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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At that speed, with the drop in intensity we’ve seen already, it may die before it makes it much past the coast.
Thank you NautiNurse for the update.
Just linking the 11 PM update page
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/153133.shtml?key_messages#contents
Tornado warning information
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 375
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1100 PM EDT Fri Sep 14 2018
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Tornado Watch for portions of
Southeast North Carolina
Coastal Waters
* Effective this Friday night and Saturday morning from 1100 PM
until 700 AM EDT.
* Primary threats include...
A couple tornadoes possible
SUMMARY...A moist air mass and strong low-level wind field will
continue to yield low-topped/transient supercells on the periphery
of Florence.
The tornado watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles
north and south of a line from 60 miles west of Jacksonville NC to
55 miles south southeast of New Bern NC. For a complete depiction of
the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
WOU5).
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0375.html
p.s. links for NHC Advisories and Discussions are provided at the top of the thread between forecast models and satellite images.
Thank you. That saves me some time. I have pretty some pretty serious vision issues. I saw the maps, but not the links for the updates. I’ll check again. You’re pretty awesome at this. So, Thanks again!!
This giant fizzler has become too painful to watch. Faux has sucked all it can out of this rain . I know many of you are like me. I have fled to One America News. They cover real news , not this snowflake tripe. I endorse OAN !!
I understand being financially prepared for a storm emergency is important but it’s simply not as easy as some make it seem to evacuate. It’s VERY costly for some families. I realize you understand this... I just thing the public in general needs reminding that’s all.
Thank you for your diligence. I know it’s time consuming. But it’s appreciated!
Power has been out in most of Fayetteville, NC since late yesterday afternoon. Test ran the generator last night - works great. Cable/ internet is down. Working off my phone.
For sure. It’s an all volunteer work force down here,all Fla.Keys electric co. employees.A bunch of really good guys.
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Hi folks! Just checking in from Whiteville, NC. Power is still out - I’m using my Verizon 4G on my Amazon FIre tablet. Things are quieting down and I’ll be cranking up the generator when daylight comes. Don’t have enough gas to run it long f or mere comfort, just plan to cool down my freezers/refrigerator, recharge phones, etc., and get a nice shower.
The real problem will be the flooding as the Cape Fear, Lumber and Pee Dee Rivers keep rising over the next three days. Of course the MSM will have moved on and we’ll be “old news”! Battery’s almost gone, will check back in when I can.
Glad to know you are intact and online with emergency backup generator. Thanks for checking in. Keep us updated when you are able.
Thank you for your valuable local update. Good to know you have emergency backup generator. Please keep us updated when you are able.
It’s not costly if you’re willing to stay in a shelter. Getting to the shelters might be a bigger problem if local governments didn’t have provisions for folks without transpo.
Continuing prayers for all in harm’s way.
Isaac has dissipated. NHC issued its last advisory at 0500 Saturday.
We’re starting to get rain in the Roanoke area. Steady, not torrential. Just a little breezy so far.
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