Hurricane Isaias - July 2020

[BUF]

Latest spaghetti model at BoatUS

Isaias, : BoatUS Hurricane Tracking & Resource Center

 

[anneg]

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/155342.shtml?key_messages#contents

 

[anneg]

I'm seeing some encouraging news about Isaias weakening on Twitter--it may be a tropical storm now

https://twitter.com/EdPiotrowski

https://twitter.com/wxjerdman

 

[PayrollNerd]

I have an aunt and uncle in Sebastian, FL. This is their first hurricane. All the shutters are up, lawn items moved inside and hanging plants in the shed. They should be ok.

In Vero Beach, my ex husband is in town because his mom passed away last week. My oldest is over there with him. The house is concrete block and they have shutters. They’ll be fine. Unfortunately, the graveside service is Monday at 10am. I don’t even think a little tent will help them. They seem to think it will all be fine? Hmmm.

Flhurricane.com

Isaias has weakened to a tropical storm after crossing Andros island, but is forecast to regain strength into a hurricane.

The Tropical Storm Watch has been extended northward from Altamaha Sound Georgia to South Santee River South Carolina.

The Hurricane Watch from Hallandale Beach to south of Boca Raton Florida has been discontinued.

1. Hurricane conditions and dangerous storm surge will continue in portions of the northwest Bahamas tonight.

2. Hurricane conditions are expected along portions of the Florida east coast on Sunday with tropical storm conditions expected to begin tonight. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

3. Dangerous storm surge is possible along the Florida east coast from Jupiter Inlet to Ponte Vedra Beach where water rises of 2 to 4 feet above ground level are possible along the immediate coastline and adjacent waterways. Residents there should follow advice given by local emergency officials.

4. Isaias will produce heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash flooding in the Bahamas, and flash and urban flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas, along the East Coast of the United States. Minor river flooding and isolated moderate river flooding is possible across portions of the Carolinas and Virginia early next week.

5. Tropical storm watches and warnings are in effect for portions of the United States East Coast from northeast Florida to South Carolina. Additional watches and warnings will likely be issued tonight and Sunday as Isaias is expected to move northward near or over the southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts early next week.

 

[mickey2942]

At least it looks like it is moving fast. That is a good thing.

 

[BUF]

At least it looks like it is moving fast. That is a good thing.

It’s moving at 10mph...5:00 update

Isaias, : BoatUS Hurricane Tracking & Resource Center

 

[Midwestmom2019]

To tell you the truth, I LOVE stormy weather. If I could, I’d ride out hurricanes hunkered down. Watching through the slats of the shutters. Problem is they can quickly turn from 2-3 to a 5 and you’re dead. Many have tried to ride out storms in Galveston, only to panic at the last minute. And it’s too late. They leave the safest place, their house, and set out to beat the hurricane to the mainland. Never a good idea. Usually a dog collar is all that is found. Many times the vehicle is gone, too. So if you’re going to have a hurricane party, you need to have a planned safety area.
I leave. Run north 240 miles to the kids. Safety first. But when we have typical storms, wow. It’s fascinating. Last time one of the dogs was so scared, I rolled around her like a bun around a hot dog. Poor thing. The other one was upstairs in the closet. Instinctively knew the safest spot. Yes. Mother Nature. It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!

 

[musicaljoke]

and now this ....

Florida closes all state-run coronavirus tests sites this weekend due to tropical system

All state-run COVID-19 testing sites in Florida will close Friday through Tuesday because of the approaching tropical system in the Caribbean Sea.

The order was issued in an email sent Wednesday to test site managers, according to WCTV-TV, saying that all sites will close at the end of business Thursday and will re-open on Tuesday — so long as there isn’t storm significant damage from what forecasters expect will soon develop into Tropical Storm Isaias.

Will the labs remain open? Does this mean they will be able to catch up on some of the backlog?

 

[Midwestmom2019]

It was like the 4th of July. Every few minutes a HUGE thunder clap, followed by fireworks. Zigzaggy lightning. Little ones. Bigs ones. It was a spectacular display of light and dark. Then the clouds would be visible for a few seconds. Then darkness. Pitter patter of rain drops. Kaboom. Another thunderclap. It was great.

 

[PayrollNerd]

It was like the 4th of July. Every few minutes a HUGE thunder clap, followed by fireworks. Zigzaggy lightning. Little ones. Bigs ones. It was a spectacular display of light and dark. Then the clouds would be visible for a few seconds. Then darkness. Pitter patter of rain drops. Kaboom. Another thunderclap. It was great.

I had to giggle at your vivid description. The foster fur baby I had was adopted this morning. She was terrified of exactly what you described! Fortunately we are in SWFL so no hurricane for us, this time!

 

[PayrollNerd]

Best guy on the web. Zero drama. 100% informative.

Isaias Approaching Florida - Significant Hazards Likely Along Much of Eastern U.S.

 

[JerseyGirl]

The storm is expected to reach here in NJ on Tuesday with heavy rain and wind.

 

[BUF]

Now a TS moving slowly at 8mph. Latest spaghetti model at BoatUS.

Isaias, : BoatUS Hurricane Tracking & Resource Center

 

[JerseyGirl]

North Carolina!

Mandatory evacuation order issued for visitors, residents of Hatteras Island ahead of Hurricane Iasias | myfox8.com

Residents and property owners of Hatteras Island will also have to evacuate Sunday when a mandatory order goes into effect at 6 a.m.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Washington DC, Delaware, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York City, Connecticut:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nb...g-to-our-region-heres-the-latest/2488112/?amp
Isaias Could Bring Heavy Rains, Flooding to Our Region. Here's the Latest

 

[PayrollNerd]

1 hour ago:

Tropical Tidbits
Tropical Storm #Isaias has moved NNW overnight and is now located east of West Palm Beach, FL. A new burst of thunderstorms is ongoing, but so far there is no sign of a significant change in strength. Maximum surface winds remain about 65 mph. The heaviest rainfall and strongest winds remain offshore, but that may change as Isaias gets closer later today and tonight. Tropical Storm Warnings and Storm Surge Watches remain in effect for much of the east Florida coastline, and now extent up to South Carolina as well, where Isaias will approach on Monday.

 

[crhedBngr]

Praying for all in Isaias' way.

 

[MimosaMornings]

To tell you the truth, I LOVE stormy weather. If I could, I’d ride out hurricanes hunkered down. Watching through the slats of the shutters. Problem is they can quickly turn from 2-3 to a 5 and you’re dead. Many have tried to ride out storms in Galveston, only to panic at the last minute. And it’s too late. They leave the safest place, their house, and set out to beat the hurricane to the mainland. Never a good idea. Usually a dog collar is all that is found. Many times the vehicle is gone, too. So if you’re going to have a hurricane party, you need to have a planned safety area.
I leave. Run north 240 miles to the kids. Safety first. But when we have typical storms, wow. It’s fascinating. Last time one of the dogs was so scared, I rolled around her like a bun around a hot dog. Poor thing. The other one was upstairs in the closet. Instinctively knew the safest spot. Yes. Mother Nature. It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!

Yep! Most people don’t realize that house won’t be underwater but your escape route will be! Especially when it’s flat and with all the rivers and bayous.

 

[anneg]

Isaias -- Key Messages from the National Hurricane Center as of 11 a.m. EDT today.

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_grap...0_key_messages+png/150024_key_messages_sm.png

 

[zecats]

The local park on my way to work has the sand bag station out - sigh.

I hope it turns back out to the ocean and bypasses all of us.
JMO

We are now on watch with sandbags ready for some first floor units in my condo complex at the Jersey Shore. I've taped my windows several times in the years I've owned here (Irene and Sandy). Seems to be potentially headed here though Cape May on Tuesday, 8/4.