Major Hurricane Earl

Hurrcane Earl is now a Category 4 Hurricane with winds of 135 MPH just north of Puerto Rico. It is expected to gain more strength as it heads well east of Florida, and may become a Category 5 Hurricane-the strongest possible (over 155 MPH winds). Then, pass by the outer banks of North Carolina on Thursday. Then, racing very close to New England as a major Hurricane Friday evening. The exact track will play a big role in who gets the strongest winds. The current track right now sends it about 75 miles EAST of Cape Cod. That would give HURRICANE CONDITIONS to the outer Cape and Islands on Friday afternoon, and Tropical Storm conditons closer to Boston. But just a slight shift to the west (about 50 miles) may bring the destructive winds onshore, and wind gusts to Hurricane force closer to the Boston area. But, a shift to the east of 50 miles would spare the region of the Hurricane force winds. However, the models have been shifting west and closer to New England over the last couple of days. The Hurricane will be moving at around 25 MPH, which is very quick. Stay tuned for more track updates!

Now, there is no need to panic yet-just have and action plan ready-especially if you are on the Cape. Stay tuned for further updates through the rest of the week. I will post immidately if a watch or warning is issued for MA. Until Friday, the heat builds along with more humidity.


Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Clear, and still OK for sleeping. Lows near 72 in Boston and 65 in the suburbs.

Tuesday: A very hot day as the humidity starts to build. High 97. NW wind of 10-15 MPH.

Tuesday night: Time for the AC's-clear with lows in the 70's.

Wednesday: Hazy, hot and humid. Highs in the upper 90's.

Thursday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds as the Hurricane approaches. Humid with highs in the mid 90's.

Friday and Friday Night: HURRICANE CONDTIONS POSSIBLE ON THE CAPE AND ISLANDS. TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN BOSTON. Highs around 80. Heavy rain and wind possible as Earl makes it closest pass in the evening as a Major Hurricane. Stay tuned!