Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Tropical Storm Joaquin has been updated to a Hurricane as of 0800 hours today, September 30th.

Tropical Storm Joaquin has been updated to a Hurricane as of 0800 hours today, September 30th.  

Currently there is variation in the models as to where and when Joaquin will make landfall.  Some models place it coming onshore at the Eastern Shore of Maryland, while others take it farther up the coast or out into the ocean.  The models are expected to converge over the next 24-36 hours, we will make sure to share this information with you as we receive it.  

Regardless if Joaqiun makes landfall at the Eastern Shore or elsewhere along the East Coast, the NWS has high confidence that heavy rain and flooding is expected to BEGIN Thursday night and last through Monday for the entire state of Maryland.  Rain totals across the state will be 5-10 inches over the weekend, with some places receiving higher amounts.  Storm surge coastal flooding and freshwater flooding are also expected to occur.  

PGC OEM will continue to monitor the situation and develop situational awareness packages that will be shared with the localities.  Please note that we have moved into our new facility off and our phone numbers have changed. The important numbers are listed below, my work cell phone has stayed the same but is also below.

We will have more updates for you beginning tomorrow morning.  Please reach out to me or our office if you have any questions and continue to monitor social media and your local news stations.  Thank you,

7915 Anchor St
Landover, MD, 20785
Main: 301-324-4400


Director Ronald E. Gill: 301-324-4336 (o) ; 240-619-6497 (c)

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