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.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:52:57 GMT
Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:30:40 GMT
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A train derailed in one of the East River tunnels Monday afternoon, disrupting service on the Long Island Rail Road. Westbound service between Jamaica and Penn Station is temporarily suspended.
A train derailed in one of the East River tunnels Monday afternoon, disrupting service on the Long Island Rail Road. Westbound service between Jamaica and Penn Station is temporarily suspended.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:50:24 GMT
More than two dozen family members packed a court room to support the daughter who never gave up on finding her father's killer.
More than two dozen family members packed a court room to support the daughter who never gave up on finding her father's killer. For the first time, Joselyn Martinez came face to face with the man she believes took her dad away from her when she was just a little girl.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:26:45 GMT
A man aboard a United Airlines flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport claimed his fellow passengers on the plane had been poisoned and was screaming about going to die.
A man aboard a United Airlines flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport claimed his fellow passengers on the plane had been poisoned and was screaming about going to die.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:03:08 GMT
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has tried to limit the size of soda consumption, ban smoking in parks, encourage bike riding and now there"s another possible plan on the table: mandate recycling of food waste.
West Side resident Matt Murphy has stored a pail of leftovers on his floor for the last two months. His building is part of the city's food-recycling pilot program. Mayor Bloomberg wants to expand the program citywide.
The body of one of three New Yorkers killed in an attack in Afghanistan is scheduled to arrive in his upstate hometown while the funeral of a second victim is being held in the Hudson Valley.
The body of one of three New Yorkers killed in an attack in Afghanistan has arrived in his upstate hometown as the funeral of a second victim was being held in the Hudson Valley.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:56:27 GMT
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
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)
