Is that a hurricane in your pocket or are you just happy about something?
BREAKING: TV meteorologists are predicting this storm to cut a wide swath, dowsing everything in its path, and creating an extremely stiff wind as it moves in. Expect the forecasted path to firm up as we approach Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/3qgHXGfAVC
— KC O'Dea (@KC_ODEA) September 10, 2018
As for a real update, Hurricane Florence’s track remains pretty unchanged with the latest report:
Here is the latest 500 AM EDT forecast track and key messages for Hurricane Florence from the @NHC_Atlantic. Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches have been issued in association with major Hurricane Florence. #HurricaneFlorence #HurricanePreparedness #HurricanePrep pic.twitter.com/PcubmxWTkt
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 11, 2018
Although it has weakened slightly:
Hurricane #Florence Advisory 48A: Reconnaissance Aircraft Finds Florence Has Weakened Slightly. https://t.co/VqHn0uj6EM
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 11, 2018
But models still call for a Category 4 storm at landfall:
Winds at the surface are much faster over water than land (friction)… and in a hurricane also stronger with height e.g. tall buildings or towers.
HWRF hurricane model still has Category 4 #Florence landfall late Thursday with sustained 130 mph winds. pic.twitter.com/bdyzwEASIr
— Ryan Maue | weathermodels.com (@RyanMaue) September 11, 2018
And the storm is still expected to produce epic rainfall totals in the area:
Hurricane Florence could hit the Carolinas with 30 inches of drenching rain for as long as 5 days https://t.co/IELpLnTAET
— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) September 11, 2018
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Related:
Matt Drudge sounds the alarm as Hurricane Florence heads toward the Carolinas https://t.co/bGJ7jSKYgO
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) September 10, 2018
