O God, creator and preserver of all mankind, we pray for all in the path of Hurricane Irene, especially for the sick and disabled and those who care for them; for all who watch and wait in uncertainty; we ask you to comfort and relieve them and bring them safely through the storm. And this we pray for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.
UPDATE: I posted a later image from Weather Underground.
UPDATE 2: I'm keeping the prayer post at the head of my blog for now.
Michael and I are stocking up on the bottled water and batteries. Maybe we won't need them.
ReplyDeleteCounterlight, I hope you won't need your supplies, but it's best to be prepared.
ReplyDeleteMy roofer is b-tching that it's missing SC! One man's meat.
ReplyDeleteIt's an ill wind.... No that doesn't work, does it? I don't know quite how to respond to your roofer. He's a selfish so-and-so, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteHe's self employed; essentially, in this market, unemployed and without benefits, and has been living in his trailer without power since the beginning of the year, which in the SC summer is not much fun. So while knowing that he is utterly wrong, one can see where he's coming from. (And his complaints are more joke than serious.)
ReplyDelete...one can see where he's coming from.
ReplyDeleteYes, poor fellow.
We got our water, cooler, propane stove and easy food on hand.... and hoping it veers further out to sea...
ReplyDeleteWe'll know soon enough.
I can only hope and pray the damage is minimal.
ReplyDeletemargaaret, you're as ready as you can be. I think it's fine to wish the hurricane out to sea.
ReplyDeletePrayers!
ReplyDeleteHurricanes are very big storms, but they are still just storms. Don't panic, keep sensible and alert, and you'll be fine. God is watching out for you, whether I pray or not (I am, of course!:D) but you will be fine.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, you're well-prepared. I don't know how close you are to the sea, but if you are really worried, move farther inland, to a hotel or some such. The projected path of the hurricane shows it striking land, and dragging along the coast til it gets farther inland. Simply hitting colder water and land will quickly begin to take some of the energy out of the storm system - heat is the energy which powers all weather. (And, yes, I did study meteorology a bit in college, so I'm not just patting your hand).
Check with NOAA and reputable meteorological groups, rather than focussing on the commercial news, which has come to be nothing but a panic-inducing machine.
Link fixed, I hope:
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No need to panic, of course, but do take care.
ReplyDeleteWeather Underground is a reputable meteorological group. I'm just saying.
Thanks for the prayers and thoughts Mimi. I'm weighing cancelling Sunday worship for the first time in over a decade. Will know better tomorrow what the prognosis is. Bless you!
ReplyDeleteTobias, I see you're well out of the flood zone. For the coastal areas, whether the storm goes inland or rakes along the coast, the storm surge can still cause a good deal of damage.
ReplyDeleteWaiting is difficult. I know. I'm a bit of an expert. Have extra oil for your lamps!
We have been ordered to evacuate by 5 PM. Sigh. Plan C - north, west and inland to NJ to be with Ms. Conroy. Thanks for the prayers. I know they come from the heart.
ReplyDeleteWV: dismsh. Sir, yes sir.
Elizabeth, I thought you would be ordered out. Right on the bay is not where you want to be. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mimi. Is that a dream or a nightmare? My church is on relatively high ground, all things Bronx considered -- not the highest elevation but not one of the valleys, either. I've taken the precaution of cancelling Sunday worship as that's when the storm hits. The mayor is already closing public transport. I want people to stay home and safe!
ReplyDeleteTobias, you made a wise decision.
ReplyDeleteStarting to get the first bands of wind and rain here in central NC. I am worried about my turkeys. They are in a hoop house which is very light.
ReplyDeletePrayers for all in the storm's pathway.
amyj
Prayers, prayers, prayers, amyj. May you and your turkeys be safe through the storm.
ReplyDeleteMay God keep Amy and the turkeys safe ... and Tobias and his congregation, and Elizabeth, and Margaret.
ReplyDeleteI would be tempted to bring the turkeys indoors and keep them in the bathroom, just to be sure, but that may just be me.
I am in an area predicted to get as much as 10 inches (25.4 cm) of rain. We have already had over 13 inches (33 cm) this month. Normal rainfall is about 3.5 inches (about 9 cm). Please pray for all of us in Irene's path.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, Mimi, I wasn't casting aspersions at your link - rather warning against the scare headlines and soundbites in commercial media!
ReplyDeleteAs I said, care is needed and remain alert and sensible. Last information I can find is that it is currently a category 2 - that's nowhere near a Hugo or Andrew.
The big problem is the sheer size of the storm - it's able to affect far inland, while remaining out over the water feeding it it's energy. It's going to be rough, to be certain.
Move the turkeys into more permanent shelter.
ReplyDeletewhiteycat, all in the path of the storm are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteMark, I didn't think you were casting aspersions. Weather Underground is my favorite website to track the hurricane news, and I like to let folks know about it.
It's true that the winds will not be as strong as predicted, but size of the storm and the rain it will bring, along with the storm surge will likely cause a good deal of flooding.
Definitely.
ReplyDeleteI would remind people, too, around the projected landfall areas that later flooding can occur in lower-lying, watershed areas, after long-term or quick-drenching rains.
In 1994, we had moderate rain here in the Georgia coastal plain, but the sustained rains north of us on the Piedmont Plateau resulted in severe flooding here.
I will be able to do the service this evening in Winn and the one tomorrow am in Millinocket. Probably won't be able to drive home until Monday, though as the worst of it is forecast for Sunday afternoon and night and I would be driving three hours in gusty winds with likely falling trees. Not a good idea. I also have my water and batteries, but I don't think it will be too bad once it gets up this far. The coastal surge in Damariscotta is only supposed to be a couple of feet. However the river near Winn will overflow its banks and close off US 2 as it does every spring.
ReplyDeleteThe wind damage in North Carolina seems not to be too bad thus far, although the storm is moving very slowly and dropping lots of rain. The tide is out now, but when the tide comes in, there could be more flooding.
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