Monday, October 29, 2012
The National Hurricane Center increased its predictions for rain and top wind speeds with Hurricane Sandy in DC and Northern Virginia.
For information and updates on Tuesday, Oct. 30, click here. Update 7:10 p.m. Monday: Hurricane Sandy has morphed into Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy and is very close to making landfall, according to NOAA. Sandy is expected to bring near-hurricane force winds and flood-producing rainfall through much of Tuesday. NOAA added that the most severe portion of the storm will affect the DC metro region from 6 p.m. Monday through dawn on Tuesday. "Residents and businesses along the Potomac River...should prepare for a flood not seen since the floods of 1996," NOAA said in an advisory. Around 7 p.m., data show about 90,000 Northern Virginia customers are without power, along with about 18,000 in Maryland's Prince George's and Montgomery counties…
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Sunday afternoon update: Most schools closed. Several inches of heavy rain, sustained winds up to 45 miles per hour, wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour.
Update: Monday 8:34 a.m. - For Monday's storm weather update, power outage information and more, see 'Hurricane Sandy Predictions Worsen' Update: Sunday 9:03 p.m. - The National Weather Service has updated its wind and rain projections for the DC metro area, predicting the effects of Hurricane Sandy will be stronger than earlier thought. The new estimate for peak wind gusts is now 70 mph, up from 60 mph. Projected rainfall is now 5 - 10 inches — an increase from 4 - 8 inches predicted earlier Sunday. President Barack Obama signed an emergency declaration for the District of Columbia. Governor Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency for Virginia Friday afternoon. The Capital Weather Gang advises: "Some time after 2 or 3 p.m., once …
FEMA gives preparation tips and lists for the coming storm.
Hurricane Sandy is on track to hit the D.C. area starting Sunday night — and officials say that's plenty of time to prepare for the worst case scenario. The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends all residents develop a ready kit, including water, food and other emergency supplies. The basics, according to FEMA: At least three days worth of non-perishable food and one gallon of water per day for each person in your household for at least three days, for both drinking and sanitation. Emergency supplies FEMA recommends: Local officials are also asking residents to rake and sweep leaves on streets near their homes to prevent flooding from wet leaves that could clog street drains. To protect your property, FEMA also suggests: Make a …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Rivers could continue to flood Wednesday through Friday, National Weather Service warns.
Update 12:30 p.m. Saturday - Hurricane Sandy briefly diminished Saturday morning and turned into a tropical storm, but the storm has since picked up speed and is a hurricane once again. "These subtle upward and downward status changes make no difference in the major, widespread impacts we expect in the next few days," The Weather Channel reported. Tropical storm-force winds are already hitting the North Carolina coast as Hurricane Sandy moves north-northeast at 9 mph from its current location more than 300 miles southeast of Charleston, S.C. Sustained winds are at 75 mph with higher gusts. Clouds will increase throughout the afternoon Saturday and scattered showers may start around 1 a.m. Sunday. The weather during the Marine Corps …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Print out this list of emergency and non-emergency numbers you may need during and after Hurricane Sandy passes by D.C.
Hurricane Sandy is looking like it could hit the region Sunday with impacts through Tuesday. By Friday morning, Hurricane Sandy was a Category 1 hurricane with 80-plus-mile-per-hour winds according to the National Hurricane Center. Print out this list of emergency and non-emergency numbers and keep it handy during and after the storm in case your power, home phone or other services are interrupted or trees come down on or near your property. Non-Emergency Information The Metropolitan Police Department Non-Emergency number (202-727-1010) should be used for non-emergency or routine public safety request for assistance. However, if you have an emergency, please dial 911. Residents may also contact the Second District Police Station for …
Agencies, utilities, other services taking to social media to give residents advice on preparing for the coming storm.
Pepco and various emergency organizations have been taking to Twitter to give residents tips about preparing for Hurricane Sandy, which could affect the D.C. region Sunday through Tuesday. It now looks like Hurricane Sandy could hit the DC region hard on Sunday and the storm, combined with early winter weather to the west and cold air coming from the north, could create what forecasters are now calling a “Frankenstorm.” “It is likely to hit during a full moon when tides are near their highest, increasing coastal flooding potential, NOAA forecasts warn. And with some trees still leafy and the potential for snow, power outages could last to Election Day, some meteorologists fear,” the Associated Press has reported. Here are a few of the …
hongfeng
10:15 am on Wednesday, January 9, 2013
http://www.coachoutletonlinebfd.com/ Coach Outlet Online http://www.guccibeltstb.com/ Gucci Belt http://www.coachoutletonlineste.com/ Coach Outlet Store Online http://www.cocoachoutletonline.org/ Coach Outlet Online http://www.coachoutletonlinetsy.net/ Coach Online Outlet more ›