Gaston Advisories

[cswitwer]

We are, thanks. Just got back from the beach, taking a look at the surf after that first band came through. Gimme half an hour, and I should have a couple of water or sunset photos on my website at: http://www.cswitwer.com

chris

[dhweather]

I love pictures! Just don't risk you life getting them.

[doglegleft]

local mets from MB to Wilmington have given this storm little more than lip service. During half time of the Pats / Panthers game one met from CBS Wilmington said there will be some rain associated with a TS tue / wed look to be beautiful days.

[mb229]

I just talked to my mom in Ocean Isle Beach. Local TV is running the TS warning a a banner. The local stations out of Wilmington do a good job of TS coverage and information.

[seahawkjd]

It may have somethign to do with the fact that this is the third one this month. It almost gets to be normal, even though its definetely dangerous and shouldn't be.

[dhweather]

local mets from MB to Wilmington have given this strom little more than lip service. During half time of the Pats / Panthers game one met from CBS Wilmington said there will be some rain associated with a TS tue / wed look to be beautiful days.

That is exactly my concern. No, it's not Fran, Floyd, Andrew, or Camille,
but it is still a TS/Hurricane, and they are already warning of heavy rain.
Flash floods kill a lot of people every year without tropical systems being involved.

[doglegleft]

I have been glued to the Wilmington CBS station watching the game... and i assure you not one banner, not one serious weather update!

I am in Sunset Beach, NC

[Thunder44]

People on this board are talking more about Frances, because it's "the big one", that people wanted, but it's not likely make landfall anywhere for at least 5 days. But I'm sure the people in SC are more concerned about Gaston right now. It wouldn't suprise me Gaston becomes more of beast than originally thought.

[mb229]

I guess my 84 year old mom has turned into a near sighted liar.

[Opal storm]

Can't keep my eye off Frances That's a scary storm,I hope it misses Florida.But I also hope everybody in the Carolinas are prepared

[weatherdude]

With Gaston being the closest trouble maker to the US, it's interesting to note that most of the attention has been on Frances--mainly due to the intensity. However, let's not forget that Gaston seems to be intensifying rather quickly taping the warm gulf stream waters. It is quite hard to pinpoint a movement on the storm because I can't find radar loops long enough to show a distinct movement. I would say Gaston is moving about 340/2...or 340 degrees (NNW at less than 5 mph). Gaston will likely strengthen into at least a minimal Category 1 hurricane before landfall somewhere around Charleston, SC tomorrow evening. The forecast tracks have also shifted to the left of the previous forecast and BAMM looks like it takes Gaston right over DC...intersting system to watch.

[NOAA-NHC Saubers1]

000
WTNT61 KNHC 282345
TCUAT
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM GASTON UPDATE
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
745 PM EDT SAT AUG 28 2004

AT 745 PM...2345Z...A HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED FOR THE COAST OF
SOUTH CAROLINA FROM THE SAVANNAH RIVER TO LITTLE RIVER INLET. A
HURRICANE WARNING MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE IN
THE WARNING AREA IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SOUTH OF THE SAVANNAH
RIVER TO FERNANDINA BEACH FLORIDA AND FROM NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER
INLET TO SURF CITY NORTH CAROLINA.

REPORTS FROM A U.S. AIR FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT
INDICATE THAT GASTONS MAXIMUM WINDS HAVE INCREASED TO NEAR 65 MPH
AND GASTON COULD LIKELY REACH HURRICANE STRENGTH BEFORE REACHING
THE COAST LATE SUNDAY. COMPLETE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW IN AN
INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC ADVISORY TO BE ISSUED AT 8 PM EDT.

LAWRENCE

$$


Just saw this update when i got home from work, see, hurricane force is expected

[cswitwer]

I've been away from the TV/computer since about 7pm... so I don't know how new this is, but Charleston is being given a Hurricane Warning for Gaston now. Mobile Home dwellers are being asked to evacuate, and they've locked down all the draw bridges. (meaning, no more raising of the bridges for boats... they're accomodating vehicular traffic and trying to keep the bridges from moving too much)

[doglegleft]

ABC, Tropical Storm / Flood Watch warnings. There are no Hurricane Watch or Warnings posted... interesting that they list Horry County with a Tropical Storm Warning... they are actually under a Hurricane Warning.

NBC Nothing

CBS Nothing

UPN Nothing


PS... I am definitely not attempting to call your mom out... no disrespect. I am just pointing out that coverage is dismal for this storm!

[seahawkjd]

Here's the website for the major local station in Eastern NC

They are real concerned lol. Check out the forcast for Sunday. If you click on the video you'll see the Skip!!!!

[mb229]

doglegleft - mom said TS warning banner, so it must have been ABC. What's on Hee Haw?

[cape_escape]

Please be safe!!!

[doglegleft]

seahawkjd

Which station... I am new to the region... transplanted New Englander. I only recieve the stations out of Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC

[weatherdude]

You should check the latest IR satellite for Gaston
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT ... -loop.html
This shows a vigorous circulation associated with the TS.

Here is the Vortex data message for Gaston as of 803 pm edt:

000
URNT12 KNHC 290003
VORTEX DATA MESSAGE
A. 29/0003Z
B. 31 DEG 32 MIN N
79 DEG 04 MIN W
C. NA
D. 65 KT
E. 336 DEG 14 NM
F. 033 DEG 57 KT
G. 328 DEG 18 NM
H. EXTRAP 994 MB
I. 23 C/ 317 M
J. 26 C/ 315 M
K. 25 C/ NA
L. OPEN SE
M. C35
N. 12345/01
O. .1/1 NM
P. AF861 0107A GASTON OB 16
MAX FL WIND 60 KT SW QUAD 2225Z. SLP EXTRAP FROM 1500FT.

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They are flying low level so max winds around 55-60kts.

[seahawkjd]

WCTI TV 12 out of New Bern. I should have specified, the central and south central coast. They don't quite reach down to the Wilmington area but they go through Onslow and some of Pender