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HURRICANE IRENE TEMPORARILY BACK TO CATEGORY 2

kdugas — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:52:23 +0000

800 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011
HURRICANE IRENE INTERMEDIATE ADV24A

Nat’l Weather Service – Nat’l Hurricane Center, Miami FL

HURRICANE IRENE IS TAKING AIM AT THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES… LOCATION 30.0N 77.3W ABOUT 375 MILES /600 KM SSW OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE 110 MPH OR 175 KM/H.

PRESENT MOVEMENT IS N OR 360 DEGREES AT 14 MPH OR 22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE OF945 MB…27.91 INCHES

Source: NOAA

Hurricane Irene – Wednesday 8.24.11

kdugas — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:06:27 +0000

Hurricane Irene is expected to close to the coast of North Carolina sometime Saturday, but whether there is a direct hit or it becomes a glancing blow is still uncertain.
Forecasters expect the storm to strengthen early Thursday, with sustained winds topping 111 mph, as it passes the Bahamas headed northwest. They expect it will curl north, but the exact path along the North Carolina coast is hard to predict, said Bill Reid, National Hurricane Center director, on Tuesday.

Hurricane Irene – Category 2

kdugas — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:17:50 +0000

HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 13
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
1100 AM EDT TUE AUG 23 2011

…IRENE APPROACHING THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS…

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…20.5N 71.0W
ABOUT 70 MI…110 KM S OF GRAND TURK ISLAND
ABOUT 50 MI…85 KM NNW OF PUERTO PLATA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…100 MPH…160 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…980 MB…28.94 INCHES

Hurricane Irene – Category 1

kdugas — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:48:31 +0000

LOCATION…19.2N 67.5W

ABOUT 105 MI…170 KM WNW OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO
ABOUT 70 MI…115 KM NE OF PUNTA CANA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…80 MPH…130 KM/H

The government of the Bahamas has issued a hurricane warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Southeastern Bahamas.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect…A hurricane warning is in effect for…* North coast of the Dominican Republic from the Haiti border Eastward to Cabo Engano * Southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands

A hurricane watch is in effect for… * North coast of Haiti from le mole St. Nicholas eastward to the Dominican Republic border * central Bahamas

A tropical storm warning is in effect for…* Puerto Rico…Vieques and Culebra * South Coast of the Dominican Republic from South of Cabo Engano Westward to the Haiti Border * all of Haiti

Discussion and 48-Hour Outlook
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At 1100 am…The Center of Hurricane Irene was located near Latitude 19.2 North…Longitude 67.5 West. Irene is moving toward the West-Northwest near 13 Mph…20 Km/H…and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24 To 48 hours. On This Track the Core of Irene should be passing just to the North of Hispaniola later today and early Tuesday and reach the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Southeastern Bahamas late Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 Mph…130 Km/H…with higher gusts. Irene is a Category One Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Strengthening is forecast during the next few days.

Hurricane Force Winds Extend Outward Up To 30 Miles…45 Km…from the center…and Tropical Storm Force Winds extend outward up To 185 miles…295 Km to the Northeast of the center.

Minimum Central Pressure Estimated From A Reconnaissance Plane Was 988 Mb…29.18 Inches.
Source: NWS – NOAA

Tropical Storm Bret brushes the East Coast of Florida

kharper — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:50:43 +0000

Churning about 150 miles off the eastern coast of Florida, Tropical Storm Bret will pose little threat to the U.S. mainland this week as it is expected to remain well offshore.

The season’s second named storm, upgraded from a tropical depression late on Sunday evening, is meandering around the northern Bahamas this morning.

Grand Bahama, including the city of Freeport and Great Abaco, will experience bands of heavy rain today, along with wind gusts that could approach tropical storm force (39 mph or greater).

Read more on this developing weather story here.

*Source – AccuWeather.com

Traveling outside of the United States during Hurricane & Typhoon Season

kharper — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:30:20 +0000

If you are considering travel outside the United States to other storm-prone regions during hurricane and typhoon season, you should carefully consider the potential dangers and inconveniences associated with their travel before finalizing plans. Those who choose to travel should devise an emergency plan in advance of their departure. Even inland areas far from the coastline can experience destructive winds, tornadoes, and floods from tropical storms, hurricanes and typhoons.

In the event of a tropical storm, hurricane or typhoon, the US Embassy will send out a warden message and will monitor the storm’s track, issuing updated messages as information becomes available. The Department of State may also issue Travel Alerts or Travel Warnings to apprise the traveling public of the situation. Please take this time to check your travel documents and those of your family members to assure that all U.S. passports are still valid and that any non-U.S. citizen family members have valid U.S. visas. You may need to travel to the United States on short notice and would not want to be stuck without valid travel documents.

Please read more on this important information here.

* Source: US Department of State

Tropical Storm Calvin forms

kharper — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:42:09 +0000

While a system in the southwestern Atlantic will likely only ever be a rainmaker, waters south of Mexico in the eastern Pacific have produced Tropical Storm Calvin.

A broad area of tropical moisture will continue to pulse at times the next few days as it drifts in a northerly path towards Florida. According to Tropical Weather and Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski, “There is no low-level circulation, and while surface pressures are falling, they are not crashing.”

Read more about this weather development here.

*Source – AccuWeather.com

Hurricane season is here ~ Are you prepared?

kharper — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:57:53 +0000

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.
Hurricane hazards come in many forms, including storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. This means it is important for your family to have a plan that includes all of these hazards. Download the Tropical Cyclone Preparedness Guide for more information. But remember, this is only a guide. The first and most important thing anyone should do when facing a hurricane threat is to use common sense. Get the facts now…before the storm!

We’ve been in the hurricane-protection business for a long time, so we know what works best to protect homes and businesses in Southwest Florida. Smart Companies’ experts have the experience and top-notch skills to make your property safe and sound with technologically advanced certified protection. It starts with a quick call or e-mail to schedule a free, no-obligation storm-protection evaluation to determine which products will work best for your Florida home or business. Call us today at 239-278-9092 or Toll Free at 888-962-7283.

* Source - NOAA

“Closing the shutters is as easy as pie!”

kharper — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:12:44 +0000

I am so pleased with the installation of your shutters that I am nominating my home as the coolest job!
When the shutters on the lanai are opened, they are barely detectable. They fold back out of the way and do not obstruct our view or our normal foot traffic on the lanai. Closing the shutters is as easy as pie! My wife can close them so easy… it is like closing a slider!
The Storm Catcher screens on the front of the house blend in with architecture and do not detract from curb view of our home, and they are very simple to remove and store when not needed!
The installers worked diligently through the inclement weather to complete the installation in time for the hurricane season!
Thank you for a very professional job!

Rolf A., ~ Punta Gorda, FL

Beatriz to Become a Hurricane in the Eastern Pacific

kharper — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:53:52 +0000

This Monday morning finds a strengthening tropical storm Beatriz over the eastern North Pacific Ocean about 245 south-southeast of Manzanillo, Mexico. Beatriz is expected to become a hurricane today, and hurricane watches and warnings are posted along a portion of the south Mexico coastline.

Follow the latest advisories from National Hurricane Center at www.hurricanes.gov.