Hurricane Headlines
News Item on Hurricane Oscar
October 29, 2018
News Item on Hurricane Oscar issued by The Bahamas Department of Meteorology Forecast Office Section at 6AM, MONDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2018...
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Tropical storm Willa moves inland across Mexico
October 24, 2018
Storm Willa is moving inland after it made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast.
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Seven Day Weather Forecast for The Bahamas, October 18-24, 2018
October 18, 2018
A strong high pressure ridge north of the Bahamas will continue to produce brisk winds across the area through Friday. High pressure ridge will weaken over the area through the weekend...
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UPDATE on Tropical Storm Nadine
October 12, 2018
News Item on Tropical Storm Nadine issued by The Bahamas Department of Meteorology Forecast Office Section at NOON FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2018.
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Hurricane Michael leaves 'unimaginable destruction'
October 12, 2018
Hurricane Michael left "unimaginable destruction" as it ploughed into coastal areas of Florida, the state's governor, Rick Scott says.
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More Hurricane News
There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
November 21, 2018
No tropical cyclones as of Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:01:09 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
November 21, 2018
000
ABNT20 KNHC 210500
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
100 AM EST Wed Nov 21 2018
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 Pasch
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
November 20, 2018
No tropical cyclones as of Tue, 20 Nov 2018 23:22:03 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
November 20, 2018
000
ABNT20 KNHC 202320
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 PM EST Tue Nov 20 2018
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 Pasch
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Seven Day Weather Forecast for The Bahamas November 20-25, 2018
November 20, 2018
A stationary front extends across the Southeast Bahamas and will slowly lift northwards while dissipating. High pressure covers the remainder of the islands. Another cold front will move off of Florida and across the Northwest Bahamas Wednesday...
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
November 20, 2018
No tropical cyclones as of Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:12:50 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
November 20, 2018
000
ABNT20 KNHC 201712
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
Issued by the NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
100 PM EST Tue Nov 20 2018
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 Roth/Zelinsky
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
November 20, 2018
No tropical cyclones as of Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:02:28 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
November 20, 2018
000
ABNT20 KNHC 201102
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 AM EST Tue Nov 20 2018
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 Avila
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
November 20, 2018
No tropical cyclones as of Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:01:00 GMT
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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
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.
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