Posted on 09/12/2018 1:53:29 PM PDT by NautiNurse
The National Hurricane Center has been issuing advisories for Hurricane Florence since August 30. The five day "Cone of Uncertainty" archive progression since Aug. 30 may be found here. As the super-size storm named Florence approached the U.S. Atlantic Coast, stories abound of people who are refusing to evacuate barrier islands.
The 82nd Airborne has relocated all of its assets, while FEMA is using Fort Bragg as a major staging area for post-storm supplies, including meals, water and cots. Fort Jackson (Columbia SC) has cancelled events including basic training graduation to prepare for military and civilian evacuees from coastal locations.
While hurricane preparations are rushed to completion, some stores are closing for lack of hurricane supplies inventory. Smart phone app Gas Buddy provides updates for gasoline availability along evacuation routes.
Wave heights to 83 ft. were recorded while Hurricane Florence churned 435 miles from Wilmington, NC. Storm surge is predicted to reach 6-13 ft along the coastline to the N of landfall. Steering currents are forecast to collapse at or near landfall, resulting in Florence meandering for days. This is expected to result in up to 40 inches of rainfall in isolated areas in the Carolinas, and up to a foot of rain in the Appalachian Mountains.
Tropical Storm Isaac: The government of France has issued Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches for the Lesser Antilles.
Invest 95L: The National Hurricane Center predicts 70% chance of development in the Gulf of Mexico. Limited forecast models, satellite graphics and GOM buoy info are available for Invest 95L below.
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Can’t figure out how to post a picture but the beach house is still there and power still on.
Great to see that, Pete!
He said the North American model is now going to be more accurate than the European, and that the storm track will not go as south/southwest as the European was calling, but more western as the North American model predicted.
This new rain forecast sucks for me, because I have family that are going to have some serious flooding issues.
Prayers to all who are affected by this storm.
Amazing that the power is still on in most of those videos!
Southport cam at the harbor pilot tower appears to be down now. They might have lost power. Holden Beach cam went down about 2 hours ago.
Good news that your property is intact, with electricity.
Excellent info for a dire situation. Catastrophic rainfall map now has Fayetteville in its cross hairs. Ft. Bragg is the major FEMA staging location for storm response supplies.
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Ooops, little on the big side.
Jeez. Wonder if Johnny Mercers pier gets nailed. Again.
Thank you for the pic posting instructions. My first attempt.
Nothing to do with hurricane but I’m just glad I can post pics now.
From your security system, looks like. That canal hasn’t even gotten out of it’s banks.
Florence is the “Are we there yet?” of hurricanes.
Going to be interesting to see what happens in Charlotte. The intense-rain band is looking to reach them.
It’s a pond. The dam is at the far center of the picture. Over the dam it drops about 15 feet and then about 100 yards to the inland waterway.
Last big hurricane 15 years +/- ago topped the dam - and road on it - and flooded the HVAC tower at our home. Raised the system on it’s own little deck above the height of the dam.
Wind is now coming from a westerly direction.
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