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No Celestial Excitement This Past Weekend

Varacchi — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:41:14 +0000

Was anyone else disappointed on Saturday night? I saw this image all over my Facebook wall late last week, and my hopes were very high. I’m a bit of a space nerd, so the chance to see something I’ve never seen was very exciting. Saturday night rolls around, my girlfriend and I walked outside. Looked [...]

Building A Sandy Castle in Point Pleasant

Varacchi — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:03:44 +0000

Today was the opening ceremony for Ed Jarrett's attempt to break his own Guinness Record for the World's Tallest Sandcastle, being built outside Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant. The weather got in the way, but I still got some good pictures!

Look To The Skies Tonight Weather Permitting

Andy Chase — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:02:46 +0000

Hopefully the rain we have been dealing with all day will be out of the area tonight once the sun goes down so we get a chance to see the Pan STARRS Comet.

According to scientists, look to the western sky. The moon and the comet will not be any higher than 10 degrees above the horizon. That is about the size of your clenched held out at arm's length. Also use binoculars for the best chance to see it tonight. Check out Space.com for more info.

Hawk Listeners Rock in the Snow!!

Andy Chase — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:29:20 +0000

Love when the Hawk listeners get creative! Big Thanks to Doreen Harnage and her snowman for making us a little present in the snow.

Doreen's birthday is on Monday. Happy Birthday Doreen!!!

Free Beer & Hot Wings – How To Clear Snow From A Roof

Varacchi — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:06:43 +0000

Woke up to some snow on your roof today? Give this guy a call.

Coastal Flooding Expected This Week [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:17:38 +0000

A mix of rain and snow should be accompanied by a moderate dose of coastal flooding Wednesday into Thursday, as shore towns continue to rebuild their beaches after Superstorm Sandy. “The winds will get strong,” explained Mitchell Gaines, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. He said road closures can be expected [...]

Free Beer & Hot Wings – Your Valentine's Day Weather Forecast

Varacchi — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:08:45 +0000

Sounds like my kind of holiday...

Perfect for Grandpa in the Snow [VIDEO]

Andy Chase — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:51:26 +0000

Since Ocean County is only expected 1-3 inches of snow, fire this bad-boy up. Perfect for Grandpa

Or maybe not

Now THIS is Cold! [VIDEO]

Andy Chase — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:10:54 +0000

Yeah I know that it has been a bit chilly the last couple of days with high temps only in the 20's and lows in the single digits. After all it IS winter. But click "READ MORE" to see one of my all time favorite videos of something REALLY cold.

What Will The Winter Be Like In New Jersey?

David Matthau — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:32:12 +0000

Experts are warning we’ve had above-average rainfall over the past month, which could lead to flooding troubles in the coming weeks. Dave Robinson, New Jersey state climatologist at Rutgers, says, “Given the active weather pattern we’ve been in for the last week or two, and given the time of year where evaporation rates are very [...]

Vintage Storm Footage From Manasquan Inlet

Varacchi — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:57:29 +0000

Check out this footage from a huge storm that rocked the Manasquan Inlet in September 1938. I’ve been posting lots of videos and images from Hurricane Sandy, and while scanning around I came across this footage. I thought it was interesting and a good indicator that no matter what kind of storm Mother Nature [...]

Free Beer & Hot Wings – What Not To Do During A Tornado

Varacchi — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:06:34 +0000

This guy stupidly decides to stand right near a window while a tornado heads straight for him...but at least we get some cool footage!

Incredibly Moving Hurricane Sandy Clip

Varacchi — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:33:42 +0000

If this clip doesn’t get you choked up, I don’t know what will.

Astonishing Look at Hurricane Sandy by the Numbers

Matt Ryan — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:45:37 +0000

Now that Super Storm Sandy has passed and the cleanup continues, here are the stats proving what all of us at the Shore already know; this was a devastating storm. HURRICANE SANDY: BY THE NUMBERS 27.94 inches – Sandy’s pressure at landfall. The lowest on record in this area. 39 mph – Sandy’s top sustained [...]

Hurricane Sandy Transformer Explosion

Varacchi — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:31:00 +0000

Watch this crazy footage of a transformer exploding during the onset of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy Response Imagery Viewer

Varacchi — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:37:42 +0000

The National Geodetic Survey has maintained a website of satellite images of the devastation left behind by Sandy. Much like Google Earth, you can type in any location and get satellite views by clicking here.

Hurricane Sandy Approaching [LIVE VIDEO]

Kyle McCann — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:21:52 +0000

Hurricane Sandy has not yet made landfall, but is still pummeling South Jersey. Below is a live video feed from Wildwood, courtesy of Matt Ulmer.Live stream by Ustream Source: Hurricane Sandy Approaching [LIVE VIDEO]

Evacuations Issued in Brigantine

Kyle McCann — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:12:43 +0000

According to the Brigantine Office of Emergency Management Office via Facebook, Brigantine has issued VOLUNTARY evacuation orders or Brigantine Beach, NJ starting now. A Mandatory evacuation order will be issued on Sunday October 28, starting at 08:00 A.M. Residents and Visitors are being asked to make arraignments with family or friends. At this time No [...]

Your Hurricane Sandy Soundtrack

Andy Chase — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:57:37 +0000

Every storm needs a soundtrack right? So while you are boarding up the house, securing the lawn furniture, or just getting things in order, here’s a few tunes that will keep you motivated. Don’t forget to text “Sandy” to 89000 for complete storm coverage sent to your phone! Check out the list of songs. What [...]

Mandatory Evacuations in Place for Cape May

Kyle McCann — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:24:27 +0000

Cape May County announced moments ago that there is a voluntary evacuation for all barrier islands in Cape May. That voluntary evacuation will become mandatory on Sunday, before the full impact of hurricane Sandy hits the East Coast. We encourage you to stay with us for more as Hurricane Sandy approaches. Source: Mandatory Evacuations in [...]