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Hurricane Irma Live Thread
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Posted on 09/04/2017 2:02:19 PM PDT by NautiNurse

While thoughts and prayers are with our Texas FRiends and neighbors, we are at the peak of the Atlantic Tropical Storm season. Hurricane Irma continues its trek from Cape Verde across the pond and toward the Hebert Box (see below). People with interests in the Southeastern U.S. and Gulf of Mexico should be alert to the forecast path updates for this powerful storm. It is important to note that the average NHC track errors are about 175 and 225 statute miles at days 4 and 5, respectively.

Hurricane Irma originally had a small wind field. In the past 24 hours, however, the wind field has expanded with hurriance force winds up to 40 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds up to 140 miles from the storm center.

FL Governor Rick Scott reminds Floridians: Families should take time today to make sure you have a disaster plan and fully-stocked Disaster Supply Kit. Florida residents from West Palm Beach to Tampa Bay are heeding the alert. Store shelves are emptying of bottled water.


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TOPICS: Breaking News; Extended News; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Florida; US: Georgia; US: North Carolina; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: cat6; category6; florida; hurricane; hurricaneirma; irma; livehurricaneirma; nautinurse; prepper; preppers; puertorico; virginislands
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To: caww

1,461 posted on 09/06/2017 9:59:51 AM PDT by caww
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To: pugmama
"I am in upstate SC and there has been virtually NO local discussion on TV or radio by any officials, re need to get prepared."

Looks like any impact to the Upstate is five to seven days out, and historically the weather events here tend to be more like a tropical storm rather than a hurricane. Flash flooding, especially in the foothills, are the big hazards. The best advice is to go ahead and prep and do not rely on the local talking heads on channels 4,7, or 21.

1,462 posted on 09/06/2017 10:00:17 AM PDT by buckalfa (Slip sliding away towards senility.)
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To: NautiNurse
Not sure what anemometer devices can survive Cat 5 wind speeds and higher gusts. Do you know of any?

The anemometer at the summit of Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, routinely records wind speeds in excess of 157 mph.

(http://knowbefore.weatherbug.com/2015/01/21/mount-washington-home-worlds-worst-weather/)

1,463 posted on 09/06/2017 10:00:38 AM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: radu

It’s down now.

I saw this one video that shows a little of the destructionon the island.

https://twitter.com/RCI_GP/status/905381154970329088


1,464 posted on 09/06/2017 10:00:56 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: caww

See how the pattern moves from 24 hours ago. Let’s hope this sucker blows out to sea.


1,465 posted on 09/06/2017 10:02:08 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: NautiNurse
Here is video from CULEBRA LIVESTREAM. Although they will be close to the eye, so far the winds don't seem very high...yet.

p.s. Culebra is one of two islands in what is known as the Spanish Virgin Islands which belong to Puerto Rico. The other island is Vieques. Culebra is about 22 miles east of Puerto Rico.

1,466 posted on 09/06/2017 10:02:20 AM PDT by PJ-Comix (Waiting for 2024 Total Eclipse)
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To: snarkpup

Are any of those in use along the path of Hurricane Irma, snark?


1,467 posted on 09/06/2017 10:03:10 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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To: Labyrinthos

That’s nice. Is there one like that in the path of Hurricane Irma?


1,468 posted on 09/06/2017 10:04:37 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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To: NautiNurse

1,469 posted on 09/06/2017 10:04:39 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: NautiNurse

1,470 posted on 09/06/2017 10:05:11 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: NautiNurse

Never even thought of that! WOW!

Be safe in your travels. Get in, get out and hit the gas!

Thanks for all your awesome posts. Godspeed, NN


1,471 posted on 09/06/2017 10:05:51 AM PDT by Maskot (Put every dem/lib in prison...like yesterday.)
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To: NautiNurse

1,472 posted on 09/06/2017 10:06:08 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: buckalfa

I’ll agree with that. Buffon Chris Justus has panic on his twitter and Facebook. They gonna cause a run on gas and groceries. Dumbbutts.


1,473 posted on 09/06/2017 10:07:09 AM PDT by Babsig
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To: NautiNurse
Are any of those in use along the path of Hurricane Irma, snark?

Don't know. But the Mt. Washington weather station just mentioned uses one. There's a photo of it alongside a regular anemometer at the end of the Wikipedia article. Looks like something that might be commercially available. As indicated in the article, they have to be kept clean.

1,474 posted on 09/06/2017 10:11:12 AM PDT by snarkpup (The swamp is draining; and the alligators are allegating.)
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To: Enlightened1

Please don’t post unsubstantiated, un-credited photos which don’t have a location in this forum. I am looking for useful storm prep info and local reports as Hurricane Irma takes aim at CONUS.


1,475 posted on 09/06/2017 10:11:57 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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To: snarkpup

I’m going to guess that anemometer doesn’t work as well in salty environs.


1,476 posted on 09/06/2017 10:13:49 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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To: caww
Lets send "Irma" out west to put these wild fire inferno's out!


1,477 posted on 09/06/2017 10:14:54 AM PDT by caww
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To: Enlightened1

Those photos look like ocean side areas....where’s the location?


1,478 posted on 09/06/2017 10:16:29 AM PDT by caww
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To: Enlightened1
.Puerto Rico....10:00 am Sept. 6, 2017


1,479 posted on 09/06/2017 10:23:18 AM PDT by caww
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To: caww

If only.......


1,480 posted on 09/06/2017 10:23:19 AM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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