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Hurricane Sandy Updates – 8:00pm Update

This blog post will be updated throughout the day today and tomorrow as needed with updates on the forecast of Hurricane Sandy.

Please check this post periodically for updates. I will also update Facebook with any new information.

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8:00pm Update:

Current Advisories:

-Flood Watch for the entire state
-Coastal Flood Advisory for Western shore of Bay
-Coastal Flood Watch for counties along the Potomac
-Coastal Flood Warning for the Atlantic Beaches
-High Wind Watch for entire state

The Latest Stats (8:00pm):

Maximum Sustained Winds: 75mph – Category 1 Hurricane
Minimum Pressure: 961mb (28.38″)
Moving NE @ 13mph

Tropical Storm force winds extend 520 miles from the center.

No changes in strength or motion of Sandy with this update, although satellite imagery appears to show increase in convection near the center of the storm which would indicate a strengthening cyclone.

sandyhsatellite — Current Satellite Image

Previous updates follow below…

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6:00pm Update:

Current Advisories:

The Latest Stats (5:00pm):

Maximum Sustained Winds: 75mph – Category 1 Hurricane
Minimum Pressure: 961mb (28.38″)
Moving NE @ 13mph

Tropical Storm force winds extend 520 miles from the center.

Current forecast remains on track. Expect rain to develop late tonight, becoming steadier tomorrow and heavier through the day tomorrow. Total rainfall of 5-10″ likely. Winds will gradually increase through the day tomorrow into tomorrow night when the strongest winds will begin.

From the High Wind Watch:

* TIMING…SUNDAY NIGHT AFTER MIDNIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.
THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL LIKELY OCCUR BETWEEN DAYBREAK MONDAY AND
DAYBREAK TUESDAY.

* WINDS…SUSTAINED NORTH WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MIDNIGHT TUESDAY. WINDS WILL THEN
BECOME NORTHWEST AT 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH TUESDAY.
FINALLY…WINDS WILL BECOME SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
50 MPH TUESDAY MORNING BEFORE DIMINISHING TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS…A PROLONGED 24-TO-36 HOUR HIGH WIND EVENT WILL LIKELY
TAKE PLACE ACROSS THE WATCH AREA. COUPLED WITH HEAVY RAINS FROM
SANDY…THE HIGH WINDS WILL LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE
ACROSS THE WATCH AREA. RESIDENTS…VISITORS… AND BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE REGION SHOULD PLAN FOR WIDESPREAD POWER AND
COMMUNICATION OUTAGES.

The next update from the National Hurricane Center will be at 8:00pm.

Previous updates follow below…

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4:00pm Update:

Current Advisories:

-Flood Watch for the entire state except Garrett, Washington and Allegany Counties

The Latest Stats (2:00pm):

Maximum Sustained Winds: 75mph – Category 1 Hurricane
Minimum Pressure: 961mb (28.38″)
Moving NNE @ 11mph

Tropical Storm force winds extend 450 miles from the center.

No major changes to the intensity or forecast track of Sandy with this update. Previous forecast remains on track

The next update from the National Hurricane Center will be at 5pm. I will update this post after that time.

Previous updates follow below…

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11:00am Update:

Current Advisories:

-Flood Watch for the entire state except Garrett, Washington and Allegany Counties

The Latest Stats (11:00am):

Maximum Sustained Winds: 75mph – Category 1 Hurricane
Minimum Pressure: 958mb (28.29″)
Moving NNE @ 9mph

Tropical Storm force winds extend 450 miles from the center.

No major changes to the intensity or forecast track of Sandy with this update.

The next update from the National Hurricane Center will be at 2pm. I will update this post after that time.

Previous update follows below…

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8:00am Update:

Current Advisories:

-Flood Watch for the entire state except Garrett, Washington and Allegany Counties

The Latest Stats (8:00am):

Maximum Sustained Winds: 75mph – Category 1 Hurricane
Minimum Pressure: 960mb (28.35″)
Moving NNE @ 10mph

Tropical Storm force winds extend 450 miles from the center.

Sandy is expected to continue to move to the NE today and tomorrow before turning back towards the NW tomorrow night into Monday.

By Billy DePriest Saturday, October 27, 2012Alert, Forecast, News

Sandy Taking Aim on the Delmarva

High pressure to our northeast is keeping the region in easterly flow. This has resulted in low clouds and areas of drizzle. A few breaks in the clouds are anticipated this afternoon allowing highs today to push into the low 70s.

Hurricane Sandy continues to be the focus of attention as we head into the weekend. Consensus is building that the storm will combine with the cold front to our west to have a significant impact on our area.

*The Setup*

The high pressure to our northeast will block and even steer Sandy towards the coast early next week. Meanwhile, Sandy continues to slow and grow in size. This is important to remember when looking at the path outlined by the National Hurricane Center. Sandy will likely be a very large in size and will bring significant impacts to a very large portion of the east coast regardless of the exact path.

Sandy is currently over the northern Bahamas and moving northwestward. Maximum sustained winds are now 80mph. This general motion and strength are expected to continue today before Sandy makes a gradual turn back towards the northeast tomorrow. This is due to the front to our west that will eventually absorb the system.

As mentioned above, the movement to the northeast will be blocked by the high pressure off the New England coast. The high will steer Sandy back to the west where it will make landfall.

By Billy DePriest Friday, October 26, 2012Forecast

All Eyes Toward the Weekend

Easterly flow around an area of high pressure off New England has allowed fog and clouds to develop this morning. Meanwhile, Hurricane Sandy has strengthened to a Category 2 storm near Cuba.

The clouds due to moisture off the Atlantic will persist into the afternoon, keeping high temperatures in the low 70s.

Expect drizzle to develop tonight into tomorrow morning as easterly flow continues. There should be some partial clearing tomorrow afternoon with highs in the low 70s.

As Hurricane Sandy continues its northward trek, it will combine with the high to the north to maintain and enhance the easterly flow in our area. This will lead to a cloudy Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 60s.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, October 25, 2012Forecast

Partly Sunny Today; Still Watching Sandy

A disturbance moving by to our north has brought high clouds to the area. The clouds will persist today, with some breaks this afternoon. Highs will be around 80 degrees.

High pressure off the New England coast will set up an easterly flow tomorrow. This will bring in more clouds and a chance of drizzle as we move towards tomorrow night. Highs tomorrow will be held down by the increase in clouds, topping out in the low 70s. Areas west of I-95 may push into the mid to upper 70s under more sunshine.

Friday looks like to be similar to Thursday. Partly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 70s.

By Billy DePriest Wednesday, October 24, 2012Forecast

Dry into the Weekend; Sandy Forms in the Caribbean

High pressure off the Carolina coast remains in control of our weather. It will provide us with warm and dry conditions today and tomorrow before being pushed northward to off the New England coast. This will develop onshore flow over our area, bringing more clouds and slightly cooler air.

Highs today and tomorrow will be in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees under partly sunny skies.

Thursday through Saturday will feature more clouds. The clouds will hold temperatures down a bit, keeping highs in the low to mid 70s.

By Billy DePriest Tuesday, October 23, 2012Forecast

Warm Week Ahead, Colder Next Week; Watching the Tropics

High pressure will remain in control of the weather for much of this week, sliding off the coast and allowing temperatures to warm. A cold front will then bring in much colder air for next week while a tropical system develops in the Caribbean.

Ample sunshine is on tap for today. Highs will be around 70 degrees.

Tomorrow will feature a bit more cloud cover but despite the clouds, highs will push well into the 70s, possibly approaching 80 degrees.

More of the same is expected Wednesday and Thursday. Partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.

By Billy DePriest Monday, October 22, 2012Forecast

Rain Moves Out; Drier Air Moves In

Showers associated with a cold front will continue to move through the area this morning as the cold front moves off the coast. Rainfall should come to an end later this morning as the front clears the state. A few breaks in the cloud cover are expected by this evening and highs today will push into the low 70s.

Cooler and drier air will filter into the region tonight and through this weekend. Highs tomorrow and Sunday will be in the mid 60s under mostly sunny skies.

A mostly dry stretch appears to be on tap next week. High pressure will dominate the weather for the eastern portion of the country, blocking weather systems from the region.

By Billy DePriest Friday, October 19, 2012Forecast

Strong Cold Front to Bring Storms Tonight

A strong area of low pressure continues to spin over the upper midwest and will bring a cold front through the state tonight. Ahead of the front, expect increasing cloudiness and breezy conditions today with highs around 70 degrees.

The front will approach this evening, spawning showers and embedded thunderstorms after dark. There is a slight risk that some of the storms turn severe, with damaging winds being the primary threat.

The front will clear the area tomorrow morning, bringing an end to the rain threat as drier air works in from the northwest. Decreasing clouds and highs in the low to mid 70s are expected.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, October 18, 2012Forecast

Mostly Sunny Today; Cold Frontal Passage Tomorrow

The weather today will remain under control of high pressure. Expect a pleasant day after a chilly start under mostly sunny skies. Highs will be in the upper 60s.

A strong area of low pressure will move into the Great Lakes region tomorrow and swing a cold front through the state tomorrow night. Expect a line of showers and thunderstorms to develop and move through tomorrow night. Strong, gusty winds will be possible within the showers and thunderstorms. Highs ahead of the front tomorrow will be in the low to mid 70s.

Behind the front, high pressure builds in Friday. Clouds will decrease through the day and high temperatures will be around 70 degrees.