Hurricane Sandy (Update #4)

There is a consensus forming in weather forecast models that Sandy is unlikely to go out to sea. Computer forecast models (above) continue to indicate that the steering pattern for Hurricane Sandy, now a Category 2 storm, is setting up to be a potential major concern for our area.

A so-called "blocking pattern" in the upper levels of the atmosphere over the Atlantic appears to be strong enough that it most likely will not allow the storm to turn east into the open Atlantic, but, rather, drive northward just off the East Coast where it will merge with a strong cold front and transition into a powerhouse storm along the east coast Sunday through Wednesday. 

The track of this storm should solidify in the next 24 hours and we will keep you advised of all new information as it becomes available and residents of Broad Channel should remain vigilant and be prepared to take action in the next few days.