hurricane sandy

It's not just the Southcoast that is feeling the affects of hurricane Sandy. The entire East Coast is getting hammered, and New Jersey is feeling it the most right now.

The floodgates on West and East Rodney French Blvds in the South End of New Bedford are closing as of 1pm, as a precaution to prevent major flooding north of the gates.

As people prepare to take part in the voluntary evacuations along the Southcoast, there are several shelters you can get to.

Those of us who can see out of a window can get a pretty good view of what Sandy is bringing us. This view from space is just more proof of just how small people really are.

WBSM will be with you throughout hurricane Sandy, and will keep you up to date. We would love to have your input and information, as well as photos and video from the storm to see it's affects around the Southcoast.

If you were planning on flying out of New Bedford Regional airport, you will have to try another day.

As predicted, hurricane Sandy has started to pound the Soutchoast. She has reached New Bedford, and now they say it will be hit the hardest in terms of wind and rain.

With hurricane Sandy here, Pete & Neal spoke with Governor Deval Patrick this morning about the state of Emergency in Massachusetts.

As we prepare for Hurricane Sandy to hit us on the Southcoast, let us not forget that if disaster strikes we are not alone.

For everything related to Sandy, stay on WBSM.com. There are school closings, food pantry closings and updated information by the minute!