Hurricane Irene and Everything!

[Ann-Marie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ann-Marie]

We have a week at Attitash Mountain Village starting Friday. This is our dilemma. We live 8 hours away on L.I. So our drive on Friday will get us there at the earliest is 2-3 PM on Friday. Unfortunately we have to head home on Monday. Our daughter who lives in Boston is joining us, and has the same problem. Her husband is flying to Ca on Monday night and she needs to get home. With the weather forecast that I have been hearing, they are calling for an increasing cloudy day on Saturday and rain all day Sunday and Monday with hurricane force winds. I'm trying to decide if it is worth it for us to travel all that distance if the weather forecast is that bad. Our daughter will probably go anyway, but it is still a shame that the week might go to waste. Any opinions on what I should do? Thanks

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Ugh, we are supposed to fly to VT on Sunday. I didn't realize it was supposed to be bad up here and further north.

Let's both hope that the storm changes course, but if I were driving all that distance for the just weekend I would probably bail if the forecast doesn't change.

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

By the time the storm hits VT it should have about 25 MPH winds and be just about out of rain.

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

I'm at the beach right now in Miami and the winds have really started kicking up in the last 3 hours. They took down all the umbrellas and cushions early because of the winds and its not even heading this way.

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

I have been following it here:

Intellicast - Caribbean Satellite in United States

& it appears to be veering a bit west toward FL.

[mdurette Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mdurette]

I guess I wouldn't worry too much about New Hampshire and Vermont. They are both inland enough that you shouldn't feel the brunt of the coast will.

But, with that said.....I'm still not sure if I would do an 8 hour drive just for the weekend. Your daughter should also get home prior the storm starting. Boston is too coastal.

[Ann-Marie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ann-Marie]

Well now with all the warnings for LI, we are worried about our house. It seems like we are leaning toward staying home, but will make that decision tomorrow.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Well now with all the warnings for LI, we are worried about our house. It seems like we are leaning toward staying home, but will make that decision tomorrow.

Ugh, I haven't seen those. Will continue to try to avoid for another day or two

[BWolf Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BWolf]

Did you purchase vacation insurance?

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Hurricane Irene: Major Northeast Threats Updated: August 25, 2011 6:30 am E

Hurricane Irene: Major Northeast Threats

Our projected path map below continues to paint an ominous picture by pointing Hurricane Irene right in the direction of the East Coast this weekend. The latest computer model guidance confirms this threat and the first hurricane watches have been issued for the United States.

The potential is real for the strongest hurricane hit on the Northeast in at least a couple decades this weekend!

[mav Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mav]

I am supposed to check in to Newport, R.I. this Friday. Hoping for the best that we are not evacuated.

[Ann-Marie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ann-Marie]

I did not purchase vacation insurance, but in 20 years and 4 weeks a year, this is the first we will loose. Oh well.

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

I have been following it here:

Intellicast - Caribbean Satellite in United States

& it appears to be veering a bit west toward FL.

Now it's going north.

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

Ann-Marie, I think you need to head for SC right away to get out of Irene's path.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Did you purchase vacation insurance?

Insured the timeshare but not the flights - flights only cost $143 pp and most were paid for with expiring vouchers.

This from our local Emergency Management office:

"This is an important message from the Office of Emergency Management regarding Hurricane Irene. Please note that the information in this message is based on current info and can change.

This storm is currently tracking through Long Island with landfall for this coming Sunday.
While we hope the track will change, authorities recommend that you prepare just in case.
There is potential for very heavy rains, winds, and storm surges.
RESIDENTS IN LOW LYING AREAS SHOULD BE PARTICULARY AWARE.
Due to trees falling, power outages could be extensive and prolonged.
Please prepare with bottled water and canned foods that can be served without cooking.
PLEASE SECURE ALL OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND OBJECTS.
Turn off sprinklers, secure dumpsters, and take other appropriate measures.
Please pay attention to the media for up to date information.
Thank you,