The computer models continue to show the path of hurricane Joaquin to curve towards the eastern US coastline, with most models showing the storm entering the coastline anywhere from the Carolinas to Delaware and even one showing New Jersey.
Current experimental models estimate that Joaquin could be come a Category II storm, with some models showing Category III status.
The Navy NAVGEMS model, (formerly the NOGAPS) still has the storm taking a southern track around the North Carolina with much of the energy and rain missing our area. The latest GFS model has joined the NAVGEMS with this track. These things change; too early to hang one’s hat on this.
Regardless of the exact path, rain and wind associated with Joaquin will affect our PHL area sometime over the weekend.
I’m glad you are covering this, Glenn. I was hoping to get your “no hype” take. Thanks.
Thanks, Brian. After about a month of beautiful but somewhat boring weather, I’m glad there’s some action going on.
There’s a lot of uncertainty with this hurricane’s track. That’s not unusual for a tropical system. Right now, the major rains and winds look like they’ll miss us, but it will be interesting to watch the specifics unfold.