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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That pier was swaying dangerously late yesterday afternoon. I would be more surprised if it was still standing today.
Offhand, I’d say that the illegal immigration has gotten way out of hand in NC, given those numbers.
Yeah, had the second camera too close to the window and the screen had kinda’ blurred everything.
Cameras are off line now - power or internet.
“Sir, the hotel’s Free Parking is for cars only, not ships, and DOES NOT mean ‘free to park anywhere you want’.”
Right? We must be the only ones in North America that still have power.
North Carolina must awfully crowded this time of year.
New Bern was first settled by Swiss (Bern) and German immigrants in 1710, and the city boasts a colorful history. New Bern was the capitol of North Carolina 1770-1792 (Tryon Palace). It was a strategic trade center and port, and a battle site during the Civil War. Today, it is a popular relocation destination for retired Yankees.
The Courtyard Marriott in New Bern gets an unusual visitor...
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It’s the S.S. Minnow!
New Bern is at the confluence of the the Trent and Neuse Rivers. Onshore winds and surge shoved water right up the Neuse River.
I thought the Floridians didn’t move north until winter
Does anybody know anything about the airport at Charlotte? Hubby is due to fly out of there from Denver at two this afternoon.
Amazing obs. Thank you for sharing potential tornadic activity. You were spot on yesterday, too.
Brunswick County, NC has an Electric Co Op.
Here is their outage map.
Shows around 10,000 customers out in the vicinity of our place.
https://bemc.maps.sienatech.com/
“I thought the Floridians didn’t move north until winter”
opposite: Snow birds come hear in the winter when it’s not so hot, then leave in the spring when it starts to get hot.
Seeing reports (via twitter) now about river flooding projections that will exceed levels from Matthew by multiple feet. Lumber River at Lumberton; Cape Fear River at Fayetteville (the latter 3 feet above Matthew and well in ‘major’ flooding category).
Also: Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed today.. guessing “almost all of it”, based on this from the parkway’s official twitter site.
“On September 14, 2018, the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway and all associated facilities, with the exception of the Pisgah Inn and Peaks of Otter Lodge, will be closed at 8:00 p.m. in anticipation of high winds and heavy rains.”
Charlotte Douglas Airport is open. Check with the airline. Each airline is offering re-scheduling opportunities with waived penalties, if needed. Varies by destination/airline.
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