Kevin_Lemanowicz's Blog

As I write this Thursday night, Hanna is near the northern Bahamas, on its way to the southeast coast of our country.  It looks like the Carolinas for this storm, possibly as a minimal hurricane.  Once inland, Hanna will weaken and pick up speed.  The current track forecast brings her up this way and through New England by Sunday lunchtime. 

Caution... a lot can change in the next couple of days.  This is a tropical system.  The rules go out the window with these.  We've seen tropical storms come through with wind and rain, as well as with nothing at all when they seem to evaporate right over us.  So, what will Hanna do?

I'm thinking we may see some showers Saturday way ahead of the system, but I also believe we'll see a little sun.  Saturday night will become humid as the tropical air races to the north.  If the storm does maintain its tropical status, we'll get a wind-driven rain Saturday night.  If it doesn't, the heavy rain will shift to the north and west of the track. 

The other possibility is that Hanna goes back offshore in the mid-Atlantic region.  If that happens, it could actually pick up a little strength and bring us more wind. 

Make sure you follow this forecast closely.  If you have marine interestes, Friday is the day to take care of them just in case.  You can get the latest information right on our weather page, as well as during our newscasts.

Have a great weekend.

kpl