tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156554518278588586.post6774651346242702195..comments2018-09-14T16:43:57.358-04:00Comments on Justin's WeatherTalk: Hanna Hits SaturdayJustin Berk, AMS CBMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12617236011630970241noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156554518278588586.post-41131224071475903552008-09-05T19:08:00.000-04:002008-09-05T19:08:00.000-04:00Anonymous in AA county:Thanks...Yes to the wind! ...Anonymous in AA county:<BR/>Thanks...<BR/>Yes to the wind! Being farther south, you would expect strong winds simply because you will be closer to the storm. However, there are a few factors. If you are near the bay, winds will be stronger. Also, if you face east, you will get stronger winds. so if you see the sunrise or at least brighter sky at your house in the morning vs. the evening that would place you in view of the east to north east wind tomorrow. Otherwise some low hills and even tall trees would dampen the wind. Keep in mind that tropical systems will produce bands of rain that are called 'squalls'. They have stronger winds and heavier rain in them. They can last for a few short minutes or much longer. Where these rain bands or squalls set up can focus stronger winds as well. If the storm gets elongated as expected, that would mean it loses it's circular form and can expand the rain bands in a particular direction, while other spots could miss out.Justin Berk, AMS CBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617236011630970241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156554518278588586.post-66982215973915066682008-09-05T15:57:00.000-04:002008-09-05T15:57:00.000-04:00SO Anne Arundel County which is where i live. Shou...SO Anne Arundel County which is where i live. Should this area be considered on of the area to be hit harder with higher winds or no? please answer back so i know. and by the way Justin you do an awesome job at explaining everything and breaking it down with pictures and whatnot. you actually explain it better on here then anywhere else keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156554518278588586.post-25253177361449290862008-09-05T15:13:00.000-04:002008-09-05T15:13:00.000-04:00Mr. Foot,Thanks man... dittos to you as well. As ...Mr. Foot,<BR/><BR/>Thanks man... dittos to you as well. As for the preparations, I know we have pre packaged stuff, and I am certain they will be on the air this evening. As for the Pre- Isabel coverage... I have some video of that, I will try to get on You Tube for you. I am sure I explained the Storm Surge the Monday before ( my last in the studio) and then again on the beach during the week. <BR/>This one does look like it is ramping up before landfall, so it had a better chance of holding together. How about wind gusts over 60mph at BWI and multiple tornadoes on the Eastern Shore...Justin Berk, AMS CBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617236011630970241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156554518278588586.post-46133377934031688062008-09-05T13:07:00.000-04:002008-09-05T13:07:00.000-04:00Justin:Hope you’ll get this before the evening bro...Justin:<BR/><BR/>Hope you’ll get this before the evening broadcast. You’ve been doing a masterful job of explaining the storm and impacts. The best of the area by far.<BR/><BR/>The one suggestion I’d like to make is that I have not yet seen a graphic on the news or the network site on PREPARATIONS.<BR/><BR/>If NHC issues a TSW, should that not be accompanied by a condensed list of their recommendations on getting ready for the storm?<BR/><BR/>They’re not just whistling Dixie over this. They’ve put out a specific list of preparations. I think the public deserves to see that on the 6 PM evening news and on the network site and your site.<BR/><BR/>Think of it as using this storm to train the public so that next time, preparations are not so difficult. Use it as a opportunity to build trust with viewers with a statement like: “If you’re looking for tips on how to prepare your family, there are links on our website, because even in the height of the storm, ABC2 2 WORKS FOR YOU.”<BR/><BR/>Once again, fabulous job breaking it all down, heads and tails better than pre-Isabel coverage, which I taped so I remember sitting there wondering: “Is anyone going to explain a Tropical Storm Warning.”<BR/><BR/>This time you are and thank you for that.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,Foot's Forecasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16061989574003869935noreply@blogger.com