2013 Hurricane Names

With less than one month to go until the 2013 Hurricane season starts, here is some information on names and predictions:

Andrea
Barry
Chantal
Dorian
Erin
Fernand
Gabrielle
Humberto
Ingrid
Jerry
Karen
Lorenzo
Melissa
Nestor
Olga
Pablo
Rebekah
Sebastien
Tanya
Van
Wendy

Hurricane Season begins June 1 and officially ends November 30, 2013.

There have been some changes from the National Hurrican Center (NHC) for the 2013 season
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/news/20130405_pa_2013productChanges.pdf

You can also follow NOAA on FB
https://www.facebook.com/US.NOAA.NationalHurricaneCenter.gov

According to the Huffington Post on 4/14/13, the first forecast for the season was released by Professor William Grey of Colorado State University:

18 Named Storms
95 Named Storm days
9 Hurricanes
40 Hurricane Days
4 Major Hurricane Days (sustained winds at or above 111mph)
9 Major Hurricane Days

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/13/2013-hurricane-forecast_n_3077254.html

It's a great time to plan for hurricane supplies, and stock up on necessities (batteries, non-perishable food, bottled water) prior to the season beginning.

Please remember this is a hobby blog and to  refer to your own local news for up-to-date information. Will this be the year a hurrican hits Florida? We'll see....

Busy 2012 Tropical Season

Not much going on here IN Florida but the Tropics are busy. It was ironic, as I was updating the ticker up there, Kirk had alot of the same characteristics as Michael does (pressure, max. sustained winds).

We may be visited by the "Ghost of Isaac" this weekend. Low probability for development but we can use the rain.

Thoughts and prayers going out to those devastated by Isaac. I made a donation to the American Red Cross. As much as I love storms, it is a true tragedy that so many have been affected in such a terrible way.

As always, stay tuned to your local weather for official updates and STAY SAFE!

Isaac no more, 2 take his place

I am so sad that Isaac has hit NOLA and Mississippi, especially right around the anniversary of Katrina. I have only been to NOLA once but I fell in love with the city and the people. Praying for their safety and that the city can return to normal as soon as possible.

If you want to help with the victims of Hurricane Isaac:

People can click or text to donate by visiting:

 www.redcross.org

calling 1-800-RED CROSS

 (1-800-733-2767) 

or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.



Meanwhile, 2 fish storms (storms that will most likely never hit land) have formed in the Atlantic--Tropical Storm Leslie and Hurricane Kirk:

Both images from NHC.NOAA.gov

Looks like this may be a very active season after all! STAY SAFE!

Um.....oops?

Wow, is this embarassing....you'd never know we were getting rain from TS Isaac. The radar SHOWS we're getting rain but you can barely hear it. (the frogs however, are in heaven).

So much for needing to cancel school. My daughter is happy, she needed an extra day to work on things LOL. My son's not feeling so hot anyway.

Bummer. Seems everyone showed up for the hurricane party EXCEPT THE HURRICANE.

And the weather headaches begin...

No, literally. The storm, plus the dropping pressure, wreaks havoc on my migraines and other chronics. Plus there's that adrenaline rush that keeps me awake.

Here's the latest graphic, this one from The Weather Channel, where I'm sure everyone is just *giddy*.

It's a pretty cool interactive map that you can find HERE.

According to this map we will receive winds of *at least* 39+ mph. Thankfully the stronger winds are staying offshore BUT could mean some bad storm surge for the coast. Isaac is predicted to become a Cat 1, possibly a Cat 2 hurricane before it makes final landfall.

Is it wrong that I hope the hurricane chases away the RNC? Proof there IS a God and he can't stand the Tea Party any more than the rest of us *snark*

The weather will begin to go downhill sometime this afternoon or evening. School has not been called off yet but we now have a Tropical storm Warning issued for our area. The kids are crossing their fingers.

For all my friends--STAY SAFE!!

TS Isaac--From Space

Photo from NASA.gov:

Stunning. I love seeing a storm from space....wish I could see this for myself someday.

Hurricane Quiz!

Click on the link to take The Hurricane Quiz! Leave a comment with your correct # of answers :)

Based on the recent track, we are expecting to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Isaac within 48 hrs--and it will most likely be a Cat 1 hurricane by that point.

We have food, drink (and alcohol lol), batteries, and plenty of stuff to do regardless of our power situation. I'm sure if the kids are out of school on Monday they will beg to play our new Big Bang Theory game. Anyone up for Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock?

Stay SAFE!!

TS Isaac...While I was sleeping....

So here I thought Isaac was going to diss our Hurricane Party and go elsewhere. My husband said "You might want to check the latest..."

Behold, the latest from NOAA and Skeetobite Weather:

Another interesting graphic to check out is Skeetobite Weather's "Windfield Map"--it shows clearly why the eye and path of a storm is NOT the only thing to focus on when it comes to a tropical storm/hurricane. 

As you can see, even though Isaac, predicted to become a hurricane in the next 72 hours, is "staying in the Gulf of Mexico" we personally will be affected by tropical storm force winds in the next 48 hours. If you go to their page, they explain the Windfield graphics in depth.

Looks like we'll be making the house storm-ready (cringing already about the 2 leaks.....we kept getting stood up by the roofer this week--time for a new one! Not that we would have gotten repairs done by now. Sigh. Good thing we have plenty of buckets! 

For those affected by the storm STAY SAFE!!

TS Isaac--headed to Florida?

Here's the 2 AM projected path:

So much can happen. BUT even if the storm is not a direct hit, people need to be aware that power outage and non-stop rain can be as disruptive even if the eye doesn't cross our path.

Prepare now--we stock up on water, batteries, non-perishables and food for my son, who has several food allergies. Plus don't forget about prescription medications. I'm sure the perimeter of the house will be checked for things that could blow around.

Until later....

*Edited to Add*

I just took a look at the spaghetti plot on Tropical Weather...Done Better! and saw THIS:

Um yeah. Let the hurricane party preparations begin!