I have been a storm spotter/tracker since 1997 and I have seen, experienced and tracked some of the worst scenarios known to man. Hurricanes are by far the most destructive storms on the face of the planet. I have had personal experiences with more hurricanes then I care to remember. As destructive as they are, hurricanes are an important part of our eco-system. They are necessary to balance out the heat from the deep tropics and transfer some of that heat to the northern latitudes. Without this heat equalization, our climate could suffer even bigger consequences. Normally, hurricanes want to recurve out to sea, The rotation tries its best but sometimes big bubbles of air (High Pressure) get in the way and totally disrupt this process. That was the case with Florence. The position that Florence was located in the ocean has never in History produced a storm that made landfall. Most storms that affect the Carolinas come in more from a southerly angle through the Bahamas or just East of the Bahamas. The angle of approach for Florence was unprecedented.
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Hurricane Hugo Remembered…..1989
Exactly 26 years ago tonight, hurricane Hugo blasted through South Carolina near Charleston as a category 4 hurricane. Hugo was a classic Cape Verde storm that caused damage and destruction from the Leeward Islands all the way to the South East United States.
The storm was born over the far eastern Atlantic just off the Cape Verde Islands on September 9, 1989. Hugo at its peak reached category 5 status but weakened slightly as it moved over the islands of of Guadeloupe and St. Croix. It was September 17 when Hugo hit these islands as a category 4 hurricane. The system passed over Puerto Rico as a slightly weaker category 3 storm.
Mid Atlantic Readies For Major Winter Storm
Winter storm watches and warnings are in place for much of the Eastern US tonight as a major winter storm promises to create havoc. This system could be extremely disruptive for both commuters and travelers Flights are already cancelled going into Atlanta, which is a major hub for travelers.
The system will be bringing a combination of ingredients including ice and sleet in the south to heavy wet snow in the north east.
The Deep South Tries To Recover After Rare Winter Storm
A rare winter storm has left the deep all but paralyzed. Snow, freezing rain and sleet have made many roads slick and in some cases almost impossible to navigate. As many as 50 million Americans have been affected by this freak winter storm.
In the cities of Atlanta and Birmingham traffic is still at a gridlock with some folks still trapped in their cars since yesterday. Many just abandoned their cars and headed to shelters.
Winter Storm Watches For Parts of North and South Carolina
***Winter Storm Watch for North and South Carolina***
In an unusual weather scenario, Winter Storm watches have been issued for parts of North and South Carolina. The areas affected include South East North Carolina and North East North Carolina.
Hazards include freezing rain, snow and sleet. The risk for accumulating snow is increasing. Up to three inches is possible in some locations along with freezing rain.
The bulk of the weather is expected on Tuesday night. Winds will gust up to m30 MPH with temperatures in the 20’s. This will create wind chills as low as 10 degrees!