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 |
Our pool is too small to put the furniture into :)
I keep the basic needs for power outages on hand all the time - because we live in the middle of nowhere. I'm very happy they are not making dire predictions, some wind and ain, for this area, because I really do need to go grocery shopping this evening - I need something for dinner!!!!
That's the truth! I had to clean up drippy ice cream! NEVER AGAIN.
And great family tradition it is!!!!
Electricity was about the only thing we did NOT lose during Isabel. Phones went out, cable went out - but the lights stayed on. Of course you folks on that side of the Bay got hit a heck of a lot harder than we did.
We were lucky for Norfolk during Isabel. Only lost power for 27 hours. The power came back on about 15 minutes after we threw everything in the refrigerator away. The only damage I had was a torn boat cover.
We were lucky.
A torn boat cover, and some trashed food - I agree with you, you were lucky.
Late that night we could hear the metal roof coming off the barn - but there wasn't a danged thing to about it at that point. And it actually sounded worse than what it really was when we inspected it in the morning. Several sheets had peeled back, but had not come off altogether and so we were able to fix it without hassle or money. We were also very lucky.
My parents were luckier. They live in Newport, NC, about 50 miles west of where the eye came ashore. All they had was a trashed yard. They didn't even lose power.
And take your Wellingtons and buckets for seashell collecting! :)
good one..I will remember that,thanks!
Cumberland County has closed all schools tomorrow in anticipation of the winds and rain.
My daughter and son-in-law, and I -- have been deliberating whether or not to name our newgranddaughter -- not yet born -- Ophelia. The storm and my daughter's labor are following similar paths -- coming on, stalling, backing off; repeat pattern. I've wifed a number of births; but I'm telling ya, cf_river_rat... this one is just about wearing me out!!
Ophelia Landfall Expected Wednesday Morning Near Wilmington
My stepdaughter just did that same thing, from July on! Maddening!
I've resigned myself to it. I ususally just make the most of it. :)
PS - Don't forget: There's another important birthday on 9/17!
You're spot on, AGAIN!
Did you get that battery operated TV yet?
BTW, I bought a battery operated radio that gets TV channels for $13 at Kerr Drugs!
No, I have not. I still might, since I am now trying to prepare for ice storms and the subsequent electricity loss.
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