Hurricane Dorian - August/September 2019 #1

[CharlestonGal]

Just heart wrenching news coming out of the Bahamas.

'What death smells like': Dorian's toll expected to soar in Bahamas - Reuters

 

[MsFacetious]

It's just horrific.

 

[JerseyGirl]

North Carolina/Virginia/Delaware/Maryland

As of 2 p.m. Friday, Dorian was centered about 125 miles northeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C., with sustained winds of 90 mph.. Tropical storm-force winds extend up to 220 miles from the center, but hurricane-force winds only extend up to 75 miles.

The eye is now moving northeast at a faster pace of 21 mph, and will continue to accelerate out to sea as the day goes on.

Storm surge warnings are still in effect from Salter Path, N.C. to Poquoson, Va., including Hampton Roads, the lower James River, and the sounds of North Carolina.

Warnings for coastal flooding are in effect for the York River and Rappahannock River along the Middle Peninsula plus the lower Eastern Shore, and may be expanded to the Northern Neck.

Hurricane warnings remain in effect from Bogue Inlet, N.C. to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including the Albemarle Sound and Pamlico Sound, though the hurricane-force winds are rapidly departing.

A tropical storm warning is also in effect for all of coastal Virginia and the lower Delmarva Peninsula, including areas along the Chesapeake Bay.

Selection of peak gusts, compiled from preliminary reports:
110 mph - Cedar Island ferry terminal, Carteret County, N.C.
101 mph - Hatteras High, N.C.
99 mph - Oregon Inlet, N.C.
98 mph - Jennette's Pier, Nags Head, N.C.
98 mph - Avon, N.C.
91 mph - Buxton, N.C. near Cape Hatteras
89 mph - Ocracoke, N.C.
85 mph - Beaufort, N.C.
83 mph - Chesapeake Light Tower, Va.
82 mph - Cape Lookout, N.C.
78 mph - Nags Head, N.C.
70 mph - Elizabeth City, N.C.
70 mph - Cape Henry, Va.
64 mph - Norfolk International Airport, Va.
64 mph - Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, Va.
63 mph - Corolla, N.C.
61 mph - Manteo, N.C.
54 mph - New Bern, N.C.
50 mph - Suffolk, Va.
44 mph - Langley Air Force Base, Va.
35 mph - Emporia, Va.
32 mph - Williamsburg, Va.
32 mph - Richmond International Airport, Va.
30 mph - Petersburg, Va.


2 PM UPDATE: Dorian heading out to sea after Hatteras landfall, winds and surge will affect Hampton Roads through the evening

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[JerseyGirl]

Canada

The Canadian Hurricane Centre said a hurricane watch was in effect for all of Nova Scotia and tropical storm watches were also in effect for southeastern New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, the Magdalen Islands and western Newfoundland.

The harbourmaster of the Cape Sable Island Harbour Authority, said his island -- the southernmost point of Nova Scotia -- regularly weathers gusts over 120 kilometres per hour in the winter. But if the winds are stronger than that and sustained, while seas rise and tides pound, he's concerned aging port infrastructure on the eastern side of the island will be ripped apart.

He estimated 90% of the island's 250 fishing vessels have been moved from the eastern side, which faces the Atlantic Ocean, to seek shelter on the western side.

Hurricane watch in parts of Atlantic Canada as Dorian moves up U.S. east coast

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[imstilla.grandma]

Four Harris Teeter supermarkets in the Charleston area will distribute free water and ice Saturday to people affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Available items, while supplies last, include 24-packs of bottled water and/or gallon jugs of water and 10-pound bags of ice.

Starting at 9 a.m., distribution will occur at stores at St. Andrews Shopping Center at 975 Savannah Highway in West Ashley and three James Island stores at 1985 Folly Road in Folly Road Crossing Shopping Center, 1739 Maybank Highway in James Island Center and 1005 Harbor View Road in Harbor View Shopping Center.

The locations were selected because of power outages in those areas, according to spokeswoman Danna Robinson. Store employees will share details on item limits.
4 Harris Teeter stores in Charleston to offer free water and ice Saturday in Dorian's wake

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Due to Dorian’s unwelcome extended stay, FreightWaves is expanding free SONAR access through next Friday, September 13. As anyone in logistics knows, in the midst and aftermath of hurricanes and other natural disasters, the ability to access the latest information on the market is critical.
SONAR free access extended by a week - FreightWaves

 

[sallye818]

I have a nephew in Buxton, NC on Hatteras Island. He says the whole island is under water, he chose to stay even though they have only lived there a few years I hope they don't regret it, as I'm sure it'll be a few days before all water recedes. They say they're fine as of this afternoon.

 

[tabitha111]

So I am right across the border from NC, very close to OBX. Nothing super bad here, more like a nor'easter for us. Last night I woke up to hearing metal clanking against my house and I was like ?? because I had cleared my whole back yard.

Well, my gazebo, which was screwed into my brick patio AND had large bricks holding it down as an extra precaution, was broken into something that looks like a modern art sculpture scattered all over my backyard. It was sadly its time to go after weathering many storms.

On another note, the folks of Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks were under a mandatory evacuation order and most of them stayed. Now the island is flooding up to their second floors and people are trapped in attics. Rescue is out there.
Just shaking my head!
Hundreds Trapped on Ocracoke Island after Hurricane Dorian Makes Landfall
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/weather-news/article234748382.html

 

[Lexiintoronto]

I'm in eastern Prince Edward Island..it's supposed to be here sometime tomorrow. We're headed out soon for supplies. I hope everyone in Dorian's path stays safe!

North Western Nova Scotia here (right on the Bay of Fundy)

It’s supposed to hit us around 5:00 pm tomorrow. I think PEI might be hit between 10:00pm -12:00am.

Concentrating taking slow, deep breaths.

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

 

[zecats]

So I am right across the border from NC, very close to OBX. Nothing super bad here, more like a nor'easter for us. Last night I woke up to hearing metal clanking against my house and I was like ?? because I had cleared my whole back yard.

Well, my gazebo, which was screwed into my brick patio AND had large bricks holding it down as an extra precaution, was broken into something that looks like a modern art sculpture scattered all over my backyard. It was sadly its time to go after weathering many storms.

On another note, the folks of Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks were under a mandatory evacuation order and most of them stayed. Now the island is flooding up to their second floors and people are trapped in attics. Rescue is out there.
Just shaking my head!
Hundreds Trapped on Ocracoke Island after Hurricane Dorian Makes Landfall
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/weather-news/article234748382.html

I just saw that on the weather news. People not only put their own selves in danger, they then put the rescuers in danger because they won't evacuate and then need help. Hate to be callous, but really? After witnessing what the storm just did to the Bahamas? I'd be out of there without being asked. With my kids and my pets and elderly parents and anyone else who would be my responsibility to keep safe. Always seems some folks are willing to chance it, no matter what. They're lucky the rescuers are able to get to them.

OT This site is doing the same as yesterday - taking a few minutes to load everything I try to read and/or post. Thought the Server was just "repaired" a few weeks ago.

 

[scdiv]

SO sorry to hear that about your garage @CharlestonGal. I'm glad you are okay. Is your power back? I'm in CHS as well. We stayed this year. Never lost power, just some trees down around here. Minimal issues - just the yard work mess and debris to deal with today. Very lucky. Had some friends without power come over for most of the day to salvage some of their food and shower, etc. But I've seen some of the property damage and I know it's still a headache and a hassle, even if you keep in perspective of being fortunate, that it can be repaired, etc. It's still another thing on top of life, I'm so sorry!

It's so nerve-racking trying to decide whether to go or not every year - we left for Matthew, stayed for Irma, left for Florence, stayed this year. Basically watch the reports very closely and prepare both ways - stocked up to stay -- ready to bolt if it really seems like we should go. Thursday morning was scary waking up to the howling wind and reading that the "turn" hadn't started yet and was going to be closer to shore than projected. This storm was weird in just how sllllooowly it was moving. It hung around for a long time on Thursday. Usually some storms seem to just clip us, but are moving through at a faster speed and just move on out. This one hung around and kept going round and round like a pinwheel, so it would kind of calm, then the next heavy gusts and sheets of rain would appear.

I think people have evacuation fatigue after a few of these. But then you see the images in the Bahamas and pictures water rushing in, and it's like do you stay or not? I'm a little more in-land, elevated, and not in an area that typically floods, so we try to make the best decisions with the information we have. This year seemed to result in more tree/property damage than major flooding issues in our area

Been a crazy few days -- just catching up on threads now. Hope everyone is safe.

 

[Lexiintoronto]

Dorian is gaining strength as it heads towards the Maritimes. As of right now, it’s supposed to hit as a category 2 hurricane.

Twitter, Kalin Mitchel, CTV

The latest forecast update from the National Hurricane Center now has Dorian approaching and making landfall as a category 2 hurricane. This update just came in at 6 PM ADT.

Kalin Mitchell (@KalinMitchelCTV) on Twitter

 

[sun16]

Not even a drop of rain in south Charlotte. Yesterday was cloudy and a little breezy, but that was it.

 

[CharlestonGal]

SO sorry to hear that about your garage @CharlestonGal. I'm glad you are okay. Is your power back? I'm in CHS as well. We stayed this year. Never lost power, just some trees down around here. Minimal issues - just the yard work mess and debris to deal with today. Very lucky. Had some friends without power come over for most of the day to salvage some of their food and shower, etc. But I've seen some of the property damage and I know it's still a headache and a hassle, even if you keep in perspective of being fortunate, that it can be repaired, etc. It's still another thing on top of life, I'm so sorry!

It's so nerve-racking trying to decide whether to go or not every year - we left for Matthew, stayed for Irma, left for Florence, stayed this year. Basically watch the reports very closely and prepare both ways - stocked up to stay -- ready to bolt if it really seems like we should go. Thursday morning was scary waking up to the howling wind and reading that the "turn" hadn't started yet and was going to be closer to shore than projected. This storm was weird in just how sllllooowly it was moving. It hung around for a long time on Thursday. Usually some storms seem to just clip us, but are moving through at a faster speed and just move on out. This one hung around and kept going round and round like a pinwheel, so it would kind of calm, then the next heavy gusts and sheets of rain would appear.

I think people have evacuation fatigue after a few of these. But then you see the images in the Bahamas and pictures water rushing in, and it's like do you stay or not? I'm a little more in-land, elevated, and not in an area that typically floods, so we try to make the best decisions with the information we have. This year seemed to result in more tree/property damage than major flooding issues in our area

Been a crazy few days -- just catching up on threads now. Hope everyone is safe.

I'm glad you're okay, too! Yes, it's always a dilemma trying to figure out whether to go or stay. I no longer have a real choice, unfortunately. I suffer severe agoraphobia and am housebound. I honestly couldn't leave even if I wanted to. How bad is that? Even a hurricane can't get me out of the house!

I'm so happy it was only the garage that took damage. I feel very, very fortunate. Especially seeing the reports out of the Bahamas. I can't imagine the terror and desperation they felt. It really is heartbreaking.

My power came back on about 10 minutes ago. It was so hot today. My poor dogs were just lying around panting and miserable. But, I can't complain. It could have been much, much worse.

 

[CharlestonGal]

The outer banks of North Carolina is home to a large number of wild horses. I hope they're okay.

 

[lonetraveler]

Checking in. Very fortunate, only small tree limbs down and a little while with no power.

 

[CharlestonGal]

Checking in. Very fortunate, only small tree limbs down and a little while with no power.

I'm glad you're okay!

 

[PayrollNerd]

I just saw that on the weather news. People not only put their own selves in danger, they then put the rescuers in danger because they won't evacuate and then need help. Hate to be callous, but really? After witnessing what the storm just did to the Bahamas? I'd be out of there without being asked. With my kids and my pets and elderly parents and anyone else who would be my responsibility to keep safe. Always seems some folks are willing to chance it, no matter what. They're lucky the rescuers are able to get to them.

OT This site is doing the same as yesterday - taking a few minutes to load everything I try to read and/or post. Thought the Server was just "repaired" a few weeks ago.

This totally annoys me too. I try super hard not to judge and want to always assume positive intent. Then someone puts their possessions as a higher priority than their life, their kids life, the rescue people's lives ........ugh. I admit it, I struggle with not being angry at them. I guess it's because of our experience with Irma. (see my prior posts) As always, just my opinion, not trying to make anyone mad.

And yes, the website is slooowww loading on my phone, tablet and laptop. I hope they can get it worked out.

ETA: My prior posts on this thread #334, #350, #563 that discuss our Irma experience.

 

[MimosaMornings]

Glad everyone is ok! Prayers for those that have yet to experience Dorian and hope it passes quickly.

 

[CharlestonGal]

Glad everyone is ok! Prayers for those that have yet to experience Dorian and hope it passes quickly.

Cat 1 hurricane all the way to Canada. Unbelievable.