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  • September 17, 2010 | 11:46 AM ET

    Wicked weather in our backyard!

    Hi everyone!  We had quite the afternoon of storms here across New York City, which I’m sure you’ve seen on the news.    I don’t think anyone expected the intensity of storms that blew through our area and did major damage to many neighborhoods.   I was on the train home, when all of a sudden the train stopped for close to an hour, and then proceeded to head back to NYC.    When I arrived back at Penn Station they had basically shut down all service anywhere.  I walked back to Fox (since the subways were completely full), went to my office and tried to call a car service.  The operator told me it was at least a two hour wait, and they couldn’t guarantee a ride home.  I then called my husband in tears (by this time it was 7:30) and he packed up little Matt and braved the clogged highways and bridges to come and get me.  It took us two and a half hours to get home, and because we took side-streets, we saw damage and trees down everywhere.  100 year old trees were completely out of the ground and some of them landed on homes and cars.  We had one reported fatality, and frankly, I’m surprised there weren’t more.  My friend Anita who lives in Queens snapped these pictures on her cell phone:

    I suppose because New York isn’t typically a “severe weather” zone maybe some of us city folk are over-reacting, but my husband who has lived here all his life says he hasn’t seen anything like it.  It was pretty scary.

    There were 11 tornado reports yesterday across Ohio and West Virginia, and of course the unconfirmed report of a tornado through NYC. 

    A new cold front across the Midwest today will bring showers and thunderstorms from the Great Lakes to the Central Plains. Some of these storms could turn severe through the afternoon and evening hours.

    The Pacific Northwest remains unsettled this weekend. Some snow is forecast across the higher elevations of the Northern Rockies. The southwest will remain warm and dry.

    And the tropics:

    Hurricane Karl is a major Cat 3 storm and it’s about to make a second landfall across Mexico today. It’s been 12 years since we’ve seen 3 simultaneous hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin, so this is a very rare occurrence!  Here’s another amazing picture courtesy of Nasa featuring Karl, Igor and Julia yesterday:

    Igor is still a Cat 3 storm as well as it makes a bee-line for Bermuda. Bermuda needs to prepare itself for the potential for serious damage from Igor. They could get over 36 hours of (at least) tropical storm force winds, and several hours of hurricane force winds. Winds of that magnitude for a long period of time could pose a big risk for major damage to the island.  That Island needs to be making their final plans to protect life and property.

    Thankfully Julia is barely a hurricane, and no threat to land.  Looking ahead to next week, one of the reliable computer models is hinting at a couple of new waves which could become Lisa and Matthew.  Lets just hope both of them stay away from land if they do decide to form!

    Ok everyone.  It’s been quite a week.  I’m going to be very thankful when I’m home with my boys.

    Be safe – see you Monday!

    JD

    Janice Dean
    Meteorologist

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Margie Gacki

Well said, PJ! Spamming and ranting are two things that drive me crazy. I hope it doesn't continue. I like this blog because it is a rant-free zone. There are plenty of other blogs on which to rant, but I like the kinder, gentler blogs. We have a great bunch of folks here! Hey to everyone else out there. I hope everyone has a great week! Margie

September 20, 2010 at 10:12 am

Lisa Vickers

I can't understand why Fox can keep continuous coverage on the hurricane in Bermuda and send a correspondent to cover it when there was barely any mention of the hurrican in Mexico. The US State Department says there are over 600,000 Americans living in Mexico. That is 10 times the total population of Bermuda.

September 20, 2010 at 8:39 am

pjman

Good morning all. I hope the tec people get rid of all the spam. David please go to another site to rant. This site is for non political conversation. There are other sites on cnn msmbc, Huntington, abc etc. that you can rant. It is not allowed her. Nothing personal David. Hope all had a great weekend. Don praying for ya!! Till later PJ

September 20, 2010 at 8:32 am

medical Technologist

Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!

September 20, 2010 at 5:18 am

aj DeYoung

Hi everyone, I feel out of the loop lately but want you all to know I am thinking of you. BG I am so sorry about your grandson, Margie, thanks so much for keeping us up to date and please, please tell Don he is always in my thoughts and prayers. JD, that must have been so frightening for you and Sean and happy you were all 3 ok. Hope you all have a better week, the Smokies are so awesome, I could live in NC or Tenn. xo AJ

September 19, 2010 at 10:50 pm

Margie Gacki

Hey folks, I just thought I'd post something so David's rant isn't the first thing you read on the blog. (David, please find another blog on which to rant because we're a kinder, gentler bunch on this blog.) I hope everyone is having a great weekend. I talked to Don earlier. He's in a lot of pain from the surgery when he's awake but he's sleeping a lot because of the pain medicine they're giving him. He was in pretty good spirits, though (probably drug induced!) Have a great evening, all. Margie

September 19, 2010 at 5:44 pm
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pjman

Sorry ran out of characters Not liking the 500 thing. Hope all have a great day!!!

September 19, 2010 at 7:28 am

pjman

Hi! We didn't go to the balloon festival yesterday. we just drove around to get to know our new home. We drove for 4 hours just taking streets and hgwys to see were they go. Saw some beautiful places. Margie glad Don is doing better. BGinTX Happy anniversary hope all is well with the dog.Gwen glad you had a wonderful trip.Marie glad you are safe.Deb glad the party went well.Nothing planed for today except football. I am glad the Jets are on in Dallas not a big cowboy fan. Don't tell the neighbor

September 19, 2010 at 7:27 am

Tn~Deb

Hey Gang, Mariah celebrated her 1st Birthday with a Bang! She had a wonderful time, Lots of nice gifts, and a yummy cake. She is so adorable. Very warm, but pleasant day. Granny is pooped! Lights out. TTYL

September 18, 2010 at 10:26 pm

Gwen in Mississippi

Hi guys. We pulled the camper home from the lake today after almost 2 weeks. It's been a great time...just me and hubby. Up before dawn today to watch the bass tourney boats (20-25 of them) leave the landing. That was so cool!! We were sitting there sipping coffee and watching the show. Still hot, hot, hot and very dry here. Sorry you had such a rough time during the storm, JD. Storms like that are scary and no fun. Margie, tell Don "Hello". Glad to hear he's improving. TTFN! Gwen :)

September 18, 2010 at 9:26 pm
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BGinTX.

Hello everyone.Back after a week celebrating our 46th wedding anniversary.It did not go as planned as my little 6 year old chihuahua was attacked by my neighbor's dog as I was taking him out to do his "potty".I was able to pull him away,but not until he was mauled pretty well.He's been in the vet's hospital most of the week and should be able to come home Monday.Don, glad to hear you're getting better.We'll continue praying as usual.Have a great weekend everybody.BG.

September 18, 2010 at 4:20 pm
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marie /ohio

Hi Everone tornado all around us the other night but love ^ calm now. My country was not hit but 8 or 8 around us, God is Great, So think Don some up lefing news prayers answer, A.J Having a super trip one for memory lane for sure. A> J glad you settle enough to begaind to enjoy you new world. Margie don't give up on ur slow blog people. love you updated. J.d. glad you safe & sound with your guys. take care for the new comer, * us to. gotto go if you know what I mean ams /in ohio

September 18, 2010 at 3:51 pm

Margie Gacki

Hey PJ, have fun! Hey to everyone else out there. Don called this morning & said he had surgery yesterday. They found where the leakage was coming from & they put a stent in his kidney. He's very pleased because his creatinine level is lower than it's been since the beginning of this whole ordeal. He's still a little groggy from all the meds. He called his daughter at 6:40 this morning thinking it was 6:40 in the evening but at least he waited until after 9 to call me, thank goodness! Margie

September 18, 2010 at 9:42 am

pjman

Just wanted to say a quick hello. Going to check out the sites in my new home Town. They say there is a balloon festival in Plano. Maybe I will check that out. I will check in later. Hope all have a great weekend.

September 18, 2010 at 8:01 am

Margie Gacki

That was one wicked storm in NYC. I'm sorry it was so traumatic for you, Janice. Storms can be scary. We had really heavy rain and thunder and lightning but nothing like NYC. Hey Deb & PJ, I'm glad you two checked in today because I've felt like I've been talking to myself lately & I wasn't going to post anything today. At least there is life out there in blog land! I hope everyone has a great weekend! Margie

September 17, 2010 at 8:47 pm

pjman

Hi Glad you are safe and with your love ones JD. Margie I am glad Don didn't do it. Ha ha. I am praying for ya Don. Happy Birthday Mariah. I think the weather is funny. I move to Texas it is hot no humidity. Then NY has big time rain , tornadoes and very humid. I guess I moved at the right time. I hope all have a great weekend.

September 17, 2010 at 8:10 pm

Tn~Deb

Wow, JD that's sounds so scary! I'm so glad you got home safe. Weather conditions still amaze me at times. You just never know. We had a thunder storm last night too. But, nothing like yours. No damage, just alot of rain. Today was sunny and pleasant, and TGIF. Tomorrow is lil' Mariah's 1st Birthday. She will be celebrating w/ a Princess Party at our local park. Lots of cake and goodies. Can't wait to see her open her gifts. She is 1 going on 13! Enjoy your weekend w/your boys. (All three). Deb

September 17, 2010 at 7:55 pm

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