ATL: DORIAN - Post-Tropical - Discussion

[ColdFusion]

I've never seen this before, WOW. a 185mph storm as a 1,371 damage multiplier over a 75MPH storm

[SEASON_CANCELED]

It's insane that after 9 years of seeing zero Category 5 hurricanes, we now have 4 consecutive seasons of them. It also seems that each Cat 5 is trying to one up the previous one.

Its some sort of solar maximum/minumum going on.. Its well documented via Nasa

[sponger]

It's insane that after 9 years of seeing zero Category 5 hurricanes, we now have 4 consecutive seasons of them. It also seems that each Cat 5 is trying to one up the previous one.

I am wondering if the unfolding grand solar minimum and the documented increase in cosmic rays has something to do with it. We certainly saw some monsters during the mini ice age. Just ask the Spanish fleet.

[fllawyer]

I've never seen this before, WOW. a 185mph storm as a 1,371 damage multiplier over a 75MPH storm

https://cdn1.imggmi.com/uploads/2019/9/1/590f2bdaa512b094e483bdcb9b351f0b-full.jpg

Crazy, but a bit suspect initially considering they misspelled category.

[Cerlin]

What a monster storm. Prayers out to everyone in the Bahamas that Dorian spares the lives of all.

[Blown Away]

Does anyone have a link they will share to closeup satellite loops with latitude and longitude lines? I've been googling like crazy and can't find any although I've seen a few loops posted here as attachments. Thanks in advance.

[Bostonriff]

I've never seen this before, WOW. a 185mph storm as a 1,371 damage multiplier over a 75MPH storm

If you think that's impressive, consider that damage is maximized during extreme gusts, which are exceeding 220mph in this case according to NHC.

[ColdFusion]

I've never seen this before, WOW. a 185mph storm as a 1,371 damage multiplier over a 75MPH storm

https://cdn1.imggmi.com/uploads/2019/9/1/590f2bdaa512b094e483bdcb9b351f0b-full.jpg

Crazy, but a bit suspect initially considering they misspelled category.

Ha, good catch- - however- weather.gov is the source, so I suppose it should have some credibility...

https://www.weather.gov/jetstream/tc_potential

[Kat5]

Might be picking up a more northerly component as we speak.

[underthwx]

Watching the progress of Dorian, is like watching a tree grow, it is agonizingly slow, which raises my concern for the well being of those in the path of this cyclone.

[chris_fit]

Might be picking up a more northerly component as we speak.

I see it as well - Def more N

[plasticup]

I've never seen this before, WOW. a 185mph storm as a 1,371 damage multiplier over a 75MPH storm

https://cdn1.imggmi.com/uploads/2019/9/1/590f2bdaa512b094e483bdcb9b351f0b-full.jpg

Crazy, but a bit suspect initially considering they misspelled category.

It's just a simple calculation of the kinetic energy of the wind, which increases with the square of windspeed. Nothing suspect about it.

[supercane4867]

The eye is directly over Marsh Harbor now. Land interaction should induce some weakening

[plasticup]

The eye is directly over Marsh Harbor now. Land interaction should induce some weakening

Is Acabo big/high enough to induce weakening?

[tarheelprogrammer]

Might be picking up a more northerly component as we speak.

Looks like it. Good catch.

[johngaltfla]

It's insane that after 9 years of seeing zero Category 5 hurricanes, we now have 4 consecutive seasons of them. It also seems that each Cat 5 is trying to one up the previous one.

Its some sort of solar maximum/minumum going on.. Its well documented via Nasa

Minimum. And the solar minimum could extend for a decade, NASA scientists are unsure but there are historical comparisons yet very little work on the impact on hurricane climatology relating to that.

[AdamFirst]

There is a tragic disaster unfolding on the tiny island of Abaco. If you pray, pray for these people. They need every single one.

 https://twitter.com/LoveDeje/status/1168205887594536960

[jonj2040]

Hey all, is there a link to a rapid scan image loop currently available?
Thank you, stay safe

[SEASON_CANCELED]

Is it moving north a bit?

[drezee]

Recon will let us know the center position...