HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CAPE AND THE ISLANDS TONIGHT. Hurricane Earl is now expected to pass around 60 miles east of Nantucket tonight bringing hurricane wind gusts to the Cape and nantucket. However, in Boston some rain and wind is expected-but for a short time. It will quickly move on tomorrow morning and make landfall in Canada.
8 PM: Hurricane Earl
Max winds: 75 MPH
Category 1
Moving NE at 26 MPH
150 Miles SSW of nantucket
Other alerts:
Flash flood watch for all of eastern MA
Boston, MA forecast: Labor day weekend
Tonight: Tropical storm condtions on the south shore. Hurricane conditions on the cape and Nantucket. Showers. Winds gusting as high as 70 MPH on the cape and nantucket-but 40 MPH in Boston.
Saturday: Clearing and windy. High 83, NW wind of 20-30 MPH. Waves between 10-12 FT.
Saturday night: Clear, lows in the 50's.
Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70's.
Labor day: Partly to mostly Sunny with highs around 80.
Stay tuneed for more updates!
Posted at 9 PM
Friday, September 3, 2010
Earl PM update
The track of Earl has shifted a little bit to the east-about 30 miles or so. However, that is all it takes to keep the strongest winds offshore and bring less wind to Boston. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Cape and Islands. However, Tropical Storm warning has been dropped for Boston, but some gusty winds are still expected. I expect the heavy rain to arrive at around 5 PM in Boston, and earlier on the Cape. The eye of the storm should pass Southern New England around 1 AM tonight as a minor Cat 1.
2 PM Stats:
Hurricane Earl
Max winds: 80 MPH
Category 1
Moving NNE at 24 MPH.
200 miles SSW of Nantucket, MA
Next update at 5
A turn to the NE is expected very soon, but a small delay in that turn could make a huge difference. Stay tuned for more updates on the expected track.
Peak wind gusts expected during the storm:
70 MPH: The outer Cape and nantucket -Hurricane Warning.
60 MPH: The western part of the Cape and the Vineyard-Hurricane Warning
50 MPH: The South Shore: Tropical Storm warning
40 MPH: Boston and south of Boston (not along coast).
Other Warnings:
Flash flood watch: Most of the area-including Boston, 3-5 inches of rain can be expected in a small time period. Urban floooding is possible in JP.
Another update tonight.
Posted at 3 PM.
2 PM Stats:
Hurricane Earl
Max winds: 80 MPH
Category 1
Moving NNE at 24 MPH.
200 miles SSW of Nantucket, MA
Next update at 5
A turn to the NE is expected very soon, but a small delay in that turn could make a huge difference. Stay tuned for more updates on the expected track.
Peak wind gusts expected during the storm:
70 MPH: The outer Cape and nantucket -Hurricane Warning.
60 MPH: The western part of the Cape and the Vineyard-Hurricane Warning
50 MPH: The South Shore: Tropical Storm warning
40 MPH: Boston and south of Boston (not along coast).
Other Warnings:
Flash flood watch: Most of the area-including Boston, 3-5 inches of rain can be expected in a small time period. Urban floooding is possible in JP.
Another update tonight.
Posted at 3 PM.
Hurricane Earl AM update
A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the south shore and the Cape and the Islands. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Boston. Rain bands are already arrriving near nantucket. Current winds of 105 MPH, it is expected to pass around 30 miles east of Nantucket late tonight as a cat 1 hurricane. The height of the storm is from 8 PM-3 AM, with heavy rain and gusty winds.
Another update later this afternnon.
Another update later this afternnon.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
State of Emergency
A HURRICANE WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED from Hull, MA and points south through the Cape and Islands. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Boston, but it should be upgraded to a warning later tonight. Deval Patrick has issued a state of Emergency as Earl comes towards MA. As of 8 PM Earl is a Cat 2 Hurrcicane with winds of 110 MPH, it is expected to hold at that strength as it passes close to Nantucket 2 AM Saturday morning. Time to board up the windows if you are on the Cape or the islands, and just bring in any loose object around Boston. However, a small shift either west or east would change the current forecast-so stay tuned for more updates.
Cape+ islands Hurricane timeline: Friday.
Noon: First rain bands arrive as wind starts to pick up. Very humid with highs in the mid 70's.
3 PM- 8pm: Heavy rain and wind gusts as high as 40 MPH.
8PM- 5 AM: Downpours along with hurricane force winds. Gusts as high as 90 MPH causing some structaul damage and widespread powers outages. Waves from 20-30 FT, causing minor splashover. Very humid with lows in the 60's.
5AM-11 AM Saturday: Rain ends but winds still gust to 50 MPH.
Saturday Afternoon: The sun is out as the wind diminishes. Highs in the mid 70's. Stay out of the water!
Boston area: Friday
Noon: Clouds build in. Humid with temps around 80.
4 PM-8PM: The rain starts and becomes steady. Wind gusts as high as 30 MPH.
8PM-7AM Saturday: Periods of rain along with Tropical Storm force winds. NE wind of 30-40 with gusts as high as 50 MPH possible.
Saturday: Skies clear ast the wind slows down. Less humid with highs in the upper 70's.
In Boston be prepared for some power outages and some limbs to come down. No major damage is expected at this point.
Rain totals: Through 8 AM Saturday
3-6 inches: The cape and the islands.
2-3: The south shore and south of Boston
1-2: Boston and the north shore.
.5-1: West of 128.
Stay tuned for more updates thru Friday! Once the Hurricane is over I will post more on the Labor day weekend forecast.
Cape+ islands Hurricane timeline: Friday.
Noon: First rain bands arrive as wind starts to pick up. Very humid with highs in the mid 70's.
3 PM- 8pm: Heavy rain and wind gusts as high as 40 MPH.
8PM- 5 AM: Downpours along with hurricane force winds. Gusts as high as 90 MPH causing some structaul damage and widespread powers outages. Waves from 20-30 FT, causing minor splashover. Very humid with lows in the 60's.
5AM-11 AM Saturday: Rain ends but winds still gust to 50 MPH.
Saturday Afternoon: The sun is out as the wind diminishes. Highs in the mid 70's. Stay out of the water!
Boston area: Friday
Noon: Clouds build in. Humid with temps around 80.
4 PM-8PM: The rain starts and becomes steady. Wind gusts as high as 30 MPH.
8PM-7AM Saturday: Periods of rain along with Tropical Storm force winds. NE wind of 30-40 with gusts as high as 50 MPH possible.
Saturday: Skies clear ast the wind slows down. Less humid with highs in the upper 70's.
In Boston be prepared for some power outages and some limbs to come down. No major damage is expected at this point.
Rain totals: Through 8 AM Saturday
3-6 inches: The cape and the islands.
2-3: The south shore and south of Boston
1-2: Boston and the north shore.
.5-1: West of 128.
Stay tuned for more updates thru Friday! Once the Hurricane is over I will post more on the Labor day weekend forecast.
HURRICANE WARNING
A HURRICANE WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED for the South Shore and the Cape and islands. Now is the time to start preparing for the Hurricane. Boston is still under a Tropical Storm Watch-but I expect it to be upgraded to warning shortly. Wind gusts up to 100 MPH are possible on the outer Cape and Nantucket. Time to start boarding up windows amd gathering supplies especially on the Cape and Islands. A slight shift to the west may bring Hurricane conditions to the Boston area- so stay tuned.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Here Comes Earl
A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the Cape and the Islands. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Boston. If you are on The Cape and Islands now is the time to start preparing. The latest track is closer- as it takes the Hurricane about 30 miles east of the Cape. It will be a Category 2 Hurricane as it passes Southern New England. And, I can't totally rule out a landfall here in Southern New England on Friday night. The biggest threat with this current track would be downpours in the Boston area that would create flooding. But wind gusts over 80 MPH can't be ruled out on the outer Cape and Nantucket- as the wind would be a bigger issue there. I suggest delaying a trip to the Cape to Saturday afternoon if you are planning to head there for the weekend. Stay tuned for more updates!
As of 5 PM Hurricane Earl is a CAT 4 with winds of 135 MPH, and it is about 200 miles to the east of the Bahamas. It is expected to hit the outer banks of North Carolina tomorrow night, as evacuations are underway there.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear, but still stuffy. Lows in the mid 70's.
Thursday: Hazy, hot and humid. High 94. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Thursday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 70.
Hurricane Earl Forecast: Assuming the current track.
Friday Morning: Clouds overtake the region as the breeze picks up.
Friday noon-3 PM: Rain starts to fall on the Cape and Islands. Wind gusts to 40 MPH on the Cape, and 25 MPH in Boston.
Friday 3-7 PM: Hurricane Conditions Probable on the Cape and Islands. Tropical Storm conditons probable in Boston. Heavy rain may create flooding. Wind gusts as high as 75 MPH on the Cape and 45 MPH in Boston.
Friday night: Hurricane Earl makes a close pass to Nantucket with winds around 100 MPH. Heavy rain with winds as high as 80 MPH on the Cape and 50 MPH in Boston. The heavy rain continues as waves bulid to between 20-25 FT creating a big storm surge.
Saturday: Skies clear out by late morning as Hurricane Earl races towards Nova Scotia.
I suggest making preps now for the Hurricane. Make sure you have a flashlight ready and bring in any loose outdoor objects. Also, just have some extra food or water for the storm. Stay out of the water through Saturday as rip currents remain a threat.
Stay tuned for more updates over the next day or so.
As of 5 PM Hurricane Earl is a CAT 4 with winds of 135 MPH, and it is about 200 miles to the east of the Bahamas. It is expected to hit the outer banks of North Carolina tomorrow night, as evacuations are underway there.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear, but still stuffy. Lows in the mid 70's.
Thursday: Hazy, hot and humid. High 94. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Thursday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 70.
Hurricane Earl Forecast: Assuming the current track.
Friday Morning: Clouds overtake the region as the breeze picks up.
Friday noon-3 PM: Rain starts to fall on the Cape and Islands. Wind gusts to 40 MPH on the Cape, and 25 MPH in Boston.
Friday 3-7 PM: Hurricane Conditions Probable on the Cape and Islands. Tropical Storm conditons probable in Boston. Heavy rain may create flooding. Wind gusts as high as 75 MPH on the Cape and 45 MPH in Boston.
Friday night: Hurricane Earl makes a close pass to Nantucket with winds around 100 MPH. Heavy rain with winds as high as 80 MPH on the Cape and 50 MPH in Boston. The heavy rain continues as waves bulid to between 20-25 FT creating a big storm surge.
Saturday: Skies clear out by late morning as Hurricane Earl races towards Nova Scotia.
I suggest making preps now for the Hurricane. Make sure you have a flashlight ready and bring in any loose outdoor objects. Also, just have some extra food or water for the storm. Stay out of the water through Saturday as rip currents remain a threat.
Stay tuned for more updates over the next day or so.
HURRICANE WATCH
A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the Cape and Islands. Now is the time to start preparing. This means hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Boston and the north and south shores. Hurricane Earl is back to Category 4 Hurricane with winds of 135 MPH and gaining more strength is not out of the question before it hits the outer banks of North Carolina tomorrow night. Stay tuned for more details later.
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