Dangerous storm threatens millions on East Coast

Hurricane Sandy: Assessing the damage

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From CT: RT @GovMalloyOffice: All state parks & campgrounds will be closed by Sunday at noon. #Sandy

by Weather Underground via twitter 10/27/2012 6:03:13 PM
The weather in Myrtle Beach this morning is intense... thanks Sandy. pbs.twimg.com

by sjunkins via twitter 10/27/2012 6:04:09 PM
From the latest National Hurricane Center forecast: A TURN
TOWARD THE NORTH IS FORECAST SUNDAY NIGHT OR EARLY MONDAY. ON THE
FORECAST TRACK THE CENTER OF SANDY WILL CONTINUE MOVING AWAY FROM
THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS AND WILL MOVE PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHEAST
COAST OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE WEEKEND.

by chhopkins 10/27/2012 6:04:58 PM
TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO FIRST REACH THE TROPICAL STORM WARNING AREA IN THE CAROLINAS THIS AFTERNOON OR EVENING...AND SPREAD NORTHWARD TONIGHT AND SUNDAY.

by chhopkins 10/27/2012 6:05:30 PM
Traveling soon? Airlines bracing for #Sandy encourage passengers to change plans; cancellation fees waived: nyti.ms

by The New York Times via twitter 10/27/2012 6:05:54 PM
GALE FORCE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO ARRIVE ALONG PORTIONS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC COAST BY LATE SUNDAY OR SUNDAY NIGHT AND REACH LONG ISLAND AND SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND BY MONDAY MORNING.

by chhopkins 10/27/2012 6:06:14 PM
Storm surges of four to eight feet are expected between Ocean City Maryland and the Connecticut and Rhode Island border, as well as in Long Island Sound, Raritan Bay and Delaware Bay.

by chhopkins 10/27/2012 6:06:58 PM
Take a look at this WunderMap. A buoy appears to be directly in the Path of #Sandy. Something to watch wxug.us

by Weather Underground via twitter 10/27/2012 6:07:44 PM
GIVEN THE LARGE WIND FIELD ASSOCIATED WITH SANDY...ELEVATED WATER
LEVELS COULD SPAN MULTIPLE TIDE CYCLES RESULTING IN REPEATED AND
EXTENDED PERIODS OF COASTAL AND BAYSIDE FLOODING.

by chhopkins 10/27/2012 6:07:46 PM
(Oct 27) #Sandy tip: get some extra cash out at the ATM today. If the power goes out, banks/ATMs may be offline for some time

by femainfocus via twitter 10/27/2012 6:07:46 PM
Next advisory will be at 5 p.m. ET www.nhc.noaa.gov

by chhopkins 10/27/2012 6:08:18 PM
Actual Headline: "'Frankenstorm’ Could Wreak Havoc on Morning Show Halloween Plans" t.co #journalism #self-absorbed

by mjfriedman via twitter 10/27/2012 6:08:30 PM
When pressure from this buoy starts to rise, you will know #Sandy has passed. We will monitor. bit.ly

by Weather Underground via twitter 10/27/2012 6:08:41 PM
Gov #Christie urging residents to stay off roads starting tomorrow night when #Frankenstorm expected to begin.

by dmarko_dj via twitter 10/27/2012 6:08:42 PM
the latest graphic...
Timeline Photos

by Michael Meehan via facebook 10/27/2012 6:10:22 PM
Commissioner Martin giving an update on the status of the flood gates we lowered last night. pbs.twimg.com

by Governor Christie via twitter 10/27/2012 6:11:34 PM
Malloy: Wind gusts are forecast to top 80MPM #Sandy

by NBC Connecticut via twitter 10/27/2012 6:11:46 PM
We had no power for 6 days last year’s storm not hopeful about our prospects #sandy. Preemptively booked a hotel for next week. #petfriendly

by bichonscot1 via twitter 10/27/2012 6:12:34 PM
Home Depot is crazy packed #Sandy

by msstarchia via twitter 10/27/2012 6:12:54 PM
5 reasons why #Sandy is expected to be a superstorm: apne.ws -CJ

by The Associated Press via twitter 10/27/2012 6:14:42 PM
Trough influencing #Sandy bringing temps in 20s and 30s to U. Midwest. Snow to accompany #Sandy Mon/Tue Appalachians wxug.us

by Weather Underground via twitter 10/27/2012 6:17:45 PM
NOAA update: Sandy producing tropical storm-force winds over the Atlantic from Northern Bahamas to near the coast of North Carolina: www.nhc.noaa.gov

by acarter 10/27/2012 6:18:14 PM
RT @NHCDirector: Recall #Irene, prepare for possibly significant inland impacts from #Sandy, even if Irene's worst missed you.

by Weather Underground via twitter 10/27/2012 6:19:32 PM
Sandy starting to stir in Myrtle Beach #frankenstorm pbs.twimg.com

by ndanger114 via twitter 10/27/2012 6:21:18 PM
Here is the 2:00 PM #Sandy #Hurrevac report. The NC Coast under TS Warning. #Sandy track now crosses EasternShore. ^ES pbs.twimg.com

by IEMNews via twitter 10/27/2012 6:23:45 PM
Few changes as #Sandy nears Carolinas; coastal flooding reported in Southport, Carolina Beach
t.co
#Brunsco #ILM #ncwx

by cgcurran via twitter 10/27/2012 6:24:54 PM
This what you get when you send a man to get #Frankenstorm provisions. #TastyKake t.co

by Lynn Bardowski via twitter 10/27/2012 6:25:07 PM
Watch real-time the trough to the west combine with #Sandy to the east. wxug.us

by Weather Underground via twitter 10/27/2012 6:25:39 PM
Final decision on suspending MTA service will be made Sunday cc @MTAInsider #Sandy

by Andrew Cuomo via twitter 10/27/2012 6:26:38 PM
Target is sold out of flashlights...#sandy

by xojen93 via twitter 10/27/2012 6:26:58 PM
Hurricane Sandy postpones our second round to tomorrow. At least we get to watch the second half of the game! #gopack pbs.twimg.com

by augusta_james via twitter 10/27/2012 6:30:24 PM
A few hardy souls on the Boardwalk in OCNJ. Sandy is coming and the Governor has ordered mandatory evacuation #Sandy t.co

by cableseller via twitter 10/27/2012 6:30:48 PM
RT @ThePawReport: #NewYork! Hurricane Shelters are PET FRIENDLY »pls RT« t.co #HurricaneSandy #pets #dogs #cats #NYC @Newyorkist @Gothamist

by The_Lil_General via twitter 10/27/2012 6:32:54 PM
RT @BenBradleyABC7: 45 miles from Atlantic City and Target store shelves have already been emptied of water. #HurricaneSandy t.co

by Hola_Mamacita via twitter 10/27/2012 6:33:14 PM
The attached image highlights potential impacts across central NC from #Sandy...updated 1 PM this afternoon. pbs.twimg.com

by NWS Raleigh via twitter 10/27/2012 6:42:32 PM
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Sandy - @cbsboston cbsloc.al

by Breaking News Storm via twitter 10/27/2012 6:43:44 PM
Video from the President on the importance of working together during disasters www.youtube.com #Sandy @NationalVOAD

by femainfocus via twitter 10/27/2012 6:58:04 PM
Be safe all of you who live in the path of #Sandy

by mellaniehopkins via twitter 10/27/2012 7:32:42 PM
Actually looking forward to Hurricane #Sandy. Excellent reading weather. Got the candles ready.

by JadedMuse via twitter 10/27/2012 7:32:54 PM
The Weather Channel's exclusive #Sandy Threat Index has been raised to ALERT for part of eastern KY #KYwx pbs.twimg.com

by TWC_Shawn via twitter 10/27/2012 7:34:22 PM
UI: More than 600,000 customers may lose power. #sandy.

by connpost via twitter 10/27/2012 7:35:42 PM
Just bought the last @DietCokeUS in all of #fairwayUES. In other news, NYC thinks the world is ending. #sandy #frankenstorm

by cschweitz via twitter 10/27/2012 7:36:38 PM
Check out this Disaster PSA from President Obama #Sandy t.co

by ColumbusFAST via twitter 10/27/2012 7:37:02 PM
To our fellow utilities and your line crews working in tough conditions these next few days: Stay safe out there! #SanteeCooper #Sandy

by santeecooper via twitter 10/27/2012 7:38:18 PM
Look up the #Sandy forecast with your zip code on our interactive map & track the storm's current & projected paths: nyti.ms

by The New York Times via twitter 10/27/2012 7:39:38 PM

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