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.
Mash image to find lots of satellite imagery links
Public Advisories
NHC Discussions
NOAA Local Weather Statements/Radar San Juan, Puerto Rico
NHC Local Weather Statements/Radar Miami, FL
NHC Local Weather Statements/Radar Key West, FL
Buoy Data Caribbean
Buoy Data SE US & GOM
Hebert Box - Mash Pic for Tutorial
Credit: By J Cricket - Modification of map from Wiki
We’re here with you!
We have been inundated with so many “ extra experts ‘” that I feel like I’m watching the Sunday am pundits...Ha Ha ha.
Hospital just called. Meeting tomorrow at 8 am instead of original Thursday meeting. I guess they’re hearing Orlando is in for some weather.
That's a good supposition. At the very least, the hotels will fill up with evacuees from the coast.
Thanks... I have also been nursing a toothache for the past week hoping it would pass, but it’s only gotten worse... so gotta try and deal with that this week if possible.
Where can I find that?
Charley
Do you know Jan at Harry’s she is always screaming with the music...?
Good idea to get that tooth taken care of in the next 24-48 hours.
That's 1st on my list for tomorrow for sure!
Good points. Thanks!
One of my few admonishments from a Moderator came on a recent hurricane thread.
Firsthandweather Matthew is one I have found to be very reliable. Here’s his evening update: http://firsthandweather.com/3216/everything-need-know-hurricane-irma/
NH bump......
Correct and it is expected to be in South Florida by next weekend which should have a significant effect on Irma. Hopefully keep it to the east of us here in Florida.
Well at least they are getting prepared EARLY...
Maybe folks will take a lesson from these disaster-related economic certainties such as running out of basics and consider just always keeping some extra food, flashlight batteries, water, etc. in the basement/garage, pantry...
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