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A NEWS ITEM ON HURRICANE BERYL

Fri, Jul 5th 2024, 12:00 PM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON HURRICANE BERYL ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, FRIDAY, 5 TH JULY, 2024.

...BERYL WEAKENING AS IT MOVES FARTHER INLAND OVER THE NORTHEASTERN YUCATAN PENINSULA...

...DANGEROUS HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS, STORM SURGE, AND DAMAGING WAVES EXPECTED OVER PORTIONS OF THIS AREA FOR A FEW MORE HOURS...

At 11:00 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 20.7 North, longitude 88.3 West or 100 miles east-southeast of Progreso, Mexico.

Beryl is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A west-northwestward motion is expected during the next day or so, with the center expected to cross the northern Yucatan Peninsula today. Beryl is expected to emerge over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico tonight and then move northwestward toward northeastern Mexico and southern Texas by the end of the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts.

Continued rapid weakening is expected as Beryl moves farther inland and crosses the Yucatan Peninsula today, but slow re-intensification is expected once Beryl moves back over the Gulf of Mexico. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Thu, Jul 4th 2024, 12:00 PM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON HURRICANE BERYL ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12PM EDT, THURSDAY,4TH JULY, 2024.

..CENTER OF BERYL MOVING AWAY THE CAYMAN ISLANDS…STRONG WINDS, DANGEROUS STORM SURGE AND DAMAGING WAVES EXPECTED ON THE COAST OF THE YUCATAN PENINSULA OF MEXICO BY EARLY FRIDAY…

AT 11:00 AM EDT, THE CENTER OF HURRICANE BERYL WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 19.0° NORTH AND LONGITUDE 82.6° WEST OR ABOUT 95 MILES EASTSOUTHEAST OF GRAND CAYMAN. BERYL IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 18 MILES PER HOUR.

A WESTWARD TO WEST-NORTHWESTWARD MOTION IS EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO TAKING THE CORE OF BERYL AWAY FROM THE CAYMAN ISLANDS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON AND OVER THE YUCATAN PENINSULA EARLY FRIDAY. BERYL IS EXPECTED TO EMERGE OVER THE SOUTHWESTERN GULF OF MEXICO FRIDAY NIGHT AND MOVE NORTHWESTWARD ACROSS THE SOUTHEWESTERN GULF OF MEXICO ON SATURDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED REMAIN ARE NEAR 115 MILES PER HOUR WITH HIGHER GUSTS. BERYL IS A CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR SIMPSON HURRICANE WIND SCALE. WEAKENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO THOUGH BERYL IS FORECAST TO REMAIN A HURRICANE UNTIL IT MAKES LANDFALL ON THE YUCATAN PENINSULA THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6PM.

PREPARED BY DUTY FORECASTER: GREGORY D THOMPSON (CCO) THURSDAY, 4 TH JULY, 2024 @ 11:45 AM

Thu, Jul 4th 2024, 06:00 AM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON HURRICANE BERYL ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 6AM EDT, THURSDAY, 4TH JULY, 2024.

...WEATHER DETERIORATING IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS WITH STRONG WINDS, DANGEROUS STORM SURGE, AND DAMAGING WAVES EXPECTED THERE LATER THIS MORNING…

At 5:00 AM EDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Beryl was located near latitude 18.5 North, longitude 81.0 West or about 55 miles south-southeast of Grand Cayman.

Beryl is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (31 km/h). A westward to west-northwest motion is expected during the next day or two, taking the core of Beryl just south of the Cayman Islands early today and over the Yucatan Peninsula early Friday. Beryl is expected to emerge over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico Friday night and turn northwestward.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 120 mph (195 km/h) with higher gusts. Beryl is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Weakening is forecast during the next day or two. However, Beryl is forecast to be near major hurricane intensity today as it passes by the Cayman Islands. Additional weakening is expected thereafter, though Beryl is forecast to remain a hurricane until it makes landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km).

THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW AT 12PM.

Thu, Aug 31st 2023, 11:52 AM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON HURRICANE FRANKLIN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023. ...FRANKLIN CONTINUES MOVING AWAY FROM BERMUDA... ...FORECAST TO BECOME EXTRATROPICAL IN A COUPLE OF DAYS... AT 1100 AM EDT, THE CENTER OF HURRICANE FRANKLIN WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 35.1 NORTH, LONGITUDE 61.6 WEST. FRANKLIN IS MOVING TOWARD THE EAST-NORTHEAST NEAR 14 MPH. A FASTER EAST-NORTHEASTWARD TO NORTHEASTWARD MOTION IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. ON THE FORECAST TRACK, THE CENTER OF FRANKLIN SHOULD CONTINUE MOVING AWAY FROM BERMUDA TODAY. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 100 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. GRADUAL WEAKENING IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, AND FRANKLIN IS FORECAST TO BECOME AN EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE BY THIS WEEKEND.

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON HURRICANE FRANKLIN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

...FRANKLIN CONTINUES MOVING AWAY FROM BERMUDA...
...FORECAST TO BECOME EXTRATROPICAL IN A COUPLE OF DAYS...

AT 1100 AM EDT, THE CENTER OF HURRICANE FRANKLIN WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 35.1 NORTH, LONGITUDE 61.6 WEST. FRANKLIN IS MOVING TOWARD THE EAST-NORTHEAST NEAR 14 MPH. A FASTER EAST-NORTHEASTWARD TO NORTHEASTWARD MOTION IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. ON THE FORECAST TRACK, THE CENTER OF FRANKLIN SHOULD CONTINUE MOVING AWAY FROM BERMUDA TODAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 100 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. GRADUAL WEAKENING IS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, AND FRANKLIN IS FORECAST TO BECOME AN EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE BY THIS WEEKEND.

Thu, Aug 31st 2023, 11:50 AM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023. ...HEAVY RAINFALL AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING CONTINUE IN PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA... AT 1100 AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM IDALIA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 33.6 NORTH, LONGITUDE 75.8 WEST. IDALIA IS MOVING TOWARD THE EAST NEAR 20 MPH, AND THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TODAY. A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND. ON THE FORECAST TRACK, IDALIA WILL MOVE AWAY FROM THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT, AND APPROACH BERMUDA OVER THE WEEKEND. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 60 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS. LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS EXPECTED TODAY. SOME SLIGHT WEAKENING IS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

...HEAVY RAINFALL AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING CONTINUE IN PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA...

AT 1100 AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM IDALIA WASLOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 33.6 NORTH, LONGITUDE 75.8 WEST. IDALIA ISMOVING TOWARD THE EAST NEAR 20 MPH, AND THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TODAY.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

ON THE FORECAST TRACK, IDALIA WILL MOVE AWAY FROM THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT, AND APPROACH BERMUDA OVER THE WEEKEND. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 60 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS EXPECTED TODAY.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Tropical Storm Francine Graphics

Tue, Sep 10th 2024, 01:37 AM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Tropical Storm Francine Public Advisory Number 6A

Tue, Sep 10th 2024, 01:37 AM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Summary for Tropical Storm Francine AT1/AL062024

Tue, Sep 10th 2024, 01:37 AM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

Tue, Sep 10th 2024, 01:28 AM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Tropical Storm Francine Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map

Mon, Sep 9th 2024, 11:55 PM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Tropical Storm Francine Probabilistic Storm Surge Graphics

Mon, Sep 9th 2024, 11:27 PM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Tropical Storm Francine Storm Surge Watch/Warning Map

Mon, Sep 9th 2024, 10:33 PM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Tropical Storm Francine Graphics

Mon, Sep 9th 2024, 10:32 PM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Tropical Storm Francine Forecast Discussion Number 6

Mon, Sep 9th 2024, 10:31 PM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

Tropical Storm Francine Public Advisory Number 6

Mon, Sep 9th 2024, 10:31 PM

THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM IDALIA ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12 PM EDT, THURSDAY, 31ST AUGUST, 2023.

A TURN TOWARD THE EAST-SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST WITH A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY, FOLLOWED BY A TURN TOWARD THE EAST AND NORTHEAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

SOME SLIGHT WEAKENINGIS FORECAST TONIGHT AND ON FRIDAY. THE NEXT NEWS ITEM ON THIS SYSTEM WILL BE ISSUED AT 6 PM.

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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.

Saffir-Simpson Scale | Hurricane Season 2017

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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