, 2011 11:30 AM (GKQDR)
The boys we've got downtown are workin' hard and doin' swell. Yer on yer own.
Posted by: Zombie Frank Zappa at August 26, 2011 07:34 AM (PcoXF)
There are two massive oaks next door to me; A live oak out front and a water oak in the back. When a storm brushes past here I go to a hotel. Those water oaks can be perfectly healthy and still come crashing down when the ground becomes too saturated. Other than the trees, my old house has survived more than one direct hit. Still, I do not want to be in the house if a tree comes down on it.
Posted by: As If! at August 26, 2011 07:34 AM (piMMO)
Why give them the warning? I figure the first couple of bodies lying out in the street with bullet holes ought to warn off all the rest. And you save the cost of plywood and paint.
Barky McBlahBlah is speaking
Saying anything particularly note/snark worthy?
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 26, 2011 07:34 AM (8y9MW)
If you have to ask the question perhaps you already know the answer.
And yes the protected rackets a/k/a gas stations are gouging. Gas went up here .15 cents since Tuesday.
Posted by: lu at August 26, 2011 07:35 AM (pLTLS)
Why give them the warning? I figure the first couple of bodies lying out in the street with bullet holes ought to warn off all the rest. And you save the cost of plywood and paint.
Conservation of ammo, which will be hard to replenish during the period in which you really need it.
Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at August 26, 2011 07:36 AM (VZ10+)
What is the estimated number of liberals that will get wiped off the face of the earth due to Irene?
TIA
Posted by: Barbarian at August 26, 2011 07:36 AM (EL+OC)
Which reminds me that a cheap inverter can be a blessing when the power is out. You can plug into the car or directly to a battery. It will power a small tv and keep your phones and laptops charged.
For those of you with landline service, don't forget that your fancy phones will not work if the power is out. You will need an old-fashioned plug-in phone for that.
Posted by: As If! at August 26, 2011 07:37 AM (piMMO)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 07:37 AM (Lh9iz)
Posted by: Stateless Infidel at August 26, 2011 07:37 AM (GKQDR)
You about 16 miles inland, should be OK. If you are near the river, I'd worry about flooding and trees falling.
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 07:37 AM (136wp)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 07:38 AM (2CbOe)
Why give them the warning? I figure the first couple of bodies lying out in the street with bullet holes ought to warn off all the rest. And you save the cost of plywood and paint.
Why waste ammo, first looter, capture and cage on the street corner near the hood.
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 07:39 AM (136wp)
I live that far inland, in Florida, and even brushes with weaker storms have left us without power for a week.
Posted by: As If! at August 26, 2011 07:39 AM (piMMO)
89The speech is over. President Obama wants you all to know there's a big hurricane coming and you should take all necessary precautions.
-----
We can just thank god the teleprompter break mid-speech.
Posted by: Jimmah at August 26, 2011 07:39 AM (TfRqk)
Posted by: Retread at August 26, 2011 07:40 AM (BO5ap)
Posted by: NJRob
Right now, hot and too damn dry. In an average year, we get a few tornadoes, perhaps a tropical storm. Really nothing that we can't handle.
Ike stung a bit a few years ago, but we recovered nicely. No earthquakes, yet...
Posted by: Hobbitopoly at August 26, 2011 07:40 AM (h1p5V)
I'll ask a stupid question... Will he be cutting his vacation short because it's comin' right for him?
Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at August 26, 2011 07:40 AM (VZ10+)
We're used to blizzards, nor'easters, flooding and other messes, but the reason we live in this godforsaken liberal area is because there aren't supposed to be catastrophic natural disasters. How's the weather in Texas?
NYC has always had a bullseye on it for a Cat Five. I will admit to not being the better person and waiting with lots and lots of popcorn for when it hits.
Posted by: alexthechick at August 26, 2011 07:40 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 07:40 AM (Lh9iz)
Brendan Loy believes that the storm will not strengthen any more, as the internals of the storm can't seem to reorganize the eye. The NHC is not predicting any significant strengthening.
We'll see what happens as it finishes crossing the Gulf Stream, but this doesn't look to be a disaster of historic proportions in the making
Posted by: kbdabear at August 26, 2011 07:41 AM (Y+DPZ)
The Mayors of Newark & Jersey City have already banned the use of official school vehicles to evacuate inner city folks.
George W. Busch expected to be hardest hit.
Posted by: dananjcon at August 26, 2011 07:42 AM (8ieXv)
Anyone not making money these days obviously hasn't been investing in popcorn futures and lawn chairs.
Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at August 26, 2011 07:42 AM (VZ10+)
My grandmother had a shore house around there, so I practically grew up there, during the summers anyway. I'm about 10 miles or so inland, and by 2 lakes, so this should be interesting.
Posted by: Berserker at August 26, 2011 07:42 AM (FMbng)
I hope not. I'm better off if he stays up north rather than returning to DC and having Irene change her course to take aim at him there.
Posted by: Retread at August 26, 2011 07:42 AM (BO5ap)
Posted by: lu at August 26, 2011 07:42 AM (pLTLS)
Posted by: Retread at August 26, 2011 11:40 AM (BO5ap)
CBS too. I was wondering the same thing. But then you heard reporters asking questions so he might have been in the clubhouse.
I think he likes to give these quick, short speeches to appear to be firmly in charge and on the job. After the 5 minute performance is over, he gets to enjoy the rest of the day.
Posted by: Stateless Infidel at August 26, 2011 07:42 AM (GKQDR)
Ah, so we can just go back to the disaster of historic proportions in the SCOAMF.
Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at August 26, 2011 07:43 AM (VZ10+)
Which is a bitch to find outside of the new Orleans area.
I recommend looking in the Mexican section of your grocer and try finding a passion fruit soda. You can then add some more sugar and reduce the thing down like you would a simple syrup.
Posted by: taylork at August 26, 2011 11:24 AM (5wsU9)
Thanks! Morons have fixes for everything! I thought I was going to have to disobey orders because I'm fresh out of passion fruit syrup (I've actually never seen it anywhere).
Posted by: RushBabe, TeaHadist at August 26, 2011 07:43 AM (Ew27I)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 11:38 AM (2CbOe)
Lol. They'll be the ones least prepared.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 26, 2011 07:43 AM (UOM48)
Not that I've stopped panicking or anything. But it's reassuring nonetheless.
Posted by: Hal at August 26, 2011 07:44 AM (o6IXR)
Yeah well with any luck come daybreak it will look like the Borg was there. Probably drop the crime rate in jersey 50%.
Posted by: Berserker at August 26, 2011 07:44 AM (FMbng)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 07:44 AM (Lh9iz)
No pics, no press on this vacation. He's keeping the cameras far away.
Obama isn't that stupid. This vacation is still gonna sink him, though.
Posted by: soothie at August 26, 2011 07:44 AM (G/zuv)
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 07:44 AM (Qjh0I)
Cat 1 wind speed runs 75 to 90? And that's on the eastern edge. We are on the western edge. A Nor'easter runs 50 to 60. So, I'm staying.
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 07:45 AM (136wp)
Posted by: Terry at August 26, 2011 07:45 AM (+7Usq)
Hmmm, MSNBC exited the speech with, "we now return you to the economic recovery in progress".
And one more reference about drinking in this thread, and I'm off the wagon (bank account permitting).
Posted by: Jimmah at August 26, 2011 07:45 AM (TfRqk)
Posted by: Serious Cat at August 26, 2011 07:45 AM (q/vIO)
-Udder
Posted by: Uddercha0s at August 26, 2011 07:46 AM (0kvAI)
...and still less than a third the size of SCoaMF's ego.
Be ready for anything, folks. Hurricanes can do nasty things. They swerve, they loop, they...heck, we called it 'Crazy Ivan' for a reason. No reason to believe this one will, but keep alert anyway.
Posted by: DarkLord© sez Obama is a stuttering clusterf--- of a miserable failure
Oh, and F--- Nevada! at August 26, 2011 07:46 AM (GBXon)
Posted by: lu at August 26, 2011 07:46 AM (pLTLS)
The effects of a storm such as this is that folks run out like crazy and spend, spend, spend. They prepare for the storm and then after the storm they spend on repairs. (Handymen will suddenly become plentiful. Watch out for scams.)
If the storm hits NY and Boston, then evil big businesses will be impacted and will spend tons on window replacements and repairs. A storm such as this will interject money into the economy. Roofers and window replacement folks will clean up. As will landscapers, plumbers, and electricians.
And, if those idiots don't leave the barrier islands, morticians will do well too.
Posted by: As If! at August 26, 2011 07:46 AM (piMMO)
Posted by: dananjcon at August 26, 2011 11:37 AM (8ieXv)
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Wish I could drink. I've been dieting for the past few months and for the past 3 weeks I've sworn off all alcohol, sugar and other goodies. It's doing wonders for my health, but not so much for my nerves.
For the people that have lived through getting hit by a cat 1 storm directly, what's it really like? BTW, looking at prices for hotels as I type.
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 11:40 AM (Lh9iz)
Meh...I'm getting married in November (I know) Mrs. dananjcon wants me to drop 15-20...Bwahahahahhaaa!!
Posted by: dananjcon at August 26, 2011 07:46 AM (8ieXv)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 07:46 AM (2CbOe)
These things (we're working on the "B" series) take a lot of the sport out of predicting what's going to be happening. They measure what's going on in the atmosphere up to a 5-mile distance, horizon to horizon -- wind speeds, humidity, barometer, etc.
The downside is that the instrument costs about $150 K.
The other downside is that we may not be in business much longer, due to the first downside.
If you string these things together, you can get an annoyingly accurate assessment of what's probably going to happen, when, and how bad.
The other downside is you need to view the data from an engineering viewpoint, as opposed to a political viewpoint.
Posted by: jwb7605 at August 26, 2011 07:46 AM (Qxe/p)
The White House, I'm guessing, is already drafting press releases for next month blaming the lousy August jobs data on this hurricane.
Is Obama praying for a destructive hurricane?
You. Bet. Your. Ass. He. Is.
Posted by: soothie at August 26, 2011 07:46 AM (G/zuv)
Hot and Dry.
Until we get a thunderstorm/hailstorm and tornadoes.
Or a Hurricane hits the gulf.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 26, 2011 07:47 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: Barry O' at August 26, 2011 07:47 AM (ZTZJ3)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 26, 2011 07:47 AM (UOM48)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 07:48 AM (Lh9iz)
Posted by: Y-not at August 26, 2011 07:48 AM (5H6zj)
If the storm surge doesn't. Honestly, he logistically has to stay put by this point, where's he going to go while that thing's churning where it is?
If it gets that far, this may be very interesting, indeed.
Posted by: DarkLord© sez Obama is a stuttering clusterf--- of a miserable failure
Oh, and F--- Nevada! at August 26, 2011 07:49 AM (GBXon)
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 07:49 AM (Qjh0I)
For you NE'ers preparing for the storm: Of course everyone knows to have water/drinks and food for three days. You know to have a light source and batteries. You know to have a battery powered radio or t.v. for news updates. Here are a few additional items that we Southerners have learned to add.
Not one can opener, but two. Inevitably, with only one, it will fail.
Bug repellant. Both the kind you apply to your person and a citronella candle (if safe to use)
Handi-wipes and hand sanitizer
Plastic sheeting. If your window blows, you'll want to seal it back up after the winds have passed. This will also require a method to hang it. Duct tape will work well.
Duct tape because, damnit, there's almost nothing it can't fix.
A BBQ or fireplace lighter. They are much more dependable than matches.
Clean clothes
Meds
Toilet paper and paper towels, plates, etc...
Extra water for flushing and hygiene
Pet food
If you have kids, something to keep them occupied. The XBox isn't going to cut it. Coloring books or board games will work better. Hey! Maybe they can put those unexercised reading skills to good use.
A big rubbermaid box to keep everything in.
One extra nice thing to have, if you own a car, is an inverter. With it, you can run a t.v. or small fridge or charge your laptop from your car. Just don't forget to run your car from time to time to keep the battery from running down. Hell, if you don't own a car, you can still run an inverter to a battery via the more direct route, you just won't be able to recharge the battery.
And, after I posted, Jean reminded me that a roof tarp and nails will also come in handy.
Posted by: As If! at August 26, 2011 07:49 AM (piMMO)
Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure. The Press can paper over that if there is a big enough disaster. Thus: yes.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 26, 2011 07:49 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: NJRob
I went through a cat 3 (Alicia). Imagine the worst thunderstorm you can, with very high winds, pounding rain, lightning, thunder, scattered tornadoes, and the feeling that your house is going to lift off of its foundations at any moment.
Now imagine that freak summer storm lasting about 8 hours. Find a hotel and fast.
Posted by: Hobbitopoly at August 26, 2011 07:50 AM (h1p5V)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 26, 2011 07:50 AM (TMB3S)
Posted by: Uddercha0s at August 26, 2011 11:46 AM (0kvAI)
Chaos! How are you doing?
Your handiwork is impressive...
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at August 26, 2011 07:50 AM (9hSKh)
Posted by: nevergiveup at August 26, 2011 07:50 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: Barry O' at August 26, 2011 11:47 AM (ZTZJ3)
Dick the Warmonger Cheney and his evil weather machine!!!11111!!!11!!111
Posted by: dananjcon at August 26, 2011 07:50 AM (8ieXv)
Right now, Worst Commenter, the weather is beautiful in Boston. Sunny, no wind.
Obama could hop in his big subsidized corporate govt jet and fly West.
Posted by: soothie at August 26, 2011 07:51 AM (G/zuv)
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 11:45 AM (136wp)
Just remember, the measure of a tropical system is SUSTAINED winds. That means a 75-90 mph wall of wind that lasts for several hours. The gusts will be significantly higher.
Posted by: As If! at August 26, 2011 07:51 AM (piMMO)
For you NE'ers preparing for the storm: Of course everyone knows to have water/drinks and food for three days. You know to have a light source and batteries. You know to have a battery powered radio or t.v. for news updates. Here are a few additional items that we Southerners have learned to add.
Not one can opener, but two. Inevitably, with only one, it will fail.
Bug repellant. Both the kind you apply to your person and a citronella candle (if safe to use)
Handi-wipes and hand sanitizer
Plastic sheeting. If your window blows, you'll want to seal it back up after the winds have passed. This will also require a method to hang it. Duct tape will work well.
Duct tape because, damnit, there's almost nothing it can't fix.
A BBQ or fireplace lighter. They are much more dependable than matches.
Clean clothes
Meds
Toilet paper and paper towels, plates, etc...
Extra water for flushing and hygiene
Pet food
If you have kids, something to keep them occupied. The XBox isn't going to cut it. Coloring books or board games will work better. Hey! Maybe they can put those unexercised reading skills to good use.
A big rubbermaid box to keep everything in.
One extra nice thing to have, if you own a car, is an inverter. With it, you can run a t.v. or small fridge or charge your laptop from your car. Just don't forget to run your car from time to time to keep the battery from running down. Hell, if you don't own a car, you can still run an inverter to a battery via the more direct route, you just won't be able to recharge the battery.
And, after I posted, Jean reminded me that a roof tarp and nails will also come in handy.
-------
Also, hand held ankle straps.
Posted by: Jimmah at August 26, 2011 07:51 AM (TfRqk)
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at August 26, 2011 07:52 AM (0OJd9)
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 11:49 AM (Qjh0I)
He's probably happy for the nice breeze and cooler temps. Wind keeps the bugs down, too.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 26, 2011 07:52 AM (UOM48)
1. Stock water
2. Stock gas
3. Buy canned food
4. Get batteries for flashlights
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 07:54 AM (136wp)
Posted by: JackStraw at August 26, 2011 11:50 AM (TMB3S)
I blame his grandma. Typical whitey, she.
Posted by: As If! at August 26, 2011 07:54 AM (piMMO)
Now see, funny you should say that, sooth...!
"Now, at the beginning of this year we get earthquakes, tsunamis, revolutions in the Middle East, European financial crises, now they even have earthquakes out of Washington, D.C. I mean, we've had a series of things that have put some heavy blows and slowed the economy back down again. But, I think it's a little -- I don't think you want to confuse something that is way down and starting to grow out."
-Austan Goooooooooooooooooooolsbee
Posted by: lu at August 26, 2011 07:54 AM (pLTLS)
Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at August 26, 2011 07:54 AM (ggRof)
This sounds like good news for Washington, D.C.
Posted by: RushBabe, TeaHadist at August 26, 2011 07:54 AM (Ew27I)
Posted by: sTevo at August 26, 2011 07:55 AM (uIz80)
Posted by: Uddercha0s at August 26, 2011 07:55 AM (0kvAI)
Posted by: nevergiveup at August 26, 2011 07:56 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 07:57 AM (2CbOe)
Now see, funny you should say that, sooth...!
ahhh, the pre-excuse for the excuse to be used later
Posted by: soothie at August 26, 2011 07:57 AM (G/zuv)
This assumes it makes it that far--it may not. It's still an interesting thought exercise, though.
Posted by: DarkLord© sez Obama is a stuttering clusterf--- of a miserable failure
Oh, and F--- Nevada! at August 26, 2011 07:58 AM (GBXon)
Posted by: Barky the Orator at August 26, 2011 07:59 AM (/ZZCn)
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 07:59 AM (q1Tbv)
Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at August 26, 2011 08:00 AM (gcxdG)
And then what...? Don't actually make that call until some 70+ days in?
Posted by: lu at August 26, 2011 08:00 AM (pLTLS)
I'm guessing that you have a kit in storage as well.
Posted by: As If! at August 26, 2011 08:01 AM (piMMO)
If a lawn chair flips over, we shouldn't be surprised if we see a flat GDP number for this quarter.
Posted by: Austin Goonsbee at August 26, 2011 08:02 AM (G/zuv)
Some wag in the NYT comments suggested the grifters will head for Hawaii. (The libs are not amused.)
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 26, 2011 08:03 AM (UOM48)
Posted by: Uddercha0s at August 26, 2011 11:46 AM (0kvAI)
Chaos! How are you doing?
Your handiwork is impressive...
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at August 26, 2011 11:50 AM (9hSKh)
Kratos, is this your big brother?
Posted by: RushBabe, TeaHadist at August 26, 2011 08:03 AM (Ew27I)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 08:03 AM (Lh9iz)
Posted by: soothie
I'm also contacting M. Night S. to make a documentary about the destructiveness of the wind.
Posted by: Barack "Louis XVI" Obama at August 26, 2011 08:04 AM (136wp)
I'm guessing that you have a kit in storage as well.
Posted by: As If! at August 26, 2011 12:01 PM (piMMO)
Yep. Hope I never, ever have to use it.
Freaking computer has slowed to a crawl. Guess it's telling me it's time to do some cleaning.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at August 26, 2011 08:04 AM (UOM48)
Posted by: NJRob
The Blaze sauce? It's my favorite. Clears out the sinuses for hours.
Posted by: Hobbitopoly at August 26, 2011 08:05 AM (h1p5V)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at August 26, 2011 08:05 AM (0q2P7)
Posted by: dananjcon at August 26, 2011 08:05 AM (8ieXv)
<a href="http://www.thebeachcomber.com/">Great place to watch a storm in MA</a>
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 08:05 AM (Qjh0I)
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 08:06 AM (Qjh0I)
If there is a parking garage near you drive there and park on the 2nd level until it blows over.
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 08:07 AM (2CbOe)
Thought I would pass this along when Ivan hit us. All of the water in the bathtubs were sucked out when Ivan hit (pressure changes???). . ya'll might want to put water in containers.
Stay safe
Posted by: Lurk'ette in Gulf Shores at August 26, 2011 08:08 AM (Nm2Pv)
billion; 63 deaths.
Hurricane Elena (Aug.–Sept.); $1.3 (2.4) billion; 4 deaths.
Florida Freeze (Jan.); about $1.2 (2.2) billion; no deaths.
1983 Florida Freeze (Dec.); about $2.0 (4.0) billion; no deaths.
Hurricane Alicia (Aug.); $3.0 (5.9) billion; 21 deaths.
Western Storms and Flooding (1982–early 1983); $1.1 (2.2) billion; at least 45 deaths.
Gulf States Storms and Flooding (1982– early 1983); $1.1 (2.2) billion; at least 50 deaths.
1980 Drought/Heat Wave (June–Sept.); estimated $20.0 (48.4) billion; estimated 10,000 deaths.
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 08:08 AM (ZDUD4)
Posted by: DarkLord© sez Obama is a stuttering clusterf--- of a miserable failure
Oh, and F--- Nevada! at August 26, 2011 11:46 AM
That's always a mystery. This storm had every reason to jack up to a cat 4 but for some reason the internals weakened after the eye recycling and the meteorologists don't know why.
Back in 92, Andrew was a small cat 1 as it went into the Bahamas, but when it crossed the Strait of Florida and the Gulf Stream it was like Popeye with the spinach
Katrina was a cat 5 in the Gulf, but weakened down to a cat 3 by the time it hit the Louisiana coast
Posted by: kbdabear at August 26, 2011 08:08 AM (Y+DPZ)
In case you're wondering if 3Q 2005 GDP was higher or lower than 2Q GDP, that is, pre-Katrina...
it was higher.
3rd Qtr GDP was up 3.8% versus an expansion of 3.4% in the second quarter in 2005.
So what? If natural disasters are bad for the economy...George Bush was doin it wrong.
Posted by: soothsayer at August 26, 2011 08:10 AM (G/zuv)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 08:11 AM (2CbOe)
Didn't tmi3rd mention that the models are not exact over water, in the above post.
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 08:11 AM (136wp)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 08:11 AM (Lh9iz)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 08:11 AM (ZDUD4)
And of course the Obama admin will add Libya to the string of excuses for it's failed economic policies.
Posted by: soothsayer at August 26, 2011 08:12 AM (G/zuv)
My personal favorites have to be Isadore and Lilly in 2002, in back-to-back weeks, which were 4s until right before they made landfall in Louisiana near the exact same spot off of Grand Isle.
IIRC, both hit a patch of cold water right offshore that dropped the intensity severely compared to what it was expected to be.
Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at August 26, 2011 08:14 AM (VZ10+)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 08:14 AM (2CbOe)
Good. Alright, thanks for asking. Just hanging in there. I live far enough into PA where we are probably just going to get some showers and maybe some minor wind damage from Irene.
Still, the old timers have Agnes on mind - that hurricane traveled up through here in 1973 and essentially stalled, dropping heavy rain on the area for days on end. If you look around, you can still see locations that have the high-water mark from the Agnes flood still posted - I even think there's still a sign in Knobel's Grove somwhere.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at August 26, 2011 08:14 AM (9hSKh)
194Well, Satalite TV is blinking. Here comes something.
----
Call Rosie and tell her to move her fat ass over.
Posted by: Jimmah at August 26, 2011 08:15 AM (TfRqk)
Posted by: Theresa D., TPT (FREE GGE!!) at August 26, 2011 08:16 AM (Zgfnd)
Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at August 26, 2011 12:00 PM (gcxdG)
Don't they have the fleet of buses to rely on?
Posted by: curious at August 26, 2011 08:16 AM (k1rwm)
118 For the people that have liveprices d through getting hit by a cat 1 storm directly, what's it really like? BTW, looking at for hotels as I type.
Cat 1 wind speed runs 75 to 90? And that's on the eastern edge. We are on the western edge. A Nor'easter runs 50 to 60. So, I'm staying.
It aint the wind, it's the water, and not necessarily from storm surge. We had 25" of rain in one day out at City Park here. And that was a tropical storm. We soak it up or pump it out. Not sure how you guys can handle it up there.
Just the possibility of power outage is enough to run me out.
Posted by: Easy at August 26, 2011 08:17 AM (+qHxi)
Link? I feel like reading other people's stupidity this morning. Posted by: LizLem at August 26, 2011 08:18 AM (lSuMX)
Posted by: Terry at August 26, 2011 11:45 AM (+7Usq)
Fuck off.
Posted by: A Balrog of Morgoth at August 26, 2011 08:18 AM (9CM5J)
Did indeed. This is just fleshing out what that means in practical terms.
Posted by: DarkLord© sez Obama is a stuttering clusterf--- of a miserable failure
Oh, and F--- Nevada! at August 26, 2011 08:18 AM (GBXon)
The variation in forecasts should be less now. Earlier yesterday, the NWS began launching weather balloons east of the Rockies every 6 hrs instead of the normal 12 hrs to feed data into their models.
They also doubled the amount of rum in the hurricanes served at the weather service offices on the east coast.
Posted by: Roy at August 26, 2011 08:18 AM (VndSC)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at August 26, 2011 08:18 AM (0q2P7)
118 For
the people that have liveprices d through getting hit by a cat 1 storm
directly, what's it really like? BTW, looking at for hotels as I type.
Cat
1 wind speed runs 75 to 90? And that's on the eastern edge. We are on
the western edge. A Nor'easter runs 50 to 60. So, I'm staying.
It aint the wind, it's the water, and not necessarily from storm surge. We had 25" of rain in one day out at City Park here. And that was a tropical storm. We soak it up or pump it out. Not sure how you guys can handle it up there.
NJRob mentioned he lived in Somerset, NJ. That's about 16 miles from the nearest beach.
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 08:19 AM (136wp)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at August 26, 2011 08:20 AM (0q2P7)
Whatever he does, he's got a day or so to do it.
And he's not historically good at making quick decisions...
Posted by: DarkLord© sez Obama is a stuttering clusterf--- of a miserable failure
Oh, and F--- Nevada! at August 26, 2011 08:20 AM (GBXon)
speaking of Somerset...
how many 'Somersets' are there in the U.S? Must be one in every state, I reckon.
Posted by: soothsayer at August 26, 2011 08:21 AM (G/zuv)
Bunch of east coast geobigots.
Posted by: Barbarian at August 26, 2011 08:21 AM (EL+OC)
Especially in the relatively tight confines of a city full of sky-scrapers. There's no place for the wind to go except through the buildings.
Even a fairly "small" Cat 1 hitting NYC will leave devastation in its wake.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 26, 2011 08:21 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: phoenixgirl at August 26, 2011 08:21 AM (IpiZb)
Posted by: Jimmah at August 26, 2011 08:22 AM (TfRqk)
The Secret Service (does anyone else feel a little dirty by abbreviating that 'SS'?) will make that decision for him, most likely. And I'm betting their decision will, indeed, involve AF1 or Marine 1 and putting as much distance as possible between the president and the storm.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 26, 2011 08:23 AM (8y9MW)
Duh
Posted by: ManBearPig at August 26, 2011 08:23 AM (136wp)
With all this push for Americans to buy the Volt and all these shitty battery power cars, what the fuck good are these cars in an evacuation? Likely, you're sitting idle in traffic for HOURS during an evacuation. What good are these POS's? Do you have to carry a generator in your trunk to charge the car for 8 hours in the middle of your evacuation?
Posted by: © Sponge at August 26, 2011 08:23 AM (UK9cE)
Like "Lexington".
Posted by: Waterhouse at August 26, 2011 08:23 AM (OK/vv)
It does. It's the DOOM thread, Mon-Thurs.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 26, 2011 08:23 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: t-bird at August 26, 2011 08:24 AM (FcR7P)
And yes, the comments section is priceless. It's got a little of everything: What, me worry?; This is a much more competent response than evil Bush; Global Warming!; You Texans can have the rain, but only if you give up your big houses, car, and central A/C;
Really, if there was a Wikipedia entry on smug fuckstick libtards, all this stuff would be there.
Posted by: A Balrog of Morgoth at August 26, 2011 08:24 AM (9CM5J)
KY is a funny state.
They have shitloads of counties. And cities named "Lebanon" and "Verasailles."
Posted by: soothsayer at August 26, 2011 08:25 AM (G/zuv)
I'm in Somerset NJ, as well. Generator is ready to go, downspouts are WELL extended away from the house, and I have plenty of gasoline, food and beverages, so we're staying. Be safe.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at August 26, 2011 08:25 AM (MbeR6)
I'm sure Monty could launch a California channel of DOOM all by itself.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at August 26, 2011 08:25 AM (0q2P7)
118 Cat 1, lots of wind and rain. Amount and duration depends on how fast the storm is moving. My first one was Danny, storm stayed in the Mobile bay for a day or two.
We had power but no BEER. . . planned better for the next hurricane.
Oh, and Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure.
Posted by: Lurk'ette in Gulf Shores at August 26, 2011 08:25 AM (Nm2Pv)
There was an county in Merry Ol' England named Somerset, I'm guessing the earlier settlers were pining for the homeland...
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 08:25 AM (136wp)
btw, am I the only one who thinks Larry David is not funny?
Yep. You can't deny that Seinfeld is / was funny.
Posted by: garrett at August 26, 2011 08:26 AM (37UjA)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 08:26 AM (Lh9iz)
The Volt has a gas-powered engine in addition to the battery for that reason - to eliminate the 'range anxiety' you get with pure electrics.
Posted by: Waterhouse at August 26, 2011 08:26 AM (OK/vv)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 08:26 AM (ZDUD4)
Power the iPod?
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 08:27 AM (136wp)
Bunch of east coast geobigots.
Posted by: Barbarian at August 26, 2011 12:21 PM (EL+OC)
I agree, they are geobigots. How quick they forget that without us in the West balancing things out the east coast would tip over.
Posted by: robtr at August 26, 2011 08:27 AM (MtwBb)
Recreational linguist Dan Tilque did researched this topic, which was published in Word Ways in 2001. He utilized the US Geologic Survey's Geographic Names Information Service to discover that while Springfield is commonly thought of as the most prolific place name, the place name of Riverside can be found in all but four states (it does not exist in Hawaii, Alaska, Louisiana, and Oklahoma).
The runner up was Centerville in 45 states, followed by Fairview (43 states), Franklin (42), Midway (40), Fairfield (39), Pleasant Valley (39), Troy (39), Liberty (3
, and Union (3
. Springfield isn't even in the top ten (only 35 states have a Springfield).
Tilque concludes that there's no toponym in all fifty states.
Posted by: Guy Fawkes - doing the moronic research at August 26, 2011 08:28 AM (4nfy2)
Forced to survive solely on food and water. The horror! How did you make it through?
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at August 26, 2011 08:29 AM (0q2P7)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 08:29 AM (ZDUD4)
I agree, they are geobigots. How quick they forget that without us in the West balancing things out the east coast would tip over.
See, I was right. I was RIGHT. We need to get anti-tilt technology right away!
Posted by: Hank Johnson at August 26, 2011 08:29 AM (136wp)
Posted by: Lurk'ette in Gulf Shores at August 26, 2011 08:30 AM (Nm2Pv)
Bunch of east coast geobigots.
Posted by: Barbarian at August 26, 2011 12:21 PM (EL+OC)
Do any of them live on the west coast?
If not, I can understand the bias.
Posted by: © Sponge at August 26, 2011 08:30 AM (UK9cE)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 11:37 AM (Lh9iz)
The lawn bursts into flame with each sunrise.
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 26, 2011 08:30 AM (4q5tP)
Posted by: t-bird at August 26, 2011 08:31 AM (FcR7P)
yep, we have a Centerville (on the Cape), a Fairfield, and a Franklin here in MA
and a Springfield
Posted by: soothsayer at August 26, 2011 08:31 AM (G/zuv)
I mentioned up thread (I think) that I, too, live in the 15-20 zone from the nearest beach and we were barely scraped by tropical storms a few years ago but we were without power in my part of town for 5 days. Other parts of town were down for about 9 days. And, although I live on an incline and my house had never flooded in its 70 year history, my crawlspace completely filled with water and destroyed my duct work.
No two storms are exactly alike so being prepared for the worst, and being spared, is a hell of a lot better than the reverse.
Posted by: As If! at August 26, 2011 08:31 AM (piMMO)
not really, huh?
That's bullshit. There's a reason Seinfeld is still in wide syndication and Cheers isn't.
Methinks your NYC bias and hatred of all things liberal has occluded your funneh.
Posted by: garrett at August 26, 2011 08:32 AM (37UjA)
Posted by: t-bird at August 26, 2011 08:32 AM (FcR7P)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 11:40 AM (Lh9iz)
With the wonder of living on the peninsula of Florida you can get hit from either direction. If it hits on the west coast we stay here. So have been through a few "minimal" Cat 1's. I say "minimal" as it still brings some destruction of flooding, etc. I am thinking Wilma and the 1999 Irene (which was barely a Cat 1 across the mainland, but sustained winds are just that). I remember howling wind for most of a day and night (for Irene), which you don't notice how tense it makes you until the eye passes over. Weather radio's alarms were constant with tornadoes. Fun times.
I am praying the destruction will be minimal for this Irene. May she continue to weaken.
When you make your plans, keep in mind this is a large storm. Stay safe.
Posted by: ChristyBlinky at August 26, 2011 08:33 AM (fNdyx)
Posted by: t-bird at August 26, 2011 12:31 PM (FcR7P)
Not mentioning that if the power is out for an extended period of time, you're screwed because you can't charge your car.
Epic.Fail.
Posted by: © Sponge at August 26, 2011 08:33 AM (UK9cE)
Posted by: Barky the Orator at August 26, 2011 08:34 AM (/ZZCn)
Electric cars don't idle so the only energy used when stooped is radio, lights etc. Still wouldn't want to count on one in an evac situation.
Posted by: Buzzsaw at August 26, 2011 08:34 AM (tf9Ne)
Posted by: © Sponge at August 26, 2011 08:34 AM (UK9cE)
Well you know; When the lights go out.The Grues come out...
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at August 26, 2011 08:35 AM (0q2P7)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 08:35 AM (2CbOe)
Neither am I, but it was impressive last night for them to hit 3 grandslams in one game. 22 freaking runs.
Posted by: The Robot Devil at August 26, 2011 08:36 AM (136wp)
Posted by: Barky the Orator at August 26, 2011 12:34 PM (/ZZCn)
Screw you. We remember what happened last time they did that. We're out of here.
Posted by: Indonesian dude from Aceh at August 26, 2011 08:37 AM (GBXon)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 08:37 AM (Lh9iz)
Fer Christsake you frigging radio and television stations! The rest of the country no longer wants to hear all the pre-pre-angst coming minute-by-minute. Shut up and tell us later about what happened! Won't need a lot of details about that either. Just an outline will do.
Now, what is Anthony Weiner doing?
Posted by: Doug S at August 26, 2011 08:37 AM (bGgEi)
Posted by: Buzzsaw at August 26, 2011 12:34 PM (tf9Ne)
I know. That's my point. Cars sit, off, with the radio on. Battery drains, you start it to charge the battery. Battery cars....sit, drain the battery with all the computer shit that's on and the radio. Battery drains, you're fucked.
Also, you step on the gas, it starts the engine and drives. NO engine starts perfectly every time. How long till these things start clogging up intersections because stepping on the gas doesn't start the car right away?
Posted by: © Sponge at August 26, 2011 08:38 AM (UK9cE)
that's right, you're a Yankees fan
Yep. I bleed pinstripes.
Pay attention to the comments.
Seinfeld refs vs. Cheers refs.
It's not even a contest.
Posted by: garrett at August 26, 2011 08:38 AM (37UjA)
Posted by: NJRob at August 26, 2011 12:37 PM (Lh9iz)
I'm pretty sure I prefer 2' of snow to this.
Posted by: Tami at August 26, 2011 08:39 AM (X6akg)
Anyone else HATE the sound of the automated weather alerts on the radio? They take about a minute but seem to last forever.
Posted by: Lincolntf at August 26, 2011 08:40 AM (Qjh0I)
Posted by: 'Nam Grunt at August 26, 2011 08:40 AM (2CbOe)
Electric cars don't idle so the only energy used when stooped is radio, lights etc. Still wouldn't want to count on one in an evac situation.
you guys are also forgetting that a medium sized puddle will drown out most hybrids. Moderate flooding will make them totally unusable.
Posted by: garrett at August 26, 2011 08:41 AM (37UjA)
Posted by: Jimmah at August 26, 2011 08:41 AM (TfRqk)
I'm really enjoying monty's educational stuff. I've been able to send the links around to a lot of folks, yes, even libs, and they are thankful for the explanations for dummies. Once you start educating people if they are half way intelligent they begin to ask the correct questions.
Posted by: curious at August 26, 2011 08:43 AM (k1rwm)
Posted by: curious at August 26, 2011 08:46 AM (k1rwm)
Posted by: Oldsailor's poet at August 26, 2011 08:46 AM (ZDUD4)
It could happen.
Posted by: Fritz at August 26, 2011 08:48 AM (/ZZCn)
Big Bone Lick, KY (and state park). I nearly wrecked my car from laughter when I saw that one.
Posted by: no good deed at August 26, 2011 08:51 AM (mjR67)
Posted by: phoenixgirl at August 26, 2011 08:51 AM (IpiZb)
Posted by: curious at August 26, 2011 08:51 AM (k1rwm)
No one clicks on your gay porn links, idiot.
Just fuck off, you tedious fucking ditz.
Posted by: Waterhouse at August 26, 2011 08:54 AM (OK/vv)
While I post the dated links from the muck that I dredge.
A thousand friends have I.
They are not cats, why would I lie?
Meow
Posted by: sybil at August 26, 2011 08:57 AM (9CM5J)
So, if someone were in the market to purchase one of those things, as a gift for someone else, where might they find one?
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Posted by: Jimmah at August 26, 2011 01:06 PM (TfRqk)
I like it when they dress up in foul weather gear like the guy on the fish sticks box. It brings the X factor to eleventy!!!1!!.
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 26, 2011 09:09 AM (4q5tP)
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Posted by: SDN at August 26, 2011 09:25 AM (z/niz)
Mediocrity? We wish! That would be a huge step forward!
2007-2008 79 pts
2008-2009 61 pts
2009-2010 79 pts
2010-2011 73 pts
Posted by: NY Captain Highliners at August 26, 2011 09:27 AM (OK/vv)
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at August 26, 2011 09:34 AM (MbeR6)
In parting from this thread, I remind you all of the sage advice from Dr. Ron White:
It isn't *that* the wind is blowin'. It's *what* the wind is blowin'. If you get hit by a *Volvo*, it don't matter how many sit-ups you did that mornin'
Posted by: Jimmah at August 26, 2011 09:44 AM (TfRqk)
Posted by: FishFearMe at August 26, 2011 09:53 AM (ActMI)
311 So why is ti that the Fat ass can not travel back with Barry?
This is part of their "winning the future" plan aka "stick it to the taxpayer, you stinkin' serf." They.Do.Not.Care. what we think. They are the Obummers, and are entitled. You owe them to live this life. I also think they know they are one-termers and are going to live it up.
A story in the UK Telegraph is stateing that "someone" needs to "control" her spending. I have a feeling this and the story of her racking up $10 million in spending in the last week are going to make her spend more as she thunbs her nose. What's a few hundred thousand bucks for Air Force Two to fly her back from Martha's Vineyard? It's not their money and it would be racist to question her actions.It is their DOJ and no one will question this behavior except, maybe, Rep. Issa.
Posted by: ChristyBlinky at August 26, 2011 10:19 AM (fNdyx)
Cat 1 tonight, tropical storm tomorrow, rain event for NYC on Sunday.
We need to look at both sides of the equation.
Posted by: NortonPete at August 26, 2011 11:01 AM (8zxoH)
All Chevy Volts should come with a front trailer hitch to connect to a secondary power source- a truck. Posted by: t-bird
Can you imagine all the Volts, the Leafs and Priuses (?)stalling and floating down the street? I would be laughing my ass off if a Smart Car floated by. Not so Smart now, are they?
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at August 26, 2011 11:33 AM (iYbLN)
I like it when they dress up in foul weather gear like the guy on the fish sticks box. It brings the X factor to eleventy!!!1!!.
Posted by: Count de MonetDon't be knocking my dream man!!!!!!
Posted by: mpfs, TPT at August 26, 2011 11:35 AM (iYbLN)
Posted by: steevy at August 26, 2011 12:07 PM (pV6cO)
@67: "So what should I do? Stay or go?"
If you go there will be trouble, but if you stay it will be double.
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