ATL: GONZALO - Post-Tropical - Discussion

[ScottNAtlanta]

Looking offshore you can see huge swells of ocean water. That must be where it hits the reef. Is it a possibility that Gonzalo will damage the reef?

[Cyclenall]

This will be my first tracking of a major hurricane direct hit on Bermuda.

[Sanibel]

Storm structure still intact. May have even tightened slightly. Definitely no loss in strength.

This rain slack is probably the break between the first band and next stronger one.

[ScottNAtlanta]

On Satellite looks like the NE section of the eyewall is getting close

[ScottNAtlanta]

The roof on the structure at the far right of webcam is starting to pulse in and out like its breathing hard.

[brunota2003]

On a slightly lighter note...Mark Sudduth (HurricaneTrack) reported earlier that he heard a C-130 fly over earlier. We all know who that was!

[ozonepete]

Wow that whiteout burst a few minutes ago was incredible. Another one coming now. And they aren't even in the core yet

[Bizzles]

wow what a difference an hour makes...can't even see the tug boat anymore

[floridasun78]

that have be super cam take 68mph wind report by twc their

[Sanibel]

Total whiteout now. Nothing but milky white.

[floridasun78]

now cam cannot see any thing this getting close hell part hurr no view now

[lordkev]

Total whiteout now. Nothing but milky white.

Strangely, doesn't look too bad on JahJa's cam:

http://bda.click2stream.com

[ScottNAtlanta]

wow what a difference an hour makes...can't even see the tug boat anymore

It looks on satellite that the eye will go directly over where this cam is located...probably in the next couple of hours if not sooner

[CrazyC83]

I would guess the winds on that webcam are sustained about 50-60 mph with peak gusts to about 75 mph. That is still only tropical storm force.

[Bizzles]

Hope the goats are okay

[Bizzles]

wow what a difference an hour makes...can't even see the tug boat anymore

It looks on satellite that the eye will go directly over where this cam is located...probably in the next couple of hours if not sooner

I'm impressed...that's a tough little camera!

[ScottNAtlanta]

Total whiteout now. Nothing but milky white.

Strangely, doesn't look too bad on JahJa's cam:

http://bda.click2stream.com

He is a little further inland...and hopefully a little more protected. (I looked at the google map marker next to the cam)

[chaser1]

Those of you on Bermuda, I'm finding any and all updates coming from those of you still having the ability (and time) to report and update conditions there, totally riveting.

Stay wary of the slowly changing orientation of the winds with the advancing & passing of the storm. It is that one veering change that you'll be able to count on during all of the howling madness. Always remember, avoid those rooms with lots of glass and windows (hallways and interior bathrooms are often safest), avoid elevators - the power will go out, and just a matter of time. If you havn't already, throw those I.D.'s, Passports, birth certificates, and other important papers in some heavy duty zip lock bag and keep that in the safest place possible. Keep any cell phones & extra batteries charging as long as you can, because at some point you likely wont be able too.

Most important, good luck and STAY SAFE!!

[ScottNAtlanta]

Looks like a couple of the palm trees snapped in that last band

[tropicwatch]

Must be sporadic power outages happening. Weather stations are going down one by one. One of the stations had a wind gust to 63mph before it stopped reporting.

http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=32.36999893&lon=-64.68000031&zoom=8&pin=Saint%20David%27s%2c%20&rad=1&rad.type=00Q&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=0&riv=0&mm=0&hur=0