Saturday, March 3, 2018

The Aftermath of Winter Storm Riley


Winter Storm Riley Battering New England With Damaging Winds, Coastal Flooding  
Weather.com - March 3, 2018

Slow-moving nor'easter kills 5, knocks out power in several states  
CNN - March 3, 2018

The worst is over in Brooklyn. Other places affected by Winter Storm Riley were not as lucky as death and destruction was reported along coastal areas. I watched hurricane force winds and sideways rain, sleet, and snow through most of Friday.

Traffic outside crept along for hours as emergency vehicles tried to navigate streets and highways. You have to wonder why people blow their horns when it's obvious there is nowhere to go. I actually Googled traffic in Brooklyn on 4th Avenue and parallel streets rather than use the WAZE App on my iPad which gave me a larger view of the traffic situation. Not good anywhere. Perhaps the slow moving traffic resulted in less accidents that would have happened over icy highways and streets.

As with most storms, downed trees caused power outages and transportation was effected as flights and trains were canceled. If you still don't believe that climate change and natural disasters will affect your life at some point you are wrong. Keep cash with you - if power grids are affected you may not be able to use a credit card. Fill your car with gas at all times. In the event of a storm keep water and something to eat with you, etc. Always be prepared. Fill your car with gas at all times. In the event of a storm keep water and something to eat with you, etc. Always be prepared. March came in like a lion ... now let's see what's next.


Over in Westport, CT. winter storm Riley didn't stop my daughter
Nikki and her husband Ryan from making the news at this event

There's nothing like having NBC weatherman Dave Price around during a nor'easter.
In the middle of the storm Ryan's dealership Jaguar Land Rover won the
Community Compassion Award for 2018. Looking great guys ...

50 things to do this weekend in Connecticut.

Ryan owns Jaguar Land Rover Fairfield