New jersey has been put under a hurricane watch......Mandatory evac. from Cape may to lavalette. Also Keansburg in monmouth county
A hurricane watch means ....within 24 hours you will feel the effects of hurricane irene, Tropical storm conditions first.
Tidal surge is expected to be 8-12 ft above normal with a higher surge if she gets closer.
Also expected is heavy downpours with costal flooding.
Damanging winds which will result in downed trees, power outages that are wide spread which could last as little as a few hours up to 3 weeks.
Marinas are taking all measures to remove boats from the water,some marinas have a 40 boat wait list, Call a head to get on the list cause if you wait till late tomarrow your pretty much screwed
The casinos will be closing for only the third time in history (33) years!
Mass transit will be suspended in nyc and new jersey.
This storm seems to be on a mission to clobber the jersey shore and cause wide spred damange to every one or thing in her way!
Please be safe my fellow Fishermen/women!
and please dont forget about your pets,they are family to.