Hurricane Florence - September 2018

[JerseyGirl]

We were on the right side of Harvey and Irma. It was ugly - and those were no where near the strength of Florence. The South is waterlogged from rain all summer. We're hoping the trees stay upright.

Is the storm still expected to stay stationary, with at least 100 mph winds and a tide during the 24 hours of it sitting there Flo will wipe out anything to the north of the eye and small creeks will turn into raging rivers flooding for miles. There will be huge waves in the rivers that feed from the ocean.

 

[CARIIS]

ahh

this if the first time i heard this they are expecting the stall to be she goes down to 3 mph

IIRC frances hit 2 it went on forever but it was inland not like this is gonna be

 

[FlossyMay]

NWS on Twitter

Want more information on #Florence? We have compiled notable forecast links, safety pages, and social media posts on our #HurricaneFlorence landing page.

 

[JerseyGirl]

ahh

this if the first time i heard this they are expecting the stall to be she goes down to 3 mph

IIRC frances hit 2 it went on forever but it was inland not like this is gonna be

I am watching TWC and the eye will stop somewhere outside Wilmington, then go south along the coast of SC, hitting Myrtle Beach and Charleston, then go ashore, not as strong, near Hilton Head and inland SC.

 

[Al Hoffman]

I just now advised my young-adult son to major in meteorology.

Tell him to follow in the footsteps of Nash Roberts from New Orleans. And the U.S. Navy may still pay a full ride scholarship for a degree in Meteorology. The fly boy's still need to know what's up there, not to mention the Fleet. Also, FedEx has a full time staff of Meteorologists.

 

[TMAN2014]

Stay safe Carolinas!

 

[Jax49]

 

[Inthedetails]

Call your local Red Cross, or check with a local or State Emergency Response Agency (like TEMA for the State of Tennessee).

The Red Cross will train you, certify that you are legal to be around children and welcome your help. They will let you buy a Red Cross jacket, and you can travel (maybe on your own nickel) to help in Red Cross Shelters outside your Metro area if necessary.

TEMA has local classes for people who want to assist in area disasters (like the earthquake from the New Madrid fault we are all waiting for to flatten Memphis and St. Louis, and really hurt Little Rock. The first New Madrid fault earthquake rang church bells in Philadelphia, and changed the course of the Mississippi).

Thank you for the ideas.

 

[Inthedetails]

Things are totally crazy here. Many stores and businesses are closed. Found a Harris teeter open this morning and grabbed more water and food since this storm is going to be here for awhile. Generator is gassed up and ready. Everything is secured and put away. Propane is stored and grills and cookers stored. extra toilet paper, plates, medicine, snacks and yes, wine and beer.
Everyone is nervous. My daughter and my two grandchildren will be here prior to the curfew that starts at 8 pm. Have chargers for phones and laptops for my car which is in the garage.

Everyone is riveted to tvs and latest tracks. People are being evacuated along the rivers and coastal areas. Marines are coming in to help National Guard.
It's wait and see.

Keep us posted, as feasible.

 

[CARIIS]

Is the storm still expected to stay stationary, with at least 100 mph winds and a tide during the 24 hours of it sitting there Flo will wipe out anything to the north of the eye and small creeks will turn into raging rivers flooding for miles. There will be huge waves in the rivers that feed from the ocean.

this whole thing is just strange

do any of us know landfall TIME

they seem to be doing it like over a 12 hour peroid

anyone know

 

[imstilla.grandma]

I’ve been watching this on the news! Please everyone be safe.

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[CARIIS]

I so wish this is daylight landfall

Irma was horrid

nighttime

when your scared your hyper vigilant

so your senses are keen

but when you don't have vision

your ears pick up

i love airplanes my mother and i would go to the airport and watch em soar

the noise was rivoting

irma was the same

it is something coming there and going away

scary

if this mess comes at daylight it can be helpful for those who left

horrifying for those that did not

but at the end of the day (first responders ) day is much better when it actually landgalls imo

and................if we really had any choice early in the morning imo is best at least then there is 10 hours of light

 

[FlossyMay]

PHOTOS: Satellite images of Hurricane Florence from the ISS

 

[imstilla.grandma]

This is how big Hurricane Florence is. Hint, the eye of the storm is the size of Toronto

 

[imstilla.grandma]

PHOTOS: Satellite images of Hurricane Florence from the ISS

Oh wow! Thank you. Those are beautiful crisp photo images.

 

[CARIIS]

just go to 210 irma eyewall from the plane breathtaking

majestic

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[Al Hoffman]

If you had crates in advance, would you have considered a shelter?

Just wondering if "crate preparation" could be something humane societies, etc. do as an outreach when it's not hurricane season.

jmo

I have a "cat lady" friend who evacuated from H. Katrina with 21 cats in a van. You bet she had carriers. She also went to her Uncle's house. A retired Louisiana State Trooper. I myself evacuated with 3 dogs, a cat and a cockatiel. The hotel that FEMA paid for was very understanding. But people gave me a hard look when they saw an 70lb Catahoula in the elevator.

 

[CARIIS]

I have a "cat lady" friend who evacuated from H. Katrina with 21 cats in a van. You bet she had carriers. She also went to her Uncle's house. A retired Louisiana State Trooper. I myself evacuated with 3 dogs, a cat and a cockatiel. The hotel that FEMA paid for was very understanding. But people gave me a hard look when they saw an 70lb Catahoula in the elevator.

Jurassic park?

 

[Jax49]

Down to 115, Cat 3. Don't let your guard down.

8:00 PM EDT Wed Sep 12
Location: 31.5°N 73.2°W
Moving: NW at 16 mph
Min pressure: 956 mb
Max sustained: 115 mph

 

[Al Hoffman]

I'm very interested in the Cajun Navy! I never know what I'm going to learn from fellow WSers.

According to Fox, the American Cajun Navy is sending over a 1000 people and 800 to 900 boats to the affected area. Tell the wildlife of the Carolinas to be afraid, very afraid, as Cajuns will catch, cook and eat just about anything that flys, swims, crawls, slithers, oinks, hops or just sits on a log and looks tasty!