Spotlight On Fans - Greg Brostowicz & Pepsico Pals

This Pepsico group photo was given to me by loyal fan and friend Greg Brostowicz, from Pleasantville, NY. Greg is the handsome guy (centered-top) in the dark blue shirt with the yellow collar. 

This photo was taken while celebrating Greg's 32nd birthday. Greg and the gang are a terrific group of guys...laid back, funny and  very considerate of others. 

Special thanks to Greg and the Pepsico crew for all of your support over the years!  You rock!

Weather Outlook For NYC & Philly

There are widespread flooding issues to deal with in the wake of Irene, but the pleasant and mostly dry conditions ahead will help with cleanup efforts.  High pressure dominates the NE Monday thru Wednesday, giving the NYC and Philly metro areas loads of sun and dry conditions thru the midweek. Thursday looks to be partly sunny with a slight chance of a stray shower.  Tuesday through Thursday, Tri-State regional temps will range in the low to mid 80s. 

Today in NYC, regional highs will be near 78 degrees with a pleasant northerly breeze at 9mph. In Philly, regional highs will be near 80 degrees with a N wind 2-7mph.   BTW, Don't forget the Eagles vs Jets game this Thursday at MetLife Stadium (7:30pm ET).  I'll post a special game day forecast Thursday :-) 

Irene's Eye To Pass Near Philly and New York City

Irene's Projected Path Courtesy AccuWeather

Irene's eye is set to track near the Philadelphia and New York City metro areas late tonight through Sunday afternoon, posing danger to millions of people. A strong threat remains for widespread flooding, damaging high winds, power outages and downed trees. Please evacuate if directed to do so by local officials. Also evacuate if your home is vulnerable to high winds or positioned near flood prone zones, particularly coastal.

Irene Makes Landfall & Weakens, But Still A Major Threat This Weekend

Irene Image At 8:22AM, Courtesy TWC

Irene weakened a bit as she made landfall this morning near Cape Lookout, NC.  However, Irene is a big, slow moving system and remains a threat to major cities along the East Coast this weekend, threatening damaging high winds and widespread major flooding.

Preparing For Hurricane Irene

Irene's Latest Track Projection from TWC

From Eastern NC to New England, Hurricane Irene is set to track up the east coast this weekend threatening damaging winds, widespread power outages, major flooding issues and downed trees on cars, houses and power lines. Major cities to be impacted include Outer Banks, Norfolk, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston and Portland.

So how can we best prepare for Irene’s wrath? Here are a handful of tips: Stock up on water (NOAA recommends 1 gallon per person per day of impact), gather non perishables and a non-electric can opener (considering power outages), gather batteries and flashlights. Also considering the strong winds coming, it’s a good time now to pick up, put away and/or tie down outside items that can fly away (lawn chairs, plants, etc.).

Keeping An Eye On Hurricane Irene

Earlier this week Hurricane Irene slammed Puerto Rico knocking out power, downing trees and flooding streets.  Thankfully, no deaths were reported. Wishing all my relatives in Puerto Rico the very best as they recover from major flooding issues.

The most recent models suggest Irene will hit the east coast this weekend (beginning late Friday), producing potentially life-threatening damaging winds and torrential rainfall from the North Carolina Outer Banks through Maine. Millions could lose power this weekend and with the heavy rain ahead, there are major flooding concerns. 

The above AccuWeather image gives a good overview of Irene's projected path.

The Eagles Rock!

If we can just tighten up that defense, I know the Eagles are going all the way!!!!!! View the Eagles schedule at: www.philadelphiaeagles.com/schedules/schedule.html

Spotlight On A Friend - Jon Leiberman Joins 'Howard Stern 100' Show

My friend Jon Lieberman recently joined the Howard Stern 100 show.  You may remember Jon as a correspondent from the hit TV series America’s Most Wanted.  In addition to co-hosting on the Howard Stern 100 show, Jon appears frequently on MSNBC, FOX NEWS and CNN HLN discussing crime and law topics.  You can find out more about Jon on his website, www.jonleiberman.com.

Morning Inspiration: Keep Your Head Up :-)

  I found this terrific quote by an unknown author that I'd like to share:

"When made frustrated and fretful by small cares, look up at the sky, the stars, and see how insignificant our troubles really are." 

Wednesday's Forecast for New York City - August 3rd

Mostly cloudy, humid, high of 83 degrees and SE wind at 7 - 10 mph. Increasing clouds with showers and stray t-storms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Cloudy tonight, low near 69 degrees and scattered showers and t-storms.  Rainfall total potential is  ¼” to ½” locally.  FYI, the record high for today is 97 degrees, set in 2005.

Tuesday's NYC Forecast - August 2nd...HOT DAY!

New York City, NY:  Sunny and very hot, high near 94 degrees, NW wind 6-15 mph.  Increasing clouds tonight, low near 69 degrees and northerly breeze from 5-13 mph.

Monday's Forecast for NYC - August 1st

New York City, NY: Hot with regional highs ranging between 88°-94° degrees and noticeably more humid.  A very sunny start with clouds increasing in the afternoon and PM t-storms in some areas, mainly after 3pm.  Breezy at times today with a WSW wind between 5-16 mph and gusts 21+ mph. FYI, the record high for today is 100°, set in 1933.