ATL: HELENE - Post-Tropical - Discussion

[cheezyWXguy]

Radar showing 172mph at about 7500ft aloft on the Tallahassee radar. Nuts

[HurricaneAndre2008]

845
WTNT64 KNHC 270056
TCUAT4

Hurricane Helene Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092024
900 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...HELENE SLIGHTLY STRONGER AS ITS EYE APPROACHES THE COAST OF THE
FLORIDA BIG BEND...
...900 PM EDT POSITION UPDATE...

A University of Florida Coastal Monitoring Program tower located on
Cedar Key recently reported a sustained wind of 55 mph (89 km/h) and
a wind gust of 73 mph (117 km/h).

A NOAA National Ocean Service tide gauge located at Clearwater Beach
recently reported a water level of 5.07 feet above mean higher high
water, which is an approximation of inundation in that area.

SUMMARY OF 900 PM EDT...0100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...29.1N 84.2W
ABOUT 65 MI...105 KM W OF CEDAR KEY FLORIDA
ABOUT 90 MI...145 KM S OF TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...225 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 20 DEGREES AT 24 MPH...39 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...941 MB...27.79 INCHES

$$
Forecaster Bucci/Sardi

[otowntiger]

Orlando airport reporting gust of 62 mph- impressive for being over 160 miles away from the storm center. Been getting steady gusts above 50 mph for the last 3-4 hours.

[Steve]

Death near Tampa with a downed highway sign per Ryan Hall’s feed. Sorry for that.

[skillz305]

God bless to those in the path. Stay safe.

[Hurricane2022]

[jdjaguar]

140mph

[Hurricane Mike]

Wow over 5 feet of water over Clearwater Beach so far.

[Bocadude85]

Extreme Wind Warning
FLC029-065-067-073-079-123-129-270400-
/O.NEW.KTAE.EW.W.0001.240927T0100Z-240927T0400Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Extreme Wind Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
900 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Extreme Wind Warning for...
Lafayette County in Big Bend Florida...
Northeastern Wakulla County in Big Bend Florida...
Northwestern Dixie County in Big Bend Florida...
Taylor County in Big Bend Florida...
Jefferson County in Big Bend Florida...
Eastern Leon County in Big Bend Florida...
Madison County in Big Bend Florida...

* Until midnight EDT.

* At 859 PM EDT, National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
extreme winds, associated with the eyewall of Hurricane Helene,
were moving onshore 39 miles southeast of Carrabelle, moving north
at 35 mph. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING
SITUATION!

* Locations impacted include...
Tallahassee, Woodville, Monticello, Mayo, Steinhatchee, St. Marks,
Perry, Madison, Horseshoe Point, Wakulla, Greenville, Lee,
Horseshoe Beach, Alma, Cody, Pinetta, Perry-Foley Airport, San
Pedro Junction, Natural Bridge, and Lake Miccosukee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado
was approaching and move immediately to the safe room in your
shelter. Take action now to protect your life!

The safest place to be during a major landfalling hurricane is in a
reinforced interior room away from windows. Get under a table or
other piece of sturdy furniture. Use mattresses, blankets or pillows
to cover your head and body. Remain in place through the passage of
these life-threatening conditions.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for Big Bend
Florida. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 600 AM EDT for
Big Bend Florida...and south central Georgia.

LAT...LON 2936 8324 2948 8341 2963 8347 2972 8358
2991 8373 3008 8403 3007 8423 3028 8424
3068 8406 3062 8327 3042 8322 3039 8317
3025 8325 3018 8325 3010 8321 3009 8311
TIME...MOT...LOC 0059Z 186DEG 32KT 2953 8413

$$

42-DVD

[ScottNAtlanta]

We have at least 4 in town rivers and creeks at or above flood stage
North and South Forks of Peachtree Creek as well as Peachtree Creek (where they merge)
Nancy Creek in Buckhead
Chattahoochee near Vinings is at flood stage and rising
There are going to be records broken tomorrow

[aspen]

Radar showing 172mph at about 7500ft aloft on the Tallahassee radar. Nuts

Thank goodness that’s not translating to the surface.

[Michele B]

We are getting the worst squall since early this morning in DeSoto County, winds pretty hard (about 35 - 40 mph) heavy rain and heavier gusts.

Crazy since the storm is well NORTHWEST of us! Nothing much as it passed closer to us earlier in the day! I just now did tell hubs we probably want to get lanterns ready. I wouldn't be surprised if we (finally) were to lose power.

[ScottNAtlanta]

If this had more time it could have easily been a cat 5

[LAwxrgal]

Yet another storm in this part of the basin that strengthens all the way to landfall.

Godspeed to all in the path of this monster.

[HurricaneRyan]

About to rival Helene 1988 in wind speed - except with a landfall this time instead of an OTS adventure

[CrazyC83]

Radar velocities seem to support an even higher intensity. I'm seeing velocities up to 145 kt at about 8,000-9,000 feet.

[ROCK]

If this had more time it could have easily been a cat 5

Most likely. Had some internal issues yesterday that had to mix out. I wouldn't want to be in ATL. Not sure Atlanta can handle the winds they are about to receive let alone the water.

[Zarniwoop]

Radar velocities seem to support an even higher intensity. I'm seeing velocities up to 145 kt at about 8,000-9,000 feet.

Insanity.

[TampaWxLurker]

Getting quite a bit of gusty weather on the backside of the storm here in eastern Hillsborough. Almost no rain, but very windy. Almost as much wind as the max at closest approach a few hours ago.

[underthwx]

I’m 278 miles from the center right now with 50mph gusts at the moment. Pretty insane.

You are on the eastern coast of Florida?...

Yes I am.

I hope you and everyone affected by this cyclone....will be safe.....tomorrow I read it will be much better weather.....so just be safe.....peace