Hurricane Sandy (1 Viewer)

[roadkill1292]

Four tractor trailers just piled up in the mountains of western Maryland. Blizzard conditions, no one hurt amazingly. I-68 westbound closed for a little while.

 

[Apple Jack]

Four tractor trailers just piled up in the mountains of western Maryland. Blizzard conditions, no one hurt amazingly. I-68 westbound closed for a little while.

Good ol' 68 pile-ups.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

250K in Manhattan out of power - river to river, below 35th StreetNYU Hospital backup power failed, trying to get patients transferred5 confirmed storm related deaths in the five boroughs

They said here 2.8 million across the storm without power

Not saying this is over because apparently it's gonna get bad again here, but 7.4 million lost power during Irene. That one just hugged the cost for days so the short-term damage was more severe. This one seems like it will last three more days with all the snow/rain and wind that is still to come.

Still too early to compare. Just updated to over 4 million out and I know people are saying this isn't as bad as Irene but for all intents and purposes it is. Perhaps individually it might not be, but on the whole and financially, it will be. Didn't see cranes or building facades fall off during Irene. I'd expect the number of power outages to continue to rise and power outages aren't the greatest indicator of which storm was worse. Irene was more widespread with all of her effects as outages spread throughout the East Coast. This seems more localized at least with the hurricane effects and it remains to be seen how the snow/rain to the West will continue to impact those states. Just look at the space picture comparing Irene to Sandy and I think you'll see whats worse.

Yeah this one seems to have a lot more flooding and the snow make it less predictable over time. Irene had Tornadoes following her though, at least we wont have that problem. Irene caused $19 billion in damage, that's a tall order.

I saw $15.8 million but either way, the damage in New York wasn't as big as thought and still cost a billion in New York. The amount of money between the expensive real estate in New York and the Jersey Shore where houses might have just washed away will be astronomical. Imagine the values of those houses which may be condemned? And this will have more far reaching affects like shutting down Wall Street for days, subways for days, etc. Not sure if they'll be calculated in the damages, but the cost/burden this will put on the economy will be felt world wide.

$15.8 Billion in the U.S., $19 billion total. Now they are saying the worst is coming to Maryland between midnight and 5 am and I think we've already gotten more rain than any other state.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

Financial district Link. Link

 

[Doctor Detroit]

250K in Manhattan out of power - river to river, below 35th StreetNYU Hospital backup power failed, trying to get patients transferred5 confirmed storm related deaths in the five boroughs

They said here 2.8 million across the storm without power

Not saying this is over because apparently it's gonna get bad again here, but 7.4 million lost power during Irene. That one just hugged the cost for days so the short-term damage was more severe. This one seems like it will last three more days with all the snow/rain and wind that is still to come.

Still too early to compare. Just updated to over 4 million out and I know people are saying this isn't as bad as Irene but for all intents and purposes it is. Perhaps individually it might not be, but on the whole and financially, it will be. Didn't see cranes or building facades fall off during Irene. I'd expect the number of power outages to continue to rise and power outages aren't the greatest indicator of which storm was worse. Irene was more widespread with all of her effects as outages spread throughout the East Coast. This seems more localized at least with the hurricane effects and it remains to be seen how the snow/rain to the West will continue to impact those states. Just look at the space picture comparing Irene to Sandy and I think you'll see whats worse.

Yeah this one seems to have a lot more flooding and the snow make it less predictable over time. Irene had Tornadoes following her though, at least we wont have that problem. Irene caused $19 billion in damage, that's a tall order.

Irene's tornados had little to do with that $19 billion. Tornados very rarely ever cause a billion or more in damage. Only 6 in history have, and it requires adjusting 4 of them for inflation to get there.In my opinion it looks like Sandy has already caused more damage than Irene, but it's hard to judge at this point.

Those were independent points. Tornadoes are absolutely the most dangerous weather phenomenon and we have none with this Hurricane, that was my point.

 

[roadkill1292]

Now they are saying the worst is coming to Maryland between midnight and 5 am and I think we've already gotten more rain than any other state.

What's your source on this, Doc?

 

[Billy Bats]

Mayor of Hoboken, NJ: "The Hudson River has breached the city from the north and south, we're filling up like a bath tub."

 

[Amused to Death]

Just had a very large branch hit the side of the house. Went out to check it out and a branch about 4 inch in diameter smashed down on our deck. Good thing I had a hard hat on at the wife's insistence. I did not see any major damage but stuff is flying all over.

I've taken the dogs out a couple times, walked up and down the street. Very surreal. Then a huge gust kicks up and reminds me Im in the middle of a hurricane. Definitely watching for flying branches.

 

[sporthenry]

Now they are saying the worst is coming to Maryland between midnight and 5 am and I think we've already gotten more rain than any other state.

What's your source on this, Doc?

I think he means precipitation wise. Sandy got stuck like they said but further South and inland then they thought. This will wreak havoc in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Western PA going forward.

 

[Clorox]

Just had a very large branch hit the side of the house. Went out to check it out and a branch about 4 inch in diameter smashed down on our deck. Good thing I had a hard hat on at the wife's insistence. I did not see any major damage but stuff is flying all over.

Cripes man - be careful. When I was outside 5 hours ago, it scared the crap out of me watching the trees.

Yeah it seems to be getting worse. Now I gotta take the dogs out in a few. That will be an adventure.

I've never seen my two dogs piss so fast...

 

[Clorox]

300k PPL customers now without power in PA. My township had had the same number out for the last five hours. When ours does go out, we will be last on the list to come back.

 

[sporthenry]

Mayor of Hoboken, NJ: "The Hudson River has breached the city from the north and south, we're filling up like a bath tub."

She seems to have her work cut out for her. Hoboken going to have a long journey ahead.

 

[Apple Jack]

Now they are saying the worst is coming to Maryland between midnight and 5 am and I think we've already gotten more rain than any other state.

What's your source on this, Doc?

That's been the the NWS call all day. We are in the zone expected to get the most rainfall.

 

[shader]

Scary thing is that it's pitch dark and there is no idea what is really happening. I'm thinking we are going to see devastation on a large-scale along the entire New Jersey coastline when the morning comes.

 

[Sheriff Bart]

Just had a very large branch hit the side of the house. Went out to check it out and a branch about 4 inch in diameter smashed down on our deck. Good thing I had a hard hat on at the wife's insistence. I did not see any major damage but stuff is flying all over.

Cripes man - be careful. When I was outside 5 hours ago, it scared the crap out of me watching the trees.

Yeah it seems to be getting worse. Now I gotta take the dogs out in a few. That will be an adventure.

I've never seen my two dogs piss so fast...

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Dulles Airport area got blasted with wind/rain pretty good for the last 2 hours. No idea how much rain today but I'd guess 4 to 5 inches. Can't wait to go out in the morning and look for siding or shingles in the yard.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Now they are saying the worst is coming to Maryland between midnight and 5 am and I think we've already gotten more rain than any other state.

What's your source on this, Doc?

I think he means precipitation wise. Sandy got stuck like they said but further South and inland then they thought. This will wreak havoc in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Western PA going forward.

Please don't put words in my mouth.50-80 mph wind gusts and heavy precipitation during the peak of the storm, which is midnight to 5 am. Thanks.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Standing on West 45th. Light drizzle, slight breeze to calm. Two joggers going one way, happy couple strolling the other way.

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Rain's back. But pretty normal here.

 

[shader]

Blizzard warnings in WV...4 feet of snow possible. Wow that's insane.

 

[Apple Jack]

Now they are saying the worst is coming to Maryland between midnight and 5 am and I think we've already gotten more rain than any other state.

What's your source on this, Doc?

I think he means precipitation wise. Sandy got stuck like they said but further South and inland then they thought. This will wreak havoc in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Western PA going forward.

Please don't put words in my mouth.50-80 mph wind gusts and heavy precipitation during the peak of the storm, which is midnight to 5 am. Thanks.

Are you drunk?

 

[Apple Jack]

Blizzard warnings in WV...4 feet of snow possible. Wow that's insane.

Which probably means another four inches on top of the eight that has fallen, in spite of the reports earlier today of 18" on the ground two hours before any precipitation fell.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Now they are saying the worst is coming to Maryland between midnight and 5 am and I think we've already gotten more rain than any other state.

What's your source on this, Doc?

I think he means precipitation wise. Sandy got stuck like they said but further South and inland then they thought. This will wreak havoc in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Western PA going forward.

Please don't put words in my mouth.50-80 mph wind gusts and heavy precipitation during the peak of the storm, which is midnight to 5 am. Thanks.

Are you drunk?

No, do you want me to be?

 

[Shockizzle]

 

[Billy Bats]

MD Gov said they got 13in of rain already.

 

[shader]

MTA:

"We can confirm that there has been water infiltration into the New York City Subway tunnels under the East River. We cannot confirm a depth"

 

[Doctor Detroit]

MTA:"We can confirm that there has been water infiltration into the New York City Subway tunnels under the East River. We cannot confirm a depth"

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

 

[Limp Ditka]

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I guess the peak will end in Maryland by around 2 am now. Sorry for the snarky response.

 

[Dought Man]

I just Crystal egged myself

 

[Clorox]

MTA:"We can confirm that there has been water infiltration into the New York City Subway tunnels under the East River. We cannot confirm a depth"

Who's MTA?

 

[Politician Spock]

MTA:"We can confirm that there has been water infiltration into the New York City Subway tunnels under the East River. We cannot confirm a depth"

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

I don't think that's right.Are you drunk?

 

[Smack Tripper]

I'm in Essex nj. Lost power 2 hours ago. Night keeps popping blue with transformer blowouts. I don't expect juice for 5 days right now

 

[shader]

I'm very disappointed that this guy on CNN in a red jacket that has been in this intersection for like 4 hours hasn't fallen over yet. He keeps stumbling and catching himself. Just one faceplant into the water, is it too much to ask?

 

[GregR]

MTA:"We can confirm that there has been water infiltration into the New York City Subway tunnels under the East River. We cannot confirm a depth"

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

I don't think that's right.Are you drunk?

Do you want him to be?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

MTA:"We can confirm that there has been water infiltration into the New York City Subway tunnels under the East River. We cannot confirm a depth"

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

I don't think that's right.Are you drunk?

Do you want him to be?

Pretty sure that's my line, guy.

 

[Ilov80s]

Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant has declared an alert due high water levels in the intake system.

 

[Politician Spock]

Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant has declared an alert due high water levels in the intake system.

Just a precaution alert, I hope.

 

[sporthenry]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hurricane-sandy-ali-velshi-bloombergs-384302

First two were no-brainers. Ali down in Atlantic City and the sign language chick. I think Sheena Parveen should also get a nod as a big star.

 

[gsmayes]

I'm very disappointed that this guy on CNN in a red jacket that has been in this intersection for like 4 hours hasn't fallen over yet. He keeps stumbling and catching himself. Just one faceplant into the water, is it too much to ask?

Yeah, this guy doesn't have any commitment to the ratings. Least he can do is get washed away and drown.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Hurricane tip #2: If you still have power and might have to poop, then poop.

Wow this is exactly what I just decided to do.

I'm constipated. Am I going to make it through this?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Hurricane tip #2: If you still have power and might have to poop, then poop.

Wow this is exactly what I just decided to do.

I'm constipated. Am I going to make it through this?

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

 

[gsmayes]

I tried to poop too. No dice.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

all* of nyc is dark

* Most - my buddy in trump towers on UWS has power

 

[Redwes25]

Hunkered down in park slope, brooklyn but still have my power which is better than most. Still some very strong winds but it appears to be calming down after it peaked around 8 or so.

Hope everyone stays safe and dry.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Winds haven't really hit here yet, but it's been pouring all afternoon/evening and has been raining basically non-stop since Friday night. Sustained winds but not a ton in the way of gusts. We're supposed to get our worst in the middle of the night tonight and into tomorrow morning's commute.

I can't imagine it'll be anything like what NYC got. Looks fairly tame on the radar.

GL everyone out there tonight. Stay safe.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

I'm in Essex nj. Lost power 2 hours ago. Night keeps popping blue with transformer blowouts. I don't expect juice for 5 days right now

Money well spent on candles and batteries. Good thing you're prepared.

 

[DynOmite]

Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant has declared an alert due high water levels in the intake system.

Any further info?

 

[sporthenry]

Death toll continues to rise. Perhaps lucked out a bit that storm mostly hit overnight so people weren't out and about especially inland with the snow and tons of rain.

 

[Clorox]

Hurricane tip #2: If you still have power and might have to poop, then poop.

Wow this is exactly what I just decided to do.

I'm constipated. Am I going to make it through this?

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

This made me

 

[Rohn Jambo]

Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant has declared an alert due high water levels in the intake system.

Any further info?

LinkIt's the oldest nuclear power plant in the country.