Close Call

Hurricane Earl remains a major Hurricane with winds of 135 MPH early this evening. The exact track is still in question, but seems to becoming closer to a solution. The track from the NHC takes it just east of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and then a turn to the NE and up to Cape Cod. The big questions are how far west it goes before the turn, and how sharp the turn is. Those questions will be answered over the next couple of days. The current track sends it about 65 miles East of the Cape and islands still as a Cat 3 Hurricane on Friday night. Again, that would bring Hurricane force gusts to the outer Cape and the Islands, and Tropical storm wind gusts to the Boston area. But, a shift to the west would bring more destructive winds onshore- stay tuned for more updates.


Reminder of Watches/ Warnings:

Tropical Storm Watch: Means winds of 40 -74 MPH are possible within 48 hours along with heavy rain

Tropical Storm Warning: Winds of 40-74 MPH are expected within 24 hours along with storm surge, and possible flooding. Time to prepare.

Hurricane Watch: Means winds of 75+MPH are possible with 48 hours. A Hurricane watch may be posted for the Cape and Islands tomorrow. Time to begin prep.

Hurricane Warning: Means hurricane conditions within 24 hours. Which includs storm surge, winds of 75+MPH and flooding. Time to consider an evacuation.

If any of the following advisories are issued I will post them.


Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Time for the AC. Clear, but stuffy with lows in the mid 70's.

Wednesday: Hazy, hot and humid. High 95. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.

Wednesday night: Clear, lows in the 70's.

Thursday: Sunny unti 3 PM, then high clouds arrive. Hot and humid with highs in the mid 90's.

Friday: Hurricane Earl will likely effect the region starting in the afternoon. HURRICANE CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ON THE CAPE AND ISLANDS. TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN BOSTON. Heavy rain and wind seem likely from Boston and points south and east.

Friday night: The height of the storm hits. Depending on the exact track of Earl, Tropical Storm or Hurricane Conditons continue through the night. Stay tuned!