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5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:38:14 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:23:05 GMT
Categories: Weather
Tropical Depression Helene Forecast Discussion Number 17
Issued at 1100 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024
000
WTNT44 KNHC 271436
TCDAT4
Tropical Storm Helene Discussion Number 17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092024
1100 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024
Helene has been racing northward and the low-level center is now
located over the southern Appalachians. Strong bands of heavy rain
and very gusty winds continue off and along the South Carolina
coast. In addition, wind gusts to around hurricane force have been
occurring this morning in portions of northeastern Georgia and the
western portions of the Carolinas, especially in areas of higher
terrain. The initial intensity is set at 40 kt, and these sustained
winds are likely occurring off the south Carolina coast and over
the Appalachians. The main hazard is the very heavy rainfall
ongoing over portions of the southeastern U.S., which is
causing historic and life-threatening flooding.
Helene is expected to move slower to the northwest later today and
then stall over the Tennessee Valley tonight and through the weekend
as it merges with a mid- to upper-level low. This merger will also
lead to extratropical transition, which is expected to occur later
today. The expected slow motion could result in significant
flooding over the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, and over the southern
Appalachians through the weekend.
KEY MESSAGES:
1. Historic, catastrophic and life-threatening flash and urban
flooding, including numerous significant landslides, will continue
across portions of the Southern Appalachians through this evening.
Widespread significant river flooding is ongoing, some of which will
be major to record breaking.
2. Damaging wind gusts will continue over portions of Georgia, the
Carolinas, Tennessee, and Kentucky today, particularly over the
higher terrain of the southern Appalachians.
3. There is a possibility of long-duration power outages in
portions of the southeast U.S. If you use a generator after the
storm, be sure it is placed outside at least 20 feet away from
doors, windows, and garages to avoid deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 27/1500Z 35.1N 83.8W 40 KT 45 MPH
12H 28/0000Z 37.3N 85.6W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
24H 28/1200Z 37.5N 86.5W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
36H 29/0000Z 37.5N 86.4W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
48H 29/1200Z 37.5N 86.1W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
60H 30/0000Z 37.6N 85.7W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
72H 30/1200Z...DISSIPATED
$$
Forecaster Cangialosi/Rosado
Categories: Weather
Tropical Depression Helene Wind Speed Probabilities Number 17
Issued at 1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
000
FONT14 KNHC 271436
PWSAT4
TROPICAL STORM HELENE WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 17
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092024
1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
AT 1500Z THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM HELENE WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 35.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 83.8 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS NEAR 40 KTS...45 MPH...75 KM/H.
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...
...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...
...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
12Z FRI AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.
- - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -
FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 12Z FRI 00Z SAT 12Z SAT 00Z SUN 12Z SUN 12Z MON 12Z TUE
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
00Z SAT 12Z SAT 00Z SUN 12Z SUN 12Z MON 12Z TUE 12Z WED
FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LOCATION KT
CHARLOTTE NC 34 99 X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99)
FLORENCE SC 34 99 X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99)
COLUMBIA SC 34 99 X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99)
GEORGETOWN SC 34 99 X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99)
CHARLESTON SC 34 99 X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99)
BEAUFORT MCAS 34 99 X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99)
ATLANTA GA 34 19 X(19) X(19) X(19) X(19) X(19) X(19)
AUGUSTA GA 34 99 X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99)
SAVANNAH GA 34 99 X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99) X(99)
MACON GA 34 28 X(28) X(28) X(28) X(28) X(28) X(28)
$$
FORECASTER CANGIALOSI
Categories: Weather
Summary for Tropical Storm Helene (AT4/AL092024)
...HELENE PRODUCING HISTORIC AND CATASTROPHIC FLOODING OVER PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS... ...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCIES IN EFFECT FOR METROPOLITAN ATLANTA, AND MUCH OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA...
As of 11:00 AM EDT Fri Sep 27
the center of Helene was located near 35.1, -83.8
with movement N at 32 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 975 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph.
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Helene Public Advisory Number 17
Issued at 1100 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024
000
WTNT34 KNHC 271436
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Helene Advisory Number 17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092024
1100 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024
...HELENE PRODUCING HISTORIC AND CATASTROPHIC FLOODING OVER PORTIONS
OF THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS...
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCIES IN EFFECT FOR METROPOLITAN ATLANTA, AND
MUCH OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...35.1N 83.8W
ABOUT 30 MI...50 KM SW OF BRYSON CITY NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 105 MI...165 KM NNE OF ATLANTA GEORGIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 32 MPH...52 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The Tropical Storm Warning for the Georgia coast has been
discontinued.
All Storm Surge Warnings have been discontinued.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Savannah River northward to Little River Inlet
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Helene was
located near latitude 35.1 North, longitude 83.8 West. Helene is
moving toward the north near 32 mph (52 km/h). A slowdown in
forward speed is expected soon, and the storm is forecast to stall
over the Tennessee Valley tonight and through the weekend.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph (75 km/h)
with higher gusts. Continued weakening is expected, and Helene is
forecast to become extratropical later today.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 345 miles
(555 km) east of the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure based on surface
observations is 975 mb (28.80 inches). A weather station on
Sassafras Mountain reported a sustained wind of 41 mph (67 km/h)
with a gust of 61 mph (98 km/h). A coastal observation at Murrells
Inlet recently reported a sustained wind of 38 mph (61 km/h) with a
gust of 46 mph (74 km/h).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key Messages for Helene can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT4 and WMO header WTNT44 KNHC
and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT4.shtml
STORM SURGE: Water levels will continue to receed along the Florida
Gulf Coast and portions of the southeast U.S. coast throughout the
day.
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are occurring along much of the
South Carolina coast, and these conditions will continue for the
next several hours. Strong, damaging winds, especially in gusts,
will also continue as far inland as the higher terrain of the
southern Appalachians.
RAINFALL: Over portions of the Central and Southern Appalachians,
Helene is expected to produce additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 6
inches leading to total rain accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with
isolated totals around 20 inches. This rainfall will result in
catastrophic and potentially life-threatening flash and urban
flooding, along with significant and record river flooding. Numerous
significant landslides are expected in steep terrain across the
Southern Appalachians.
For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Tropical Storm Helene, please see the National Weather Service Storm
Total Rainfall Graphic, available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?rainqpf and the Flash Flood Risk
graphic at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?ero.
For a list of rainfall observations (and wind reports) associated
this storm, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS4 with the
WMO header ACUS44 KWBC or at the following link:
www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html
TORNADOES: Tornadoes are possible today across eastern South
Carolina, central and eastern North Carolina, and southern Virginia.
SURF: Swells generated by Helene will affect the coasts of Georgia
and the Carolinas during the next day or so. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 200 PM EDT.
Next complete advisory at 500 PM EDT.
$$
Forecaster Cangialosi/Rosado
Categories: Weather
Tropical Depression Helene Forecast Advisory Number 17
Issued at 1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
000
WTNT24 KNHC 271436
TCMAT4
TROPICAL STORM HELENE FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 17
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092024
1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
TROPICAL STORM CENTER LOCATED NEAR 35.1N 83.8W AT 27/1500Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTH OR 350 DEGREES AT 28 KT
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 975 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 40 KT WITH GUSTS TO 60 KT.
34 KT.......120NE 300SE 0SW 0NW.
12 FT SEAS.. 0NE 420SE 510SW 0NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 35.1N 83.8W AT 27/1500Z
AT 27/1200Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 34.4N 83.2W
FORECAST VALID 28/0000Z 37.3N 85.6W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 30 KT...GUSTS 50 KT.
FORECAST VALID 28/1200Z 37.5N 86.5W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 25 KT...GUSTS 35 KT.
FORECAST VALID 29/0000Z 37.5N 86.4W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 20 KT...GUSTS 30 KT.
FORECAST VALID 29/1200Z 37.5N 86.1W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 20 KT...GUSTS 30 KT.
FORECAST VALID 30/0000Z 37.6N 85.7W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 20 KT...GUSTS 30 KT.
FORECAST VALID 30/1200Z...DISSIPATED
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 35.1N 83.8W
INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC ADVISORY...WTNT34 KNHC/MIATCPAT4...AT 27/1800Z
NEXT ADVISORY AT 27/2100Z
$$
FORECASTER CANGIALOSI
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Joyce Wind Speed Probabilities Number 1
Issued at 1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
000
FONT11 KNHC 271435
PWSAT1
TROPICAL STORM JOYCE WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 1
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL112024
1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
AT 1500Z THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM JOYCE WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 18.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 42.9 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS NEAR 35 KTS...40 MPH...65 KM/H.
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...
...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...
...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
12Z FRI AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.
- - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -
FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 12Z FRI 00Z SAT 12Z SAT 00Z SUN 12Z SUN 12Z MON 12Z TUE
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
00Z SAT 12Z SAT 00Z SUN 12Z SUN 12Z MON 12Z TUE 12Z WED
FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LOCATION KT
$$
FORECASTER BUCCI
Categories: Weather
Summary for Tropical Storm Joyce (AT1/AL112024)
...TROPICAL STORM JOYCE FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC OCEAN...
As of 11:00 AM AST Fri Sep 27
the center of Joyce was located near 18.1, -42.9
with movement NW at 13 mph.
The minimum central pressure was 1006 mb
with maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph.
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Joyce Public Advisory Number 1
Issued at 1100 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2024
000
WTNT31 KNHC 271435
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Joyce Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL112024
1100 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2024
...TROPICAL STORM JOYCE FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC
OCEAN...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...18.1N 42.9W
ABOUT 1325 MI...2130 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Joyce was
located near latitude 18.1 North, longitude 42.9 West. Joyce is
moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general
motion is expected to continue through Sunday with a gradually
slower forward speed. On Monday, a gradual turn to the north is
forecast.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is expected through Saturday, followed by
gradual weakening through early next week.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.
$$
Forecaster Bucci
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Joyce Forecast Advisory Number 1
Issued at 1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
000
WTNT21 KNHC 271435
TCMAT1
TROPICAL STORM JOYCE FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 1
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL112024
1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
TROPICAL STORM CENTER LOCATED NEAR 18.1N 42.9W AT 27/1500Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTHWEST OR 310 DEGREES AT 11 KT
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 1006 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 35 KT WITH GUSTS TO 45 KT.
34 KT....... 60NE 0SE 0SW 0NW.
12 FT SEAS.. 30NE 0SE 0SW 30NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 18.1N 42.9W AT 27/1500Z
AT 27/1200Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 17.8N 42.4W
FORECAST VALID 28/0000Z 18.8N 44.3W
MAX WIND 40 KT...GUSTS 50 KT.
34 KT... 80NE 30SE 0SW 30NW.
FORECAST VALID 28/1200Z 19.4N 46.1W
MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT.
50 KT... 20NE 10SE 0SW 10NW.
34 KT... 80NE 30SE 20SW 50NW.
FORECAST VALID 29/0000Z 19.8N 47.7W
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT... 80NE 40SE 20SW 50NW.
FORECAST VALID 29/1200Z 20.7N 48.8W
MAX WIND 40 KT...GUSTS 50 KT.
34 KT... 80NE 40SE 20SW 50NW.
FORECAST VALID 30/0000Z 21.6N 49.4W
MAX WIND 40 KT...GUSTS 50 KT.
34 KT... 70NE 50SE 20SW 30NW.
FORECAST VALID 30/1200Z 22.6N 49.4W
MAX WIND 35 KT...GUSTS 45 KT.
34 KT... 60NE 50SE 0SW 0NW.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY
OUTLOOK VALID 01/1200Z 23.9N 48.8W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 30 KT...GUSTS 40 KT.
OUTLOOK VALID 02/1200Z...DISSIPATED
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 18.1N 42.9W
NEXT ADVISORY AT 27/2100Z
$$
FORECASTER BUCCI
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Isaac Forecast Discussion Number 7
Issued at 1100 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2024
505
WTNT45 KNHC 271434
TCDAT5
Hurricane Isaac Discussion Number 7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102024
1100 AM AST Fri Sep 27 2024
Isaac is holding steady this morning. Geostationary satellite data
has shown consistent periodic bursts of convection wrapping around a
small eye. Subjective and objective Dvorak estimates range widely
from 35 kt to 73 kt and the initial intensity is held at 65 kt for
this advisory, closest to the SAB classification.
The hurricane is moving eastward at 12 kt. Isaac is moving along
the northern periphery of a mid-level ridge and should gradually
turn to the east-northeast over the next couple of days. Models are
more in agreement this cycle and show a more northeastward turn on
days 4 and 5 as Isaac interacts with an upper-level trough located
to its east. The latest track forecast is similar to the previous
forecast through 72 h and slightly to the north at forecast periods
beyond.
Isaac could still strengthen further over the next day or so. While
the vertical wind shear is expected to be strong-to-moderate, the
upper-level divergence is forecast to increase and sea surface
temperature should be relatively sufficient. Beyond a day or so,
oceanic and environmental conditions become less conducive, which
should begin to weaken Isaac by Saturday night or Sunday. The
official intensity forecast is very similar to previous advisory,
with a peak intensity of 75 kt by Saturday and the cyclone becoming
extratropical by early next week. However, global models show the
system losing its deep convection by Monday, and the official
forecast now predicts Isaac becoming a post-tropical cyclone at that
point.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 27/1500Z 37.4N 46.8W 65 KT 75 MPH
12H 28/0000Z 38.1N 44.2W 70 KT 80 MPH
24H 28/1200Z 39.4N 40.9W 75 KT 85 MPH
36H 29/0000Z 41.0N 38.4W 75 KT 85 MPH
48H 29/1200Z 42.4N 36.6W 70 KT 80 MPH
60H 30/0000Z 43.7N 35.1W 60 KT 70 MPH
72H 30/1200Z 44.8N 33.0W 55 KT 65 MPH...POST-TROPICAL
96H 01/1200Z 48.0N 29.6W 45 KT 50 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
120H 02/1200Z 52.1N 25.0W 35 KT 40 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
$$
Forecaster Bucci
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Isaac Wind Speed Probabilities Number 7
Issued at 1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
927
FONT15 KNHC 271433
PWSAT5
HURRICANE ISAAC WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 7
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL102024
1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
AT 1500Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE ISAAC WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE
37.4 NORTH...LONGITUDE 46.8 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR
65 KTS...75 MPH...120 KM/H.
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)...SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)...SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...
...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...
...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
12Z FRI AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.
- - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -
FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 12Z FRI 00Z SAT 12Z SAT 00Z SUN 12Z SUN 12Z MON 12Z TUE
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
00Z SAT 12Z SAT 00Z SUN 12Z SUN 12Z MON 12Z TUE 12Z WED
FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LOCATION KT
SANTA CRUZ AZO 34 X X( X) 1( 1) 3( 4) 3( 7) X( 7) X( 7)
$$
FORECASTER BUCCI
Categories: Weather
Hurricane Isaac Forecast Advisory Number 7
Issued at 1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
000
WTNT25 KNHC 271432
TCMAT5
HURRICANE ISAAC FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 7
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL102024
1500 UTC FRI SEP 27 2024
HURRICANE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 37.4N 46.8W AT 27/1500Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE EAST-NORTHEAST OR 65 DEGREES AT 16 KT
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 981 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 65 KT WITH GUSTS TO 80 KT.
64 KT....... 0NE 15SE 0SW 0NW.
50 KT....... 20NE 40SE 30SW 20NW.
34 KT....... 40NE 60SE 60SW 60NW.
12 FT SEAS.. 70NE 150SE 150SW 240NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 37.4N 46.8W AT 27/1500Z
AT 27/1200Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 37.1N 47.7W
FORECAST VALID 28/0000Z 38.1N 44.2W
MAX WIND 70 KT...GUSTS 85 KT.
64 KT... 0NE 20SE 15SW 0NW.
50 KT... 30NE 50SE 40SW 30NW.
34 KT... 60NE 80SE 70SW 60NW.
FORECAST VALID 28/1200Z 39.4N 40.9W
MAX WIND 75 KT...GUSTS 90 KT.
64 KT... 15NE 20SE 15SW 10NW.
50 KT... 40NE 50SE 40SW 40NW.
34 KT...120NE 120SE 100SW 100NW.
FORECAST VALID 29/0000Z 41.0N 38.4W
MAX WIND 75 KT...GUSTS 90 KT.
64 KT... 15NE 20SE 15SW 10NW.
50 KT... 40NE 55SE 50SW 40NW.
34 KT...170NE 130SE 110SW 120NW.
FORECAST VALID 29/1200Z 42.4N 36.6W
MAX WIND 70 KT...GUSTS 85 KT.
64 KT... 0NE 20SE 15SW 10NW.
50 KT... 40NE 60SE 55SW 50NW.
34 KT...180NE 130SE 110SW 160NW.
FORECAST VALID 30/0000Z 43.7N 35.1W
MAX WIND 60 KT...GUSTS 75 KT.
50 KT... 40NE 55SE 45SW 45NW.
34 KT...180NE 130SE 110SW 180NW.
FORECAST VALID 30/1200Z 44.8N 33.0W...POST-TROPICAL
MAX WIND 55 KT...GUSTS 65 KT.
50 KT... 0NE 50SE 35SW 30NW.
34 KT...180NE 130SE 110SW 160NW.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY
OUTLOOK VALID 01/1200Z 48.0N 29.6W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT...190NE 110SE 90SW 110NW.
OUTLOOK VALID 02/1200Z 52.1N 25.0W...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 35 KT...GUSTS 45 KT.
34 KT...190NE 180SE 80SW 0NW.
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 37.4N 46.8W
NEXT ADVISORY AT 27/2100Z
$$
FORECASTER BUCCI
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Helene Public Advisory Number 16A
Issued at 800 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024
000
WTNT34 KNHC 271152
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Helene Intermediate Advisory Number 16A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092024
800 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024
...HELENE PRODUCING DAMAGING GUSTY WINDS AND LIFE-THREATENING
FLOODING OVER PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS...
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY IN EFFECT FOR METROPOLITAN ATLANTA...
SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...34.2N 83.0W
ABOUT 35 MI...60 KM SSW OF CLEMSON SOUTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 80 MI...130 KM ENE OF ATLANTA GEORGIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 30 MPH...48 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...972 MB...28.70 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The Tropical Storm Warning along the Florida Gulf Coast from the
mouth of the Suwannee River to Indian Pass has been discontinued.
The Tropical Storm Warning along the east coast of Florida and
extreme southeastern Georgia from the Flagler/Volusia County Line
to Altamaha Sound has been discontinued.
The Storm Surge Warning for the Florida coast has been discontinued
south of the Middle of Longboat Key.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Indian Pass to Middle of Longboat Key, Florida
* Tampa Bay
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Altamaha Sound northward to Little River Inlet
A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening
inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline. For
a depiction of areas at risk, please see the National Weather
Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic, available at
hurricanes.gov. This is a life-threatening situation.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area.
For storm information specific to your area in the United
States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please
monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 800 AM EDT (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Helene was
located near latitude 34.2 North, longitude 83.0 West. Helene is
moving toward the north near 30 mph (48 km/h). Helene is expected
to turn northwestward and slow down over the Tennessee Valley later
today and Saturday.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h)
with higher gusts. Continued weakening is expected, and Helene is
expected to become a post-tropical low this afternoon or tonight.
However, damaging wind gusts will penetrate far inland across the
southeastern United States, including over the higher terrain of the
southern Appalachians.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 275 miles (445 km)
mainly to the east of the center. An observation in Brasstown
Bald, Georgia recently reported a wind gust of 72 mph (116 km/h).
An observation in Dewees Island, South Carolina, recently reported
a sustained wind of 46 mph (74 km/h) and a gust of 62 mph (100
km/h).
The minimum central pressure based on surface observations is
972 mb (28.70 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key Messages for Helene can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT4 and WMO header WTNT44 KNHC
and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT4.shtml
STORM SURGE: The combination of a life-threatening storm surge and
the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded
by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could
reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated
areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide...
Aucilla River, FL to Chassahowitzka, FL...5-10 ft
Indian Pass, FL to Aucilla River, FL...3-6 ft
Chassahowitzka, FL to Anclote River, FL...3-5 ft
The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to
the east of the landfall location, where the surge will be
accompanied by large and dangerous waves. Surge-related flooding
depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle,
and can vary greatly over short distances. For information
specific to your area, please see products issued by your local
National Weather Service forecast office.
For a complete depiction of areas at risk of storm surge inundation,
please see the National Weather Service Peak Storm Surge Graphic,
available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?peakSurge.
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are occurring along much of the
Georgia and South Carolina coasts, and these conditions will
continue for the next several hours. Strong, damaging winds,
especially in gusts, will also continue as far inland as the higher
terrain of the southern Appalachians.
RAINFALL: Over portions of the Southeastern U.S. into the Southern
Appalachians, Helene is expected to produce total rain accumulations
of 6 to 12 inches, with isolated totals around 20 inches. This
rainfall will likely result in catastrophic and potentially
life-threatening flash and urban flooding, along with significant
and record river flooding. Numerous significant landslides are
expected in steep terrain across the southern Appalachians.
For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Hurricane Helene, please see the National Weather Service Storm
Total Rainfall Graphic, available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?rainqpf and the Flash Flood Risk
graphic at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?ero.
For a list of rainfall observations (and wind reports) associated
this storm, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS4 with the
WMO header ACUS44 KWBC or at the following link:
www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html.
TORNADOES: Tornadoes are possible this morning over parts of eastern
Georgia, and through this afternoon over the Carolinas and southern
Virginia.
SURF: Swells generated by Helene will affect the coasts of Georgia
and the Carolinas during the next day or so. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM EDT.
$$
Forecaster Cangialosi/Harrigan
Categories: Weather
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
000
ABNT20 KNHC 271146
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Helene, located inland over northeast Georgia and on recently
upgraded Hurricane Isaac, located over the central Subtropical
Atlantic Ocean.
Central Tropical Atlantic (AL98):
Showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure
located midway in between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser
Antilles continues to become better organized. This disturbance is
already producing gale-force winds. Environmental conditions are
conducive for further development and a tropical depression or storm
could form today while the system moves generally westward to
west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph. The system is then forecast to
slow down and turn north-northwestward by this weekend. Additional
information on this system, including gale warnings, can be found in
High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.
Western Caribbean:
An area of low pressure could form over the western Caribbean Sea by
the middle of next week. Environmental conditions are expected to be
conducive for slow development thereafter while the system moves
generally northwestward, potentially entering the Gulf of Mexico by
the end of next week.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.
Eastern Tropical Atlantic:
An area of low pressure could form over the eastern tropical
Atlantic by the early to middle part of next week. Environmental
conditions are expected to be conducive for slow development
thereafter while the system moves generally northwestward at 10 to
15 mph.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.
&&
High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service
can be found under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01
KWBC, and online at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php
$$
Forecaster Kelly/Rosado
Categories: Weather
Tropical Storm Helene Graphics
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00:12 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00:12 GMT
Categories: Weather