Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Just now, SaysWho? said: You're still in Virginia, right? How are you holding up there? What's the feeling like? I'm in Alexandria, across the river from DC where it's been raining for 2 days and it's a delightful 64 degrees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: The biggest issue, imo, is if it gets stuck on land and just dumps water down for days. I've seen some rainfall projections over 18" from Thursday to Saturday in central Virginia...put that a few miles west over the shenandoah valley and it's a complete disaster. It would be bad here, but nothing like the valley or tidewater region. And don't forget the storm surge in Hampton Roads area...nothing about this storm is good. And let's not forget this: Welcome to Virginia Beach, home of the East Coast’s fastest-rising sea level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 1 minute ago, SFLUFAN said: I'm in Alexandria, across the river from DC where it's been raining for 2 days and it's a delightful 64 degrees! Mmmm, that's some nice weekend weather right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Just now, SaysWho? said: Mmmm, that's some nice weekend weather right there. After two weeks of blistering heat, we'll take it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Yeah, it was scorching last week in upstate NY, 95 degrees, 55 and cloudy and soon to be rain feels pretty nice, lol. Also sea temps off the coast are near record highs, so its got plenty of warm water to pull from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 24 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: And let's not forget this: Welcome to Virginia Beach, home of the East Coast’s fastest-rising sea level ThIs aReA iS fIt FoR hUmAn HaBiTaTiOn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwheel86 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Ugh, finding a pet friendly AND accessible hotel is a bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 NOTE: CBBT IS NOT AN EVACUATION ROUTE LET'S SEE ABOUT THAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 If it does reach a Cat 5 and make landfall, it'll be the first ever recorded making landfall that far north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: NOTE: CBBT IS NOT AN EVACUATION ROUTE LET'S SEE ABOUT THAT! God you'd have to be a bold one to think of taking that route in a hurricane event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: God you'd have to be a bold one to think of taking that route in a hurricane event #YOLO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/Hurricane-Florence-Expected-Rapidly-Intensify-Serious-Rainfall-Threat-US-East-Coast?cm_ven=hp-slot-1 Wunderground, which does not tend to be hyperbolic and click-baity, is explicitly drawing comparisons to Harvey and warning of a "multiday flood disaster" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 If that bridge collapsed i wouldn't want to be someone that uses that regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Just now, Ricofoley said: https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/Hurricane-Florence-Expected-Rapidly-Intensify-Serious-Rainfall-Threat-US-East-Coast?cm_ven=hp-slot-1 Wunderground, which does not tend to be hyperbolic and click-baity, is explicitly drawing comparisons to Harvey and warning of a "multiday flood disaster" This is where i go for this stuff, its basically the weatherchannel guys without the shitty website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I wonder if the real death toll will be reported by the government for this one. Lots of white people there, so probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: I wonder if the real death toll will be reported by the government for this one. Lots of white people there, so probably. But also Virginia voted for Clinton so we are reaping what we've sown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 1 minute ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: But also Virginia voted for Clinton so we are reaping what we've sown "Real" Virginia (ie, not NoVA/Richmond) didn't vote for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 27 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: "Real" Virginia (ie, not NoVA/Richmond) didn't vote for her You think the dotard would truely appreciate the difference between the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 As long as Jeff is involved I'll be watching this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 My wife is driving back through West Virginia right now on I-64, and she says there is already flooding on the roads there from existing storms. The latest euro rainfall amounts would be absolutely devistating to that area if this model came to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: My wife is driving back through West Virginia right now on I-64, and she says there is already flooding on the roads there from existing storms. The latest euro rainfall amounts would be absolutely devistating to that area if this model came to pass. Yeah, we're supposed to get 2-3 maybe more inches of rain in some areas today into tomorrow, and then whatever is left of Florence could really be a problem, the ground is already super damp from having like a foot more of rain over the summer than usual too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 54 minutes ago, PaladinSolo said: Yeah, we're supposed to get 2-3 maybe more inches of rain in some areas today into tomorrow, and then whatever is left of Florence could really be a problem, the ground is already super damp from having like a foot more of rain over the summer than usual too. That's the story of about the entire SE lol. Wet groud plus clay soil is a recipe for disaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 2 hours ago, 2user1cup said: As long as Jeff is involved I'll be watching this season. Good news!! The legend is on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwheel86 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 RIP Wilmington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I'm sure PA won't get directly hit, but we'll definitely get some leftover rain, which could result in even more flooding in many areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandino Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I'm headed to DC till Thursday. Air travel back to Chicago could be interesting that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 The last update was 5am ET, so the next will be 11am, and I'm confident this will be a major hurricane at that point. For anyone with family/friends there or who live there, check your evacuation areas now (in Florida, they're labeled A/B/C/D/E) so if an evacuation order is issued, they/you know when to leave. It's recommended to evacuate your area if an evacuation order is issued so the roads can be clear for people who have been ordered to evacuate. If you/your family and friends want to leave instead of ride out the storm regardless as to where you live, I'd recommend doing it soon to, again, clear up the roads in a day or so for people being ordered to evacuate. If you're evacuating early just because you don't want to be there, then obviously double and triple-check everything and make sure there's nothing outdoors that could turn into flying debris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinSolo Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 So i guess theres a possibility of a storm forming in the Gulf this week as well, not a hurricane but a ton of rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 It'll have a bit of time to try to develop once it reaches the Gulf and the wind shear settles a bit. Fortunately, none of the models are showing the system exploding into anything strong, which I hope continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 West coast is the best coast. Even when you figure in the wildfires, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Plus the low humidity is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 11am advisory had the winds at 115. The National Hurricane Center is confirming winds are at 130. I feel nervous and I don't even live there. I would not blame anyone for going somewhere else, but again, if you do, make sure you do it, like, today or early early tomorrow. Mandatory evacuation orders will be issued Tuesday or Wednesday and those roads should be for people who absolutely need to evacuate from flood-prone areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre801 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Stay safe and I empathize - Native and current Floridian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 FYI: evacuation orders are being issued for the Outer Banks this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CitizenVectron Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 * except the browns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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