free_man Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 We are under five days away from possible major effects such as hydro issues and also marine impacts. It is probably time in the next day or two to start discussing chasing logistics assuming there are no wild swings in forecast path. Discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Josh, you know your little heart wants to chase Irene, so bad! Come home, Josh. Come home!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Chatham, MVY, or the S.S. Minnow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Chatham, MVY, or the S.S. Minnow? Geogrges Bank ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tropopause_Fold Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 ha ha. guess we'll see. got all the weenie equipment and apparel ready in wait if needed. new vehicle, mobile internets, multiple laptops/ipad, couple of anemometers etc. but hopefully not measuring 35 knot east winds in CHH in blinding rain like last year. advantage of this being west is we get barely any rain so can be out in the elements and not soaked to the bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKpowdah Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm in as long as Irene is more than a 65kt POS. I move back up to Plymouth on Saturday. Guess I'll drive back down later in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm in as long as Irene is more than a 65kt POS. I move back up to Plymouth on Saturday. Guess I'll drive back down later in the day. A 65-kt hurricane is a piece of sh*t? Really? Given that it's an exceedingly rare occurrence up there, I'd think you would celebrate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 If it ends up only a Cape threat I'll be there..but I still think we have a shot at western track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 If it ends up only a Cape threat I'll be there..but I still think we have a shot at western track GTG is at your place or BIrv's? Get a generator for us and a beefy wi-fi hot spot. I will need at least a 12 pack of Sam's Summer. I might wind up being in Southern RI for this anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKpowdah Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Depending on the outcome, if there's anyone coming down from NH that could give me a ride, it'd be much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKpowdah Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 A 65-kt hurricane is a piece of sh*t? Really? Given that it's an exceedingly rare occurrence up there, I'd think you would celebrate it. meh, a 65kt hurricane would mean some gusts around 40-50mph for most of the region, outside the immediate coast to the right of the track. That's at least a once a year event here with a strong fropa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_man Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 ha ha. guess we'll see. got all the weenie equipment and apparel ready in wait if needed. new vehicle, mobile internets, multiple laptops/ipad, couple of anemometers etc. but hopefully not measuring 35 knot east winds in CHH in blinding rain like last year. advantage of this being west is we get barely any rain so can be out in the elements and not soaked to the bone. foam dome? no joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_man Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 meh, a 65kt hurricane would mean some gusts around 40-50mph for most of the region, outside the immediate coast to the right of the track. That's at least a once a year event here with a strong fropa You are exaggerating on that point. Heavy rain and PRE will loosen those soils. Lots of uprooting. Plus we are not talking a 10 or 15 minute interval of 60mph winds , with frozen ground and bare trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierinvermont Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 If this does hit on the outer cape then one place to consider instead of Chatham is East Orleans. I went there last year for Earl because I wanted to see waves and there weren't any in Chatham. They closed the public parking area for the beach at the end of Beach Road, but just south of Beach Road is a private community area at the end of Pochet Road. They have a small private parking area right near the beach which could probably be used. The whole time my friend and I were there only a few other cars that showed up and none of them gave us any trouble. Nice beach with good waves too. There's an elevated boardwalk that goes over a swampy area, so if the storm surge is higher than 3' this probably wouldn't be a good place. If it goes east on the outer cape or just offshore this could be a good spot.. but hopefully it is west and can be chased in RI or SE MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_man Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hi! Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_man Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Looks like leaving to the Cape tonight is best plan instead of waiting for Saturday and possible bridge closures. Worst case would be stay at the house in Taunton or folks in North Attleboro instead, which aren't very desirable but not bad shutout spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'll be chasing this storm from my back deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'll be chasing this storm from my back deck. Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Same. I'm nervous yet excited at the same time. I don't know what to think at this point. This may be the worst storm since the 1930/40's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm nervous yet excited at the same time. I don't know what to think at this point. This may be the worst storm since the 1930/40's. I know what you mean. It was almost eerie this morning walking the dog. It was so damn calm. All I could think about is how violent the winds will be come Sunday. I remember Gloria very well, and I know this will probably surpass that. This one will be very memorable, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I know what you mean. It was almost eerie this morning walking the dog. It was so damn calm. All I could think about is how violent the winds will be come Sunday. I remember Gloria very well, and I know this will probably surpass that. This one will be very memorable, I'm sure. I don't know if it's just our heightened awareness of the weather but I felt that strange eerie calmness this AM as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professional Lurker Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I am leaving for the cape on Saturday morning, crack of dawn. Staying at a house 100 yards from the cape cod bay in Eastham. It has plenty of elevation. Come east, baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_man Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 I am leaving for the cape on Saturday morning, crack of dawn. Staying at a house 100 yards from the cape cod bay in Eastham. It has plenty of elevation. Come east, baby! Very cool, have a good ride down. Decided I'm leaving around 3-5am this morning for E. Falmouth, Not 100 yards from the ocean, but around 2000 ft. CT chase is a little too pricey and far this time around. Agree, come east a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjn Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I was thinking of shooting down towards either Wareham or Dartmouth. I would probably go to the Cape but I have work Monday afternoon and don't know about bridge closures and such, or how many trees will be in my way. I don't really know what to expect and will probably realize being so close to the coast is a bad idea. Whatever, how often am I gonna get so see this **** though? I can't imagine how many trees are gonna be down. Last heavy wind event I remember was Feb 26, 2010 where KLWM gusted in the low 60s and there were trees down every few streets. That was with the trees bare, too. At the coast, Irene will probably have a few gusts over 100mph, and I'd bet sustained winds around 50mph gusting 60-70mph north of Boston Sunday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free_man Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 I don't really know what to expect and will probably realize being so close to the coast is a terrific bad idea. Whatever, how often am I gonna get so see this **** ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbutts Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Very cool, have a good ride down. Decided I'm leaving around 3-5am this morning for E. Falmouth, Not 100 yards from the ocean, but around 2000 ft. CT chase is a little too pricey and far this time around. Agree, come east a little. nice, enjoy I would love to be at the coast, but need to hold down the fort here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 nice, enjoy I would love to be at the coast, but need to hold down the fort here what do you think about your area? think damage will rival the Feb 2010 wind event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbutts Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 what do you think about your area? think damage will rival the Feb 2010 wind event? not so sure, seeing as that's my only wind event at this location it's all I have to go on. That was with bare trees and saturated ground and 70ish winds. Pretty heavy tree damage in the area especially low spots that got mushy. Definitely won't be surprised if this matches or exceeds it, but a long way from counting on anything. I wish I had a better idea of what we'll experience up here.. My first inland storm. I don't know how a typical tc, let alone this one translate to the ground up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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