Hurricane Irma: now a tropical storm, moving into Georgia today

[RoyalQ]

Meterologists already claiming that Irma could potentially create a new Category 6 at it's current strength and growth rate

The news is sensationalizing the fukk out of this and its not cool at all. Instead of trying to calm people and give us the essential info we need they are creating mass hysteria instead. they do this every single time for ratings and its absolutely disgusting. Earlier today some news anchor said "this hurricane is coming towards florida like a HACKSAW" like are you kidding me? who says that? They are throwing gasoline on a already tense situation. We saw what happened in houston so we are on edge. But the sensationalizing and colorful descriptions are just plain ridiculous. Tell us where the shelters are, tell us which gas stations still have gas, tell us tips and tricks if the power goes out, who to call, emergency numbers, etc. Be informative.

 

[Scott Larock]

Hurricane Andrew: 20 Facts You May Have Forgotten (PHOTOS, VIDEO) | HuffPost

Homestead mostly wood houses back then, much weaker material than what's usually in Broward which is cement.

Homestead looks literally like a 3 world country they had no chance from the jump.

 

[mannyrs13]

Meterologists already claiming that Irma could potentially create a new Category 6 at it's current strength and growth rate

The first six cert, six pawg, six figure, six category hurricane.

 

[Memorial Stadium Piru]

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Hurricane Irma Intermediate Advisory Number 27A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL112017
800 PM AST Tue Sep 05 2017

...POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE IRMA NEARING THE
NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS...
...WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL DETERIORATE OVER THE NORTHERN LEEWARD
ISLANDS SOON...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM AST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...17.2N 60.5W
ABOUT 85 MI...140 KM E OF ANTIGUA
ABOUT 90 MI...145 KM ESE OF BARBUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...185 MPH...295 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...916 MB...27.05 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The Meteorological Service of Cuba has issued a Hurricane Watch for
Cuba from the provinces of Matanzas eastward to Guantanamo.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, Montserrat, St. Kitts, and Nevis
* Saba, St. Eustatius, and Sint Maarten
* Saint Martin and Saint Barthelemy
* British Virgin Islands
* U.S. Virgin Islands
* Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra
* Dominican Republic from Cabo Engano to the northern border with
Haiti

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Guadeloupe
* Haiti from the northern border with the Dominican Republic to Le
Mole St. Nicholas
* Turks and Caicos Islands
* Southeastern Bahamas
* Cuba from Matanzas province eastward to Guantanamo province

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Guadeloupe
* Dominica
* Dominican Republic from south of Cabo Engano westward to the
southern border with Haiti

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Haiti from south of Le Mole St. Nicholas to Port-Au-Prince

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and
property should be rushed to completion.

A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours
before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force
winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or
dangerous.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests elsewhere in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, as
well as Cuba, the central and northwestern Bahamas, and Florida
should monitor the progress of Irma.

For storm information specific to your area in the United
States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please
monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office. For storm information specific to your area outside
the United States, please monitor products issued by your national
meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 800 PM AST (0000 UTC), the distinct eye of Hurricane Irma was
located near latitude 17.2 North, longitude 60.5 West. Irma is
moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn toward the
west-northwest is forecast to begin tonight and continue for the
next couple of days. On the forecast track, the extremely dangerous
core of Irma will move over portions of the northern Leeward Islands
tonight and early Wednesday, move near or over portions of the
northern Virgin Islands Wednesday, and pass near or just north of
Puerto Rico late Wednesday and Wednesday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 185 mph (295 km/h) with higher
gusts. Irma is an extremely dangerous category 5 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity
are likely during the next day or two, but Irma is forecast to
remain a powerful category 4 or 5 hurricane during the next couple
of days.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175
miles (280 km).

The minimum central pressure estimated from Hurricane Hunter
observations is 916 mb (27.05 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
STORM SURGE: The combination of a life-threatening storm surge and
large breaking waves will raise water levels ABOVE NORMAL TIDE
LEVELS by the following amounts within the hurricane warning area
near and to the north of the center of Irma. Near the coast, the
surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.

Northern Leeward Islands...7 to 11 ft
Turks and Caicos Islands...15 to 20 ft
Southeastern Bahamas...15 to 20 ft
Northern coast of the Dominican Republic...3 to 5 ft
Northern coast of Haiti and the Gulf of Gonave...1 to 3 ft

The combination of a life-threatening storm surge and the tide will
cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising
waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water is expected to
reach the following HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND if the peak surge occurs at
the time of high tide...

British and U.S. Virgin Islands except St. Croix...7 to 11 ft
Northern coast of Puerto Rico...3 to 5 ft
Southern coast of Puerto Rico and St. Croix...1 to 2 ft

The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast in areas of
onshore winds, where the surge will be accompanied by large and
destructive waves. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative
timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over
short distances. For information specific to your area, please see
products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast
office.

WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected within the hurricane
warning area in the Leeward Islands tonight, with tropical storm
conditions beginning within the next few hours. Hurricane
conditions are expected to begin within the hurricane warning area
in the British and U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Wednesday,
with tropical storm conditions beginning tonight. Hurricane
conditions are expected to begin within the hurricane warning area
in the Dominican Republic early Thursday, with tropical storm
conditions beginning Wednesday night.

Hurricane and tropical storm conditions are possible within the
watch area in Haiti, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the
southeastern Bahamas by early Thursday.

RAINFALL: Irma is expected to produce the following rain
accumulations through Thursday:

Northern Leeward Islands...8 to 12 inches, isolated 20 inches
Northeast Puerto Rico and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands
except St. Croix...4 to 10 inches, isolated 15 inches
Southwest Puerto Rico, the southern Leeward Islands, and
St. Croix...2 to 4 inches

Irma is expected to produce the following rain accumulations
Wednesday through Saturday:

Southeast Bahamas and Turks and Caicos...8 to 12 inches, isolated 20
inches
Northern Dominican Republic and northern Haiti...4 to 10 inches,
isolated 15 inches
Southwest Haiti...1 to 4 inches

These rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.

SURF: Swells generated by Irma will affect the northern Leeward
Islands, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the southeastern Bahamas,
the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the northern coast of the
Dominican Republic during the next several days. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Pasch

 

[Recca Gatsby]

Brehs if you can't find bottled water, buy mason jars and fill it with water. Alkalize it in the sun if able.

Speak more on this? What is the process

 

[porque]

The news is sensationalizing the fukk out of this and its not cool at all. Instead of trying to calm people and give us the essential info we need they are creating mass hysteria instead. they do this every single time for ratings and its absolutely disgusting. Earlier today some news anchor said "this hurricane is coming towards florida like a HACKSAW" like are you kidding me? who says that? They are throwing gasoline on a already tense situation. We saw what happened in houston so we are on edge. But the sensationalizing and colorful descriptions are just plain ridiculous. Tell us where the shelters are, tell us which gas stations still have gas, tell us tips and tricks if the power goes out, who to call, emergency numbers, etc. Be informative.

seems this storm has the potential to meet the hype


as the officials in FL said, a shelter should be your last resort you should be preparing to evacuate now

 

[porque]

Preparation tips for Hurricane Irma

Spoiler

Items to have on hand

• Make sure you’ve got one gallon of water, per person, for at least three days.

• Prepare a three-day supply of non-perishable food. (And a manual can opener.)

• Have a battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert (and extra batteries for both).

• Fire extinguisher.

• Flashlight (don’t forget the extra batteries).

• First-aid kit.

• Buy or locate a whistle, to call for help.

• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape.

• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties.

• A wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.

• Local maps (the printed kind, not just on your cell phone).

• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger.

• Food and water for pets.



• Make sure your prescription medicines are filled.

• Extra diapers, formula for babies and small children.

• Important papers: medical records, adoption or other legal papers, insurance information.

• Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children.

• Cash or traveler’s checks.

Emergency management websites

State of Florida Division of Emergency Management: www.floridadisaster.org. 850-413-9969 Twitter: @FLSERT

Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.fema.gov. 202-646-2500 Twitter: @fema

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes: www.flash.org. 850-385-7233. Twitter: @FederalAlliance

National Hurricane Center (includes storm tracking map, preparedness guide and other information): www.nhc.noaa.gov. Twitter: @NWSNHC

Citizens Property Insurance: www.citizensfla.com. 1-888-685-1555. Twitter: @citizens_fla

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Hurricane Resource Page: www.nasa.gov/ mission_pages/hurricane s/main/index.html. Twitter: @NASAHurricane

Hurricane apps

The last time Alachua County was walloped by a hurricane, apps were not even invented yet. Here is a sampling of apps you may want to download:

• NOAA Radar US: Everything you need in an app for viewing animated weather radar images and hyperlocal storm patterns. $1.99 (for iPhone and iPad).

• Hurricane App by the Red Cross: The free app for iPhone and Android helps you stay up to date with NOAA alerts, along with providing a way to connect with friends and family and let them know you are OK. It also has a flashlight, strobe and alarm. There is a second free app with first-aid advice for situations ranging from anaphylactic shock to heart attacks. To download both apps, visit: redcross.org/mobile-apps/hu rricane-app.

• The Weather Channel Apps: Free apps for iPhone/iPad and Android.

• Dark Sky: Using state-of-the-art technology to predict weather events down to the minute at your exact location, the app has its fans. Its animated visualizations promote hurricanes to an art form. $3.99 (iPhone/iPad).

 

[delta]

Something from the ocean tries to kill me every year and the media and rest of the nation start acting like the apocalypse has befallen us every time

The only thing I base my moves on is the National Hurricane Center. If those project a once in a lifetime storm Thursday morning I'm out of here. But you're out of your mind if you think I'm going to exhaust my actual time and actual resources because of some damn memes and scary northerners

It's the route this is taking that has me far from panicking. It can't hit PR and Cuba and maintain it's current strength. I don't think mainland Florida will see more than Cat 4 winds at peak right at landfall, and most of us in its path (peak winds only occur on the northeastern wall of the eye) will get Cat 3. If it reverses course about 300 miles and then moves north, then I really got some problems.

Otherwise, it's the west coast of Florida that will take the brunt of it, and what we'll get will be more akin to Francis and Jeane.

The news is sensationalizing the fukk out of this and its not cool at all. Instead of trying to calm people and give us the essential info we need they are creating mass hysteria instead. they do this every single time for ratings and its absolutely disgusting. Earlier today some news anchor said "this hurricane is coming towards florida like a HACKSAW" like are you kidding me? who says that? They are throwing gasoline on a already tense situation. We saw what happened in houston so we are on edge. But the sensationalizing and colorful descriptions are just plain ridiculous. Tell us where the shelters are, tell us which gas stations still have gas, tell us tips and tricks if the power goes out, who to call, emergency numbers, etc. Be informative.

yall coli n1ggaz cry about everything and are so wrong

there is no exaggeration. you get hit directly by a cat 4 / 5, your house gone. and you better not be in it.

I don't think mainland Florida will see more than Cat 4 winds at peak right at landfall, and most of us in its path (peak winds only occur on the northeastern wall of the eye) will get Cat 3. If it reverses course about 300 miles and then moves north, then I really got some problems.

look at this dumb fukk thinkin he know more than scientists with decades of experience

 

[hashmander]

The news is sensationalizing the fukk out of this and its not cool at all. Instead of trying to calm people and give us the essential info we need they are creating mass hysteria instead. they do this every single time for ratings and its absolutely disgusting. Earlier today some news anchor said "this hurricane is coming towards florida like a HACKSAW" like are you kidding me? who says that? They are throwing gasoline on a already tense situation. We saw what happened in houston so we are on edge. But the sensationalizing and colorful descriptions are just plain ridiculous. Tell us where the shelters are, tell us which gas stations still have gas, tell us tips and tricks if the power goes out, who to call, emergency numbers, etc. Be informative.

i get what you're saying breh and seeing people clean out stores in orlando is bothering me because this panic shouldn't be happening. people from south florida will be staying in hotels up here for crying out loud. but if i was in south florida i'd board my house up and leave.

 

[director_of_bands]

all the trajectories I seen today headed straight to nc irma was at 185 mph last time I checked...I asked my dad what was the speed of hugo and he said 90 mph

 

[Clark Wayne]

Hope this shyt stop moving west.

 

[AffordableSuplexReviews]

Speak more on this? What is the process

Get some water. Tap, spring, filtered, whatever and place it in a glass mason jar. Make sure the lid is glass as well. Set it outside in the sun for a few hours or a whole day if you wish. Some set the jar upside down but I have not tried that yet. After taking jar out of the sun the composition changes. It's purified/"sun-charged". At the very least, the taste is very different, but this has been touted as a detoxification/purification method.

I could see this being written off as hippie/new-agey but I had success with it.

 

[Gully Bull]

yall coli n1ggaz cry about everything and are so wrong

there is no exaggeration. you get hit directly by a cat 4 / 5, your house gone. and you better not be in it.




look at this dumb fukk thinkin he know more than scientists with decades of experience

Brah my house been hit by 3 different hurricanes cat 2 and cat 3. shyt ain't blowing away our building codes are made to a certain level since we are always in a hurricanes path. Flooding is always the worst thing

 

[Perfectson]

Get some water. Tap, spring, filtered, whatever and place it in a glass mason jar. Make sure the lid is glass as well. Set it outside in the sun for a few hours or a whole day if you wish. Some set the jar upside down but I have not tried that yet. After taking jar out of the sun the composition changes. It's purified/"sun-charged". At the very least, the taste is very different, but this has been touted as a detoxification/purification method.

I could see this being written off as hippie/new-agey but I had success with it.

in what situation were you in to even have to try this....you know what, nevermind

 

[AffordableSuplexReviews]

The first six cert, six pawg, six figure, six category hurricane.

Irma was thick AF to begin with and she just keep getting thicker! What type of diet is she on?!