The Latest Developments on Hurricane Joaquin

by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
Published 8:19am

National Weather Service 5am Update, Friday, Oct. 2

Hurricane Joaquin - Category 4

"The forecast models continue to indicate
a track offshore of the United States east coast
from the Carolinas to the mid-Atlantic states,
and the threat of direct impacts from Joaquin
​in those areas is decreasing."
~ National Weather Service 

HURRICANE WARNING

• in effect for Central Bahamas, will continue through Friday

WINDS 

• Currently 130 mph with higher Wind Gusts; will continue through Saturday

WATER LEVELS 

• Storm surges will raise tides 12 feet above normal

RAIN

• Up to 25 inches of Rain is forecast for the region

Frontal System Forecast
While our prayers are with those in the Bahamas, at this time no alerts have been forecasted for Hurricane Joaquin's path. There is always a chance of moderate coastal flooding and dune erosion along the shore areas even if Joaquin remains at sea.

The Rain which has been forecast is part of an already established Frontal System affecting most of the East Coast. Scattered Rains and Gusty Winds should continue into Tuesday, regardless of Joaquin.

Update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service station located in Fairfield's Essex County Airport 

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