ATL: MICHAEL - Post-Tropical - Discussion

[RL3AO]

all signs are that the storm surge will be historic

At low tide, fortunately

When your difference between high and low tide is like a foot, it really doesn't make a big difference.

[Texas Snowman]

@BillKarins — Best analogy I can come up with. A bowling ball is heading ashore and #PanamaCity is playing the role of the pins. Sudden and destructive damage with the eyewall next 6 hours.

[mrbagyo]

The visuals would be interesting as this will be a rare intense day-time landfall.
This is a feast for storm chasers

[supercane4867]

The visuals would be interesting as this will be a rare intense day-time landfall.
This is a feast for storm chasers

Remember the Charley gas station video by Mike Thesis. We could see an updated version of Michael

[mrbagyo]

The visuals would be interesting as this will be a rare intense day-time landfall.
This is a feast for storm chasers

Remember the Charley gas station video by Mike Thesis. We could see an updated version of Michael

Yeah, that was one of the best ever.

[GCANE]

[Jonny]

Only about 50% evacuated from zones A, B and C.

The 331 bridge is now closed and a curfew will be placed.

[drezee]

Pressure is 928mb. 929mb with a 12mph wind

[ronjon]

Looks like landfall just east of Panama City around 2 pm based off latest radar trends and HRRR model.

[StormPyrate]

Highway 98 no longer passable in Franklin county, degrading fast

10/10/18 10:23 AM

HURRICANE MICHAEL UPDATE

STAY OFF ALL ROADS AND SHELTER IN PLACE NOW
HWY 98 IS NO LONGER PASSABLE
HIGH WIND SPEEDS THROUGHOUT FRANKLIN COUNTY ESPECIALLY ALONG BRIDGES
TREES AND POWERLINES ARE DOWN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY
DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE UNLESS IT IS TO SAVE A LIFE
FRANKLIN AND GULF COUNTY BRIDGES ARE NOW CLOSED
DO NOT CALL THE SHERIFFS OFFICE TO REPORT POWER OUTAGES. CALL DUKE ENERGY OUTAGE HOTLINE AT 1-800-228-8485.

[jdjaguar]

The visuals would be interesting as this will be a rare intense day-time landfall.
This is a feast for storm chasers

Remember the Charley gas station video by Mike Thesis. We could see an updated version of Michael

I missed that one, but who can ever forget BLUE SHED

[NDG]

Dropsonde in the NE eyewall measured 129 knots at the surface!!!!

Those surface winds were actually in the NW eyewall.

Yeah.. in the NW...even more insane...pray for them

You are correct, I just noticed that it was dropped while on the northern eyewall but landed closer to the NW quadrant, which makes sense why SFMR did not catch those winds.

[GCANE]

4 mesovorts continuing to spin on the eye edge.
Lightning seems to be intensifying.
This is a 25 mile wide tornado.

[sponger]

Storm chaser Brett Adair relocating to Mexico Beach to try and intercept the eye. Passed a research team just East of Tyndall setting up a observation tower. We will see if it survives. May be some amazing data.

[NDG]

Only about 50% evacuated from zones A, B and C.

The 331 bridge is now closed and a curfew will be placed.

Crazy stubborn people.

[otowntiger]

4 mesovorts continuing to spin on the eye edge.
Lightning seems to be intensifying.
This is a 25 mile wide tornado.

Yep, I would agree.

[GCANE]

Significant tornado threat now on shore.

[tolakram]

10:00 AM CDT Wed Oct 10
Location: 29.4°N 86.0°W
Moving: NNE at 14 mph
Min pressure: 928 mb
Max sustained: 145 mph

[Texas Snowman]

@BigJoeBastardi: Between Mobile and Tampa this is the strongest hurricane on record

[ronjon]

Maybe Port St Joe and apalachicola in the eastern eyewall.