ATL: IRENE - Remnants - Discussion

[jlauderdal]

Here is central florida on the coast I still have TS conditions forecastfor thursday and friday.

Yes we still have TS conditons in our forecast for Thursday and Friday here in South Florida.

Some high schools in PBC have changed football games and other activities to Wednesday night from Friday night to avoid the t/s expected conditions. There is talk of school closing as school buses cannot be on road when winds are 40mph sustained.

every kid in south florida is talking about school closing, their isnt even a ts watch up, do your homework kids, school is in session

[Bocadude85]

I know this might be a dumb question, we are new to FL, 2 years, and have not experienced all this before, should we still put the hurricane shutters up and take everything off the porch, we have our supplies etc and are ready in the other ways.

There is currently no need for hurricane shutters.. just monitor the NHC forecasts.

[wxman57]

I know this might be a dumb question, we are new to FL, 2 years, and have not experienced all this before, should we still put the hurricane shutters up and take everything off the porch, we have our supplies etc and are ready in the other ways.

Shutters can go up at the last minute when you're sure to be hit. Same with outdoor items that might get blown around. No need to do that now for two reasons - you're not forecast to be impacted by any strong winds and there is still plenty of time before possible impact. You'd just need to allow yourself time to put up the shutters prior to the possible arrival time of any strong wind, if strong wind was forecast. Your profile doesn't state where you area, but any wind impact in Florida won't be until Thursday, and that impact looks to be minimal. No more than with a moderate to strong cold front in the winter.

[ColinDelia]

I know this might be a dumb question, we are new to FL, 2 years, and have not experienced all this before, should we still put the hurricane shutters up and take everything off the porch, we have our supplies etc and are ready in the other ways.

Where are you? I'm in Brevard and haven't done anything yet. Personally I don't do shutters for anything less than a hurricane warning. I do secure everything outside under a tropical storm warning. I always have supplies during hurricane season (electric lanterns, gallons of water, etc etc) . I stocked up on fingers food yesterday cuz the grocery stores turn into a madhouse under warning.

If you get a warning, fill your gas tank and get some cash.

[artist]

000
URNT15 KNHC 231409
AF302 0809A IRENE HDOB 08 20110823
135900 1912N 06848W 6963 03157 0058 +085 +070 192040 040 /// /// 03
135930 1913N 06850W 6971 03145 0064 +079 //// 191039 039 /// /// 05
140000 1914N 06851W 6963 03151 0053 +085 //// 196035 037 /// /// 05
140030 1916N 06853W 6972 03140 0054 +085 +082 196034 035 /// /// 03
140100 1917N 06855W 6968 03144 0050 +085 //// 193036 037 /// /// 05
140130 1918N 06857W 6967 03145 0049 +084 //// 192039 040 /// /// 05
140200 1919N 06859W 6971 03139 0035 +097 +073 188041 042 /// /// 03
140230 1920N 06900W 6964 03146 0039 +093 +074 190040 041 /// /// 03
140300 1921N 06902W 6961 03147 0042 +086 //// 200042 043 /// /// 05
140330 1922N 06904W 6966 03140 0041 +083 //// 206043 045 /// /// 05
140400 1924N 06906W 6970 03134 0042 +078 //// 197039 041 /// /// 05
140430 1925N 06908W 6974 03136 0041 +090 //// 195041 042 /// /// 05
140500 1927N 06909W 6967 03142 0038 +093 //// 202041 042 /// /// 05
140530 1929N 06909W 6960 03154 0041 +086 //// 202045 047 /// /// 05
140600 1931N 06910W 6967 03140 0037 +087 //// 201043 047 /// /// 05
140630 1932N 06911W 6967 03147 0043 +090 //// 202046 047 /// /// 05
140700 1934N 06913W 6966 03145 0038 +091 //// 206046 046 /// /// 05
140730 1934N 06914W 6965 03146 0041 +091 //// 205043 044 /// /// 05
140800 1935N 06916W 6966 03142 0041 +089 //// 205041 042 /// /// 05
140830 1935N 06918W 6966 03144 0042 +086 //// 205039 040 /// /// 05
$$
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[Jevo]

PEople walking around the office this morning here in West Broward talking about the big hurricane that we have coming to us on Thursday... Publix shelvs are bare of water. The news did a good job of getting people alert.. Maybe a little too good.. I'd hate to see "cry wolf" syndrome down the line

When I try to explain that the G-IV sampling made it into the 0z model run and the model consensus has shifted East.. You would think that I have a second head growing on my shoulder by the look on their faces.. I sometimes forget that I have to dumb down the tropics for people outside of the enthusiast circle.

[artist]

[JPmia]

Based on models and NHC forecasts it appears that Florida is going to be just fine. It will either be a hot and dry couple of days as this goes by to our east or we will be under the western side of the CDO with cloudy breezy weather. Though, always be cautious and watch it as it passes us by just in case.

Good luck North Carolina folks. Let's hope it goes offshore past you as well.

[Buck]

Good morning, Irene. It doesn't look to be too long before you open your eye.

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/flt/t2/flash-avn.html

[jlauderdal]

I know this might be a dumb question, we are new to FL, 2 years, and have not experienced all this before, should we still put the hurricane shutters up and take everything off the porch, we have our supplies etc and are ready in the other ways.

Shutters can go up at the last minute when you're sure to be hit. Same with outdoor items that might get blown around. No need to do that now for two reasons - you're not forecast to be impacted by any strong winds and there is still plenty of time before possible impact. You'd just need to allow yourself time to put up the shutters prior to the possible arrival time of any strong wind, if strong wind was forecast. Your profile doesn't state where you area, but any wind impact in Florida won't be until Thursday, and that impact looks to be minimal. No more than with a moderate to strong cold front in the winter.

this is critical for everyone and also dont try and do it in the rain:

You'd just need to allow yourself time to put up the shutters prior to the possible arrival time of any strong wind

[artist]

000
URNT15 KNHC 231419
AF302 0809A IRENE HDOB 09 20110823
140900 1936N 06920W 6969 03140 0037 +090 //// 203039 039 /// /// 05
140930 1936N 06921W 6967 03139 0037 +090 +090 200038 038 /// /// 03
141000 1937N 06923W 6966 03142 0036 +090 //// 196038 039 /// /// 05
141030 1938N 06925W 6974 03129 0036 +090 +086 197039 040 /// /// 03
141100 1938N 06927W 6967 03132 0034 +090 +080 194040 041 /// /// 03
141130 1940N 06928W 6965 03141 0034 +090 +080 191041 041 /// /// 03
141200 1941N 06930W 6969 03133 0031 +091 +078 191041 041 /// /// 03
141230 1942N 06932W 6965 03137 0022 +099 +059 194040 040 044 000 03
141300 1943N 06933W 6967 03137 0024 +099 +060 195039 039 044 000 03
141330 1944N 06935W 6965 03137 0030 +095 +063 196040 040 044 000 03
141400 1945N 06936W 6969 03132 0030 +093 +061 190039 040 044 000 03
141430 1946N 06938W 6967 03134 0023 +095 +057 185039 040 042 001 03
141500 1948N 06940W 6969 03132 0022 +097 +058 185039 039 043 000 03
141530 1949N 06941W 6970 03126 0021 +096 +062 183039 040 043 000 03
141600 1950N 06943W 6969 03125 0018 +096 +064 180039 039 043 000 00
141630 1951N 06945W 6973 03124 0020 +094 +068 187040 040 042 000 03
141700 1952N 06946W 6967 03122 0016 +095 +072 191041 041 042 000 03
141730 1953N 06948W 6967 03123 0012 +095 +081 192041 042 042 000 03
141800 1955N 06949W 6967 03123 0007 +098 +082 194042 043 042 000 03
141830 1956N 06951W 6966 03122 0019 +087 //// 192044 045 042 002 01
$$

[Ev1948]

I know this might be a dumb question, we are new to FL, 2 years, and have not experienced all this before, should we still put the hurricane shutters up and take everything off the porch, we have our supplies etc and are ready in the other ways.

Where are you? I'm in Brevard and haven't done anything yet. Personally I don't do shutters for anything less than a hurricane warning. I do secure everything outside under a tropical storm warning. I always have supplies during hurricane season (electric lanterns, gallons of water, etc etc) . I stocked up on fingers food yesterday cuz the grocery stores turn into a madhouse under warning.

If you get a warning, fill your gas tank and get some cash.

Sorry we are in Sebastian FL

[SNOW_JOKE]

Yes people need to calm down a little and remember the 'cane is still offshore DR yet. Still some 72 hours to prepare for whatever comes FL way be it modelled or not. Right now all i'd advise is to checkup on what non-perishable food stocks you have and if low, head off to the shops to get some supplies. Water from the shop is pointless so you may aswell bottle it from the tap in thermoflasks or any coca-cola containers you have lying around.

[emeraldislencguy]

i live at emerald isle and what do the pro mets think of the percentages we will get hurricane conditions here on the crystal coast
I am a business owner and have lots to do to prepare for a hurricane any thoughts would be appreciated.

[artist]

[Ev1948]

I know this might be a dumb question, we are new to FL, 2 years, and have not experienced all this before, should we still put the hurricane shutters up and take everything off the porch, we have our supplies etc and are ready in the other ways.

Shutters can go up at the last minute when you're sure to be hit. Same with outdoor items that might get blown around. No need to do that now for two reasons - you're not forecast to be impacted by any strong winds and there is still plenty of time before possible impact. You'd just need to allow yourself time to put up the shutters prior to the possible arrival time of any strong wind, if strong wind was forecast. Your profile doesn't state where you area, but any wind impact in Florida won't be until Thursday, and that impact looks to be minimal. No more than with a moderate to strong cold front in the winter.

this is critical for everyone and also dont try and do it in the rain:

You'd just need to allow yourself time to put up the shutters prior to the possible arrival time of any strong wind

Thank you ,we are in Sebastian FL

[Lane]

looks like an eye starting to show.

[TheBurn]

Hurricane Irene from space as it passed through the Caribbean yesterday (8/22/11) @ 7:34pm GMT

[ColinDelia]

i live at emerald isle and what do the pro mets think of the percentages we will get hurricane conditions here on the crystal coast
I am a business owner and have lots to do to prepare for a hurricane any thoughts would be appreciated.

Here are the probabilities for various locations.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MI ... 0833.shtml

[ColinDelia]

Thank you ,we are in Sebastian FL

I'm just north of you. I'd wait to see if we get any watches/warning and then follow the advice in them.
Wouldn't hurt to make sure you have flashlights, batteries, water, etc anyway. Basic hurricane kit to have on hand.