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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