Shortline Bus Posted August 26, 2011 Share #51 Posted August 26, 2011 I was told by my tour guide in Washington that 250,000 people planned to come to this dedication ceremony. Unfortunately, it appears that this stupid hurricane will force the cancellation of this event. :mad: Well Andrew sadly late this evening from watching DC's Fox 5 washington local news, the MLK dedication cermony has been cancelled as orgainzers are now trying to schedule a late sept. smaller event. Blame on the B@T@H Irene.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted August 26, 2011 Share #52 Posted August 26, 2011 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Train Master Posted August 26, 2011 Share #53 Posted August 26, 2011 This is no joke I'm sure we remember the Blizzard on 12/26/10 the winds were intense and not even hurricane strength.I remember walking across the Concourse and I was caught I was like literally stopped while in a half step one foot off the ground when the wind was blowing against me and I think it was 25-35 mph. Anything over 40 mph sustained is crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted August 26, 2011 Share #54 Posted August 26, 2011 If say Manhattan and other parts of the city gets winds over 75mph, that makes sadly more likely greater chances for injuries even death from taller bulidings. The mega wind speeds thus can lead to broken and fallen objectives like windows, etc. While even 100 mph in middle of the ocean hurts no one expect fisherman and those in big boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted August 26, 2011 Share #55 Posted August 26, 2011 If you have a car or van and own a gas powered chain saw you can make yourself a lot of money come Monday. Tree branches and trunks will be scattered all over the place. You can basically name your own price, talking about cutting only, no removal. You can imagine how backed up tree service companies are going to be after the hurricane departs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Fe via Willow Posted August 26, 2011 Share #56 Posted August 26, 2011 I just hope Irene blows north by northeast, eventually fizzing & dying out way up east of New Foundland somewhere. Last I've heard the Jersey Shore's being cleared out. If I heard right NO southbound traffic on the GSP either starting tonight at 8;pm, or tomorrow at some point, after/past exit 90 something. If I heard RIGHT, Keansburg's being evacuated, & that's directly across from Wolfe's Pond. I'd be worried about flooding if I lived at The Tides of Charleston or on/off certain other areas of Arthur Kill Rd. Charleston Depot seems fairly/decently high enough/uphill, like its creepy don't open any fireplaces in it neighbor, Kreischer Mansion, & so SHOULDN'T get flooded. But Charleston Depot & Kreischer Mansion subject to wind &/or lightning damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted August 26, 2011 Share #57 Posted August 26, 2011 Track said hurricane here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted August 26, 2011 Share #58 Posted August 26, 2011 Hours ahead of Hurricane Irene arrival, New York City mass transit to shut down at NOON Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/08/26/2011-08-26_hours_ahead_of_hurricane_irene_arrival_new_york_city_mass_transit_to_shut_down_a.html#ixzz1W9tXlsip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted August 26, 2011 Share #59 Posted August 26, 2011 Map of EVACUATIONS within the city: http://www.metro.us/newyork/local/article/953262 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious2train Posted August 26, 2011 Share #60 Posted August 26, 2011 This was a baadddddddddddddddddddd week for me to buy a Weekly Unlimited Metrocard Stocking supplies as we speak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted August 26, 2011 Share #61 Posted August 26, 2011 Went to weather.com and put in my zip code where I live in Queens for the hourly forecast and the top wind speed for Sunday is only 53 mph, from midnight on Sunday-18mph winds up to the max of 53 mph with the average winds of around 35-40 mph for most of the day, and with the rain ending by around 5-6pm. If that info holds true this is not a big deal at all(wind speed wise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanfortitude Posted August 26, 2011 Share #62 Posted August 26, 2011 This was a baadddddddddddddddddddd week for me to buy a Weekly Unlimited Metrocard Stocking supplies as we speak... LMAO I almost did it too and then i thought about. I'm workin a full week next week too...im not goin anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakenhamtrain Posted August 27, 2011 Share #63 Posted August 27, 2011 From the other side of the world I hope you all get through ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted August 27, 2011 Share #64 Posted August 27, 2011 From the other side of the world I hope you all get through ok. Has Irene gone big media attention 'down under?" and thanks brother.:tup::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTARegional Bus Posted August 27, 2011 Share #65 Posted August 27, 2011 From the other side of the world I hope you all get through ok. Thanks friend:tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakenhamtrain Posted August 27, 2011 Share #66 Posted August 27, 2011 Has Irene gone big media attention 'down under?" and thanks brother.:tup::cool: It's getting some coverage during our news times and bullitins. If our media's trend of covering natural disasters continues at least one channel will go to wall to wall coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous85 Posted August 27, 2011 Share #67 Posted August 27, 2011 Went to weather.com and put in my zip code where I live in Queensfor the hourly forecast and the top wind speed for Sunday is only 53 mph, from midnight on Sunday-18mph winds up to the max of 53 mph with the average winds of around 35-40 mph for most of the day, and with the rain ending by around 5-6pm. If that info holds true this is not a big deal at all(wind speed wise). That's interesting because the weather channel (weather.com) is predicting a borderline Category 1 Hurricane/Strong Tropical Storm (sustained 70-80 mph winds) for our area. There's even a Hurricane WARNING in place. I personally think this storm is being underestimated as well as overestimated (mainly the former though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted August 27, 2011 Share #68 Posted August 27, 2011 I will say Hurricane Irene will make landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane. Some people say Category 2, but that is overkill, and Tropical Storm status is way too weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted August 27, 2011 Share #69 Posted August 27, 2011 Went to weather.com and put in my zip code where I live in Queensfor the hourly forecast and the top wind speed for Sunday is only 53 mph, from midnight on Sunday-18mph winds up to the max of 53 mph with the average winds of around 35-40 mph for most of the day, and with the rain ending by around 5-6pm. If that info holds true this is not a big deal at all(wind speed wise). Just did the same thing... hour by hour wind speeds for my area do not get above 49mph. Consider this, though: Thursday they said the eye would arrive around the JFK area but now it's supposed to make landfall halfway across Long Island. EDIT: Just read this, and now it makes sense. Since the eye will be well to the east of us, we won't get the strongest winds... but in return we get a lot of rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted August 27, 2011 Share #70 Posted August 27, 2011 Buses are now free, so all of you bus fans take advantage of this up until 12:00 noon today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mass production Posted August 27, 2011 Share #71 Posted August 27, 2011 Hope for the best to everyone out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted August 27, 2011 Share #72 Posted August 27, 2011 http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31526 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R68 Subway Car Posted August 27, 2011 Share #73 Posted August 27, 2011 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44297053/ns/weather/ Four people dead so far. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted August 27, 2011 Share #74 Posted August 27, 2011 Sadly Irene has claimed her 1st victims. The cable news channels says at least 4 people are dead including a child in Va. Beach area who was killed when a tree fell into his house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted August 27, 2011 Share #75 Posted August 27, 2011 Sadly Irene has claimed her 1st victims. The cable news channels says at least 4 people are dead including a child in Va. Beach area who was killed when a tree fell into his house. That is awful to hear. This is not only a very large hurricane but a slow moving one at that. Going to watch this from a safe distance at home and not stay too close to my windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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