The Category 1 hurricane’s center is aimed to hit the southern New Jersey coast first and it will lose its hurricane status by the time the storm system reaches the Northeast, Simpson said. But that’s not a reason for New England residents to let their guard down, he said. The storm’s wide girth means Massachusetts residents will still bear some of the brunt of the storm’s force, he said.
“It definitely will not be a hurricane when it gets up here,” Simpson said. “However, 65 mile-per-hour winds, whether it’s a tropical storm or a regular storm, you’re going to the same amount of issues, and you’ve got to be prepared.”
After the slow-moving storm reaches New England, it is expected continue until the wee hours of Tuesday morning, he said.
The storm’s forces will bring high winds to the eastern part of Massachusetts and heavier rains as it moves west, Simpson said. Boston-area residents can expect 1 to 2 inches of precipitation, though commuties in the Berkshires could see up to 5 inches.
Even if the hurricane is downgraded before it arrives in the Norheast, Simpson said, it is possible that the New England area can still see a slew of power outages. But that will be nothing compared to New Jersey, he said.
“They’re going to get really whacked,” Simpson said.
“It definitely will not be a hurricane when it gets up here,” Simpson said. “However, 65 mile-per-hour winds, whether it’s a tropical storm or a regular storm, you’re going to the same amount of issues, and you’ve got to be prepared.”
After the slow-moving storm reaches New England, it is expected continue until the wee hours of Tuesday morning, he said.
The storm’s forces will bring high winds to the eastern part of Massachusetts and heavier rains as it moves west, Simpson said. Boston-area residents can expect 1 to 2 inches of precipitation, though commuties in the Berkshires could see up to 5 inches.
Even if the hurricane is downgraded before it arrives in the Norheast, Simpson said, it is possible that the New England area can still see a slew of power outages. But that will be nothing compared to New Jersey, he said.
“They’re going to get really whacked,” Simpson said.