Tropical storm Barry is heading towards western Florida. Local Hurricane Statements have been issued by the NHC for the towns of Jacksonville, Tampa Bay area and Tallahassee (FL), and can be accessed from this page. Barry is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches (75 to 150 mm) over the Florida Keys and peninsula into southeastern Georgia, coastal South and North Carolina. Isolated maximum amounts of 10 inches / 250 mm are possible. Isolated tornadoes are possible in sections of southern Florida.
Whilst agreeing that the rainfall is very necessary, please don't underestimate the dangers of such heavy rains. I have especially highlighted the risk of tornadoes in Florida. At time of posting, day is breaking in the area. The NHC is sending a reconnaissance plane into the storm later this morning EDT.
Tropical storm Barbara is heading towards the coast of southern Mexico, some 30 miles west of the Guatemala border. The main problem here is excessive rainfall in the mountains - 20 inches are possible, which carries the danger of mudslides and flooding.
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Guido
ReplyDeleteI did not mean to underestimate or downplay any dangers related to any tropical storm system. Florida coastal interests need to worry about flooding and wind damage while interior sections of the state will at great risk due to tornados, high winds, possible flooding, and the falling of trees due to high winds. In Savannah, we are on a flood watch from 2PM this afternoon until early tomorrow morning according to the National Weather Service in Charleston, SC. This is a serious weather system and should not be taken lightly. I appreciate all of your warnings and read them deligently. Please keep up the great work you do in this area. Oh, and think of me today, walking the docks in the middle of all this wind and rain, LOL
Sam