9/2/10: Cape Cod has been placed under a Hurricane Warning. You should take steps to prepare for the possible effects of the storm.
Regardless of the storm's path we can expect at minimum tropical storm winds and heavy rain. It is possible that the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges may close at the peak of the storm if sustained winds reach 70 mph. It is also possible that the Cape Cod Emergency Traffic Plan may be utilized.
Helpful links:
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For the Marine Forecast and Coastal Water Temperatures, visit http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AN/232.html
Prepare for a Cape Cod Weather Emergency
Every Cape Cod home should have a copy of the Cape Cod Commission's Emergency Preparedness Handbook, which has Cape-specific information including a map of area shelters, a checklist to create your own disaster supply kit and information about power outages - plus much more! To Learn more about the Cape Cod Emergency Preparedness Handbook or to download a copy, Visit The Cape Cod Commission Website.
Hurricane Season began June 1st and runs through November 30th. Weather experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association say that the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season calls for a 70 percent probability of the following ranges:
* 14 to 23 Named Storms (top winds of 39 mph or higher), including:
* 8 to 14 Hurricanes (top winds of 74 mph or higher), of which:
* 3 to 7 could be Major Hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of at least 111 mph)
These ranges encompass the entire season, which ends November 30. The NOAA encourages preparedness for each and every season regardless of the seasonal outlook For details on predictions visit The NOAA Website.
