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May 29, 2009

11am Update on Tropical Depression 1
11am Update on Tropical Depression 1

Depression moving into colder water… expected to dissipate.

5am Update on Tropical Depression One
5am Update on Tropical Depression One

The depression is heading for colder waters.


May 28, 2009

Tropical Depression One:  11pm Update
Tropical Depression One:  11pm Update

Tropical Depression One turns to the east-northeast.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week:  Tornadoes
National Hurricane Preparedness Week:  Tornadoes

In addition to the storm surge, damaging winds and inland flooding, hurricanes can also produce tornadoes.

Tropical Depression 1:  5pm Update
Tropical Depression 1:  5pm Update

Tropical Depression One is moving northeastward over the open Atlantic Ocean

1st Tropical Depression forms in the Atlantic Ocean
1st Tropical Depression forms in the Atlantic Ocean

A couple of days early… the official start of the hurricane season isn’t until Monday.


May 27, 2009

National Hurricane Preparedness Week:  Inland Flooding
National Hurricane Preparedness Week:  Inland Flooding

When it comes to hurricanes, wind speeds do not tell the whole story.

The most deadly weather associated with hurricanes is actually inland flooding.

From 1970 to 2000, inland freshwater flooding was responsible for more than half of the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the United States.


May 26, 2009

Hurricane Preparedness Week Continues:  High Winds
Hurricane  Preparedness Week Continues:  High Winds

The intensity of a land falling hurricane is expressed in terms of categories that relate wind speeds and potential damage. 

According to the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Scale, a Category 1 hurricane has lighter winds compared to storms in higher categories. 

For example, a Category 4 hurricane would have winds between 131 and 155mph, and on average would usually be expected to cause 100 times the damage of a Category 1 storm.  But depending upon the exact circumstances, less intense storms may still be strong enough to produce damage, particularly in areas that have not prepared in advance.

Dense Fog Advisory Cancelled

Visibilities have improved across the region.


May 25, 2009

National Hurricane Preparedness Week:  Storm Surge
National Hurricane Preparedness Week:  Storm Surge

Storm surge is a large dome of water, often 50 to 100 miles wide, that sweeps across the coastline mainly to the right of where a hurricane makes landfall.

Storm surge from Hurricane Hugo in 1989 inundated the South Carolina coast from Charleston to Myrtle Beach.  Maximum storm tides, the combination of the actual tide plus the surge of water, reached 20 feet in the area of Cape Romain and Bulls Bay.

The surge of high water, topped by wave action, can be devastating, especially to those along the immediate coast.  The stronger the hurricane and the more shallow the coastal shelf, the higher the surge will normally be.  In addition, wind driven waves develop on top of the storm tide.  This rise in water level can cause severe flooding in coastal areas, particularly if the surge coincides with the occurrence of the high tide.

Memorial Day Weather Update

If you are seeing sunshine today, please consider yourself lucky because this isn’t the case for all.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are out there over parts of the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

Coming Soon! - Hurricane Guide Distribution Locations

The WSAV – Savannah Morning News Hurricane Guide 2009 is coming soon to a Cricket Wireless and Subway location near you!


May 24, 2009

National Hurricane Preparedness Week Begins Today
National Hurricane Preparedness Week Begins Today

Today is the first day of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. 

Throughout the week, we will provide you with useful information about hurricanes and how you can better prepare for the dangers associated with hurricanes and other tropical systems.

Coastal Flood Advisory Tonight

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY for the following counties:  Beaufort, coastal Colleton and coastal Jasper.

Expect More Rain Today and Tonight

Slightly drier air is trying to move into the area, and this is allowing some glimpses of sunshine from time to time.

However…
widely scattered showers will continue to move north through portions of the area.  Where rain falls, expect rain totals ranging from a few hundredths to 1/10 of an inch in an hours time.

A few spots could pick up as much as 3/4 of an inch of rain in an isolated heavier shower.


May 23, 2009

Flash Flood Watch Cancelled

Rainfall has tapered off.

Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 7pm to 10pm This Evening

Shallow coastal flooding expected at time of high tide.

Flash Flood Watch along and South of the Savannah River through 10pm This Evening

Heavy Rain may continue into this evening.


May 22, 2009

Weekend Weather Advisories

Scattered rain showers will continue to move onshore and move inland across parts of southeast Georgia and portions of southeast South Carolina.  Rain totals up to a tenth of an inch in an hours time is expected for most areas.  But some isolated locations will pick up more than half an inch due to heavier rainfall.

High Risk for Rip Currents through Saturday…
The combination of moderate to strong onshore winds, elevated surf and the upcoming new moon will produce a high risk of rip currents at the beaches through Saturday.

The Memorial Day Weekend will bring Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms
The Memorial Day Weekend will bring Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms

It will not be a Wash Out… Just keep an eye to the sky and keep up date with changes to the forecast.


May 21, 2009

Coastal Advisories
Coastal Advisories

High Surf Advisory now in effect

Possible Flooding Today

Occasional heavy rains will impact parts of southeast Georgia, mainly near and south of Interstate 16 today into this evening.


May 20, 2009

Storm Team 3:  Coastal Advisories
Storm Team 3:  Coastal Advisories

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY is in effect for the following counties:  Beaufort, coastal Colleton, coastal Jasper, coastal Bryan, coastal Chatham, coastal Liberty and coastal McIntosh.


May 19, 2009

Boating in Sea Fog
Boating in Sea Fog

Try not to be caught in the fog, especially on the water.  You may lose your life. 

Strong Winds… Dangerous Surf and Beach Erosion on Tybee Island

Heavy Surf Advisory for the Georgia coast.

Strong Winds and Pounding Surf to Continue the Next Few Days

Strong weather systems bring signicant and prolonged weather event.


May 18, 2009

Possible Tropical Cyclone

A weak surface low could develop into a tropical cylone.  All eyes are watching the central Bahamas.

Unusual Steam Fog Seen in Savannah
Unusual Steam Fog Seen in Savannah

An very unusual steam fog was seen around mid day today
in Savannah. To get steam fog in the middle of the day this
far south in May is quiet unusual.

South Carolina Shelter List

List of evacuation shelters for tropical weather in Georgia…

Georgia Shelter List

List of evacuation shelters for tropical weather in Georgia…

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