Hurricane Michael - October 2018

[JerseyGirl]

Tropical Storm Michael was almost a hurricane early Monday (Oct. 8) and is expected to reach Category 2 or stronger as it churns over the Gulf of Mexico in the next couple of days.

The center projects the storm will hit somewhere in the Florida panhandle on Wednesday or early Thursday.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued a state of emergency Sunday, warning those living in counties in his state's Panhandle and Big Bend area to brace for the hurricane.

Tropical Storm Michael could become Cat 3 hurricane in Gulf of Mexico

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Michael, now a Category 1 hurricane slashing Cuba, is forecast to be a "dangerous major hurricane" when it smacks the US Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said.

The forecast indicates Michael may be a Category 3 hurricane -- with winds from 111 to 129 mph -- when it strikes.
"Life-threatening storm surge is possible along portions of the Florida Gulf Coast regardless of the storm's exact track or intensity," the center said. "Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes."

Hurricane Michael: Tropical storm upgraded to Category 1 hurricane - CNN
Live updates: Hurricane Michael nears Florida - CNN

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Prepare Florida. Gather your love ones. Gather your pets. Prepare. Be safe.
HURRICANE MICHAEL

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Tropical Storm Michael upgraded to Category 1 hurricane

 

[JerseyGirl]

Mandatory evacuations posted in Gulf County

This morning, mandatory evacuations were posted in Gulf County, Florida for the following areas:

• All of Cape San Blas
• All of Indian Pass area
• Simmons Bayou, Highland View
• Windmark
• In the City of Port St. Joe all areas from St. Joseph Bay to Long Avenue.
• St. Joe Beach and Beacon Hill – Waterside of Hwy. 98

Residents with "high profile vehicles, living in mobile homes, low lying areas, or anyone who feels unsafe in their current location" were also urged to evacuate.

Voluntary evacuations were ordered for Highyway 98 Inland on St. Joe Beach and Beacon Hill.

The Honeyville Community Center opened as a shelter at 10:00 a.m. this morning.

The county school board will be deciding on when to close schools at their 1:00 p.m. meeting. The county says they plan to keep bridges open until the sustained winds reach 45 mph.

Live updates: Hurricane Michael nears Florida - CNN

 

[JerseyGirl]

Florida State University closes campuses

Florida State University is closing its main campus in Tallahassee and it's Panama City campus, ahead of Hurricane Michael.

Live updates: Hurricane Michael nears Florida - CNN

 

[CARIIS]

God

Came out of nowhere - bumping up cat 3 landfall CNN

and then he goes over everywhere flooded

 

[imstilla.grandma]

God

Came out of nowhere - bumping up cat 3 landfall CNN

and then he goes over everywhere flooded

No kidding. I saw Jersey post and then a minute later. She hits. Storms...like a bat outta hell!

 

[JerseyGirl]

Shocked me yesterday when I saw a cone extend up into New Jersey! Then today I check and it is now a hurricane.

 

[MaryG12]

Michael came out of nowhere much like Irma did.

Hope everyone in the FL panhandle stays safe!!

 

[JerseyGirl]

Hurricane Michael is currently a Category 1 storm as it enters the Gulf of Mexico and nears Florida's Panhandle. The storm now has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. But the forecast indicates Michael may be a Category 3 hurricane -- with winds from 111 to 129 mph -- when it strikes.

Live updates: Hurricane Michael nears Florida - CNN

Gov. Rick Scott called on 500 members of the Florida National Guard to assist with preparations and planning ahead of the hurricane's landfall.

 

[oceanblueeyes]

Our daughter and family from SC had to come south for a week to our home due to the last hurricane.

Now our oldest grandaughter..who just had a baby daughter born on Oct. 6th is having to prepare to evacuate since she and her hubby lives right on the Gulf coast on the beach.

Our oldest daughter who also has a home on the beach not far from our grandaughter is also preparing to evacuate.

They will come inland until its over.

Stay safe everyone. I am praying for all who may be affected.

Jmo

 

[Jax49]

Hurricane Michael: Public Advisory
Adv # 8A, 10/08/2018 02:00 PM EDT

TCPAT4

BULLETIN
Hurricane Michael Intermediate Advisory Number 8A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL142018
200 PM EDT Mon Oct 08 2018

...CENTER OF MICHAEL PASSING NEAR THE WESTERN TIP OF CUBA...
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND STRONG WINDS SPREADING ACROSS WESTERN CUBA...
...RISK OF LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE...HEAVY RAINFALL...AND
DANGEROUS WINDS INCREASING FOR THE NORTHEASTERN GULF COAST...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM EDT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...21.7N 85.1W
ABOUT 20 MI...30 KM SW OF THE WESTERN TIP OF CUBA
ABOUT 145 MI...230 KM NE OF COZUMEL MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...978 MB...28.88 INCHES

BoatUS Hurricane Tracking & Resource Center

 

[JerseyGirl]

11:00am update chart:

A hurricane watch has been posted for the Florida Gulf Coast, all the way from the Alabama-Florida border to Suwannee River, Florida. A storm surge of up to 12 feet is forecast for a large section of the Florida coast.

Hurricane Michael forecast to hit Gulf Coast with 120-mph winds

 

[oceanblueeyes]

I havent checked our local radar lately but I wonder if we may get some spinoff from Michael.

It hasn't rained here lately but all morning the wind has picked up where the tree branches are swirling in a circular rotation. . Which is always so scary to me then it gets very still and starts again.

Now the wind gusts are even higher and its pouring rain and very dark.

Imo

 

[imstilla.grandma]

National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) on Twitter

 

[Lato]

Interactive Map....National Hurricane Center
National Hurricane Center

Scroll down for Michael

 

[MaryG12]

I havent checked our local radar lately but I wonder if we may get some spinoff from Michael.

It hasn't rained here lately but all morning the wind has picked up where the tree branches are swirling in a circular rotation. . Which is always so scary to me then it gets very still and starts again.

Now the wind gusts are even higher and its pouring rain and very dark.

Imo

It's been cloudy all day here on the Suncoast. We'll probably see some rain from Michael, going by the charts above...

 

[FlossyMay]

Keeping my eye on this one. We don't have to worry about flooding where I live as we are on a hill away from water, but the winds scare me. Even though we are several hours from the ocean Opal did a lot of damage here back in her day.
Photo Vault: Hurricane Opal struck Georgia 20 years ago this week

(This is an old article btw. )