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 |
BTTT.
I am supposed to be celebrating my birthday at Topsail Island this weekend. :(
I'm hoping this thing is about 300mi off the MA shore on Saturday so I can get some surfing in down at Nauset beach.
It is sunny and a light breeze right now in Wilmington.
Was in eastern NC last weekend....they could use the rain.
A NautiNurse?
And you didn't come see me?
My grass is brown as I've ever seen it.
Was there for the Family Reunion. :)
I can tell ya right now....we won't be getting much in the way of grapes this fall. Pitiful....just pitiful.
Okay........what's the latest........where?
Bring your kite & galoshes.
HBTY!
My dad has been watering our grapevines some.
Otherwise we'd have no wine! The yield is not like last year, though.
We have 3 varieties: Scuppernong, Golden Isles, Black Noble.
We have scuppernong and one brave concord. Don't think the siblings have been watering 'em....the "grapes" are smaller than a grape seed.
BTW, our farm isn't on that aerial map, but we were on a virtual island for several days.
Your backyard??????????
(anyone who knows my opinion of hurricanes/trop storms knows this is just a joke, as I would wish no such thing upon my worst enemy)
BTW: I don't know.
Are they scuppernongs?
Scuppernongs...........yum!
Have you ever tried the Golden Isles?
It's very similar to our scuppernongs, but larger and doesn't have as sharp of a muscadine taste.
No, but if you'll tell me when they come in, I'll look for some.
I just gave my niece and her boy friend their first taste of scuppernongs this weekend.....they couldn't believe how wonderful they were.
Look for them now. Our are already coming off.
I promise you, if you like scuppernongs, these will knock your socks off.
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