#AskSam: Sam Champion Answers Questions on Hurricane Irene

Aug. 26, 2011— -- Earlier today, Sam Champion took questions on Hurricane Irene via a Twitter chat. The transcript is below.

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Question 1 from @luvtens: What's the word on visiting NYC? Have to be at #USOpen on Monday! Theater tix on Sunday!

Sam's answer: The weather in the NYC area will get better starting monday for the USOpen… but check for damage.

Question 2 from @sonya89: How much damage are we looking at in Philly?

Sam's answer: I think there will be approx 3-6 inches of rain and winds of at least 40mph.

Question 3 from @bcurtiswx: Is there a strong risk of earthquake damage being worsened by Irene?

Sam's answer: If you mean more quakes… no, there is no connection between the two… but not good to have rain and wind on damaged structures.

Question 4 from @nazislost: Is there possibility that Irene would hit P.A.?

Sam's answer: There is always a chance the track could change... my gut says the center will stay along the Jersey shore though.

Sam's tips to keep your family safe: How to prepare for Hurricane Irene.

Question 5 from @tammyhairston: How likely will inner-city Philadelphia get hit with Irene?

Sam's answer: Inner center Philadelphia will get rain, 3 inches +, and wind gusts can exceeding 40 mph.Question 6 from @PattyALynch: How does it look for Bayonne, New Jersey?

Sam's answer: If the storm track is the same… Bayonne will see up to a foot of rain!! And the winds up to 50mph

Question 7 from @LaraSpencer: I have a question. Why are you so darn cute?

Sam's answer: Tons and tons of makeup and hours and hours of hair weaving!! xoxo @laraspencerQuestion 8 from @nicholascotoia: What does Q and A# mean for an answer? Is there a key online??

Sam's answer: Q - Question, A – Answer

Question 9 from @njs011: How far inland from the south shore of long island should people move to be safe?

Sam's answer: Consider the storm surge at about 6ft… so home should be above that… for wind, inland a few miles will help.