ATL: IGOR - Ex Hurricane - Discussion

[Terry]

I will be surprised if there are not more deaths than the one man reportedly (and confirmed) who was washed out to see. There is some incredible flooding going on in Newfoundland and other wind damage.

[SouthFloridawx]

Even huger now. Tropical storm winds go out up to 460 miles now, with a diameter of 863 miles. The IKE and HDP have to be just insanely high.

What is the record for widest swatch of Tropical Storm Force winds/Hurricane Winds?

[CrazyC83]

Even huger now. Tropical storm winds go out up to 460 miles now, with a diameter of 863 miles. The IKE and HDP have to be just insanely high.

What is the record for widest swatch of Tropical Storm Force winds/Hurricane Winds?

863 miles for tropical storm winds. Not sure for hurricane winds.

[SouthFloridawx]

Even huger now. Tropical storm winds go out up to 460 miles now, with a diameter of 863 miles. The IKE and HDP have to be just insanely high.

What is the record for widest swatch of Tropical Storm Force winds/Hurricane Winds?

863 miles for tropical storm winds. Not sure for hurricane winds.

Has there been a larger wind swatch in the Atlantic than 863 miles?

[combellack]

Bonavista NW 123 gust 154 96.6, Getting real windy out there, reports of 230 mm of rain in places as well.
Mark

[cwachal]

Currently Igor is tied as the largest tropical system ever in the Atlantic Ocean and if it stays alive at 5 PM it may break the record

[Terry]

Southern Newfoundland in a state of ruins according to TheWeatherNetwork.com.

The RCMP says flooding rains have left the Burin Peninsula's 20,000 residents cut off from the rest of the province, as Hurricane Igor continues to hammer the region.

The Burin Peninsula is bearing the brunt of Hurricane Igor.

According to the RCMP, rain has completely washed out the Rattling Brook Bridge on Route 210, cutting off the peninsula's only link to the Trans Canada Highway. In fact, roads all over the peninsula have been washed out or submerged, including the town of Clarenville. Robert Hiscock, Chief Administrative Officer in Clarenville, NL spoke to The Weather Network earlier today. He says that not only is the town isolated because the Trans-Canada is closed on both sides, but other infrastructure is being affected. “...some abutments are being undermined on various bridges and concrete structures, and we expect we'll lose them.”

Between 150 and 200+ mm of rain is expected to completely wash out parts of Newfoundland as Igor continues to swing towards the province's east coast leaving at least seven communities under a state of emergency. “We have declared a state of emergency. We have evacuated a number of areas in town, where we felt there was property damage or there was a threat to life safety. We've evacuated these people to the town's arena and some of the school's gymnasiums,” explains Hiscock.

The Town council in Marystown has declared a state of emergency because of the all the washouts for the town to handle as well as the town of Glovertown and according to Mayor Peter Lush, residents in Gambo south have been evacuated.

Meanwhile, the Town of Sunnyside is also under a state of emergency after heavy rains flushed out their main road at Badger Brook. According to officials, the town no longer has water and sewer. A huge crater in the middle of the road has practically cut the town in two. Residents living in the upper part of the community can get out, whereas those in the lower part are cut off.

“The situation is extremely bad, emergency crew have been out since 4 a.m. this morning. We have reports of structures being demolished...some people are in threat of losing their own homes.”

Disaster volunteers and staff with the Canadian Red Cross are assisting authorities in Clarenville. Two comfort centres for residents have been set up for those that have left their homes due to flooding associated with Igor. The centres are located in the Clarenville Middle School and the Event Centre, and will remain open until local officials decide otherwise.

Many towns are also experiencing power outages, from electrical lines that have been downed by the ferocious hurricane-force winds. Other regions across Newfoundland are also being affected by the shearing winds.

Roads are shut down from Charleston, Southern Bay, Summerville, Princetown and the highway between Southern Bay and Trinity. Police are asking everyone to stay off the roads and remain inside.

Tune in to The Weather Network on TV now for our LIVE Storm Watch coverage. And keep checking this page for continuous updates about Igor.

[SouthFloridawx]

Currently Igor is tied as the largest tropical system ever in the Atlantic Ocean and if it stays alive at 5 PM it may break the record

Which system is it tied with?

[cwachal]

Olga from 2001

although the question I have is does this advisory count toward the size of the storm... if it does it will be 920 miles across

[Terry]

tweet:

Peak winds Bonavista 155 kmh. Pools Island 146 kmh. Twillingate 131 kmh. Grates Cove sensor flatlined

[Macrocane]

I was going to say bye bye to Igor but I see that Canada is still being affected, Igor will always be remembered it has been such an interesting and dangerous storm, take care up there in Canada.

[Chacor]

Transitioning storms are always large; for a true measure of windfield size a storm that is still fully tropical provides the best comparison. I'd like to see a source which says Igor is tied for largest. I'm sure if that were the case the NHC would mention it. Sounds like speculation.

[abajan]

So I guess when all is said and done, the $64,000 question is: Will this name be retired or will there be another Igor in six years time?

[CrazyC83]

So I guess when all is said and done, the $64,000 question is: Will this name be retired or will there be another Igor in six years time?

That would be up to Environment Canada to decide. But we can't just assume either way.

[Ptarmigan]

Talk about a monster hurricane! The extent of tropical storm force winds is about twice that of Ike!

[HurricaneBill]

Street flooding in Newfoundland:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF_Hhv2DzYs[/youtube]

Heavy rain and wind in Gander, Newfoundland:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgYHJ73Xdk0[/youtube]

A brook turns into a raging river in St. John's, Newfoundland:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5Hm0v1ZgTU[/youtube]

A tree touches a powerline, causing sparks in St. John's, Newfoundland:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlhvMnzCqgQ[/youtube]

This video from Dildo, Newfoundland shows powerlines dangling and siding ripped off of a building. And yes, that is the name of the town:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rfiY9CND8k[/youtube]

Wave action at Portugal Cove, Newfoundland:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rnkv3PunOo[/youtube]

[Terry]

Hurricane Igor: The Aftermath in Newfoundland


September 21, 2010 — It's one of the biggest storms to hit Newfoundland in recent history. Hurricane Igor ripped through the southeast portion of the island on Tuesday and now residents will be picking up the pieces for days, perhaps even weeks.

The outer bands of Igor tracked into Newfoundland on Monday, but the heaviest swaths of rain and wind moved into the province late Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. The storm remained a category 1 until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, when it turned into a post-tropical storm, but was still packing 150 km/h hurricane-force winds. Because the hurricane never made landfall, it maintained its intensity as it moved northwards.

Here's a recap of how the hurricane was felt across Newfoundland.

* Sagona Island: 163 km/h wind gusts
* 156 km/h peak wind gusts at Bonavista on the Avalon Peninsula and 194 mm of rain
* St. Lawrence was doused with 238 mm of rain
* St. John's: 137 km/h wind gusts and 115 mm of rain

30 communities declared a state of emergency because of the fierce winds and overflowing rivers due to the heavy rains. Water completely washed out the Rattling Brook Bridge on Route 210, cutting off the peninsula's only link to the Trans Canada Highway, isolating about 20,000 people on the Burin Peninsula.

Meanwhile, police were investigating reports that an 80 year old man was swept out to sea when the road beneath him collapsed in the Random Island area. At publication, only local residents were able to search the area because of impassable roads and the coast guard couldn't gain access to the island because of impossible conditions.

The storm knocked down trees and downed power lines, resulting in massive electrical outages for thousands of customers. Schools shut down and flights at the St. John's International Airport were either delayed or cancelled.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary continues to urge people to stay off the roads of St. John's because of downed power lines and flying debris including branches. As well, if your basement is flooded, shut off the power at the main breaker before stepping into the water. This is an important precaution against electrocution.

Hurricane Igor is one of four major hurricanes so far this year. Forecasters were predicting an active hurricane season with four to six of the hurricanes becoming major storms. Danielle, Earl, Karl and Igor have all gained Category 3 strength in the Atlantic at some point this season.

[HURAKAN]

Unrecognizable tonight

[plasticup]

Goodbye, Igor, you were a real trip.

[Terry]

Unrecognizable tonight

It's about time. How long have we been tracking that evil dude?