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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crankyweatherguy on twitter just posted slight adjustment, “Looks like it’s about to tuck in just under Jacksonville.” Jacksonville is 40 miles nw of Wilmington.
Could someone translate that into English .....
crankyweatherguy has pictures that make it reasonably clear. And he is now updating every few minutes. (Pay no attention to the first tweet, which is an insider joke—I’m not an insider.)
Check him out at:
https://www.twitter.com/crankywxguy
Good you sold them!
https://twitter.com/wxrjm/status/1040377804020441089?s=19
New Bern, NC TV affiliate, WCTI, has had to bug out, leaving a skeleton staff.
Looks like New Bern, NC is experiencing a lot of flooding...
http://m.wect.com/story/39083910/watch-our-continuing-live-hurricane-florence-coverage
Links to the station’’s livestream.
Good you sold them!
Have friends in New Bern. they say it is a great community.
The video of the grounds taking on water..... no wonder they evacuated.....
With nearly 2,300 people without power across Wilmington already, and this early, it’s going to be a long road for any who stayed there.
'the power of water' is not to be underestimated....
Carteret Co. near 100% outage
Pamlico Co. about 75% outage
Craven Co. about 30% outage
Onslo Co. about 11% outage
Yeah. Much more relaxed this time....
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