Better safe than sorry Although boaters prep for storm, forecast calls for Hurricane Joaquin to go even farther out to sea
Better safe than sorry
Although boaters prep for storm, forecast calls for Hurricane Joaquin to go even farther out to sea
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Although the latest forecasts called for Hurricane Joaquin to miss the
"(Joaquin) could always do something unexpected," Nancy said.
While Hurricane Joaquin isn't expected to make landfall in the U.S., the Eastern seaboard is expected to pelted with rain through the weekend. The area was under a flash flood watch until this morning, as well as under a coastal flood advisory until midnight.
Rain that was intensified by the storm is expected to last through Sunday, although the heaviest precipitation will end by tonight, forecasters said. Sunday is only expected to have light rain, and partly sunny skies are on tap for Monday and Tuesday, said meteorologist
And that's been enough to cancel or postpone numerous games and events.
The Sills, who came to the
In an effort to keep their trip on schedule, they're hoping to keep their boat moored in its slip. About a dozen other boaters at the marina had their boats hauled from the water on Thursday, said
The marina is reminding boaters on its Facebook page to take down their sails and secure their boats, Broman said.
The mood around the marina had taken on a much more relaxed tone Friday, Broman said. Thursday was a different story.
"Everybody's calmed down today - yesterday it was more of a panic," she said.
At Bert Jabin Yacht Yard in
Haaland anticipated some of those who had their boats hauled will want them returned to the water for the United States Sailboat Show, which is scheduled to begin Thursday and conclude on
Workers at the
Like those at nearby Oak Harbor, many boaters were feeling a lot less anxious, said
"We made the call to err on the side of caution and get everyone out of the water," Hazel said. "Once [authorities] name a storm, the insurance companies are very particular about what they'll cover."
Crews removed a tree Friday that had fallen and caused a partial road closure in the area of
The department is urging motorists to avoid areas that are prone to flooding.
"Don't take a chance," Diehl said. "Turn around; don't drown."
Joaquin wouldn't be the first storm the Sills have dealt with. They were in
If the forecast changes, they'll continue to strip the boat and head onshore, Nancy said.
"We'll be watching the weather," she said.
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