The only other populated area that may be threatened by Gert is the island of Bermuda, which might be brushed by Gert late this weekend. I have a deep well. We are already seeing a lot of flooding now. This will likely cause additional damage to the areas damaged by Hurricane Dennis, so after the flooding has subsided, please have the water tested by professionals to make sure it is not contaminated. Floodwaters are one of the most deadly components of a hurricane.
More people drown in a hurricane than die through effects of the winds.
Depending on the exact location of the eye, winds in the Newport News area could be as high as 70 mph on Friday morning, and heavy rains and possible tornadoes will be present. Floyd will come close to the eastern shore of Maryland on Friday morning with winds of 70-80 mph and torrential rain. Persons living on the coast should be aware of the storm surge of five to ten feet. The storm surge is the seawater that rises because of the wind of the hurricane blowing on the ocean. If you live in an evacuation zone near the coast, it is wise to leave when asked.