Atlantic Tropical Update - Post Tropical Cyclone Cristobal - 8/29 9PM

Post-Tropical Cyclone Cristobal

Hurricane Cristobal - Cat 1

Max Ssd.Winds:  75   MPH  ↓

Moving:   NE   at  44  MPH   ↓

Min  Pressure:   980   MB     ↑

Overview: FINAL  ADVISORY

Last Updated:  8/29/14   9 PM

CURRENT STORM WATCHES & WARNINGS ISSUED:

NONE CURRENTLY ACTIVE

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Hawaiian Tropical Update - Hurricane Iselle & Hurricane Julio- 8/9 11PM

HAWAIIAN THREATS

Hurricane Julio

Hurricane Julio - Category 2

Max Ssd.Winds: 100  MPH   ↓

Moving: WNW  at  16  MPH  -

Overview:   LAST  UPDATE  -

Last Updated: 8/9/14  - 11 PM

CURRENT STORM WATCHES & WARNINGS ISSUED:

NO WARNINGS CURRENTLY ACTIVE 

 

Post Tropical Storm Iselle

Post   Tropical   Storm  Iselle

Max Ssd.Winds:    35  MPH   ↓

Moving: West    at  14  MPH  ↓

Overview:  LAST UPDATE - - -

Last Updated:  8/9/14 -  11 PM

CURRENT STORM WATCHES & WARNINGS ISSUED:

ALL WARNINGS NOW DISCONTINUED.

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Post Tropical Storm Bertha

Post Tropical Storm Bertha

Max Ssd.Winds:  50   MPH -

Moving:  NE   at   31  MPH ↑

Min Pressure:   1006   MB  ↓

Overview: Now Extratropical 

Last Updated:  8/6/14 - 2 PM

Hurricane Bertha is not currently forecasted to have any US land impacts. Rough waters off the Eastern US seaboard will be expected this week. Bertha strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane between 8/3 & 8/4 2014. As of 8/6 Bertha was categorized as a post tropical storm and was moving out to sea. 8/6 2PM will be the last update for this storm.

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Atlantic Tropical Update - Hurricane Arthur - 7/4 11PM Update

Hurricane Arthur

Hurricane Arthur  -  Cat 1

Max Ssd.Winds:  80 MPH -

Moving:  NE  at 28  MPH  ↑

Min Pressure:    976   MB ↓

Overview:  Holding Strong -

Last Updated: 7/4/14  11PM

Tropical Storm Arthur formed in the last couple of days just off the coast of the Eastern coast of Florida. Arthur is currently forecasted to continue up the Eastern of the US and the current five day models show it strengthening to hurricane intensity between Thursday July 3rd and Friday July 4th. Tropical Storm Arthur strengthened to a category one hurricane late Wednesday night. Hurricane Arthur is expected to make a second landfall in Canada. This information will be updated as all necessary information comes in.

CURRENT STORM WATCHES & WARNINGS ISSUED:

NO WARNINGS CURRENTLY ACTIVE

TIMELINE OF EVENTS:

( ACTIVE / DISCONTINUED )

• 7/2 - Tropical Storm Watches Issued in Florida from Flagler Beach to Port St Lucie
• 7/2 - Red flags were flown in several States today (Florida, Georgia), other states that will likely be flying red rip current flags will likely be South Carolina, North Carolina, and parts of Virgina in the coming days.
• 7/2 - Dare County, North Carolina - State of Emergency Declared
• 7/2 - Hattara's Island, North Carolina - Mandatory Evacuation Starting at 5AM on July 3rd
• 7/2 - Hyde County, North Carolina -  Voluntary Evacuation Orders Issued
• 7/3 - Pender County, North Carolina - State of Emergency Declared 
• 7/3 - Hurricane Watches Issued for Coastal/Island areas in Massachusetts 
• 7/3 - Several tornado warnings have been issued and continue to be issued
• 7/3 - Hurricane Arthur made landfall at 11:15 PM at Cape Lookout and Beaufort North Carolina as a Category 2 hurricane with wind speeds of 100 MPH. 
• 7/4 - Hurricane Arthur moves away from the North Carolina coast, the next area it is expected to directly affect is coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts areas before moving on to Canada. 
• 7/4 - All warnings/watches cancelled for North Carolina. Beaches Reopen, damage minimal, no casualties reported.
  

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Hurricane Season Begins! 2014 Storm Names & Season Outlooks / Website Changes

WEBSITE CHANGE NOTE: Hurricane/Tropical Storm coverage has been moved. It now has its own tab listed in the toolbar, and will remain the first tab during hurricane season. Once hurricane season has ended 'The Latest' (other articles) will be reverted back to the first tab. All other articles can still be found under 'The Latest' at any point during the year, or by using the pull down menu located on the right sidebar of this page. Thank you.

TROPICAL OUTLOOKS &

2014 STORM SEASON OUTLOOKS

Colorado State University Tropical Outlook Report - BELOW AVERAGE

The  Weather  Channel  Tropical  Outlook  Report - BELOW AVERAGE

Tropical Storm Risk 2014 Tropical Outlook Report - BELOW AVERAGE
Wunderground.com 2014 Tropical Outlook Report - BELOW AVERAGE
CPC / NWS Weekly 2014 Tropical Outlook Report - BELOW AVERAGE
N.O.A.A. / N.H.C. 2014  Tropical Outlook Report -  BELOW / AVERAGE

SPECIAL NOAA NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER NOTE:

THE NHC WILL BE CHANGING THE LAYOUT OF THEIR STORM TRACKS THIS YEAR. THIS WILL
MAKE THE MAPS LOOK A WHOLE LOT MORE COMPLICATED AND WILL HIGHLIGHT EVEN SMALL
DEVELOPMENTS SO THAT 'FOLKS CAN STAY BETTER PREPARED'. BELOW IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT
THE NEW NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER'S MAPS WILL LOOK LIKE STARTING JULY OF THIS YEAR.

NEW NHC POTENTIAL STORM SURGE MAPS:

This will be a new section on the NHC's website (experimental, will be around for at least 2 years), it will be
updated just like the tracks are (every 6/12 hours, as needed) and will be found on NHC starting June 1st.

Link to NHC Statement on New Surge Maps

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P.F.S. Links for the Curious

NHC's 2013 End of Year Tropical Report 

2013 - The Year Without a 'Cane

Le Sigh, Hurricane Season is Over 

The Last Four Atlantic Hurricane Seasons

Well that was a bit of a disappointment to say the least. The Atlantic 2013 hurricane season began this year with its first storm Tropical Storm Andrea a mere five days after its start. What was forecasted to be a busy season in the TSR review (Tropical Storm Risk Review) was actually well below average but the Atlantic basin was not alone. Even the last below average season the Atlantic saw in 2009 had a whole lot more action than the 2013 season did - 2009 Summary.

This season produced barely a hurricane, with only two forming that either didn't hit US land (Hurricane Ingrid - Mexico), or barely sustained hurricane status for long (Hurricanes Ingrid & Humberto). The tropical storm total rang low this year as well with a total of 13 tropical storms compared to last years 20 tropical storms and 10 hurricanes. Below is a closer look at the ACE data, or the Accumulated Cyclone Energy which uses wind measurements to both measure a storm and an entire season.

2013 World Hurricane Season At A Glance

Atlantic Hurricane Season - ACE - Below Normal - 28% of Average

Pacific Hurricane Season -  MEAN ACE - Below Normal - EST 77% of Average

Global Hurricane Season - ACE - 74% of Average

With no El Nino surface temperatures it has been difficult for forecasters and meteorologists to pin down exactly why this season has slowed down. This years slump also has meteorologists questioning whether or not climate change matters should be factored in at all, with many adding that this level of inactivity has never been seen with ocean conditions as they were this year. In June of 2014 we will usher in the next hurricane season, I have my fingers crossed that it's not as unremarkable as this season was & hope that I can bring the Video/Live Coverage back with some cool stuff.

Until Next Year!

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P.F.S. Links for the Curious

2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season 

ACE GUIDE 

Gulf Threats - Tropical Depression Karen - Updated 10/7 12AM

Tropical Depression Karen

Tropical     Storm     Karen

Max Ssd.  Winds:   30  MPH

Moving: North East at 2 MPH

Min.  Pressure:   1009  MB-

Last Updated: 10/ 07/ 2013

US Land  Impacts:  LA, MS,

AL,  GA,  FL,  - Gulf  Coast

Storm Related Events

-FEMA is doing a "limited recall" of workers in affected areas, over 80% were furloughed in recent government shutdown.
-Mississippi declares State of Emergency in preparation of storm-This storm is expected to make two landfalls, one in Louisiana and another in the Florida Panhandle
-Alabama declares State of Emergency due to likely impact from Karen.
-New Orleans & Louisiana declare State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Karen
-Hurricane watches for coastal cities no longer in effect as of the morning of 10/5.
-Evacuation orders in Louisiana eased as storm loses punch.

All warnings discontinued as Karen dissipates and becomes a remnant low.

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Atlantic Tropical Update - Tropical Wave Chantal Moves Over Lesser Antilles - 7/11 AM Update

Tropical Wave Chantal

NOTE: THE ABOVE IMAGE IS FROM 7/9 AND IS NOT NEW
Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center

Tropical     Wave     Chantal

Max Ssd.Winds:  45 MPH↓

Moving: West at 23 MPH↓

Min Pressure: 1012 MB ↑

Last Updated:  7/11/2013

Chantal is currently listed as a tropical wave, I will be keeping an eye on Chantal for possible restrengthening (the storm only slightly weakened, but became very disorganized). Check back tomorrow for more updates!

Major   City   Hit   Timeline

E  Cuba - 7/11  AM / PM

Bahamas -  7/11 PM-AM

SE Florida-7/12 PM-AM

 E Coast FL - 7/12 - 7/14

 Stay tuned!

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Gulf Coast Threats: Tropical Storm Isaac Coverage 8/30/2012 18:00

Tropical Depression Isaac Coverage

For more videos including Beach Coverage Please Click HERE

Photo Feed of Tropical Storm Isaac

Tropical  Depression   Isaac

Max Ssd. Winds:   35 MPH

Moving: NNW at 12  MPH

Min. Pressure:  995  MB

Updated:  8/30/2012 18:00

FL Beach At Normal Last Week                           FL Beach 3 Days Before Isaac

Tropical Storm Isaac made landfall in Haiti, barreling Port-Au-Prince as it almost gained hurricane status early Saturday morning. Isaac is forcasted to strenghten into a category 1 hurricane before it hits the Gulf Coast sometime between Monday Evening and Tuesday. Warnings have been issued for much of the gulf coast and Florida panhandle, with  all other warnings and watches issued for Florida being discontinued.

On Saturday, Florida Governor Rick Scott placed the entire state of Florida under a State of Emergency ahead of the storm. Residents in the Keys were asked to evacuate as well as citizens that reside in low lying areas in Southern Florida. Port of Miami is scheduled to close at 7PM on Saturday night, as well as Key West International Airport- several flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport have also been canceled as of midday Saturday. More closures to come soon.

Tropical Storm Isaac has already claimed the lives of at least four people in Haiti as well as one in the Dominican Republic. The Republican National Convention has not been cancelled but activities have been postponed until Tuesday afternoon. Florida Governor Rick Scott has already cancelled all of his activities in   the convention center, as well as the Governors of both Louisiana, and Mississippi.

State of Emergencies have been issued in Louisiana,  Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida panhandle as of Sunday evening. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Louisiana, Alabama, and the Florida panhandle- and voluntary evacuations have been issued for Mississippi.

Hurricane Isaac made landfall at the mouth of the Mississippi River at 6:45 PM on August 28th, 2012. It was a category 1 hurricane at impact with wind speeds of 80 MPH +, multiple impacts may be expected. Isaac made a second landfall in Port of Fourchon and 2:15 CDT on August 29th, 2012- 7 years exactly from Hurricane Katrina's impact with Louisiana. At his strongest Isaac was a Category 1 Hurricane with sustained winds of 80 MPH and gusts over 100 MPH.

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Gulf of Mexico - Tropical Depression Debby

Tropical Depression Debby

Tropical Storm Debby has been confusing weather forecasters and computer models all over the country. Debby, a storm with three separate turning centers has yet to allow a computer model to accurately predict where exactly she will head. I haven't seen a storm like this ever, but I have only been following hurricane season for a couple years now. As of June 25th, tropical storm warnings were issued for the Florida coast. Below is Debby's stats as a storm, which will be updated as updates become available.

• Tropical storm Debby spawned two tornadoes in central Florida's Highland County, killing one person.
• High winds associated with this storm closed the Florida Sunshine Skyway Bridge. 
• On 6/25 Florida declares a state of emergency as Debby begins to soak the land. 
• Tropical Storm Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee, Florida - 160 miles north of Tampa.
• So far top rainfall in one area for Debby was recorded at 2 feet in towns south of Tallahassee.
• Sophoppy FL was among one of the hardest towns hit so far as nearly 60 people phoned police for help finding their houses were completely surrounded by water.
• The Suwannee River surged more than 25 feet in a day, which leaves it 4 feet above flood level. Another River, the Anclote- was also above flood stages on Tuesday- with water not expected to recede for at least another 48 hours. The Caloosahatche river overflowed as well, the wall separating the land from the water has disappeared entirely.
• On Tuesday a mandatory evacuation was issued for 2,000+ homes located along the Cotee River, officials had to use boats to get the message out.
• The storm also killed a manatee who was allegedly tied to a seawall by local residents near Tampa.
• Tropical Storm Debby was downgraded at 8 PM on 6/26 to a tropical depression, however forecasters reported that it wasn't expected to lose its strength while it was over land.
• Also, all warnings from the National Hurricane Center have been canceled. Only local flood warnings remain in effect. 
• Tropical Depression/Storm Debby claimed the lives of three people in Polk, Highlands and Pinellas Counties. 
• Debby maxed out as a tropical storm with winds of 60+ MPH

Debby

As of 6/28/2012 Debby is no longer a storm,

all warnings have been canceled and her remnants

are now an area of low pressure with a 10% chance of

forming a tropical cyclone within the next 24-48 hours.

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Atlantic Tropical Final Update - Post Tropical Storm Beryl 5/30/2012 17:00

Tropical depression Beryl made landfall as a Tropical Storm at
Jackonville Beach Florida at 12 AM on 5/28/2012
Local Storm Report for Jacksonville Area

- An estimated 24,000 people without power
- First storm to make landfall in May in over 100 years
- Strongest storm in May in over 100 years

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Atlantic Hurricane Season Sneaks Up On East Coast - 5/22/12 Final Update

Tropical Depression Alberto

The Atlantic hurricane season started almost three weeks before schedule this year, with the average date of the first storm of the season being around the 8th of June. Alberto also took a much different path then we typically see and originated off the coast of South Carolina rather than off the African Coast as seen more commonly in the Atlantic. The storm also made significant strides today going from a low percentage chance of a storm, to a decently organized tropical storm border lining hurricane strengths and pressures in a few hours.

Interesting Facts About Alberto

• First tropical storm in the Atlantic in 2012, formed 13 days before season officially started
• Earliest-forming tropical storm in Atlantic since Ana in 2003
• First time tropical storms formed in both basins before the official start of the East Pacific and Atlantic hurricane season
• First named storm usually arrives around the 9^th of July  (51 days early)
• First area of interest usually forms by the 8^th of June (20 days early)
• Originated from an area that is not highly common for forming tropical storms
• 23^rd pre-June named storm, only one (Able, 1951) became a major hurricane

As always you can follow here, or use any one of the resources listed in the Resources tab.

Updates will be added as they come in from the NHC.

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Hurricane Season 2012 Has Begun!

Irene, The Hurricane I was Waiting For.

IRENE
The Hurricane I was Waiting for.
Hurricane Irene Wiki
Thank you to all who followed me during and at the height of the storm!


Irene in Cape May NJ Courtesy of NJ.com


Irene's Full Path as a Hurricane & Tropical Storm


Hurricane Irene coming over North Carolina
from my lil' cuz Sarah


If you know me at all, or spent any substantial amount of time with me you would know that last years hurricane season was a huge disappointment for me. (I can't HELP wanting to get hit with one, I haven't been in one yet.) I made it through a tornado, standing outside enjoying the sights- and I am determined to see this beast up close and personal. If I could get in the eye without killing myself I would, sue me- I'm fucking nuts.

Are you prepared? Probably not. (Emergency Kit Lists)
Creating A Custom Disaster Plan

Hurricane Irene at her Max:
-Category: Category 3 Hurricane
-Max-Sustained Winds: 120 MPH (Wind Gusts of 120-130 MPH)
-Start: African Coast, Cape Verde Island
-End: American/Canadian Border (PTS)
-Largest Recorded Width: Appx 900-1000 Miles WIde
-Fastest Recorded Movement: 25-30 MPH
-Largest Recorded Wave Height at Eye: 40-50 FT
-Lowest Central Pressure: 942 MB
-Deaths:41 (2 "indirect") reported deaths so far, people still missing 8/30 10AM
-Estimated Cost: Appx $10,000,000,000
Other:
-Strongest storm to hit East Coast since 1893/1938
-Strongest storm to hit Northeast since Gloria in 1985
-Tornado forming hurricane
-Waterspout Tornado producing hurricane - MD 7PM
-Extreme threat to entire East Coast
-Hurricane Irene will be the 7th "I" storm name to be retired within the last 11 years
-Hurricane Katrina 8/28/05 Hurricane Irene 8/28/11 .. 6 Years - same time frame
-First landfall on US soil in 3 years
-Occured on the same day as the 1893 Hurricane mentioned, which was the last big storm to hit the Northeast Coast
-Downgraded to Tropical Storm just before eye reached NYC/NNJ
-9th Billion dollar weather event for US in 2011, topping 35 Billion Total
-Made 3 landfalls total, NC, NJ, NY

Other info
State Of Emergencies declared in:
NJ, NC, VA, MD, CT. NYC/NY, RI, MA, SC, MA, NH, PA, VT
Evacuations in:
Hoboken NJ, Jersey Shore Area Beaches/towns, NY Zone A/B, Va, Ocean City MD, Fire Island NY, Delaware- Sussex Co, Dare Co-Currituck County-Ocracoke/Hyde County NC, Outer Banks, Barrier Islands NJ, Cape May County NJ
-Hospitals in NY evacuated
-Many curfews enacted in NY/NJ/VA/MD/NC/DC

Damages/Expected Damages
Effect on Bahamas:
90% of houses affected on islands Cat 3/4 in repairs (meaning most are destroyed and beyond repair), island communication loss
-Severe Damage reported in Puerto Rico, President Obama declared Federal SOE, aid expected
-SW Outer bands reach Florida, waves injure 8 on FL Getty
-NYC/NJ Transit Full Transit Shutdown
-Tornadoes formed by Hurricane Irene in NC possible injuries and structural damage
-Pier in Atlantic Beach blown away by Irene
-Boy dies after tree falls on house NC
-Surfer dies in FLORIDA after trying to surf Irene's massive waves
-East Coast Oil Refineries shut down, temporarily raising gas prices
-Airports Closed - All flights in and out of NYC cancelled as of Sat evening through Monday morning
-Power Outages Reported in NJ, NC, VA, MD, CT. NYC/NY, RI, MA, SC, MA, NH, PA, VT
-Total Power Outages as of 8/29 2PM Roughly 5 Million & counting
-Man drowns in NJ
-High tide played a huge role in flooding impacts of coastal NY/NY/NYC
-Georgetown University Arts building suffers partial roof collapse because of Irene.
-Road Closures/bridge closures throughout Northeast/east coast
-Possible Dam failure in MD
-Driving Ban enacted
-Hudson & East River rise significantly
-Lower Manhattan, Lower Brooklyn, Lower Queens flooded
-NJ woman drowns is car after call for help at 1AM, wasn't found until 9AM
-Gilboa Dam Middleburgh NY Sirens have alarmed, evacuations in the area ordered
-3 NJ Dams put on alert, many Crest Monday Morning
-90 Rivers put on overflow warnings
-Rescues still in progress throughout East Coast
-212 "Worrisome" dams in NJ
-Rain that fell on NJ was about 1,060,920,115,200 gallons. If stacked on the Giants field, it would be 466 miles high.
-20 people stranded in hotel with no power, downstream from dam with a breach near NYC.
-Most NYC transit restored as of Monday 8/29
-Quechee bridge was washed away
-Vermont one of the hardest hit areas
-NJ Transit rail services remains suspended, some buses also suspended too, revised list of bus availability up 8/29 morning.
-MA orders evacuations of areas surrounding dams cresting
-NJ/NY/VT hit record rain totals


PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE IF YOU LIVE IN NY/NJ AREA
New York's Modern Day Atlantis, NY Island wiped of Map because of Hurricane




Irene at her Height


NYC - Battery Park AM 8/28


VT

CNN State-By-State Developments related to Hurricane Irene

The Weather Channel Extreme Flooding in VT Video/Pictures

National Geographic Hurricane Irene Aftermath Pictures

Hope you all stayed safe!

xoxo disaster girl

P.F.S. Elsewhere in the US we also have small tremors rattling California from an "Ancient Volcano" VIA Reuters & A reported 2.9 Earthquake in Albany NY... sounding apocalyptic to anyone other than me..?