Southeast States - AL, AR, LA, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN - Weather Discussion

[watcher9]

Here in north GA it's hot and dry.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency for all of Louisiana as a result of the weather.

“We are in constant contact with local officials and first responders, and assistance is already on the move to affected parishes," Edwards said in an issued statement. "The most important thing to remember is to obey road signs and to constantly monitor the news for updates to ensure everyone’s safety. Every available resource will be used to assist citizens as this situation continues to unfold."

The state of emergency is effective until Saturday.

http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/.../?hootPostID=5a8758a0618379e392c71ef78bf3b34f

Stay safe south Louisiana! We had 10 inches of rain so far this morning and 3 inches of rain yesterday and it's still pouring.

 

[ktgirl]

Please keep the people of south central Louisiana in your thoughts. We have been through a devastating flood - the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy. The national news is hardly covering it. 10,000 people are in shelters and at least 20,000 people are displaced. In the town of Denham Springs (a large suburb of Baton Rouge), 90% of the around 130, 000 residents lost everything. As you all know, this has already been a difficult summer in the Baton Rouge area with the attack on our police officers, etc.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/16/us/louisiana-flooding-pictures-maps.html

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/08/1...cle_8cb52958-641d-11e6-a4ba-cbc04783216d.html

I am in Ascension Parish and we were very lucky- our home did not flood and we are safe. But SO many of our friends lost everything. I'm originally from New Orleans so I've seen this all before with Katrina. Many of the people who lost their homes moved here after Katrina and this is their second home lost to flood water. Please spread the word that this is going on. The national media seems so much more interested in the Olympics and presidential race right now.

 

[Jax49]

Please keep the people of south central Louisiana in your thoughts. We have been through a devastating flood - the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy. The national news is hardly covering it. 10,000 people are in shelters and at least 20,000 people are displaced. In the town of Denham Springs (a large suburb of Baton Rouge), 90% of the around 130, 000 residents lost everything. As you all know, this has already been a difficult summer in the Baton Rouge area with the attack on our police officers, etc.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/16/us/louisiana-flooding-pictures-maps.html

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/08/1...cle_8cb52958-641d-11e6-a4ba-cbc04783216d.html

I am in Ascension Parish and we were very lucky- our home did not flood and we are safe. But SO many of our friends lost everything. I'm originally from New Orleans so I've seen this all before with Katrina. Many of the people who lost their homes moved here after Katrina and this is their second home lost to flood water. Please spread the word that this is going on. The national media seems so much more interested in the Olympics and presidential race right now.

Absolutely heart breaking. Thank you for posting. Glad to hear you are safe. My soul cries for so many...

 

[Emi]

I used to live in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, my mom is still there and she is safe

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[silversurvivor]

I have been following this story but from a dog rescuer point of view. My heart aches for all the animals left behind as in Katrina some still chained. I wish I could go help

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[Blondie in Spokane]

My heart goes out to all who have lost so much. It seems like Louisiana just keeps getting battered in one way or another.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

I wanted to share just a few stories from south Louisiana about people uniting in the aftermath of tragedy. There are so many stories like these that make my heart smile.

During these trying times, people are turning to Facebook to get the word out about those in the most need due to flooding. After a Facebook post, 1,496 volunteers showed up at one address. They ended up cleaning and clearing 376 homes.

http://www.katc.com/story/32802302/...-help-with-the-recovery-effort-in-youngsville

DENHAM SPRINGS – The St. Helena Hawk football team spent the day gutting homes and carrying water-soaked furniture to the street following the recent flooding in the area.

Many of the players have friends and family dealing with devastation, but on Friday the team made a choice to help others.

"To be honest with you, I thought maybe five or six guys would volunteer," Brandon Brown, St. Helena head football coach, said. "When I proposed the question, they said coach, 'We want to help,' and that brought tears to my eyes," Brown said.

http://www.wbrz.com/news/st-helena-hawk-football-team-helps-with-flood-recovery-efforts

Baton Rouge, Louisiana (CNN)They're out in force, patrolling in jon boats, motorboats and even canoes through south Louisiana's new, flood-made waterways, saving cats, dogs and people.

They're known as the "Cajun Navy," and in recent days they've become possibly the nation's most important neighborhood watch.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/16/us/louisiana-flooding/index.html

Ragin’ Cajuns’ Football team leads a helping hand to flood victims

http://klfy.com/2016/08/16/ragin-cajuns-football-team-leads-a-helping-hand-to-flood-victims/

Resident: “The community came out to save Lake Arthur”

“The community came out in force,” said Gauthier, “I mean there was 150 people back here delivering sand bags, taking them off the street here and handing them down to the people putting them in place. Women, children, the National Guard, all the town people were here. This community it is amazing what they have done.”

http://klfy.com/2016/08/19/resident-the-community-came-out-to-save-lake-arthur/

 

[GeeEm]

September 14, 2016

Tropical Storm Julia meanders near South Carolina, Georgia


Slow-moving Tropical Storm Julia is expected to meander along the Atlantic coast where Georgia and South Carolina meet, dumping rain, but not posing major threats.

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center reported Wednesday evening that the storm to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain to the South Carolina coast.

Earlier forecasts estimated twice as much rain. Still, any rain could pose a risk of flooding in an area soaked by Hermine less than two weeks ago.


http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/09/14/tropical-storm-julia-meanders-near-south-carolina-georgia.html

 

[Purplepixii]

Anyone in these areas, or with family/friends/loved-ones in these areas, please keep weather aware today.

NWS SPC have issued a somewhat rare "High" risk for severe weather in these areas (long-track tornadoes a possibility).

Relevant links below. If you have a NOAA weather radio please keep it on. If you have a mobile device I recommend downloading an app called "Tornado" by the American Red Cross as you can set locations to monitor.

Tornado app: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps

Tornado preparedness: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/tornado#About

SPC: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/

SPC PWO: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/pwo.html

Zoomradar (shows weather and chasers): http://zoomradar.com/

WatchStorms (shows weather and chasers): http://www.watchstorms.com/


I'll be watching from over the pond - stay safe 'sleuthers! x

 

[Purplepixii]

NWS Storm Prediction Centre have just issued a strongly-worded Mesoscale Discussion - worth a read and please alert friends & family http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0112.html

 

[tricia]

If possible Websleuths members please check in and tell us you are OK.

Georgia Gov has declared a state of emergency.

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone dealing with these horrible storms.

Tricia

 

[Wolf Dreamer]

Twitter that may be helpful

https://twitter.com/USTornadoes

https://twitter.com/NWStornado

Stay safe

 

[LaborDayRN]

NWS Tornado ‏@NWStornado 52s53 seconds ago
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⚠️ Take Cover! Tornado Warning continues for Palm Coast FL, Flagler Beach FL, Bunnell FL until 7:30 PM EST
https://twitter.com/NWStornado

Please be safe everyone!

 

[cuffem]

Holy crap! We just had two bad storms go through,both had rotation and second one had big hail.I am on a lake and it came lakeside at 60-70 mph. I got in stairwell with my backpack and laptop.I was shaking.Went through tornado came over my house in NC in 2011 so I take the warning seriously. Another line coming now.Hope everyone make it through this.
I am in central Florida in Lake county.

 

[Gardenista]

[video=twitter;823332240251879424]https://twitter.com/USTornadoes/status/823332240251879424[/video]

 

[MaryG12]

Lots of rain and thunder in Sarasota County but we still have our power on

http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/loca...cle_3d491a2c-e0e7-11e6-b31b-07b9bbda9047.html

 

[watcher9]

These storms have been very dangerous.
There have been multiple fatalities and injuries reported in south GA.
Prayers to all.

 

[Spellbound]

Thinking about my friends in the South, especially Georgia and Florida. I cannot believe there is so little coverage. Hoping more of you will post how the weather is in your area. My thoughts are with you all. Please stay safe.

 

[missgulfsouth]

Checking in. A tornado destroyed the town of Petal, Mississippi ... also heavy damage and fatalities in Hattiesburg. I live an hour South of those towns, just lots of rain and wind here.