Three hurricanes threaten Gulf

[MindWars]

THREE Hurricanes Threaten Gulf

Hurricane Jose threatens islands already destroyed by Irma as newly-formed Hurricane Katia hovers over the Gulf of Mexico.

Before residents of Antigua and Barbuda could even survey the damage left by Irma, another hurricane warning was issued for the islands for Jose, which is, so far, following Irma’s path.

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Well it should be a nail bitting moment for those along the coast for what at least the next 24 to 49 hrs or so.

 

[MindWars]

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[Dragonlady]

I'm waiting for some preacher to say this is God's punishment for pulling out of the Paris Accord. I'm not holding my breath.

I hope that Trump's property in St. Marten has been destroyed and that his 3 golf clubs in Florida are reduced to kindling.

In all sincerity though, I'm saying prayers for those who lost so much in Houston and other areas hit by Harvey.

For those in Irma's path, get away to safety. If you lack the means, call your city hall and ask for help. Love and prayers to all.

 

[waltky]

Granny says a big wind gonna come an' blow ever'thin' away...

Forecasters: Florence to Take Aim at US East Coast as a Major Hurricane
September 10, 2018 - Forecasters say Hurricane Florence is quickly gaining strength as it spins through the western Atlantic Ocean toward an increasingly likely landfall as a major storm along the U.S. East Coast later this week.

The National Hurricane Center expects Florence to pass between Bermuda and the Bahamas on Tuesday and Wednesday, and then approach the U.S. states of North Carolina and South Carolina by late Thursday into Friday. By the time it reaches the U.S. mainland, the NHC says Florence will strengthen into "an extremely dangerous major hurricane." Forecasters said Monday they expect Florence to become a major hurricane "very soon," meaning it would register at least as a Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale used to describe the strength of hurricanes.

This enhanced satellite image made available by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Florence, center, in the Atlantic Ocean​

As of Monday morning, the storm had sustained winds of 165 kilometers per hour, putting it as a strong Category 2. Virginia, and North and South Carolina have already declared states of emergency and authorities as far north as New Jersey are warning people along the coast to take precautions, including for the possibility of flooding rains far inland. At the same time Florence is expected to make its landfall, another storm, Hurricane Isaac, is forecast to move across the Lesser Antilles and into the eastern Caribbean Sea.

Isaac is smaller and weaker than Florence. The NHC expects it to be downgraded to a tropical storm by Friday and Saturday as it moves near or south of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. A third Atlantic storm, Hurricane Helene, is not expected to impact any land in the coming days as it moves north over open water.

Forecasters: Florence to Take Aim at US East Coast as a Major Hurricane

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Q&A: With Severe Storms Approaching US, What to Expect?
September 09, 2018 - Emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for severe storms that are forecast to hit the East Coast and Hawaii over the next week at what is the peak of this year's hurricane season.

Coming in from the Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Storm Florence is expected to make landfall Thursday as a level 3 hurricane or greater, steered by winds that could guide it as far south as Florida or as far north as New England. Meanwhile, Hurricane Olivia is forecast to hit the Hawaiian Islands as a tropical storm on Wednesday, bringing heavy rains just two weeks after Hurricane Lane caused major flooding. A look at what forecasters are predicting for those storms and the rest of the season:

What do we know about the storms right now?

Tropical Storm Florence was gathering strength Saturday, with the National Hurricane Center expecting it to become a hurricane overnight. Five days out from expected landfall, there's still wide uncertainty about where it will hit and at what intensity, but the latest models show that it's most likely to make landfall in the southeast U.S., between northern Florida and North Carolina. Still, there's a chance it could be pushed farther north and strike along the mid-Atlantic or New England coast, threatening to make landfall between Virginia and Massachusetts. No matter where it lands, there's a chance it could stall out and pummel the coasts for days. The latest models on Saturday show that it's becoming less likely the storm will veer north and miss the mainland U.S. entirely. At minimum, residents along the East Coast are being told to expect heavy rainfall and storm surges, with the possibility of heavy winds.

In this image provided by NOAA, Tropical Storm Gordon approaches the United States​

Forecasters are also keeping an eye on two storms gathering behind Florence. Tropical Storm Helene was expected to reach the Cabo Verde islands on Saturday but is predicted to miss the mainland U.S. A tropical depression that was upgraded to Tropical Storm Isaac on Saturday is headed toward the Caribbean and brings a greater chance of curving north toward Puerto Rico and the mainland, potentially as a hurricane. It's still uncertain whether Hurricane Olivia will make landfall in the Hawaiian Islands, but at minimum meteorologists believe it will come very close and deliver a new round of rainfall. The National Weather Service has also issued a typhoon watch in the U.S. territory of Guam, where Tropical Storm Mangkhut is approaching from the east and is expected to bring damaging winds by Monday evening.

When will we have a better idea of whether they pose a threat?

Each day brings a clearer picture of the risks posed by the storms. Jeff Masters, co-founder of the Weather Underground service, says airplanes gathering weather information began flying into Florence on Saturday, which should provide data that will lead to a major boost in the reliability of models on Sunday. Isaac's route is still wildly uncertain and will be for days. Forecasters are more confident that Olivia will affect Hawaii, with its path and intensity sharpening in the next few days.

What factors give Florence a chance of being a particulary strong hurricane?