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Surge in this area only ended up being about half of what was claimed, which while notable, was not quite as catastrophic as it was cracked up to be. Nonetheless, no one is getting out to the coast today without a jacked up 4x4 or a boat. Many houses on the beach that are not on stilts will be a total loss. I suffered no damage and didn't even lose power with this one. The Madden-Julian Oscillation is trying to bring another storm into the general vicinity in about 2 weeks, so now I wait for the next one.
Lots of flooding in western NC, I've seen some pretty bad shots in different areas. Luckily nothing out where we're at. Yeah, seems like it was overhyped again at least as far as the storm surge and wind forecast. It became a tropical storm pretty quickly after making landfall.
Good, Beau I hope everything will continue that way.
Things are not down yet everywhere, however. I've just seen this about the Lake Lure Dam in North Carolina:
Things are not down yet everywhere, however. I've just seen this about the Lake Lure Dam in North Carolina:
Yeah I just saw that too, not good. There's a lot of homes in Lake Lure, very nice ones. It's a beautiful area.
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Brief update on what is happening in Guerrero, Mexico. Apparently hurricane john has lost strength and is again a tropical storm, although initially it had already degraded from a category 2 hurricane to a tropical storm, then it gained strength and became a hurricane again.
At this moment, according to reports it is moving away to the north and the rains have diminished, however the damages are substantial, the city where I live has been quite affected, many houses were lost and there are still no exact figures of the human lives that were lost, but the scenario is very sad. I am safe luckily, but the shock of seeing again so much damage after the hurricane that hit less than a year ago is strong.
The image is very near from my house:
At this moment, according to reports it is moving away to the north and the rains have diminished, however the damages are substantial, the city where I live has been quite affected, many houses were lost and there are still no exact figures of the human lives that were lost, but the scenario is very sad. I am safe luckily, but the shock of seeing again so much damage after the hurricane that hit less than a year ago is strong.
The image is very near from my house:
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I said Helen was overhyped, but that doesn't mean there wasn't a lot of devastation. More images are starting to come in across western NC and it's pretty bad. Here is one set of pics from FB, don't think you need to be logged in to see them
Historic Rainfall Inflicts Chaotic Floods Across Four Continents
Severe rains bucketed down on central Europe, Africa, Shanghai and the US Carolinas this week, underscoring the extreme ways in which climate change is altering the weather.
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Current radar and satellite imaging show the “jet stream is clearly buckled in large, sharp meanders, causing stagnant weather systems around the Northern Hemisphere,” said Jennifer Francis, a senior scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center based in Massachusetts. It’s not clear exactly what’s caused the jet stream to warp this season, she said, but “raging ocean heat waves” due to global warming were one culprit. Average sea surface temperatures were 0.96C (1.73F) above normal in August, the second-hottest month on record.
Historic Rainfall Inflicts Chaotic Floods Across Four Continents
A series of storms, fueled by a warming planet, has unleashed torrential rainfall and flooding in Europe, Africa, Asia and the US.
Torrential rains flood North Carolina mountains and create risk of dam failure
Torrential rains flood North Carolina mountains and create risk of dam failure
ASHEVILLE, N.C.
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Historic North Carolina village under water after devastating damage from Helene
Historic North Carolina village under water after devastating damage from Helene
At least 42 people have been confirmed dead as of Saturday and about 3.3 million customers woke up without power in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Ohio.
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Atlanta sees first-ever Flash Flood Emergency as Helene's fury forces multiple water rescues
Atlanta sees first-ever Flash Flood Emergency as Helene's fury forces multiple water rescues
Helene unleashed its destructive force on the Southeast, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. After making a devastating landfall in Florida late Thursday night, the storm continued its relentless onslaught, bringing torrential rain and widespread flooding to the region.
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John makes a comeback; to pay Acapulco, Mexico a 2nd visit with torrential rain
John makes a comeback; to pay Acapulco, Mexico a 2nd visit with torrential rain
John, once a Category 3 hurricane, diminished for a time but has since re-formed just offshore in the Pacific. The storm will make an encore visit to Acapulco and much of the same area of the Mexico coast as the first round, with torrential rainfall and dangerous flooding being the greatest...
At least 66 dead after flooding, landslides in Nepal
At least 66 dead after flooding, landslides in Nepal; dozens of others are missing, police say
Landslides and flooding caused by rainfall have killed at least 66 people in Nepal. Dozens of others are missing, police said Saturday.
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Australia on track for fifth consecutive wet year
Australia on track for fifth consecutive wet year as weekend brings further rain to southern states and flood threat to NSW coast
Australia has experienced its wettest January-August since 2011, laying the platform for 2024 to become our fifth consecutive year with above-average rain — and potentially among the dampest ever. While September is on average our driest month,...
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Waterspout spotted over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour for first time since records began
Waterspout spotted over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour for first time since records began
A waterspout was spotted over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour for the first time since records began, the Observatory said on Saturday. The weather forecaster, which had warned that violent gusts might sweep the city, said at 1pm the waterspout was...
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And now we have Isaac and Joyce too which are growing...
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Hurricane Isaac strengthens, Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Hurricane Isaac strengthens, Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic Ocean
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
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Comet C/2023 A3 has approached Earth and may be “caught” in the sky before the end of the month and in the first days of October. The northern hemisphere is the best place on the planet to observe it.
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Bright comet visible at dawn - to the naked eye
Heller Komet im Morgengrauen sichtbar
Himmelsschauspiel: In dieser Woche wird ein heller Komet mit bloßem Auge am Himmel sichtbar – er könnte ab Mitte Oktober sogar bei Tageslicht zu sehen
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Comet may be visible to the naked eye in Massachusetts. Here's how to see C/2023 A3.
Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS could be visible to the naked eye.
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