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#1 Postby brunota2003 » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:31 pm

Well, less than 24 hours out from a possible landfall, and my barometer has dropped from 1023 to 1018 millibars (its always about two millibars higher than Cherry Point's for some reason). It's been fairly breezy today, but just twenty minutes ago when I stepped outside, it was dead calm.
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Gabrielle = Threat area = Carolinas, Virginia

#2 Postby HURAKAN » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:31 pm

Please let us know how are the weather conditions in your area. Especially as Gabrielle bears down.
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Re: Gabrielle = Threat area = Carolinas, Virginia

#3 Postby george_r_1961 » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:35 pm

We arent expecting much here in SE VA. Wind gusts to 35-40 mph and some squalls. Of course im watching for some unexpected intensification but I seriously doubt this will be more than a moderate TS. We may not get TS conditions up here in VA except perhaps on the Virginia Beach oceanfront and near the NC border.
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#4 Postby Derek Ortt » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:38 pm

greatest threat appears to be to hat. I do not expect that much for VA... even gusts to 40 may be stretching it for that state.

Probably should expect TS winds starting early tomorrow afternoon (in case anyone is wondering why I have not mentioned the need for TS warnings here or on nwhhc, I do not believe they are needed more than 9-12 hours in advance)
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#5 Postby Tstormwatcher » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:38 pm

Here in just southeast ofNew Bern, pressure is at 1014, its humid and calm. Temp at 76.5*
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#6 Postby txwatcher91 » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:57 pm

Current pressure of 30.07 inches with no wind at all. The calm before the storm.

BTW, how do you convert inches to mb?
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#7 Postby HURAKAN » Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:04 pm

29.92 inches = 1013.2 mb

Therefore, 29.92 / 1013.2 = 30.07 / X

29.92(X) = 30.07 * 1013.2

X = 30466.924 / 29.92

X = 1018.28 mb


Just remember that 29.92 in = 1013.2 mb!

or

use this website!!! http://www.csgnetwork.com/pressinmbcvt.html
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Re: Gabrielle = Threat area = Carolinas, Virginia

#8 Postby Tommedic » Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:08 pm

Below was just in Wilmington Forecast text.

"
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
-- Changed Discussion --SWATH OF RAIN FROM GABRIELLE IS NEARING THE 40NM MARK EAST OF CAPE
FEAR...WHILE THE DEEPER CONVECTION IS STILL APPROXIMATELY 70NM
OFFSHORE. THE LEAD BANDS CONTINUE TO DISSIPATE AS THEY RUN INTO THE
DRY AIRMASS IN PLACE ALONG THE COAST. THE COLUMN WILL GRADUALLY
MOISTEN AS THE STORM GETS CLOSER TO THE COAST. SUBSEQUENTLY...ALONG
WITH INCREASING LOW-LEVEL CONVERGENCE THE CHANCES FOR SHRA/TSRA LOOK
GOOD...ESPECIALLY ACROSS COASTAL PORTIONS OF THE CAPE FEAR AREA.
RAINFALL HAS BEEN IMPRESSIVE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE CIRCULATION AND
IF THE TRACK IS ADJUSTED A NOTCH TO THE WEST WILL NEED TO INCREASE
WINDS...POPS...AND QPF ACROSS THE CAPE FEAR ZONES. WILL MAKE FINAL
GRID ADJUSTMENTS AFTER NHC CONF CALL." :eek:
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Re: Gabrielle = Threat area = Carolinas, Virginia

#9 Postby george_r_1961 » Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:09 pm

Ive always used 1000mb=29.53 inches

Hope thats correct lol
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Re: Gabrielle = Threat area = Carolinas, Virginia

#10 Postby HURAKAN » Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:10 pm

george_r_1961 wrote:Ive always used 1000mb=29.53 inches

Hope thats correct lol


It's correct!
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#11 Postby Tstormwatcher » Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:22 pm

txwatcher91 wrote:Current pressure of 30.07 inches with no wind at all. The calm before the storm.

BTW, how do you convert inches to mb?


If you are using a home weather station then most of these have a small switch or button that you press to convert pressure from inches to mb.
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#12 Postby HURAKAN » Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:51 pm

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Re: Gabrielle = Threat area = Carolinas, Virginia

#13 Postby emeraldislencguy » Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:09 pm

very calm here at emerald isle--a little more humid--will walk down to the ocean shorltly
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#14 Postby UpTheCreek » Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:17 pm

Very light, intermittent breeze here in New Bern and a few stray clouds now. But unbelieveably clear sky otherwise. Warm and very moist air.
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Re: Gabrielle = Threat area = Carolinas, Virginia

#15 Postby Pi Master » Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:20 pm

I was out on Ocean Isle Beach earlier tonight. Completely clear sky, without any noticeable breeze (beyond the usual at the beach).

Well, it was clear when we got out there. By the time we started to leave, I noticed some high cirrus clouds (I think) coming in from the east.
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Re: Gabrielle = Threat area = Carolinas, Virginia

#16 Postby orion » Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:34 pm

Nice night so far here in Morehead City... humid, a little breeze, 77.5 degrees, and 1013mb.
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#17 Postby brunota2003 » Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:41 pm

Well, after being steady for quite a while, my barometer has started its decent once again. Now down to 1016.8, though it is two millibars high.
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Re: Gabrielle = Threat area = Carolinas, Virginia

#18 Postby NC George » Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:07 am

My barometer is dropping also. It's quite unscientific water/vacuum based unit with no actual numbers (mainly a decorative item,) but I can tell the general trend by observing it.
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#19 Postby brunota2003 » Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:10 am

First Rainband getting ready to hit me. Things all go downhill from here.

EDIT: First band just went through, winds kicked up quite a bit and it rained pretty good there for a few minutes. 0.06 inches of rain from that band. - 3:20 am

EDIT: Now 0.28 inches, as band continues. - 3:29 am
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Re: Gabrielle = Threat area = Carolinas, Virginia

#20 Postby NC George » Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:24 am

Since my last post the barometer has switched directions, and pressure is now rising. The difference is rather significant, too.
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