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96 hours at 155 West, that's on Us, wind predictions are at 45 MPH.
Even with a direct hit we can handle.
INIT 28/1500Z 16.3N 140.8W 45 KT 50 MPH
12H 29/0000Z 17.2N 141.7W 50 KT 60 MPH
24H 29/1200Z 18.3N 143.3W 55 KT 65 MPH
36H 30/0000Z 18.9N 145.0W 60 KT 70 MPH
48H 30/1200Z 19.4N 146.8W 60 KT 70 MPH
72H 31/1200Z 19.4N 150.8W 50 KT 60 MPH
96H 01/1200Z 19.0N 155.0W 40 KT 45 MPH
120H 02/1200Z 18.0N 159.0W 35 KT 40 MPH
One Thing I can always be sure of is that things will never go as expected.
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quote:
Originally posted by terracore
Anyone got a link to good satellite photo of both Madeline and Mo ?
Pick your pretty colors...
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/imagery/tpac.html
..Bad boys,Bad boys what we gonna do...let ya out on bail for a buck or two...
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Well... the few things we had to "do" before Darby are already done. Not wanting to wait in line for 40 minutes for propane like a few days before Iselle, we got the tanks topped off this morning and also filled up our empty water jugs at the county spigots. In case our 10,000 gallon catchment tank fails for some reason.
Other than gassing up the vehicles before the storm we're ready. If you haven't already, its time to think about your storm prep. Make sure your stash of medicines, fuel, cash, screws, nails, rope, pesticides (including rodentcides) batteries, tarps, animal and human feed, cards / board games, liquor, first aid stuff, ammunition, and plywood, are stocked. Don't forget chainsaw fuel, sharpeners (an extra chain is also nice), tow ropes, fencing repair supplies, synthetic oil and spare spark plugs for generators, SW radio, cable ties, machetes, an axe, and food, water, food water. After Iselle there were several families we helped feed and water because they were completely and utterly unprepared.
Don't be one of the people looking for help, be one of the people providing help. Or be one of the people who don't accept or give help but stay within their compound putting the final touches on their Manifesto.
And if both these storms fizzle out or go North or South, you'll be prepared for the next one. Or the next tsunami. Or some other calamity.
In the few days before Iselle things like generators, gas cans, flashlights, bottled water, etc were completely sold out.
Remember that after Iniki, there were no basic services for 3 MONTHS. That's 90 days. That's 25% of an entire year.
ETA: Get caught up on energy-consuming chores. Get all the laundry washed and dried. Fill up the car tires. Get the vacuuming done, change the catchment filters, etc.
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Terracore, that sounds like a lot of hard work! What number do I dial to get the government to take care of me after the storm?
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Mahalo, terracore, good reminders.
We (our ohana) also mahalo those who work to make sure all are safe, and all of our community volunteers for their efforts.
Stay safe, all. Be maka'ala.
JMO.
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Im not going to concern myself with these "storms" . When and if they strenghten to hurricanes....then I will take notice and decide how to proceed.
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Im not going to concern myself with these "storms" .
Looks like you may be safe to do that with Madeline. The storm is still forecast to reach hurricane force winds but then drop to a 40% possibility for 39 mph winds by the time it reaches Big Island Wed or Thursday. Lester, still too soon to tell.
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves
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I'll tell you EXACTLY what is going to happen with these two storms in about ten days..
Stand by for updates
