Sunday Update - Thunderstorms & Irene

Thunderstorms will approach the Boston area around 4 PM today, some storms could be severe and produce small hail, gusty winds and heavy rainfall.  The rain will continue as a cold front advances slowly across the area.


Tropical Storm Irene is near Puerto Rico this afternoon and will track on a West Northwest track. Possibly reaching the Florida coast by Friday then track north toward the Carolinas with a gradual turn in the direction of New England. Any effects from Irene would not be felt until next Sunday at the earliest. Again, it is way too soon to say where Irene will track, but does bear watching.

Irene at 2 PM on Sunday with potential tracks leading into the upcoming week. It is important now not to focus on one individual track for the US, but to know that there is a storm worth watching.

Taken from http://meteorologicalmusings.blogspot.com/2011/08/potential-hurricane_21.html

• Keep your car's gas tank full. Spend $25 or so to buy an electrical inverter. 
• If you have dispersed family (i.e., kids in college, elderly relatives you might need to help evacuate, etc.), talk with them now about contingencies if your area is put under a warning later this week
• Make sure you have a battery-powered TV or radio with fresh batteries
• Get any medical prescriptions refilled now, even if you haven't completely run out.

That's it for now...enjoy the rest of your weekend. There is no need to be concerned until watches or warnings are issued.