Bomb Cyclone

[pastafreak]

https://nypost.com/2018/01/04/bomb-cyclone-aftermath-may-be-worse-than-the-storm/

I've not heard anything...but I hope my family is ok.
My brother mentioned the cold 2 days ago...but nothing about this being forcast.

[Togo]

The Eastern States have been battered for about a week now Pasta. Florida has even had snow, with swimming pools freezing over there.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/florida-sees-snow-for-first-time-in-29-years/ar-BBHQjQR?li=BBoPRmx

[Togo]

New York.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/deadly-us-bomb-cyclone-100000-without-power/ar-BBHSU7i?li=BBoPWjQ

[anneasquith]

I saw this on news yesterday , hope your family and friends are safe and well pasta .

[Togo]

Where is your Brother Pasta?

[pastafreak]

He's on Long Island...about 30 miles east of NYC. I'm guessing they've had about 13-14 inches.

[pastafreak]

It's absolutely horrific to know people have frozen to death.

[Jackdaw33]

The link refers to 'blacktop'. What is that?

[Togo]

The tarmac Jackdaw. Roads without snow on them.

[pastafreak]

In what context...?
Blacktop may refer to asphalt road/pavement.

[pastafreak]

Tarmac!...I forgot that word.

[Togo]

The local Long Island advice regarding weather conditions Pasta.

//Wind Chill Advisory ...Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 10 am EST Saturday... * what...very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 15 to 20 below zero at times. * Where...portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York. * When...until 10 am EST Saturday. * Additional details...wind gusts around 45 mph will result in areas of blowing and drifting snow, and may lead to minor property damage and isolated power outages. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.//

[Togo]

If you use this site and swipe across to the States, you can get an idea of temperature, wind speed, and snowfall etc. for the next few days. Good graphics.

https://www.ventusky.com/?p=48.9;-61.8;3&l=snow

[sunny-dave]

I read about this yesterday - made me glad to live somewhere more temperate - I hope your family are warm and safe, pasta.

[Togo]

Off out now, I am wrapped up like I am in New York.

[pastafreak]

Frostbite in 30 minutes !
Thanks for the links, Togo.
Brother sent a link to an ( unrelated ) article last night. No mention of weather...I'll have to assume they are ok. I just worry about power outages.