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elleng

(135,637 posts)
Fri Sep 22, 2023, 01:43 PM Sep 2023

Tropical Storm Warning in Effect for Calvert County DARN

🌀Tropical Storm Warning in Effect for Calvert County ⚠️
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen will move north-northwestward toward the Mid-Atlantic Coast today before moving northward near the Mid-Atlantic Coast Saturday through Sunday.
The main threat will be a storm surge with inundation around 2 to 3 feet most likely for locations along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay as well as the shore of the tidal Potomac River. The highest water levels will be around times of high tide Saturday
through Saturday night.
Rainfall will most likely average between 2 to 4 inches with localized amounts up to 5 inches possible. This may result in isolated instances of flooding, especially for low lying and flood prone areas. The heaviest rain is most likely to occur Saturday into Saturday night.
Tropical Storm force winds are most likely over southern Maryland and the nearby waters south of North Beach along the Chesapeake Bay and south of Cobb Island along the tidal Potomac River. However, gale-force winds are expected along the waters father north along the Chesapeake Bay as well as the tidal Potomac River. Gusty winds and a saturated ground may cause downed trees and power outages.
While the severe weather threat is low, an isolated tornado cannot out be ruled across southern Maryland on Saturday afternoon and evening.
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous wind conditions, including possible damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Additionally, the storm may cause large tree limbs to break off, with some trees possibly snapping or uprooting. Fences and roadway signs could be blown over, leading to scattered road obstructions, particularly in urban or heavily wooded areas. Hazardous driving conditions may arise on bridges and elevated roadways, and scattered power and communication outages are possible.
Be sure to monitor local news outlets for official storm information and that you are signed up for local emergency alerts through Calvert County Alert:

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Tropical Storm Warning in Effect for Calvert County DARN (Original Post) elleng Sep 2023 OP
Best of luck Maryland and Virginia from your friends in Florida. jimfields33 Sep 2023 #1
Thank you, Florida! elleng Sep 2023 #2
Stay safe, everyone! Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #3
Stay safe! 2naSalit Sep 2023 #4
Yes, thanks, and working on 'warm,' elleng Sep 2023 #5
Ugh. 2naSalit Sep 2023 #6
60s in the house 'chilly' for me, too, elleng Sep 2023 #7
I'm excited about the tomatoes... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #8
EXCITING you can get so many tomatoes! elleng Sep 2023 #9
I have ten plants... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #10

jimfields33

(18,433 posts)
1. Best of luck Maryland and Virginia from your friends in Florida.
Fri Sep 22, 2023, 01:54 PM
Sep 2023

We have you on our minds and hope it is a storm that does no damage.

elleng

(135,637 posts)
5. Yes, thanks, and working on 'warm,'
Fri Sep 22, 2023, 04:32 PM
Sep 2023

just switched a/c off, now 70 outside here.

Rain due to begin around 6 p.m., and winds too.

2naSalit

(92,009 posts)
6. Ugh.
Fri Sep 22, 2023, 04:41 PM
Sep 2023

We had quite a bit of heavy rain last night and the night before, the clouds are sort of parting a bit and I caught a glimpse of snow on the peaks above 6500ft. It's still in the mid 40s to mid 50s and will warm up in a day or two. I'm just glad I didn't have to cover my tomatoes that are finally starting to ripen. Picked the first four today!

I have been really sick with some tummy funk and I lost a pile of weight, slept through most of the storm but I did put flannel sheets on my bed yesterday so I can leave the heat off at night. It gets down to 60 in the house and that's a little chilly for me with my arthritis in my spine, it's hard to stay warm.

Do take care!

2naSalit

(92,009 posts)
8. I'm excited about the tomatoes...
Fri Sep 22, 2023, 04:48 PM
Sep 2023

I've been arguing with a mule-ear buck about who gets to eat them. I didn't think deer ate tomato plants but they do. After caging them off, I have a rather late crop, I think I can get them all in and ripened by the time the frost comes.

elleng

(135,637 posts)
9. EXCITING you can get so many tomatoes!
Fri Sep 22, 2023, 04:55 PM
Sep 2023

Squirrels damaged my several rose plants, in large planters, so I gave up on them. Neighbor has veg, herb and flower gardens, from which I benefit occasionally.

2naSalit

(92,009 posts)
10. I have ten plants...
Fri Sep 22, 2023, 05:00 PM
Sep 2023

They are clustered in two groups and they normally would produce up to 18 or more tomatoes each. There aren't that many but there are quite a few and they are still producing flowers which I am now picking off so the tomatoes that are already started can mature.

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