From left to right, a side-by-side comparison of Hurricane Irene's path in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy's path (as of Sunday) in 2012. (Images courtesy of NOAA)
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The National Weather Service says the latest storm track for Hurricane Sandy "poses a direct threat to our region."
The National Hurricane Center's five-day forecast cone shows the storm's center could be just off the New Jersey's coast by Tuesday morning.
We've put together several tips, links and other information for you to prepare for the storm.
Make sure to check in regularly with myfoxphilly.com and FOX 29 News for updates.
Tips From Fox 29 Chief Meteorologist Scott Williams:
Tips for outside of your home:
- Before the storm, clean out the gutters of your home - Remove any light-weight Halloween decorations or sharp objects from your front yard - Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are properly trimmed - Plan to bring all outdoor furniture, garbage cans and anything else inside
Tips for inside of your home:
- Purchase extra batteries and candles in case of a power outage - Make sure to have a can-opener in an easy to find location - Buy candles or make sure there are some in your home in case of a power outage - Make sure there is an ample supply of canned or non-perishable food on hand
Tips from AAA on navigating stormy weather:
- Reduce speed significantly
- Increase following distances
- Turn on windshield wipers as soon as rain begins to fall
Thursday, June 6 2013 12:50 AM EDT2013-06-06 04:50:24 GMT
Hurricane hunters were in the Gulf of Mexico all afternoon, trying to find the center of circulation, and we now officially have our first named Atlantic storm of the 2013 season.
Hurricane hunters were in the Gulf of Mexico all afternoon, trying to find the center of circulation, and we now officially have our first named Atlantic storm of the 2013 season.
Thursday, June 6 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-06-06 13:39:46 GMT
Little Lentil, the French Bulldog born with a cleft palate is in recovery mode. He recently underwent surgery at the University of Pennsylvania to fix it. Now, he can eat and drink on his own. FOX29's
Little Lentil, the French Bulldog born with a cleft palate is in recovery mode. FOX29's Sue Serio got to catch up with him on "Good Day" Thursday morning.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:01:57 GMT
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the Wednesday morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the Wednesday morning rush. Crews have bee working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:50:52 GMT
FDNY photo via Twitter
Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:34:07 GMT
It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around.
It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around. Now New York City has teamed up with AT&T to install 25 solar powered charging stations over the summer.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:55:38 GMT
A man accused of fatally shooting a gay man walking with a companion in New York City's Greenwich Village pleaded not guilty.
A man accused of fatally shooting a gay man walking with a companion in New York City's Greenwich Village afterward claimed that he opened fire because the victim "thought he was tough in front of his bitch," prosecutors said in court papers Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:32:12 GMT
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Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, officials said last month, the number of zones would double and encompass about 600,000 more residents.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:05:09 GMT
Police are looking for a man who stabbed another man in Times Square Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.The victim was stabbed in the chest, the NYPD and FDNY said.
Police are looking for a man who stabbed another man in Times Square Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.The victim was stabbed in the chest, the NYPD and FDNY said.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:20:04 GMT
The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange.
The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange.
From left to right, a side-by-side comparison of Hurricane Irene's path in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy's path (as of Sunday) in 2012. (Images courtesy of NOAA)
