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Tropical Storm Gert ahem Harvey
Chrissy
2017-08-13 21:50:23
will be a fish storm
Pay attention to the one behind Gert.
1. A large and complex area of disturbed weather to the south and
southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is associated with a broad
trough of low pressure and a tropical wave. These systems are
forecast to merge over the next day or two, and environmental
conditions are then expected to be conducive for development of
this disturbance later this week while it moves westward at about
15 mph over the tropical Atlantic.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.
Chrissy
2017-08-14 05:13:30
up to 50% chance in five days.
1. A large and complex area of disturbed weather to the south and
southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is associated with a broad
trough of low pressure and a tropical wave. These systems are
forecast to merge during the next day or two, and environmental
conditions are then expected to be conducive for development of
this disturbance later this week while it moves westward at about
15 mph over the tropical Atlantic.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...50 percent.
Tryangle
2017-08-14 09:14:54
Oddly enough, the word "Gert" is a local Bermudian slang term meaning "large/enormous". But yeah, we're watching it but not expecting anything from it.
Chrissy
2017-08-14 10:18:38
In reply to Tryangle
Gert will be harmless on this side of the pond.
Watch the one behind.
pelon
2017-08-14 10:48:08
In reply to Chrissy
Correct. The season is about to get organized...
Chrissy
2017-08-14 11:16:06
In reply to pelon
here we go
Hants
2017-08-16 18:36:13
pelon
2017-08-16 18:40:21
In reply to Hants
Action packed next few days. I am ready.
nick2020
2017-08-16 19:16:01
In reply to pelon
Looks scary
powen001
2017-08-16 19:24:46
In reply to Chrissy
Bimshire on stand by
Chrissy
2017-08-16 19:51:56
In reply to powen001
Anything approaching Bim means di Yard is paying attention
Chrissy
2017-08-16 19:58:42
In reply to nick2020
All three won't survive
pelon
2017-08-16 20:22:15
In reply to Chrissy
You are exactly right. Also the first one looks to be the one best organized as a threat to our region. Peps be prepared.
Chrissy
2017-08-16 21:21:14
In reply to pelon
And up to 60% now -Yep I will restock water tomorrow and some dry stuff. Will check di battery stuff as well. Dis shaping up fi swipe Kingston and di rest of di south coast.
Leh we see - stewwwwwwwps we may miss di eclipse to rhatid.
culpepperboy
2017-08-16 22:54:58
In reply to Chrissy
You can kill 2 birds with one stone.
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dale_staple
2017-08-16 23:11:24
In reply to Chrissy
Maaaaaan......is a good ting i had so much stuff from last year already. But i need to touch up and get some stuff for the baby.
mikesiva
2017-08-17 04:48:14
In reply to Tryangle
Did Gert affect you? The remnants of ex-hurricane Gert are approaching the UK now, along the jet stream....
Chrissy
2017-08-17 05:10:24
In reply to mikesiva
Gert will be a bigger problem in Britain and Europe.
Bermuda probably got some big waves.
We have to watch this one although I'm not sure yet whether we'll have to worry about a TS or a hurricane.
The experts are flying in today.
Our worry will also be whether it shifts NW - right now it looks more like Central America, but our South-East and South Coasts folks better pay attention.
Chrissy
2017-08-17 05:11:13
In reply to dale_staple
Up to 70% now.
Tryangle
2017-08-17 09:08:45
In reply to Chrissy & mikesiva
We got a good chunk of rain last night and this morning in patches, and expect to see more later today and tomorrow. Winds are a bit higher, but nothing to fret about by any stretch.
Chrissy
2017-08-17 09:52:19
80% in 48hours
90% in five days
1. Morning satellite imagery shows that shower activity associated
with a low pressure system centered about 550 miles east of the
Lesser Antilles has become better organized overnight, and buoy
data indicates that the circulation is becoming better defined.
Environmental conditions appear generally conducive for development,
and a tropical depression could form later today or tonight as the
system moves westward at about 15 mph. Regardless of development,
locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected to spread across
portions of the Lesser Antilles and the eastern Caribbean Sea
tonight and Friday, and interests in these areas should monitor the
progress of this system. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter
aircraft is scheduled to investigate the disturbance this afternoon.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...80 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...high...90 percent.
Chrissy
2017-08-17 11:35:09
TD9 -Bim and Windwards prepare
culpepperboy
2017-08-17 12:03:27
In reply to Chrissy
Barbados is now under a tropical storm warning.
In an advisory, the Barbados Meteorological Services said the area of low pressure east of the island has been upgraded to Potential Tropical Cyclone #9.
At 11 a.m., the centre of the system was located near 13.1 degrees North, 54.1 degrees west or about 365 miles east of Barbados.
The system is moving westward at 17 miles per hour and on that track, the centre is expected to pass near or over the island early tomorrow morning.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 miles per hours with higher gusts.
The Met Office says Barbadians can expect moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds to spread across island from tonight into tomorrow.
A small craft warning will also take effect from 6 p.m. The system is expected to generate large easterly swells of at least 2.5 to 3.0 metres (8 to 10 feet).
The forecasters warn that some flooding is likely in low-lying areas and they have urged residents to be alert and take all necessary precautions.
The next weather bulletin will be issued at 2 p.m.
Chrissy
2017-08-17 17:33:33
In reply to culpepperboy
Dat's all you can do. Stay safe
Chrissy
2017-08-17 17:42:37
Now Tropical Storm Harvey
Yard folks watch dem models carefully - looks to be veering more north which is not good news fi us.
sgtdjones
2017-08-17 17:48:18
Chrissy
2017-08-17 19:09:06
Looks like Lucia will get the worst of episode #1
Chrissy
2017-08-17 19:09:49
In reply to sgtdjones
Can Gerts reach soon enough?
Jabari18
2017-08-17 19:12:16
Chrissy
2017-08-17 21:05:12
In reply to Jabari18
The really good news - Harvey is moving fast - 18mph
powen001
2017-08-17 21:05:23
In reply to Chrissy
Harveys rains have started....half hour now non stop...
Chrissy
2017-08-17 21:24:33
In reply to powen001
A friend called me - you should get hours of rain
POINT
2017-08-17 23:07:06
In reply to Chrissy
SVG is 13 degrees North , so SVG is directly in its path . From ten o'clock tonight everything is shut down including the Shelters .
Tomorrow Everything will be closed .
I have no idea whether there will be
online Newspapers tomorrow , or the Radio Stations . If they are , I shall
let you & others know about the situation there .
nick2020
2017-08-18 01:25:15
In reply to Chrissy
Thunder.
Lightning.
Non-stop rain.
Stay safe.
pelon
2017-08-18 06:01:09
Rains have stopped... system fast moving
Walco
2017-08-18 07:42:41
In reply to pelon
Seeing videos of some serious flooding in Bim
powen001
2017-08-18 07:53:55
In reply to Chrissy
North lashed with plenty flooding and some roofs missing...
reports of power out in other areas...
We are good in St George.
Eye is over us and NO ALL CLEAR given or expected until afternoon.
sudden
2017-08-18 07:59:07
In reply to powen001
thanks god St George safe. anything above 3ft and you couldnt wade thru it.
Courtesy
2017-08-18 08:00:14
In reply to powen001
Mate, the "I" passed you long time. You are now at the tail end.
powen001
2017-08-18 08:02:47
In reply to Courtesy
im going by my MET office thanks.
powen001
2017-08-18 08:04:05
In reply to sudden
tsk tsk tsk...
you need to return that mail order bride and get a do over like Trump...
this one hasnt brought you any new ideas of clever lines to posit..
hope you had a DEposit
Headley
2017-08-18 08:06:24
Harvey produced the longest thunder and lightening storm I have ever witnessed (and I have experienced some in Florida) 3 continuous hours from 1:30 to 4:30 am. (What Florida has and is very unusual in the Caribbean is forked lightening.) The brightness of the lightening and the loudness of the thunder was amazing. The lapse time between light and sound suggests it was right above my bed.
Rain 3-5 inches, enough to create 4 feet of water at the traffic lights in Speightstown. As usual the main drain in Speightstown was full almost up to the bridge at Fishersman's Pub.
Videos in circulation. Should be on You Tube.
pelon
2017-08-18 08:30:56
The lapse time between light and sound suggests it was right above my bed.
priceless
pelon
2017-08-18 08:34:24
In reply to Walco
Seeing videos of some serious flooding in Bim
Yes especially up in the north. Heading up Maynard's later will report
All clear given. Public sector to report at work for 12 apparently. Some roads are impassable so they still have to clear. Buses are starting to be put on routes that are clear
mikesiva
2017-08-18 09:24:40
In reply to Chrissy
British people don't respect bad weather. If it was coming on a Monday people would be going to work and about half a dozen people would die. Thankfully it seems to be coming on a Sunday.
Tryangle
2017-08-18 09:56:21
Stay safe, my people in Bimshire.
Chrissy
2017-08-18 12:40:56
Stay safe folks - the fact that Harvey is moving quick is the really good news and of course he is a TS not a hurricane
Chrissy
2017-08-25 19:29:34
Mi did tell allyuh - watch di one behind Gert - Harvey mashing up dat Texas coastline. Stay away from di water folks.
Harvey now Cat4
mikesiva
2017-08-26 06:16:46
In reply to Chrissy
More here
Chrissy
2017-08-26 14:18:49
In reply to mikesiva
Huge storm