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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Tideland Electric reports that electric service has been fully restored to all of Ocracoke Island as of 3 PM today.
I’m glad somebody else thought that was just silly, I kept expecting him to screech “Oh the humanity!” lol. Minor overwash from a wind-driven high tide. He was calling every little wave cresting the dune line a storm surge. He knows better. These guys sell their storm chaser videos and have motive to hype just as much as the media that buy his videos. So, take it with a huge grain of salt. Had that been as bad as his hysterics, he couldn’t have even been standing out there running his mouth.
MCAS Cherry Point receiving some heavy rain bands.
Exactly!! The SSS is only one aspect of the storm! Thank you for that post.
I know the Leland/Belville/Olde Towne area has been without power since about 7am EST.
So sad. RIP.
Thank you so much for all the info about Oriental.
Hope y'all ride this one out safely and perhaps your homes and businesses will be spared (too) much damage. Good luck!
The Westerner
I’m glad Bastardi rightfully informed Hannity. It’s Hannity’s type of attitude about this storm that can be interpreted as ‘it’s no longer dangerous’ and result unnecessary injury/deaths.
Salute!
Thank you for your thoughtful sentiments!
Over 80% of Brunswick county is out of power.
TS Florence creeping at 3 mph.
Hannity is an experienced interviewer. The Hannity & Bastardi exchange sounds more like a planned segue for Bastardi to educate the audience about the ongoing storm risks.
Probably think Unless people are standing on their roof tops, it’s over hyped. They are not paying attention.
At that rate it will probably be a couple of weeks to get to everyone.
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