Everything around here is or has already closed down. We are right next to DC, and more people are now getting prepared. Our County offices closed today and tomorrow, but my office is part of the judicial system, and it was work as normal.....just got word we will close at one today, but tomorrow is still pending. Right now the skies are dark, but it's eerily quiet....I will be going home soon.
With so many Virginian's already without electricity in VA Beach, I'm certain we will lose power here. The eye and the right side strongest band will go right over us. I suppose we are as prepared as we can be for the sustaining winds of 74mph, with wind gusts near 90 that they are predicting. It could be much worse, for sure. I think this is a first hit for DC, and it is built on marshland anyway. Lots of flooding I'm sure.
Rocketman, I have seen the reports about all the flooding in PA. You guys do not need any more rain there for sure. They say we will recieve anywhere from 6-10 inches as it passes through. That is a lot of rain on already saturated land. We'll probably lose many trees.
We can't control nature for sure, and this is such an awesome storm. Dad used to take us to Florida during the hurricane season when we were small, and usually, we'd be trying to "outrun" one coming in. Very frightening memories for certain. Those times are etched in my mind, as well as Agnes and the damage it did when we lived in the Maryland mountains.
For those on the coast, I can only hope that they do pay heed and get out while they can. Personal possessions are important, but lives are more important. Why take a chance? The weather people only predict as well as they can, and these storms are known to be unpredictable for sure.
We are due to be hit by the worst after we go to bed tonight. I'm sure our electric will go out. As soon as I can, I will come back and let you know how it went.
Special K, don't worry about the duplicate site. Actually, I was surprised that there wasn't more on here about this subject.
