ATL: FLORENCE - Post-Tropical - Discussion

[meriland29]

Inner eye wall contraction in conjunction with the increased display of colder tops as depicted in the BD curve (Sat.), increase in lightning near the core, and increased convective symmetry clearly suggest pressures must be falling. I think possibly falling fast. Would'nt surprise me in the least if 'ol Flo had to get re-fit for her size (Cat) 4 dress.

Maybe, but she is also way larger too...

[Raebie]

Dammit. This couldn't happen at a worse time.

[Orlando]

https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/nc/wilmington

Wait for the radar map to load and then zoom out to see the storm.

[emeraldislenc]

Can’t figure out how to make radar work

[funster]

The south/southwest side is really expanding. Looking like Flo wanted a big beard.

[Raebie]

The south/southwest side is really expanding. Looking like Flo wanted a big beard.

Yeah. I think a lot of folks are going to wake up to a different storm.

[loon]

First of all, just saying high to everyone, long time member, don't talk a lot. Godspeed those in the path.

just wanted to say she looks a lot better in last few frames. cheers, loon.

[PTrackerLA]

The eye is suddenly becoming well defined again with cooling cloud tops, don't count her out yet.

[sponger]

Shear has obviously abated. I would not be surprised to see her make a run at low end Cat 4. We can only hope that what develops tonight falls apart again before her approach to Wilmington.

[sponger]

Am giving thought now to bailing out from Wilmington.

It’s a tough decision.

Flooding could be apocalyptic. If you stay, get to high ground.

[HDGator]

So you think it could re strengthen that much?

Even in the best conditions, it can only strengthen so much in 24 to 48 hours. I'm more concerned about the size of the current wind field and how much water is piling up to create a surge on the coast. I don't see it in a weakening phase at this hour though it's appeared to struggle over this afternoon and early evening.

It's not a time to let your guard down; but pay attention to the NHC and official news sources for local instructions.
Take care and stay safe!

[emeraldislenc]

Saw the radar and satellite presentation people may be surprised in the morning

[Rail Dawg]

Flooding could be apocalyptic. If you stay, get to high ground.

Good advice.

Currently on the 6th floor of a reinforced-concrete parking garage.

Place was almost empty last night but is now jammed with cars.

Always best to make decisions early to avoid the crowds.

[MississippiWx]

Recon is about to head through the center for another pass. We will see if the satellite presentation is deceiving again.

[Dylan]

 https://twitter.com/dylanfedericowx/status/1040097197793140736

[sponger]

Flooding could be apocalyptic. If you stay, get to high ground.

Good advice.

Currently on the 6th floor of a reinforced-concrete parking garage.

Place was almost empty last night but is now jammed with cars.

Always best to make decisions early to avoid the crowds.

Perfect shelter. Going to be one hell of a show. You may be there awhile so plan accordingly!

[Raebie]

Flooding could be apocalyptic. If you stay, get to high ground.

Good advice.

Currently on the 6th floor of a reinforced-concrete parking garage.

Place was almost empty last night but is now jammed with cars.

Always best to make decisions early to avoid the crowds.

And bridge closures. Only a couple of roads out.

[Sanibel]

Could be a Gulf Stream boost...See if pressure drops...

[Raebie]

https://twitter.com/dylanfedericowx/status/1040097197793140736

That's the eye?? Looks like one of the first outer bands to me.

[MississippiWx]

Looks like it's for real this time. Pressure is about 3mb lower than the last pass...