Hurricane Florence

[substratum]

I heard on the radio this morning that NWS expects the storm to stall as it moves inshore, and they are predicting up to 36" of rain across the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, and maybe into eastern Tennessee. That amount of rainfall gets REALLY dangerous in mountainous areas causing flash floods and quickly overwhelming stormwater systems. (We had 2" of rain in one hour about a month ago, and numerous roads were underwater... and we're NOT in the mountains. Can't imagine what 36" of rain in 48-72 hours would do). In one of the reports I was listening to, the expert said they expect far more deaths inland from the flooding, than from the winds or surge at the coast. Be hyper-cautious out there, folks.

 

[Dav4]

The track of the hurricane changed overnight. It is still projected to make landfall near Wilmington, NC, but then turn westward and head toward north Georgia. I will be battening down the bonsai tomorrow evening. Even this far inland, we can get tropical storm force wind and greater. Good luck to everyone in this beast's path. Stay safe.

Fwiw, we need the rain... hopefully no more then a few inches will fall. Saturday afternoon could be busy for me as well. Good luck to everyone on the coast of the Carolinas...

 

[Lazylightningny]

I've seen people covering windows with boards or plywood. Can anything be done for roofing shingles? Although if it's that bad, roofing shingles are probably the least of your worries.

 

[BigBen]

Prayers sent to everyone and everything in its way!

 

[It's Kev]

Right, the beast is called Mangkhut, heading to Phillipines. The extreme beast. I don't know what's going on with the mother Earth. Keep safe, everybody.

This one is stronger/bigger than Hato from last year. Gonna hit me on Sunday and Monday. I gotta do a Hong Kong day before my visa expires, that will have to wait now.

 

[CasAH]

Right, the beast is called Mangkhut, heading to Phillipines. The extreme beast. I don't know what's going on with the mother Earth. Keep safe, everybody.

She’s drunk.

 

[Carol 83]

She’s drunk.

First time I've laughed all day, thanks.

 

[petegreg]

She’s drunk.

Thanks for enlightening. I wanted to point out the hurricane season'd been so quiet so far... Good luck everyone.

 

[It's Kev]

Thanks for enlightening. I wanted to point out the hurricane season'd been so quiet so far... Good luck everyone.

Seems like my 1st one passed, just skimmed us. The biggie hits on Sunday

 

[petegreg]

Seems like my 1st one passed, just skimmed us. The biggie hits on Sunday

Good to hear. How does it look like where you live, any preparation, evacuation order...?

 

[It's Kev]

Good to hear. How does it look like where you live, any preparation, evacuation order...?

Preparation...right...
Well, make sure you have lots of wine and chips, and a hard drive full of series and movies. And don’t expect anyone to deliver pizza. Attached image above is just for paranoid freaks.

 

[Anthony]

https://www.monolithic.org/domes

Handles hurricanes well.

 

[It's Kev]

I’m in the area where the green arrow is pointing

 

[AlainK]

I'm sincerely worried for those who live where "Florence" is already causing havoc. I wouldn't wish misfortune on anyone.

But when a state passes a law against science on sea-level rises, it literally blows my mind. And, we, the People, elect our representatives.

https://www.sciencealert.com/you-ca...ack-climate-change-bill-hb-819-nc-20-florence

"By putting our heads in the sand, literally, we are not helping property owners," Democrat Deborah K. Ross said at the time in vocal criticism of the bill.
"We are hurting them. We are not giving them information they might need to protect their property. Ignorance is not bliss. It's dangerous."

Money won't fix the harm done...

 

[LanceMac10]

@watchndsky , you good down there or what, my friend?


Cackalacky lookin' like it's right due for some destruction. Be safe!!!

 

[JoeR]

89% of my county (New Hanover) where Wilmington is had already lost power by 5AM this morning. Apartment manager informed us it’s likely it won’t be back on until upwards of ten days.

 

[cheap_walmart_art]

89% of my county (New Hanover) where Wilmington is had already lost power by 5AM this morning. Apartment manager informed us it’s likely it won’t be back on until upwards of ten days.

That's rough - hope everyone gets through it ok in your neck of the woods!

 

[JudyB]

89% of my county (New Hanover) where Wilmington is had already lost power by 5AM this morning. Apartment manager informed us it’s likely it won’t be back on until upwards of ten days.

But you are safe where you are I hope. Thoughts and prayers to those affected.

 

[WNC Bonsai]

The storm now looks like it will come directly through Asheville so I moved the small stuff to protected areas and tighened up the wires on the monkey poles. Right now though we are only forecast 2-3” of rain and a maximum of 25MPH gusts and usually those are up on the ridge tops. So this now doesn’t sound any more threatening than a decent thunderstorm.

 

[AlainK]

Thoughts and prayers to those affected.

I understand that, but prayers are for the dead ones.

I don't believe "prayers" will ressuscitate them.

Of course I sympathize, I'd help if I could, i'd gladly do.

But "praying" when a disaster has occurred is a very poor answer to a problem that should be tackled in a different way : the earth is not flat, global warming is not only a natural phenomenon, it's caused by greed for the benefit of a handful. For how long for those who dig in the mines ? For how much profit for the con-men? For how long?

But I repeat : For Christ's sake, open your eyes! Can't you my American friends (or some of you) understand that the government you've elected is not only leading you to disaster (but not for the ones who "have").

It's just like "capital punishment" : those who have the capital won"t get the punishment.

And some will still vote for a pitiful sexist racist clown that says "Fake news!"?

What's that saying about the finger and the moon ?...