Ocean Storm Getting Organized

Sunday October 19, 2008 09:01 AM

A strong ocean storm is getting organized well east of the mid-Atlantic - as seen in this infrared satellite image from Sunday morning. This is the same system CapeCodWeather.Net was tracking earlier this week as a possible threat to our weekend weather. While the main shield of precipitation with this ocean storm will remain well offshore, the combination of deepening low pressure to our Southeast and a strong high pressure area to our northwest will produce a tight pressure gradient over the area.

As a result, northeast winds will be quite strong Sunday, Sunday Night and through a good portion of Monday. Gusts to 40 mph will be common, especially along the Outer Cape. These strong onshore winds will combine with high astronomical tides to produce some beach erosion and minor coastal flooding. If that weren't enough, temperatures will hold in the low 50s today, with wind chill readings in the 40s.