The moment it occurred: A hurricane passes directly over New York City
Month: August 2011
HUDSON RIVER IS OVERFLOWING..
..portions of New York City beginning to get flooded.. As said: The storm surge was the true worry of this storm.. And now events are showing why it was a valid concern.. The hurricane, by the way, is right over New York City now .. it’s going to race as of now, though, caught up … Read moreHUDSON RIVER IS OVERFLOWING..
Winds are getting intense.. Strong East wind..
MSNBC RIGHT NOW ON LONG BEACH
Tidal flooding is beginning.. water is rushing the beach .. Al Roker is reporting that streets are flooding and cars are being inundated with water from the ocean .
Winds right now: 75 MPH according to the latest.. Gusts stronger
…I still think it’s lost the power it had. It started last night… And now we will just with for the latest from the hurricane hunters
A little on Long Beach Island.. by God good luck there inothernews: Irene is pummelling the sand berms at Long Beach on Long Island, and while Channel 7’s NJ Burkett was reporting, the storm surge knocked a two-story lifeguard building off its pilings and into the boardwalk.
This storm should be downgraded!!! So when will the NHC do it? I’m not saying winds and rains are over (believe it’s even coming down outside my window and I know Jersey and NYC are in for some tough hours) but the dry air last night really destroyed the power of Irene. And thankfully so.. … Read more
New York City during Irene.. I absolutely LOVE this AP photo..
For my readers in New York
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