Tracking TS Dorian

Life is Golden said:
I'm very grateful to be on such high ground because regardless of flooding, it won't affect me

During Irma, I lost power for less than 24 hrs. JEA was on it.
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I hope things go that well again for you. Dorian looks like it will be coming up from the south (not that strong) directly under you.
 
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We seem to have 2 scenarios now on the track.

My original in post #126, a combo of GFS and EURO shows entry Monday morning, leaving FL late Thursday night into GA.

A strictly EURO model now shows entry Wednesday morning between Miami and WPB, leaving late Thursday night into GA.
It also shows a straight path north hugging the east coast all the way rather than veering in through the center of the state.

I hope the EURO model wins...Dorian will have a shorter visit!
Stay tuned.
 
Stretch said:
Figured it's time to start a Dorian thread for fellow storm chasers and enthusiasts.

Still a TS and should become a hurricane late Friday.
From looking at my ICON system my belief is
that Hurricane Dorian will skirt the east coast of
central FL (by noon Sun. 9/1), head NNE to GA and SC;
then come very close to the Cape Hatteras
area (sustained winds 80>100mph / gusts 100>120mph),
but the steering currents I see now for next week
should then be sending her off to the NE by 8am Wed. 9/4.
At this point I do not see the eye actually coming ashore
anywhere and moving inland.

Saffir-Simpson scale:

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Here is a very nice hurricane tracker app for your phone.
https://www.local10.com/news/download-the-free-max-tracker-hurricane-app
 
Bigdog said:
Freezer? ... maybe with the lids off. They'll probably bust if they freeze. Just have to find the right type of containers for that.
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Use PLASTIC bottles... :palm:

Like 2 liter soda bottles or plastic milk jugs.

You fill them up about 3/4 full which gives the water room to expand when it freezes even though plastic bottles will stretch without breaking anyway.

Stuff your freezer with as many as you can pack in there.

Another idea: Cover your refrigerator/freezer with a heavy blanket or two. That will help provide another layer of insulation which in turn, helps hold the cold air inside of it longer.
 
Stretch said:
They're just hurricanes. People have the luxury of time to prepare to stay or go. There are good shelters for people in our state as well
for those who don't feel safe in their homes or have special needs and always some that accept pets...worked in them for 3 years. :)
We're just having some basic common sense conversations, talking about some of our prior experiences and tracking it. Everyone has their
experiences with what nature can bring in their parts of the country and the world. It's a way to pass time while waiting for the bomb to drop.
I know I couldn't handle living somewhere with tornadoes or earthquakes having no time to prepare.
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"... earthquakes having no time to prepare."
THAT, my friend, is the beauty of Earthquakes.
No 'stocking up', No 'leaving'. No 'hunkering down'. No 'listening to the Weathermen'. Course, the downside, No 'Earthquake Parties'. :(
 
Bigdog said:
The forecast seems to be getting worse and worse. A Cat 4 that stalls over FLa.? ... eeeek!.
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If our EURO model prevails she will make a rather quick trip N up the coast.
(My original forecast in post #1 "...From looking at my ICON system my belief is
that Hurricane Dorian will skirt the east coast...")

No stalling, which would be a good thing versus coming in and pushing up through the center. Even if
she does that her winds would dramatically decrease because of making the trek on land.
 
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I dont mind the hurricane, its the 7 days after, without power, in the sweltering heat that bothers me.
 
Another handy little tip:

If your power goes out for a few days, your wifi is down and the stores and fast food places are all closed, head over to the nearest hospital.

They'll have power, a/c, free public wifi to check and send emails, forum post, etc.

Plus they'll have at least one cafeteria and possibly a franchise place like Subway, etc.

Convenient way to sit down in the a/c, get breakfast or lunch, have a cup of coffee, do your internet stuff, etc, etc.
 
Nomad said:
Another handy little tip:

If your power goes out for a few days, your wifi is down and the stores and fast food places are all closed, head over to the nearest hospital.

They'll have power, a/c, free public wifi to check and send emails, forum post, etc.

Plus they'll have at least one cafeteria and possibly a franchise place like Subway, etc.

Convenient way to sit down in the a/c, get breakfast or lunch, have a cup of coffee, do your internet stuff, etc, etc.
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Excellent! Thanks :good4u:

Also for those within a few miles of any of the Interstates, keep an eye on those full service
truck stops at many exits. They are among the first to have power restored and you can do
the same there. They HAVE to be up and running quickly in order to keep emergency vehicles
food & ice trucks coming into the state, etc. So, check those out as well!
 
Nomad said:
Another handy little tip:

If your power goes out for a few days, your wifi is down and the stores and fast food places are all closed, head over to the nearest hospital.

They'll have power, a/c, free public wifi to check and send emails, forum post, etc.

Plus they'll have at least one cafeteria and possibly a franchise place like Subway, etc.

Convenient way to sit down in the a/c, get breakfast or lunch, have a cup of coffee, do your internet stuff, etc, etc.
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Also, many cell providers give free data services during a hurricane. I used the hotspot for my PC when I was out of power for a few hours once.
 
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