Posted on 09/10/2005 2:31:49 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Hurricane Ophelia continues to churn off the off the coast of the Carolinas with a track that has confounded computer models and meteorologists for days. Hurricane watches are issued for much of the SC and NC coastline. Northern GA and southern VA coastal areas are currently within the three day cone of uncertainty. Check local NWS service for updates.
The following links are self-updating:
Public Advisory Currently published every 3 hours 5A, 8A, 11A, 2P, etc. ET
NHC Discussion Published every six hours 6A, 11A, 6P, 11P
Three Day Forecast Track
Five Day Forecast Track
Navy Storm Track Graphics, Satellite
Ophelia Track Forecast Archive
Forecast Models
Buoy Data SE U.S.
Myrtle Beach NWS Local Hurricane Statements
Wilmington NC NWS Local Hurricane Statements
Images:
Storm Floater IR Loop
Storm Floater WV Still Image
Morehead City Long Range Radar Loop
Wilmington NC Long Range Radar Loop
Charleston SC Long Range Radar Loop
Wakefield VA Radar
Morehead City Experimental Radar may experience delays or outages
Storm Floater Still & Loop Options
Color Enhanced IR Loop
Ophelia Wind Field Graphic
Additional Resources:
Myrtle Beach Online
WECT-6 Wilmington News
WVEC-13 Hampton Roads/Norfolk
Hurricane City
Myrtle Beach Web Reports Surf & traffic cams
| Category | Wind Speed | Barometric Pressure | Storm Surge | Damage Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Depression |
< 39 mph < 34 kts |
Minimal | ||
| Tropical Storm |
39 - 73 mph 34 - 63 kts |
Minimal | ||
| Hurricane 1 (Weak) |
74 - 95 mph 64 - 82 kts |
28.94" or more 980.02 mb or more |
4.0' - 5.0' 1.2 m - 1.5 m |
Minimal damage to vegetation |
| Hurricane 2 (Moderate) |
96 - 110 mph 83 - 95 kts |
28.50" - 28.93" 965.12 mb - 979.68 mb |
6.0' - 8.0' 1.8 m - 2.4 m |
Moderate damage to houses |
| Hurricane 3 (Strong) |
111 - 130 mph 96 - 112 kts |
27.91" - 28.49" 945.14 mb - 964.78 mb |
9.0' - 12.0' 2.7 m - 3.7 m |
Extensive damage to small buildings |
| Hurricane 4 (Very strong) |
131 - 155 mph 113 - 135 kts |
27.17" - 27.90" 920.08 mb - 944.80 mb |
13.0' - 18.0' 3.9 m - 5.5 m |
Extreme structural damage |
| Hurricane 5 (Devastating) |
Greater than 155 mph Greater than 135 kts |
Less than 27.17" Less than 920.08 mb |
Greater than 18.0' Greater than 5.5m |
Catastrophic building failures possible |
Those postings are truly informative.
A report from DownEast:
Date: 9/15/2005
Time: 6:20:32 AM
Comments
Just hung up with Jack in Davis! (He was already up...)
Davis didn't get any water from the Sound and only damage he knew of was some trees & branches.
He plans to go over on first boat they run and take pictures -- not sure when he'll be able to e-mail them (Power & cable are out in Davis . _________________________________________________________________
Poster is reffering to taking a boat over to the Fish Camp at Great Island Bay on Capelook. About 30 cabins and as many assorted beach buggy vehicles (RV's/Pickups) left on the island.
Report from a friend of mine, Re: Morehead City and Atlantic beach:
Morehead mostly branches off trees, some trees down. Flooding along the waterfront docks and yards waterfront homes.
Atlantic Beach lost the Pier at the Sheraton Hotel. Some neighborhoods on the sound have water in the houses.
Her dad is on his way to Morehead to check things out, will report back what I hear.
So far, it looks like you are probably right. My son just moved down there from eastern upstate NY. My concern is if anything hits L.I., how the heck does one get out of there?
If any Long Island FReeper has any info to share, I'd appreciate hearing it so I could pass it along to him.
Head west for Queens or Brooklyn is the only suggestion I can offer. While still on the western edge of Long Island either borough is more protected.
http://emeraldisle-nc.org/hurricanetownnotices.htm
Found out from neighbor that our pier is gone and water was up to and probably inside the basement level of the house.
Another post from NCWaterman.com
"Posted: September 15 2005 at 9:55am | IP Logged Report Post Quote Blaatzee
Early this morning we heard from a guy who rode out the storm on EI. He said there was minimal structural damage on the beach side but that the beach is GONE. Period. He said that the sound side houses/docks got pounded. He said it got really scary down there around midnight.
Unfortunately it sounds like it's really bad down there. "
ping to 849
Any information on Richlands, NC. My Marine Son has house there. He took his wife and baby and has been staying in the firehouse since Yesterday.
Thank you for any info.
Boy, you would never know a hurricane is just a bit south of Va Beach. It's been sunny most of the morning and not much wind.
Dang. sorry to hear that.
I can see some clouds to the south - but like you it's been sunny and little or no wind.
The Crab Shack was heavily damaged; several of the restaurants on the sound side at Salter Path had extensive damage.
I wonder about Bogue Banks Country Club on the sound side.
According to WRAL, Salter Path got hit pretty hard; Crab Shack damaged, some restaurant fell into the sound.
Waiting for the noon update.
OUCH.
Message from Ocracoke:
"September 15, 2005
Just to let everyone know. It's 9:04 and Ocracoke has been without power since 1 a.m. this morning. My laptop only has a few hours left of battery time so making brief visits online. Ophelia is about 30 miles S-SW of Cape Hatteras and moving very erratically E-NE about 6 mph. The northern eyewall continues to remain over the Outer Banks. It's a slow mover and we're just hoping for the best. Spoke with a couple of people living right on the sound and they are experiencing some sound side flooding already. We'll come back with an update later on today when we can give something new. For now it's windy and rainy. Thanks everyone for all your thoughts and prayers"
Thank you, Jim.
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