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09/27/2026

You don't see that too often coming into New Jersey. Eye of the storm making landfall near Toms River.

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09/26/2026

Storm which is 4070-3 has already flooded Sea Isle City. The storm will take until tomorrow to unwind which means more wind and flooding for the coastal areas from Long Island to Maryland.

09/25/2026

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09/25/2026

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09/25/2026

Major 4070-3 storm in the benchmark this weekend. Coastal areas will see wind gusts over 60 mph and coastal flooding. Heavy rains and strong winds inland. Offshore winds may gust over 70 mph.

09/23/2026

Coastal Storm Outlook: Strong Low to Loop South of New England

The forecast remains fairly consistent that a strong coastal low will develop this weekend south of Cape Cod, then move toward the New England coast before looping around and eventually heading back out to sea early next week.

At this point, we're continuing to classify the system as a 4070-3 storm, representing a moderate coastal storm on the 4070 Storm Scale. The system is expected to become strong enough to produce wind gusts of 50 to 64 miles per hour across portions of the Northeast coast.

The strongest winds are likely to occur across Long Island and Cape Cod, with the potential for strong wind gusts extending northward toward the southern coast of Maine. The exact location of the strongest winds will depend on how close the storm gets to the coastline and how quickly the low strengthens.

Coastal impacts will also be a concern. Strong onshore winds and increasing wave action could produce beach erosion, particularly around vulnerable beaches and during periods of high tide. Rough seas and elevated water levels may also create additional problems along the coastline.

The storm's unusual looping motion is an important part of the forecast. Because the system could remain near the region for an extended period before finally moving away, coastal areas may experience prolonged periods of wind, rain, and rough surf rather than a quick-moving storm.

For now, the overall forecast remains consistent: a strong coastal low developing south of Cape Cod this weekend, strengthening into a 4070-3 storm, looping near New England, and eventually moving back out to sea early next week. Coastal residents from Long Island through Cape Cod and southern Maine should continue to monitor the forecast as the storm develops.

09/22/2026

🤧🍄 TUESDAY’S MY MADNESS

THE STRUGGLE WITH MOLD SPORES!

Alrighty, folks…

Today's Madness is about something that has been driving me absolutely crazy lately.

MOLD SPORES!

Yep.

You got that right.

And if you watch my morning videos, you may have noticed something.

WHY AM I ALWAYS COUGHING AND SNEEZING?! 🤧

Well…

I think I've figured it out.

🏠 WELCOME TO MY BASEMENT!

You see, my studio is downstairs in the basement.

And this summer?

OH BOY.

It was humid.

And humid.

And then…

EVEN MORE HUMID!

We've talked about the humidity all summer long, and apparently my basement decided it wanted to participate in the experiment.

Even though I had to go out and buy a new dehumidifier, I still had problems with moisture.

And moisture in a cool basement can become a BIG problem.

Because eventually…

MOLD SHOWS UP! 🍄

I've already cleaned up quite a bit of it.

But there's still more down there that needs to be taken care of.

And I'm waiting for a really nice, dry stretch of weather so I can open up the windows, get some ventilation going, and give that basement a THOROUGH CLEANING!

At this point, I'm thinking I may need to wear a full…

HAZMAT SUIT! 😂

I can see it now.

Me walking down the basement stairs looking like I'm about to enter a nuclear reactor.

“Don't worry, folks… I'm just going down to clean the studio!”

💧 WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?

Here's where the weather comes into the picture.

Basements tend to be cooler than the rest of the house.

And when you have warm, humid air meeting those cooler surfaces, you can get condensation.

That moisture can collect on surfaces and materials.

And if things stay damp long enough…

MOLD CAN GROW.

And once mold grows, it can release microscopic spores into the air.

And guess where those spores can end up?

RIGHT IN YOUR NOSE!

Of course!

Because apparently, my nose is the Mold Spore Welcome Center. 😂

🤧 HERE COMES THE SNEEZE!

So you're downstairs working away…

You breathe in some airborne particles…

And your immune system basically says:

“HEY! WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?!”

For people who are sensitive or allergic to mold, exposure can trigger an immune response.

Your body can release chemicals such as histamine, which can contribute to inflammation and symptoms like sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, and throat irritation.

And the body has a pretty simple response:

GET IT OUT!

ACHOO!

There goes another sneeze!

And another one!

And another one!

And suddenly you're standing in the basement wondering:

“WHY AM I SNEEZING SO MUCH?!”

Well…

Maybe your body is trying to tell you something! 😂

👃 MY NOSE KNOWS!

That's the funny thing about the human body.

I’ve spent all these years studying weather…

Forecasting storms…

Watching pressure systems…

Analyzing humidity…

And I never really thought about what was happening inside my own nose when I sneezed!

Apparently, my immune system has its own little weather warning system!

🚨 MOLD SPORES DETECTED!

SNEEZE WARNING IN EFFECT!

😂

🧹 TIME TO CLEAN THE BASEMENT

So if you have a basement that has been unusually damp this summer, it's probably worth taking a look around.

If you see mold or persistent moisture, you've got a problem that needs to be addressed.

And if you're spending time downstairs and suddenly you're dealing with:

🤧 Sneezing
👃 Runny or stuffy nose
👀 Itchy or watery eyes
😮‍💨 Coughing
🗣️ Throat irritation
💧 Post-nasal drip

…well, maybe your basement is trying to tell you something.

Of course, there can be lots of causes for those symptoms, but a damp, moldy environment can certainly contribute for people who are sensitive to mold.

As for me…

I'm waiting for some nice, dry weather so I can get down there and attack this problem.

Windows open.

Dehumidifier running.

Cleaning supplies ready.

And probably…

HAZMAT SUIT ON! 😂

Because apparently, after one of the most humid summers we've had in a long time…

MOTHER NATURE LEFT ME A LITTLE PRESENT IN THE BASEMENT.

Thanks, Mother Nature.

I really appreciate it.

So now I have to go clean up the mess!

And that's my Madness for this Tuesday! 🤧🍄😂

09/22/2026

Coastal Storm Update: Track Shifts Toward Long Island and Southern New England

There is now increasing consensus among the forecast models that the coastal storm will wrap up and strengthen this weekend, but the latest guidance has shifted the storm's track somewhat farther to the northeast. Instead of backing as far west, the system is now expected to focus more on eastern Long Island and southern New England, with impacts potentially extending northward through Downeast Maine.

Because of this adjustment, we've shifted the storm track farther northeast on the forecast map. The primary area of concern for strong winds and heavy rain will now extend from Long Island through southern New England and eventually into coastal Maine from Saturday into Sunday.

That doesn't mean areas farther south will escape the storm. Strong winds and periods of rain will continue down the New Jersey coast and into the Delmarva, with coastal communities remaining vulnerable to rough surf and elevated water levels.

Beach erosion will also be a concern, particularly around the times of high tide. As the storm strengthens, it should generate significant wave action and increasingly rough seas, which could push water onto vulnerable beaches and coastal areas. The combination of strong onshore winds, high tides, and large waves could create localized coastal flooding and erosion problems.

At this point, we're still classifying the system as a **4070-3 storm**, representing a moderate coastal storm on the 4070 Storm Scale. The primary threats will be strong winds, heavy rain, rough seas, beach erosion, and localized coastal impacts.

The biggest forecast change is the northeastward adjustment in the storm track, putting eastern Long Island and southern New England more directly in the path of the strongest conditions. The exact track and intensity will continue to be refined as the storm develops, so coastal areas from New Jersey through Maine should continue to monitor the forecast closely through the weekend.