It's not hyped. The winds, because of structure, are not near the center. They are removed to the NE and SW. The pressure is low and will get lower. The issue, however, is sustained strong winds over an area. This will do 2 things: Power outages and surge. The angle of approach...the strong winds...will combine to give massive surge over NJ and NY. Add heavy rain on top of that.
I've never seen anything like it...a storm this big and headed WNW (eventually) towards the coast. It's once in a lifetime to see this sort of setup.
GOD BLESS YOU NELSON111! For once a voice of sanity and reason on one of these threads!
Cool,Thanks for yer expertise,guess I wont be taking the Whaler out this eve.
When i was in the CG I used to BS with the NOAA guys that did the weather bouys and it was interesting.
Once in a lifetime setup? I am located in Houston where Hurricanes are taken seriously. Can you imagine people up north having no clue of the potential problems.
So this is a once or twice a century occurrence?
The way otherwise independent influences are coming together for this is terrifying. I’m reminded of the “Columbus Day Storm” here in the NW. That also has its infancy in a tropical storm, with synergistic northern latitude influences combing to create a killer storm.
How would you say this compares to Irene?
I thought you might be interested in this new warning that just went up a little while ago for the CLEVELAND area...big storm....
... Lakeshore Flood Warning in effect from noon Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday...
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Lakeshore Flood Warning... which is in effect from noon Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. The Lakeshore Flood Watch is no longer in effect.
* Lake Shore flooding... north to northwest storm force winds developing Monday and continuing into Tuesday will cause water levels to rise on the South Shore of Lake Erie. Large waves will have the potential to cause flooding and extensive erosion along the shoreline.
* Timing... Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* Impacts... potential flooding in bays... inlets and in areas normally protected by break walls. Also extensive erosion of beaches and shoreline areas will be likely. Possible damage to structures in the water and along the beach such as boats and boathouses... piers and docks.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Lakeshore Flood Warning means Lakeshore flooding is occurring, is imminent, or is expected to occur within the next 24 hours.
People in the warning area should take immediate action to protect life and property. Listen to local radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Thanks for the comments...
I’ve wondered also, and you put it well.
Thanks for the explanation