[dirtboy]

For the Jersey Shore, the most devastating effect would be the surge. A track right on the shore means much of the circulation stays over water, which keeps up the strenght of the storm and also allows greater surge to develop - and a track right up the coast means every shore town gets surge.

And that also plows surge into NYC and Long Island.

[who knows what evil?]

I would REALLY hate to be on Long Island right now...

[hoagy62]

I saw a “Megadisasters” show on what might happen if a Cat 2 storm hit NYC. If Irene stays Cat 3....can you imagine what might happen?

In the show, they predicted flooding in the streets of Manhattan and most certainly the subway system. They also said Long Island would be a major target with more damage than people think.

The main emphasis in the show was that it’s been too long since a major hurricane hit that area. People have forgotten what CAN happen.

I have a feeling that this weekend, they’re about to be reminded