MD/DC area storm update:

[elleng]

27-Aug 2011 (1400 ET)
Flash flood warnings were issued for Annapolis, Bowie, Waldorf, Upper Marlboro & lower Prince Georges County. Downpours from bands averaged 2-4inches/hr. Irene's track began slight right deviation and its speed has accelerated to hit Ocean City 2 hrs ahead of prediction. DC/Baltimore is within western limits of Irene's TS field (39 mph); but flooding still remains high. It's high tide and the recent track may actually drive Chesapeake waters south at this point. Floods from up to continuous rains for 24 hrs will still remain the most serious threat, along northwestern portions of track. lower Chesapeake up to Baltimore. Sorry New Yawker's, look like you should've learned to kayak to work: Irene's track puts the 5 boros of NYC in a B-line into NY Harbor. Irene's new track and speed in her push north, plus the westerly-southwestery winds when it reached, puts NYC at highest risk for historic flooding.

[Waiting For Everyman]

1. Thank you, elleng!

Good to see info specific to this area. I'm glad to see the winds may actually push some water out of the bay, instead of in, as Isabel did. Concerned about Ocean City. And I haven't been able to find any info about the Chincoteague horses. I hope they've been moved somehow. You'd think that would be a story worth reporting, wouldn't you? But no, not that I could find yet.

Thoughts for New Yorkers, I hope the worst doesn't happen there.

[marions ghost]

11. chincoteague was evacuated

they can't do anything about the wild ponies. They will hunker down as best they can.

Yes still a lot to worry about in this storm.

[Ruby the Liberal]

2. Are they concerned about Inner Harbor with high tide rolling in at 8?

[Stinky The Clown]

7. An odd phenomenon is the wind direction. It will actually be emptying the Bay

As the storm passes, the wind will come around to the north, forcing water down the Bay and thereby ending any early surge flooding.

[Ruby the Liberal]

10. Now that is intriguing. Thanks!

[JaneQPublic]

3. Many thanks. (nt)

[kdmorris]

4. Thanks, Ellen

Looks like all of Charles County is under a Flash Flood warning (where I'm from).

Not sure about power outages. But there is no one I know in Charles County online on Facebook right now. I would assume widespread power outages, but don't know for sure. Glad they heeded the warning to evacuate New York. Here's hoping for a jog to the right!

[enough]

5. That's a good detailed update. Can you point me to the site? Thanks. (nt)

[kdmorris]

6. I don't think that's a site

I think that's her own observations from DC, based on what she is experiencing/hearing on the TV/Radio.

[elleng]

8. A friend sent it via e.mail.

Hurricane Irene: Wind & Projected Path Interactive Updates (NWS). Can't get links. Sorry.

[enough]

9. Great, that's NOAA, NWS. Thanks! (nt)

[AnnieBW]

12. I'm in Laurel

Our house isn't in a flood zone, but there are several creeks around that flood at the drop of a hat. I feel bad for the people that live over in that area.