AP BREAKING: Joaquin Strengthens, Becoming 'Extremely Dangerous' Category 4 Storm

[Hissyspit]

Source: AP News Alert

AP BREAKING: Joaquin Strengthens, Becoming 'Extremely Dangerous' Category 4 Storm

Hurricane Joaquin develops into Category 4 storm

Really Nasr

4 Hours Ago
CNBC.com

The National Weather Service has upgraded Hurricane Joaquin to a Category 4 storm that is "extremely dangerous."

The storm has already sustained winds from 131 mph to 151 mph. Forecasters expect the storm to stay offshore of the Eastern U.S., but there will still be coastal flooding and very heavy rains all the way up the seaboard.

The storm however is expected to weaken as it moves along the Eastern coast. Forecasters expect Joaquin will reach eastern Long Island sometime early next week, perhaps Monday night into Tuesday.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Joaquin, which is expected to start impacting the state with heavy rainfall on Friday.

Read more: http://abc7ny.com/weather/joaquin-strengthens-becoming-an-extremely-dangerous-category-4-storm/1009318/

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http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/cyclones/

[shenmue]

1. Oh noes

Skeered

[LiberalElite]

36. I'm on the E.C. -

got the cat food in today. Tomorrow's the litter. (Got the junk food and drinks in already hehe)

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

40. I'm not afraid. I dare this storm to hit Wisconsin!

[RobertEarl]

2. Out of nowhere...

.....Came Joaquin...

The heat content of the waters it grew over are record high temps.

The weather systems on either side of the hurricane are keeping it from moving and the experts are quite confounded.

They do not know where it will go.

If you live along the east coast of the US, you may meet Joaquin head on some day soon, so be prepared.

[LiberalElite]

33. I was just thinking a few days ago

boy it's been a slow hurricane season.... tempted fate, I guess - next thing I know we got THIS...(I'm on East Coast)

[truthisfreedom]

3. The maps indicate landfall.

[DLnyc]

4. The path predictions have varied quite a bit

Pretty good information at http://www.nhc. noaa.gov/

[JHB]

24. You have a space in your link...

...making it not work.

See:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

[DLnyc]

28. oops, thanks! n/t

[Blue_Tires]

5. I ain't skeered...

[NRaleighLiberal]

6. we are on Ocracoke - evacuation notice just came in!

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We are going to have a nice dinner (swordfish), drink (ample beers!) - pack up and head for the ferry in the morning - I fully expect tomorrow to be a bit of a zoo - oh well. Wish us luck! Looks like a deluge from Swan Quarter (that is probably where we will head) to Raleigh.

[murielm99]

8. You live in a beautiful place.

Take care.

[NRaleighLiberal]

13. I wished we lived here, but we are only 6 hours away in Raleigh -

we always spend two weeks here in the fall - it is inevitable that a storm would decide to (perhaps) drop in on one of our visits!

Stay or go...stay or go...still waiting to see what is recommended by those in the know (those who live here have seen it all - their thought is wait to see what the 5 PM advisory brings)

[LiberalElite]

37. Be safe! nt

[jeff47]

16. It looks like the front that has been making it rain for the last week

is pushing it out to sea. At least, the predictions are going further and further East.

[LynneSin]

22. I'd say you could come stay with us but we could be screwed here in Delaware

This thing might make Sandy look like a Spring Shower

[yodermon]

23. Love Ocracoke! haven't been there in 10+ years though.

Want to make another trip ( before it disappears altogether ) but it's like a 9 hour drive (including ferry) from Charlotte!

Stay safe!!

[JHB]

25. Good luck and stay dry and upright...

...excepting the beer.

[unapatriciated]

27. we are in Wilmington....

both hubby and I work for a grocery store and it has been crazy busy the last couple of days.

[Hissyspit]

31. I was on Cape Cod Sunday

talking to someone about hurricanes hitting Okracoke!

Be safe. Still want that book, just really busy.

[beac]

34. Stay safe, my friend!

Sorry about your vacation. Check in when you can and let us know you're okay.

[workinclasszero]

7. Uh oh

If you are in the path I hope you have lots of bottled water, canned food and a gas electric generator.

[Myrina]

9. ... and an opportunity presents itself for Chris Christie to look Presidential ...

.... will he take it? What will Trump's excuse be when attacking Christie next week?

[Javaman]

10. having grown up on Long Island...

the thing we would always look for is if the Hurricane clears Cape Hatterus. If it hits it, then it usually turn into a tropical storm, but if it clears it...look out.

That's why Sandy was so bad, it was out to sea and easily cleared the cape.

I have to talk to my Sister. She lives in Queens.

[Babel_17]

21. Long Islander here :)

I even worked on the clean-up after Sandy, on Long Beach. That was insane.

But from what I'm reading, even if it heads up our way it will lose steam and become a tropical storm or less. Even a Tropical Storm can be a disaster when it combines with high tides and heavy rains. But the beating from the wind is less severe and much more local in its damage. recovery is generally quicker.

Though if the storm picks up speed and makes a beeline for Long Island, all bets are off.

[Javaman]

38. All true.

lets hope it shaves the coast and weakens.

[Sunlei]

11. The hurricanes lead clouds look like a Dragonhead biting Florida!

[Liberalagogo]

12. Don't woory

Ben Carson has a (giggle) plan!

[riversedge]

14. in the path of Norfolk VA...photo.

I saw a article not to long ago about climate change and Norfolk--esp. the naval base that is located there. They were talking of moving the entire base--water logged for long time now. cost in the millions if they did that. I do not recall many details but it seemed that it would not be feasible to try to put up barriers or sea barriers. Do not recall why not.

[SheilaT]

15. Am I reading the map right?

It looks as if it's supposed to diminish significantly in strength by the time it makes landfall. Although a category 1 storm still isn't anything to ignore.

[Sunlei]

17. one of these hurricanes will wash over the entire of Florida into the Gulf. please go to highest gro

ground. please, use your phone GPS app to find the highest spots or build on high strong piers.

[floriduck]

18. Joaquin sounds Hispanic

Maybe Trump can send him home.

[Avalux]

20. Joaquin is Spanish.

I know you were making a joke, but......

[MynameisBlarney]

19. I live in the Upper Keys...

I am nervous with being that damn close...I hope it fizzles out at sea.

[allan01]

26. sending you east coasters good vibes in the face of the storm

id get out whilst the gettin is good.

[leftyladyfrommo]

29. This is so confusing.

NOAA is showing this sucker will hit land north of the Carolinas

and the Weather Channel is saying it will not hit land. They show it kind of moving back out to sea. It would be great if they were right.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

35. The aggregate of various tracks says the storm is likely to go more east than was expected.....

....24 hours ago....

Therefore, there's a good chance by Sunday/Monday it will steer out to sea completely.

[Dont call me Shirley]

30. Batten down the hatches and stay safe.

[smirkymonkey]

32. I'm in Boston. I just got in and it's very windy here.

I don't think it's going to make it up this far, but it is starting to feel very stormy and scary out there.

Stay safe everyone!

[Marrah_G]

41. Windy and rainy here in Providence.

[Dawson Leery]

39. kick

[Blue_In_AK]

42. My husband used to be chief engineer

on the ship that's missing. He's feeling pretty melancholy. This looks like a terrible storm.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/hurricane-joaquin-batters-bahamas-ship-missing-in-storm/ar-AAf1iB1?li=AA54ur