TRANSCRIPT: Hurricane Sandy hits Toronto live blog
Real-time coverage from CityNews & 680News as the effects of Hurricane Sandy hit Southern Ontario and the greater Toronto area.
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RT @WeatherBug: More power outage numbers: Long Island, NY 10k+, Norfolk, Newport News, VA: 2k+ #sandy #poweroutagesby Natasha Ramsahai via twitter 10/29/2012 1:37:33 PM -
Expect a gradual deterioration in our weather today, stronger winds, more rain. Gusts peak later tonight. Wind warning in effect #TOSandyby Natasha Ramsahai via twitter 10/29/2012 1:39:05 PM
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RT @twc_hurricane: New Jersey --> RT @jasonnark: twitpic.com - And here's a street on the bay in Brigantine. #Sandy
by Sangita Patel via twitter 10/29/2012 1:58:42 PM -
RT @Newyorkist: Same shot as earlier from battery park esplanade, but water now about 4-5 inches deep #sandy twitpic.com
by Sangita Patel via twitter 10/29/2012 1:59:23 PM -
RT @WSJweather: New data from the Hurricane Hunters (945mb) confirms #Sandy is now the most intense hurricane ever north of NC, beating ...by Sangita Patel via twitter 10/29/2012 2:02:55 PM
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Just took a few minutes to clean up the back patio. Took down all loose items, the umbrella and chairs. You may want to do the same. #Sandyby Adam Stiles via twitter 10/29/2012 3:11:31 PM -
Take @AdamStilesCITY advice. Clean up the backyard. Like him, I too put the patio furniture away and the kids stuff in the garage #TOSandyby Francis DSouza via twitter 10/29/2012 3:16:10 PM -
Toronto District School Board warns that high winds, heavy rainfall and possible flooding could result in road closures and power failures.
Parents and students are encouraged to listen to their local media on bad weather days for transportation and school updates.
More information on the TDSB's Severe Weather Policy: www.tdsb.on.ca -
Red Cross tips [VIDEO] www.citytv.com
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Rainfall totals over next 24 hours 15 to 25mm. Nothing crazy. Winds will be wild tonight gust to 90 km. #sandy #TOSandyby Frankie Flowers via twitter 10/29/2012 3:52:53 PM -
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MT "@Zaffino: Things I never thot I'd see in my career: Hurricane Advisories from Natl Hurr Center talking about 3 feet of snow. #Sandy "by Adam Stiles via twitter 10/29/2012 4:41:49 PM
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Hamilton issues high-water safety bulletin: www.conservationhamilton.ca
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority issues flood watch: trca.on.ca
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The latest weather webcast from Natasha Ramsahia [VIDEO] www.citytv.com
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Durham Region reminds residents to be prepared www.durham.ca
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Check all flights at Pearson here: www.torontopearson.com
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Porter has cancelled all flights to and from Newark (EWR), Washington (IAD) and Boston (BOS) for Monday and Tuesday. www.flyporter.com
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RT @680News: Porter Airlines cancels flights to/from Newark, Washington & Boston for Monday & Tuesday due to #Sandy. Info: http: ...by Frankie Flowers via twitter 10/29/2012 6:56:36 PM
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Our extreme weather centre is open: www.citytv.com All closures and cancellations (buses, schools, airports) will be posted here
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RT @capitalweather: RT @bryanwx: Waves of 23 feet being reported 15 mi SE of New York Harbor as of 2:50 PM EDT. #Sandy p.twimg.com
by Natasha Ramsahai via twitter 10/29/2012 7:50:40 PM -
As the Eastern Seaboard continues to brace for Hurricane Sandy, the sports world has already began to feel the storm's impact: www.sportsnet.ca -
NOAA update - Ctre of Sandy expected to reach coast of Extreme Southern NJ or Ctrl Delaware within 3 to 5 hrsby Sangita Patel via twitter 10/29/2012 8:31:28 PM
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Just chatted with @citytammie. She is in Niagara Reg. Says waves have been getting bigger and the wind has really picked up. #sandyby Adam Stiles via twitter 10/29/2012 8:35:04 PM
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Keep up to date with our hour-by-hour weather forecasts www.citytv.com
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Staying inside right now #sandy #nyc "@RajuSandhu: Stay safe. "@dawn_chubai Most severe part of storm now beginning""by Dawn Chubai via twitter 10/29/2012 10:02:41 PM -
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RT @citynews: All #ORNGE air response for Toronto/Ottawa/London will be suspended until further notice due to severe weather #tosandyby Natasha Ramsahai via twitter 10/29/2012 10:06:05 PM
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