Hurricane Irma strengthening in the Atlantic

Here are the latest potential storm surge maps for Cape Coral and Lee County

Cape Coral:


Lee County:

Latest runs of several models.. see the top left to identify what/when

a reply to: ProphetZoroaster

Sandy delivered 29 foot waves and 6 foot storm surge. Will irma be this bad?

a reply to: ProphetZoroaster

Wow, rain bands. Something that's never unheard of. Fill us with more doom. Most likely, by the tine it hits Virgina, Irma will not be catasphroic.

a reply to: ProphetZoroaster

Any model that does not show that rediculous hard right turn is believable.

a reply to: trollz

FPL is estimating that 4.1 million will be without power.

4 to 6 weeks will be a better estimate.

Read this on FB, thought it was appropriate.

The rest of the country: Florida, we will have you in our prayers under this trying time. We would not wish this devastation upon anyone.

Floridians: We are the Honey Badger. *grabs bottle of booze and cigarettes* We give no #s. *rises up on a cloud of mosquitos* We are not a species meant to last. *loads shotgun to shoot hurricane with* Our everyday weather and wildlife can kill us but doesn't. *dropkicks a gator* We are the Australia of the US. *holds up Floridian Flag as eagle screeches overhead* We fear nothing. *#Murica* Bring. It. On.

a reply to: carewemust

Do you really think that storms can't make sharp turns?
wkrg.com...


See the trough off the east coast and the one more north? See the ridge over the Gulf? That's why Irma is going to turn.

originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: carewemust

Do you really think that storms can't make sharp turns?
wkrg.com...

Rare to happen, and almost never predicted in advance.

originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: carewemust

Do you really think that storms can't make sharp turns?
wkrg.com...


See the trough off the east coast? That's why Irma is going to turn.

Idk, this is also a storm on a different magnitude than we have seen in my lifetime in Florida. No one can predict what this giant girl is gonna do.

originally posted by: carewemust

originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: carewemust

Do you really think that storms can't make sharp turns?
wkrg.com...

Rare to happen, and almost never predicted in advance.

If the Weather Service gets this right they should win an award from the president.

a reply to: KnoxMSP

The intensity may be up for grabs, a bit. But the track is determined by the surrounding weather.

Irma has been behaving pretty much as expected so far and there's no reason to expect it to not turn north.

a reply to: carewemust

If the Weather Service gets this right they should win an award from the president.

Or at least not cut its funding.

Historic

No turns?



Link

a reply to: roadgravel

That is bitchin'.
Link?

Thanks for adding it.
I was hoping it was interactive though.

a reply to: namehere

Oh my LOrd please keep us informed. Love, light and protection for you and your Mom

a reply to: roadgravel

Wow, RG you found my map, I wondered where it had got to.

Latest Key Messages
1100 PM EDT Fri Sep 08 2017

KEY MESSAGES:

1. Irma will continue to bring life-threatening wind, storm surge,
and rainfall hazards to portions of the Bahamas and the north coast
of Cuba, especially over the adjacent Cuban Keys, through Saturday.

2. Irma is expected to make landfall in Florida as an extremely
dangerous major hurricane, and will bring life-threatening wind
impacts to much of the state regardless of the exact track of the
center.

3. There is the danger of life-threatening storm surge inundation in
portions of central and southern Florida, including the Florida
Keys, during the next 36 hours, where a Storm Surge Warning is in
effect. The threat of significant storm surge flooding along the
southwest coast of Florida has increased, and 8 to 12 feet of
inundation above ground level is possible in this area. This is a
life-threatening situation. Everyone in these areas should take all
actions to protect life and property from rising water and follow
evacuation instructions from local officials.

4. Irma is expected to produce very heavy rain and inland flooding.
Total rain accumulations of 8 to 15 inches, with isolated amounts of
20 inches are expected over the Florida Keys and much of the Florida
peninsula through Tuesday night. Irma will likely bring periods of
heavy rain to much of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia, South
Carolina, and western North Carolina early next week, including some
mountainous areas which are more prone to flash flooding. All areas
seeing heavy rainfall from Irma will experience a risk of flooding
and flash flooding.

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WATCHES AND WARNINGS NOW IN EFFECT

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The Storm Surge Warning has been extended northward on the east
coast of Florida to the Volusia/Brevard County Line and on the west
coast of Florida to Anclote River, including Tampa Bay.

The Hurricane Warning has been extended northward on the east coast
of Florida to the Volusia/Brevard County Line and on the west coast
of Florida to Anclote River.

The Storm Surge Watch has been extended northward on the west coast
of Florida to Suwanee River.

The Hurricane Watch has been extended northward on the east coast
of Florida to Fernandina Beach and on the west coast of Florida to
Indian Pass.

The government of Cuba has upgraded the Hurricane Watch for the
province of Matanzas to a Hurricane Warning. A Tropical Storm
Warning has been issued for the provinces of La Habana and Ciudad
de la Habana. The Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning for
Guantanamo have been discontinued.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Volusia/Brevard County Line southward around the Florida peninsula
to Anclote River
* Florida Keys
* Tampa Bay

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* North of the Volusia/Brevard County Line to the Flagler/Volusia
County line
* North of Anclote River to Suwannee River

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Volusia/Brevard County Line southward around the Florida peninsula
to Anclote River
* Florida Keys
* Lake Okeechobee
* Florida Bay
* Cuban provinces of Camaguey, Ciego de Avila, Sancti Spiritus,
Villa Clara, and Matanzas
* Central Bahamas and Ragged Island
* Northwestern Bahamas

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* North of the Volusia/Brevard County Line to Fernandina Beach
* North and west of Anclote River to Indian Pass
* Cuban provinces of Holguin and Las Tunas

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Cuban provinces of Holguin, Las Tunas, La Habana, and Ciudad de
la Habana

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