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OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 04:15 PM

This weather station SPGF1 just west of Freeport Bahamas is reporting wind gusts of only 76 knots so far, with the eye very close by IMO. [see radar links in Post #59]

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/show_plot.p...time_label=EDT

Note air pressure plummeting in green to below 29.0".

Station SPGF1 home page is here:

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=spgf1

Glad you made it north safely, Al and Missy.

Peter

PS when the eye goes north of this station, it will be very obvious as the air pressure will start rising quickly. This graph is changing every minute or two right now.

This Pressure Tendency chart will make the eye's passage very clear:

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/show_plot.p...time_label=EDT

Use your browser to reload/refresh the page and watch the graphs change minute-by-minute.

OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 05:05 PM

Station 41009, which is 20 NM east of Cape Canaveral, is the next major data buoy going north.

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=41009

So far winds are 25-29 knots as of 6:20 PM EDT, and the combined plots comparable to the Freeport data are here:

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/show_plot.p...time_label=EDT

These National Data Buoys generally update their measurements every hour, so the next readings should be around 7:20 PM, although it takes some time for them to get from the buoy to the site linked here.

OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 05:22 PM

Station SPGF1 west of Freeport just reported its 7 PM data, and the winds are ONLY 68-77 knots which is just barely a Category 1 hurricane. Higher winds may be reported at 8 PM but on the radar it looks like the eye is about to pass north of Freeport, so in theory the worst should be over for this location.

The Pressure Tendency is still falling rapidly however.

[See recent posts for all links which should give the latest data when clicked on again.]

AIRHEDS · 10-06-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OTRA15

Showtime, good luck all. ... As I watched the Weather Channel, it looks like the eye might be tracking a little east of the forecasted path IMO.

OTRA15, it must be nice to be able to watch The Weather Channel. We have Verizon FiOS and let me assure you, we're not happy that they dropped The Weather Channel from their line-up. They replaced it with AccuWeather. There's no comparison; AccuWeather is awful. As expensive as Verizon is, they don't seem too concerned about the large number of viewers that chimed in to express their disappointment about their decision to drop our beloved Weather Channel. They also dropped the FlyFishing Network and the Outdoor Channel.

Anyway, I just found out that dear friends' elderly parents opted to stay home ... in Melbourne ... precisely 1.5 miles from the beach. We're praying for them and all others who chose not to leave for whatever their reasons. Can't be good.

OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 05:50 PM

Thanks Rich. It is premature to draw conclusions, and one does not want to jinx things, but the recent data from Station SPGF1 west of Freeport does seem to suggest that Matthew's bite may be kinder than his bark was said to be. Your friend's parents will probably be fine as long as they are not right on an inland body of water, and are at a good elevation above sea level.

Follow the data from Buoy 41009 off Cape Canaveral, which is not too far from Melbourne also. [links in Post #62]

OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 06:24 PM

PS -- Also the eye seems to going a bit more northward from Freeport Bahamas, to these eyes at least, rather than heading NNW over to the coast, which would be good news. IMO it may just follow the Gulf Stream's warmer water.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/sou...r-radar?play=1

rodsterinfl · 10-06-2016, 06:27 PM

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Matthew's bite may be kinder than his bark was said to be.

Hope for that for sure. I remember Charlie. We were told it was heading for Tampa then suddenly it veered right at us- 20 miles from our home. Oak trees snapped out of the ground, roof damage, etc. I stayed home.

You get a bad feeling when you stay at home and suddenly a fierce storm is bearing down on you and it is too late to leave.

OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 06:31 PM

Copy that rodsterinfl, no fun at all in that situation. Hope there were no serious injuries.

Jim & Susan · 10-06-2016, 06:37 PM

Hey again, y'all.

I-16 between Savannah and Macon is now all westbound between Savannah and Dublin. Traffic around Macon is bad as is northbound traffic into the Atlanta Metro area on I-75.

Some good news in all of this........The Atlanta Motor Speedway (NASCAR race track) is allowing FREE camping at their facility. But, the camping is kinda limited. I don't think they have any hookups. I'm going to find a website for them and post back here. I may need to update many of the facts about AMS, but as I recall, take exit 216 off of I-75, then proceed west on Ga Hwy 20 directly to AMS (maybe 10 miles?).

Back in a few.......

Jim

OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 06:42 PM

The Palm Beach airport just reported winds of only 28 mph and gusts of 48 mph as of 7:53 PM EDT, which I believe is below even the Tropical Storm range.

http://w1.weather.gov/obhistory/KPBI.html

Also, Station 41009 off Cape Canaveral's 7:20 PM report shows winds of only 25-31 knots, similar to the range in Post #62 from 6:20 PM. Edit -- And their 8:20 report shows winds slightly higher, but nowhere near Tropical Storm strength.

Jim & Susan · 10-06-2016, 06:43 PM

So here's one link, not very informative: http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/n...b1lw9c8fp6p02j

Jim & Susan · 10-06-2016, 06:45 PM

Better: http://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/...-evacuees.html

OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 06:49 PM

Thanks for the link, here is a quote from that page FYI:
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"Atlanta Motor Speedway will open its campgrounds to evacuees seeking to escape the path of Hurricane Matthew. The Speedway, which is equipped to handle thousands of campers during its annual NASCAR race weekend, will open the Family Campgrounds to evacuees free of charge.

"Located adjacent to the Family Campground, AMS will also open its camper bath house facilities allowing evacuees free access to hot showers and restroom facilities.

"Those interested in RV or tent camping at Atlanta Motor Speedway should enter the facility at Entrance "A" off Hwy 19/41 at Speedway Boulevard and take the first left at entrance N. The Family Campgrounds will be on the left. From I-75 and GA Highway 20, campers should see signs to AMS and follow Lower Woolsey road to Speedway Boulevard. Turn right on Speedway Boulevard and follow to entrance N."
______________________________________________

Here is their FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/atlmotorspeedway

This phone number pops up at the top right: 770 946-4211

Jim & Susan · 10-06-2016, 06:50 PM

Directions

Easy route is to use exit 218 off of I-75

And Link to their camping info. Some sites do have full hook ups, it appears.

Jim

Jim & Susan · 10-06-2016, 06:59 PM

Good luck to everybody. Might be a good idea to call them to confirm the press reports and other stuff.

The storm is not predicted to pass this way, so AMS should be a safe place for a few days.

God Speed!

Jim

OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 07:06 PM

FYI Station SPFG1 west of Freeport Bahamas has not filed its regular hourly report, and notes in red that the data is more than two hours old. Usually this results from a loss of electrical power at the station IMO.

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=spgf1

SeaLevel · 10-06-2016, 07:11 PM

So far things aren't as bad here in Jupiter as we thought it might be earlier. The Treasure Coast isn't out of the woods yet though. Once the sun comes up I will be heading over to check the trailer.

OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 07:22 PM

South of Cape Canaveral, Sebastian Inlet SP Station SIPF1 is reporting winds of 27 knots as of 9 PM:

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=sipf1

Combined plot of wind speed and air pressure:

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/show_plot.p...time_label=EDT

Hmmmm

OTRA15 · 10-06-2016, 07:41 PM

Here is the Daytona Beach airport which reported winds of 22-30 recently.

http://w1.weather.gov/obhistory/KDAB.html

Winds are expected to increase as the eye moves north, so folks who stay up later can check and report in.

The 9:20 report from Station 41009 off Cape Canaveral was still pretty anemic IMO, at 33-41 knots:

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=41009

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/show_plot.p...time_label=EDT

rmkrum · 10-06-2016, 07:54 PM

We sat through Hurricane Donna just south of the Palm Beach International Cow Pasture (Airport).

The house is built to take it. If that's what PBI is reporting, my mom is probably sleeping through it...

Ground truth for Palm Beach County as I get it. Have contacts in area.

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