[SMCARA] Fw: Weather Alert-Hurricane Earl

[Ray]

Here is a local update from Public Safety in Leonardtown.

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----- Original Message ----- 
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 13:12
Subject: Weather Alert-Hurricane Earl


> Weather Alert #5
> Thursday - September 2, 2010 at 1:00 pm
>
> Good Afternoon All,
>
> The Department of Public Safety participated in a 11:30 am conference call 
> with the National Weather Service and the State Emergency Operations 
> Center.
>
> At this time, Hurricane Earl is located approximately 300 miles S of Cape 
> Hatteras and is a Category 4 with 140 mph winds.  The storm is expected to 
> pass 140 to 170 miles off shore from Ocean City around 12 noon on Friday. 
> The National Weather Service is stating there should be very limited 
> impacts west of Rt. 13 and the Chesapeake Bay.  Ocean City will receive 
> the greatest impact of course with waves between 8 to 13 feet and major 
> rip current.
>
> For St. Mary's County
> A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY is in effect until 6 pm this evening.
> A COSTAL FLOOD WATCH remains in effect from 6 pm to late tonight.
> There are 1 to 2 foot above normal tides expected at high tide tonight and 
> tomorrow morning.
> There is a possibility of 20 to 25 mph wind gusts and rain is not likely, 
> however if we do see any it will be light.
> The Department of Public Safety will continue to monitor the storm and 
> will participate in another conference call at 5:30 pm this evening, at 
> which point we will send out another update.  All information provided by 
> the National Weather Service at this time is looking positive with 
> predictions of minimal impact on our area.  Hurricanes do carry a level of 
> unpredictability so please keep aware until the storm has passed the 
> Maryland Coast line.  Tropical Storm Fiona and Tropical Depression Gaston 
> are both currently moving westward and at this time they do not seem to be 
> presenting a threat to the Mid-Atlantic region and Public Safety will 
> continue to monitor these storms as well.
>
> Please call if you have any questions or concerns.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Jaclyn L. Shaw
> Emergency Manager
> St. Mary's County Public Safety