Hurricane Headlines
Tropical Storm Elsa Moving Near Florida Cays
July 06, 2021
NEWS ITEMS ON TROPICAL STORM ELSA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6:00 AM TUESDAY 06TH JULY 2021
....ELSA NEAR THE FLORIDA KEYS...
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Hurricane Elsa Nearing South Coast of Hispaniola
July 03, 2021
...ELSA NEARING THE SOUTH COAST OF HISPANIOLA......
CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE THERE LATER THIS MORNING...
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Hurricane Elsa Passing St Vincent and St Lucia
July 02, 2021
NEWS ITEM ON HURRICANE ELSA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 12 PM FRIDAY 02NDJULY 2021.
… ...CENTER OF ELSA PASSING NEAR ST. VINCENT AND ST. LUCIA...
...HURRICANE CONDITIONS SPREADING THROUGH THE WINDWARD ISLANDS...
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Tropical Storm Elsa Moving Rapidly
July 01, 2021
...ELSA STILL MOVING RAPIDLY WEST-NORTHWESTWARD...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF HAITI...
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News Item on Tropical Storm Elsa
July 01, 2021
NEWS ITEMS ON TROPICAL STORM ELSA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6AM THURSDAY 01ST, JULY 2021
…TROPICAL DEPRESSION 5 BECOMES TROPICAL STORM ELSA…
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More Hurricane News
There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
July 30, 2021
No tropical cyclones as of Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:17:38 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
July 30, 2021
000
ABNT20 KNHC 302316
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.
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Forecaster Zelinsky
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
July 30, 2021
No tropical cyclones as of Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:13:31 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
July 30, 2021
000
ABNT20 KNHC 301713
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 PM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.
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Forecaster Roberts
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
July 30, 2021
No tropical cyclones as of Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:05:19 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
July 30, 2021
000
ABNT20 KNHC 301105
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.
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Forecaster Roberts
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
July 30, 2021
No tropical cyclones as of Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:20:21 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
July 30, 2021
000
ABNT20 KNHC 300519
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Fri Jul 30 2021
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.
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Forecaster Blake
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
July 29, 2021
No tropical cyclones as of Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:12:35 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
July 29, 2021
000
ABNT20 KNHC 292311
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Thu Jul 29 2021
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.
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Forecaster Zelinsky
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Tips on preparing your home for a storm
- Clear away any debris in your yard and bring any loose items such as patio furniture inside or anchor them securely
- Trim trees
- Repair any leaks or damaged areas of your roof
- Clean your gutters and clear any drains
- Prepare shutters or plywood to cover all windows
- Prepare sandbags for use at entryways to help keep out potential floodwater
- Clean out your freezer and refrigerator removing all perishable items. Turn the refrigerator on MAXIMUM COLD and open as little as possible
- Close and secure all propane tanks
- Fill your tub and other bottles with tap water for bathing and general use
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Hurricane Shelters
The Saffir-Simpson Scale
The Saffir-Simpson Scale is the scale used to measure the intensity of hurricanes. It has 5 categories with a category 5 being the strongest and most destructive marked by sustained winds exceeding 157mph.
Category 1 - Sustained winds 74-95mph
Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.
Category 2 - Sustained winds 96-110mph
Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.
Category 3 - Sustained winds 111-129mph
Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.
Category 4 - Sustained winds 130-156mph
Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
Category 5 - Sustained winds 157mph+
Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
