The Official Hurricane Jeanne thread

[Tim G]

11 counties are now under advisories,
watches, or severe weather warnings.

Southern Lake County

Severe Weather Bulletin:

Issued at: 11:18 AM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 5:00 AM EDT 9/25/04

Inland hurricane wind watch Saturday night and Sunday for okeechobee, osceola, orange, seminole and lake counties,
Hurricane jeanne is forecast to move west across the northern bahamas Saturday. The hurricane is forecast to strengthen to a borderline category three hurricane as it approaches the coast and begins a northwest turn late Saturday night and Sunday morning near or along the east central Florida coast.
The latest track from the national hurricane center brings hurricane force winds, 75 mph or greater, into okeechobee and osceola counties very late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Hurricane force winds are then expected very near or across orange, seminole, and lake counties, including orlando, sanford and leesburg Sunday.
There still is uncertainly in the exact track of hurricane jeanne, which could shift the strongest winds farther east or west, however preparations should begin now for significant wind impacts from hurricane jeanne. Once confidence in the track increases, the inland hurricane wind watch will be upgraded to a warning, possibly later today.
If you live in a mobile home, or a home that affords little protection from flying glass and debris, plan to move to an alternative refuge in a sturdy building or residence for this weekend.
Move any loose outdoor items that can be carried away by the wind indoors. Loose items can become airborne, resulting in additional damage and possible injuries.
Trees and branches weakened by recent hurricanes are susceptible to falling during the storm.
Damage to shingles, siding, and pool screens may also occur to permanent homes. Large branches can snap, with water logged trees becoming uprooted and falling on structures.
Hurricane force winds can also blow temporary tarps loose from roofs which can allow water damage to your home.
Take necessary precautions today to prepare for hurricane jeanne.

This bulletin affects: Northern Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Southern Lake, including the cities of Clermont, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Leesburg, Orlando, Sanford

 

[Tim G]

11 counties are now under advisories,
watches, or severe weather warnings.

Orange County

Hurricane Bulletin, Severe Weather Bulletin


Hurricane Bulletin:

Issued at: 12:55 PM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 6:00 PM EDT 9/24/04

Storm weary floridians are reminded that hurricane jeanne has the potential to become a category three storm by landfall,
Precautionary/preparedness actions. east central Florida has been subjected to repeated batterings from hurricanes charley and frances. Many residents have suffered damage ranging from minor to extreme. Many homes are still in disrepair, and some properties remain under water.
This is a reminder from your national weather service, that you cannot afford to take this situation any less seriously than with previous storms. Also keep in mind that each one of the effects from jeanne, wind, rain, and storm surge, will be magnified due to the effects of the previous hurricanes of the past 6 weeks. Weakened structures will be even more vulnerable to being damaged or destroyed by these effects.
Hurricane frances produced effects ranging from category one to the lower end of category two. Jeanne has the potential to strengthen into a category three hurricane prior to landfall, meaning conditions could be even more destructive near the center, than what occurred with frances.
Take the needed steps to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. Those thinking of riding jeanne out in homes near the coast, or those dwellings incapable of being subjected to hurricane force winds and torrential rain, should strongly reconsider evacuating to a safer location when the order is given.


Severe Weather Bulletin:

Issued at: 11:18 AM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 5:00 AM EDT 9/25/04

Inland hurricane wind watch Saturday night and Sunday for okeechobee, osceola, orange, seminole and lake counties,
Hurricane jeanne is forecast to move west across the northern bahamas Saturday. The hurricane is forecast to strengthen to a borderline category three hurricane as it approaches the coast and begins a northwest turn late Saturday night and Sunday morning near or along the east central Florida coast.
The latest track from the national hurricane center brings hurricane force winds, 75 mph or greater, into okeechobee and osceola counties very late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Hurricane force winds are then expected very near or across orange, seminole, and lake counties, including orlando, sanford and leesburg Sunday.
There still is uncertainly in the exact track of hurricane jeanne, which could shift the strongest winds farther east or west, however preparations should begin now for significant wind impacts from hurricane jeanne. Once confidence in the track increases, the inland hurricane wind watch will be upgraded to a warning, possibly later today.
If you live in a mobile home, or a home that affords little protection from flying glass and debris, plan to move to an alternative refuge in a sturdy building or residence for this weekend.
Move any loose outdoor items that can be carried away by the wind indoors. Loose items can become airborne, resulting in additional damage and possible injuries.
Trees and branches weakened by recent hurricanes are susceptible to falling during the storm.
Damage to shingles, siding, and pool screens may also occur to permanent homes. Large branches can snap, with water logged trees becoming uprooted and falling on structures.
Hurricane force winds can also blow temporary tarps loose from roofs which can allow water damage to your home.
Take necessary precautions today to prepare for hurricane jeanne.

This bulletin affects: Northern Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Southern Lake, including the cities of Clermont, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Leesburg, Orlando, Sanford

 

[Figment1986]

What did FLA do to diserve this... Is it the last election or something.. Trying to get us out of the way for remodeling?

What???

(I dont like loosing my life, which is band and disney... :lookaroun )

 

[Tim G]

11 counties are now under advisories,
watches, or severe weather warnings.

Osceola County

Hurricane Bulletin, Severe Weather Bulletin

Hurricane Bulletin:

Issued at: 12:55 PM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 6:00 PM EDT 9/24/04

Storm weary floridians are reminded that hurricane jeanne has the potential to become a category three storm by landfall,
Precautionary/preparedness actions. east central Florida has been subjected to repeated batterings from hurricanes charley and frances. Many residents have suffered damage ranging from minor to extreme. Many homes are still in disrepair, and some properties remain under water.
This is a reminder from your national weather service, that you cannot afford to take this situation any less seriously than with previous storms. Also keep in mind that each one of the effects from jeanne, wind, rain, and storm surge, will be magnified due to the effects of the previous hurricanes of the past 6 weeks. Weakened structures will be even more vulnerable to being damaged or destroyed by these effects.
Hurricane frances produced effects ranging from category one to the lower end of category two. Jeanne has the potential to strengthen into a category three hurricane prior to landfall, meaning conditions could be even more destructive near the center, than what occurred with frances.
Take the needed steps to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. Those thinking of riding jeanne out in homes near the coast, or those dwellings incapable of being subjected to hurricane force winds and torrential rain, should strongly reconsider evacuating to a safer location when the order is given.


Severe Weather Bulletin:

Issued at: 11:18 AM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 5:00 AM EDT 9/25/04

Inland hurricane wind watch Saturday night and Sunday for okeechobee, osceola, orange, seminole and lake counties,
Hurricane jeanne is forecast to move west across the northern bahamas Saturday. The hurricane is forecast to strengthen to a borderline category three hurricane as it approaches the coast and begins a northwest turn late Saturday night and Sunday morning near or along the east central Florida coast.
The latest track from the national hurricane center brings hurricane force winds, 75 mph or greater, into okeechobee and osceola counties very late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Hurricane force winds are then expected very near or across orange, seminole, and lake counties, including orlando, sanford and leesburg Sunday.
There still is uncertainly in the exact track of hurricane jeanne, which could shift the strongest winds farther east or west, however preparations should begin now for significant wind impacts from hurricane jeanne. Once confidence in the track increases, the inland hurricane wind watch will be upgraded to a warning, possibly later today.
If you live in a mobile home, or a home that affords little protection from flying glass and debris, plan to move to an alternative refuge in a sturdy building or residence for this weekend.
Move any loose outdoor items that can be carried away by the wind indoors. Loose items can become airborne, resulting in additional damage and possible injuries.
Trees and branches weakened by recent hurricanes are susceptible to falling during the storm.
Damage to shingles, siding, and pool screens may also occur to permanent homes. Large branches can snap, with water logged trees becoming uprooted and falling on structures.
Hurricane force winds can also blow temporary tarps loose from roofs which can allow water damage to your home.
Take necessary precautions today to prepare for hurricane jeanne.

This bulletin affects: Northern Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Southern Lake, including the cities of Clermont, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Leesburg, Orlando, Sanford

 

[Tim G]

11 counties are now under advisories,
watches, or severe weather warnings.

Polk County

Flood Warning:

Issued at: 10:41 AM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 12:00 AM EDT 9/25/04

A river flood warning remains in effect for,
The peace river at bartow, zolfo springs and arcadia, the withlacoochee river at trilby, croom, holder and dunnellon, the cypress creek at worthington gardens,
A large high pressure system over the mid atlantic and northeast states will remain in place through today. Mostly dry weather is expected through late Saturday. Hurricane jeanne is forecast to move west into the weekend, threatening the Florida peninsula between late Saturday and early Monday.
For the withlacoochee at trilby, moderate flooding is occurring, with a stage of 15.0 feet measured at 10 am Friday. This compares to a previous crest of 13.9 feet on aug 24 2003. At 15.6 feet, water is 2 to 3 feet over the bridge at clay sink road and state road 575. At 15.3 feet, riverdale trailers are flooded. At 14.2 feet, river road east of the river is flooded. One campsite at the park is flooded. Peterson park is flooded and closed. One home on cercelia road is isolated. The Florida campland is flooded. Wood river court homes are isolated. And the withlacoochee river canoe rental is flooded. At 12.0 feet, flooding begins at lacoochee, talisman estates, riverdale, river height estates, and nobleton.
For the withlacoochee river at croom, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 10.1 feet measured at 8 am Friday. This compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet on dec 27 2002. At 9.0 feet, farms and pastureland flood.
For the withlacoochee at holder, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 8.8 feet measured at 10 am Friday. Minor flooding is forecast, with a maximum stage of 8.8 feet Friday afternoon, which is 0.8 feet above flood stage. This compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on aug 25 2003. At 9.0 feet, arrowhead subdivision floods with water in homes. At 8.0 feet, water approaches house foundations in arrowhead subdivision.
For the withlacoochee at dunnellon, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 29.3 feet measured at 8 am Friday. This compares to a previous crest of 29.5 feet on aug 9 2003. At 29.0 feet, docks and boat ramps flood.
For the peace river at bartow, moderate flooding is occurring, with a stage of 9.5 feet measured at 8 am Friday. Moderate flooding is forecast, with a maximum stage of 9.5 feet Friday afternoon, which is 1.5 feet above flood stage. This compares to a previous crest of 8.3 feet on jun 25 2003. At 8.0 feet, private roads downstream flood.
For the peace river at zolfo springs, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 16.6 feet measured at 8 am Friday. The stage will rise above the flood stage of 16.0 feet Friday afternoon. The stage will fall below flood stage sunday afternoon. This compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on aug 27 2003.
For the peace river at arcadia, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 12.6 feet measured at 9 am Friday. This compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on aug 30 2003. At 13.0 feet, peace river estates floods affecting several dozen homes. At 12.0 feet, the girl scout camp floods. At 11.0 feet, access roads to river acres become flooded. At 10.0 feet, 3 to 4 homes in the river acres subdivision flood and the lowest portion of the girl scout camp floods.
For the cypress creek at worthington gardens, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 8.9 feet measured at 7 am Friday. The stage will rise above the flood stage of 8.0 feet Tuesday morning. The stage will fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. This compares to a previous crest of 10.3 feet on aug 13 2003. At 8.0 feet, flooding begins at the recreation area on state road
54.
Do not drive cars through flooded areas, stay tuned to developments by listening to noaa weather radio.

 

[Tim G]

11 counties are now under advisories,
watches, or severe weather warnings.

Seminole County

Hurricane Bulletin, Severe Weather Bulletin, Severe Weather Bulletin

Hurricane Bulletin:

Issued at: 12:55 PM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 6:00 PM EDT 9/24/04

Storm weary floridians are reminded that hurricane jeanne has the potential to become a category three storm by landfall,
Precautionary/preparedness actions. east central Florida has been subjected to repeated batterings from hurricanes charley and frances. Many residents have suffered damage ranging from minor to extreme. Many homes are still in disrepair, and some properties remain under water.
This is a reminder from your national weather service, that you cannot afford to take this situation any less seriously than with previous storms. Also keep in mind that each one of the effects from jeanne, wind, rain, and storm surge, will be magnified due to the effects of the previous hurricanes of the past 6 weeks. Weakened structures will be even more vulnerable to being damaged or destroyed by these effects.
Hurricane frances produced effects ranging from category one to the lower end of category two. Jeanne has the potential to strengthen into a category three hurricane prior to landfall, meaning conditions could be even more destructive near the center, than what occurred with frances.
Take the needed steps to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. Those thinking of riding jeanne out in homes near the coast, or those dwellings incapable of being subjected to hurricane force winds and torrential rain, should strongly reconsider evacuating to a safer location when the order is given.


Severe Weather Bulletin:

Issued at: 11:58 AM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 11:18 AM EDT 9/25/04

For the st. Johns river, including near deland, above lake harney, near sanford, minor to moderate flooding is occuring and is expected to continue.
These river forecasts do not yet include any rainfall projections associated with hurricane jeanne. If heavy rainfall from jeanne occurs over the st. Johns basin, river levels could respond rapidly and reach levels substantially above these current forecasts, followed by longer period rises due to runoff, with levels remaining above flood stage for an extended duration. ***
For the st. Johns river near deland, minor flooding is occuring, with a stage of 4.6 feet measured at 10 am Friday. Minor flooding is forecasted to continue, with a maximum stage of 4.6 feet remaining through Wednesday, which is 0.4 feet above flood stage.
For the st. Johns river above lake harney, minor flooding is occuring, with a stage of 8.9 feet measured at 10 am Friday. Moderate flooding is forecast to occur with the maximum stage reaching 9.1 feet on Tuesday. This is 0.6 feet above flood stage.
For the st. Johns river near sanford, moderate flooding is occuring, with a stage of 6.6 feet measured at 11 am Friday. Moderate flooding is forecast to continue with the maximum stage reaching 6.7 feet on Sunday. This is 0.9 feet above flood stage.
Do not drive cars through flooded areas, persons along the st johns river should take measures to protect life and property from flooding. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If rising water is observed, move to higher ground immediately.
Never allow children to play in flood waters and do not venture into flood waters by foot. There are dangers in the waters from creatures such as snakes, alligators and leeches. Contamination from raw sewage in the water and the possibility of electrocution from downed power lines!
Interests along the st johns river should closely monitor the latest forecasts and statements.
The latest stage information on the st johns river can be accessed from the national weather service in melbourne website at: at www.weather.gov and then click on east central Florida. From there, go to the left column under current conditions and select rivers and lakes ahps. Stay tuned to developments by listening to noaa weather radio.


Severe Weather Bulletin:

Issued at: 11:18 AM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 5:00 AM EDT 9/25/04

Inland hurricane wind watch Saturday night and Sunday for okeechobee, osceola, orange, seminole and lake counties,
Hurricane jeanne is forecast to move west across the northern bahamas Saturday. The hurricane is forecast to strengthen to a borderline category three hurricane as it approaches the coast and begins a northwest turn late Saturday night and Sunday morning near or along the east central Florida coast.
The latest track from the national hurricane center brings hurricane force winds, 75 mph or greater, into okeechobee and osceola counties very late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Hurricane force winds are then expected very near or across orange, seminole, and lake counties, including orlando, sanford and leesburg Sunday.
There still is uncertainly in the exact track of hurricane jeanne, which could shift the strongest winds farther east or west, however preparations should begin now for significant wind impacts from hurricane jeanne. Once confidence in the track increases, the inland hurricane wind watch will be upgraded to a warning, possibly later today.
If you live in a mobile home, or a home that affords little protection from flying glass and debris, plan to move to an alternative refuge in a sturdy building or residence for this weekend.
Move any loose outdoor items that can be carried away by the wind indoors. Loose items can become airborne, resulting in additional damage and possible injuries.
Trees and branches weakened by recent hurricanes are susceptible to falling during the storm.
Damage to shingles, siding, and pool screens may also occur to permanent homes. Large branches can snap, with water logged trees becoming uprooted and falling on structures.
Hurricane force winds can also blow temporary tarps loose from roofs which can allow water damage to your home.
Take necessary precautions today to prepare for hurricane jeanne.

This bulletin affects: Northern Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Southern Lake, including the cities of Clermont, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Leesburg, Orlando, Sanford

 

[Tim G]

11 counties are now under advisories,
watches, or severe weather warnings.

St. Johns County

Hurricane Bulletin:

Issued at: 11:34 AM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 6:00 PM EDT 9/24/04

Hurricane jeanne continues westward toward Florida.
Areas affected. the content of this hurricane local statement recommends actions to be taken by residents in the following counties, in northeast florida, nassau, duval, st. Johns and flagler.
Watches/warnings. a hurricane watch is in effect from st Augustine southward.
Storm information.
At 11 am edt, 1500z, the center of hurricane jeanne was located near latitude 26.2 north, longitude 72.4 west or about 290 miles, 470 km, east of great abaco island.
Jeanne is moving toward the west near 9 mph, 15 km/hr, and this motion is expected to continue with a slight increase in forward speed during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph, 160 km/hr, with higher gusts. Some slow strengthening is possible during the next 24 hours.
Given the forecast track, interests along the rest of the northeast Florida coast should be alert as watches may need to be extended farther northward later today or tonight. Weather conditions could start to deteriorate in the watch area as early as saturday as jeanne approaches the east coast of Florida. All impacts are highly dependent on the eventual track and intensity of jeanne.
Precautionary/preparedness actions. review your familys hurricane plan and hurricane kit. Marine interests in normally flood prone areas may wish to secure property which could flood.
Storm surge flood and storm tide impacts. at this time, no significant tidal flooding is expected through saturday. By Saturday night, tides of 2 to 3 feet above the height of normal tides will be possible.
Wind impacts. sustained winds will increase to the 25 to 35 mph in the watch area by late Saturday with gusts to 40 to 45 mph possible. These winds are expected to increase Saturday night.
Seas and rip currents. a high risk of rip currents will continue into today. Small craft should stay in port. High surf will continue in the 6 to 8 foot range today and gradually increase through Saturday. Heavy surf and beach erosion will continue to worsen on Saturday.
Flood impacts. hurricane jeanne will pose a threat of heavy rainfall as it moves northwest on Saturday night and Sunday. Areas along the path could see rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches.
Next update. the next local statement from the national weather service in jacksonville will be issued around 530 pm edt, or earlier should conditions warrant.

 

[Tim G]

11 counties are now under advisories,
watches, or severe weather warnings.

Sumter County

Flood Warning:

Issued at: 10:41 AM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 12:00 AM EDT 9/25/04

A river flood warning remains in effect for,
The peace river at bartow, zolfo springs and arcadia, the withlacoochee river at trilby, croom, holder and dunnellon, the cypress creek at worthington gardens,
A large high pressure system over the mid atlantic and northeast states will remain in place through today. Mostly dry weather is expected through late Saturday. Hurricane jeanne is forecast to move west into the weekend, threatening the Florida peninsula between late Saturday and early Monday.
For the withlacoochee at trilby, moderate flooding is occurring, with a stage of 15.0 feet measured at 10 am Friday. This compares to a previous crest of 13.9 feet on aug 24 2003. At 15.6 feet, water is 2 to 3 feet over the bridge at clay sink road and state road 575. At 15.3 feet, riverdale trailers are flooded. At 14.2 feet, river road east of the river is flooded. One campsite at the park is flooded. Peterson park is flooded and closed. One home on cercelia road is isolated. The Florida campland is flooded. Wood river court homes are isolated. And the withlacoochee river canoe rental is flooded. At 12.0 feet, flooding begins at lacoochee, talisman estates, riverdale, river height estates, and nobleton.
For the withlacoochee river at croom, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 10.1 feet measured at 8 am Friday. This compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet on dec 27 2002. At 9.0 feet, farms and pastureland flood.
For the withlacoochee at holder, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 8.8 feet measured at 10 am Friday. Minor flooding is forecast, with a maximum stage of 8.8 feet Friday afternoon, which is 0.8 feet above flood stage. This compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on aug 25 2003. At 9.0 feet, arrowhead subdivision floods with water in homes. At 8.0 feet, water approaches house foundations in arrowhead subdivision.
For the withlacoochee at dunnellon, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 29.3 feet measured at 8 am Friday. This compares to a previous crest of 29.5 feet on aug 9 2003. At 29.0 feet, docks and boat ramps flood.
For the peace river at bartow, moderate flooding is occurring, with a stage of 9.5 feet measured at 8 am Friday. Moderate flooding is forecast, with a maximum stage of 9.5 feet Friday afternoon, which is 1.5 feet above flood stage. This compares to a previous crest of 8.3 feet on jun 25 2003. At 8.0 feet, private roads downstream flood.
For the peace river at zolfo springs, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 16.6 feet measured at 8 am Friday. The stage will rise above the flood stage of 16.0 feet Friday afternoon. The stage will fall below flood stage sunday afternoon. This compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on aug 27 2003.
For the peace river at arcadia, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 12.6 feet measured at 9 am Friday. This compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on aug 30 2003. At 13.0 feet, peace river estates floods affecting several dozen homes. At 12.0 feet, the girl scout camp floods. At 11.0 feet, access roads to river acres become flooded. At 10.0 feet, 3 to 4 homes in the river acres subdivision flood and the lowest portion of the girl scout camp floods.
For the cypress creek at worthington gardens, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 8.9 feet measured at 7 am Friday. The stage will rise above the flood stage of 8.0 feet Tuesday morning. The stage will fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. This compares to a previous crest of 10.3 feet on aug 13 2003. At 8.0 feet, flooding begins at the recreation area on state road
54.
Do not drive cars through flooded areas, stay tuned to developments by listening to noaa weather radio.

 

[Tim G]

11 counties are now under advisories,
watches, or severe weather warnings.

Coastal Volusia County

Hurricane Bulletin, Severe Weather Bulletin

Hurricane Bulletin:

Issued at: 12:55 PM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 6:00 PM EDT 9/24/04

Storm weary floridians are reminded that hurricane jeanne has the potential to become a category three storm by landfall,
Precautionary/preparedness actions. east central Florida has been subjected to repeated batterings from hurricanes charley and frances. Many residents have suffered damage ranging from minor to extreme. Many homes are still in disrepair, and some properties remain under water.
This is a reminder from your national weather service, that you cannot afford to take this situation any less seriously than with previous storms. Also keep in mind that each one of the effects from jeanne, wind, rain, and storm surge, will be magnified due to the effects of the previous hurricanes of the past 6 weeks. Weakened structures will be even more vulnerable to being damaged or destroyed by these effects.
Hurricane frances produced effects ranging from category one to the lower end of category two. Jeanne has the potential to strengthen into a category three hurricane prior to landfall, meaning conditions could be even more destructive near the center, than what occurred with frances.
Take the needed steps to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. Those thinking of riding jeanne out in homes near the coast, or those dwellings incapable of being subjected to hurricane force winds and torrential rain, should strongly reconsider evacuating to a safer location when the order is given.


Severe Weather Bulletin:

Issued at: 11:58 AM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 11:18 AM EDT 9/25/04

For the st. Johns river, including near deland, above lake harney, near sanford, minor to moderate flooding is occuring and is expected to continue.
These river forecasts do not yet include any rainfall projections associated with hurricane jeanne. If heavy rainfall from jeanne occurs over the st. Johns basin, river levels could respond rapidly and reach levels substantially above these current forecasts, followed by longer period rises due to runoff, with levels remaining above flood stage for an extended duration. ***
For the st. Johns river near deland, minor flooding is occuring, with a stage of 4.6 feet measured at 10 am Friday. Minor flooding is forecasted to continue, with a maximum stage of 4.6 feet remaining through Wednesday, which is 0.4 feet above flood stage.
For the st. Johns river above lake harney, minor flooding is occuring, with a stage of 8.9 feet measured at 10 am Friday. Moderate flooding is forecast to occur with the maximum stage reaching 9.1 feet on Tuesday. This is 0.6 feet above flood stage.
For the st. Johns river near sanford, moderate flooding is occuring, with a stage of 6.6 feet measured at 11 am Friday. Moderate flooding is forecast to continue with the maximum stage reaching 6.7 feet on Sunday. This is 0.9 feet above flood stage.
Do not drive cars through flooded areas, persons along the st johns river should take measures to protect life and property from flooding. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If rising water is observed, move to higher ground immediately.
Never allow children to play in flood waters and do not venture into flood waters by foot. There are dangers in the waters from creatures such as snakes, alligators and leeches. Contamination from raw sewage in the water and the possibility of electrocution from downed power lines!
Interests along the st johns river should closely monitor the latest forecasts and statements.
The latest stage information on the st johns river can be accessed from the national weather service in melbourne website at: at www.weather.gov and then click on east central Florida. From there, go to the left column under current conditions and select rivers and lakes ahps. Stay tuned to developments by listening to noaa weather radio.

 

[Tim G]

11 counties are now under advisories,
watches, or severe weather warnings.

Inland Volusia County

Hurricane Bulletin, Severe Weather Bulletin

Hurricane Bulletin:

Issued at: 12:55 PM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 6:00 PM EDT 9/24/04

Storm weary floridians are reminded that hurricane jeanne has the potential to become a category three storm by landfall,
Precautionary/preparedness actions. east central Florida has been subjected to repeated batterings from hurricanes charley and frances. Many residents have suffered damage ranging from minor to extreme. Many homes are still in disrepair, and some properties remain under water.
This is a reminder from your national weather service, that you cannot afford to take this situation any less seriously than with previous storms. Also keep in mind that each one of the effects from jeanne, wind, rain, and storm surge, will be magnified due to the effects of the previous hurricanes of the past 6 weeks. Weakened structures will be even more vulnerable to being damaged or destroyed by these effects.
Hurricane frances produced effects ranging from category one to the lower end of category two. Jeanne has the potential to strengthen into a category three hurricane prior to landfall, meaning conditions could be even more destructive near the center, than what occurred with frances.
Take the needed steps to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. Those thinking of riding jeanne out in homes near the coast, or those dwellings incapable of being subjected to hurricane force winds and torrential rain, should strongly reconsider evacuating to a safer location when the order is given.


Severe Weather Bulletin:

Issued at: 11:58 AM EDT 9/24/04, expires at: 11:18 AM EDT 9/25/04

For the st. Johns river, including near deland, above lake harney, near sanford, minor to moderate flooding is occuring and is expected to continue.
These river forecasts do not yet include any rainfall projections associated with hurricane jeanne. If heavy rainfall from jeanne occurs over the st. Johns basin, river levels could respond rapidly and reach levels substantially above these current forecasts, followed by longer period rises due to runoff, with levels remaining above flood stage for an extended duration. ***
For the st. Johns river near deland, minor flooding is occuring, with a stage of 4.6 feet measured at 10 am Friday. Minor flooding is forecasted to continue, with a maximum stage of 4.6 feet remaining through Wednesday, which is 0.4 feet above flood stage.
For the st. Johns river above lake harney, minor flooding is occuring, with a stage of 8.9 feet measured at 10 am Friday. Moderate flooding is forecast to occur with the maximum stage reaching 9.1 feet on Tuesday. This is 0.6 feet above flood stage.
For the st. Johns river near sanford, moderate flooding is occuring, with a stage of 6.6 feet measured at 11 am Friday. Moderate flooding is forecast to continue with the maximum stage reaching 6.7 feet on Sunday. This is 0.9 feet above flood stage.
Do not drive cars through flooded areas, persons along the st johns river should take measures to protect life and property from flooding. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. If rising water is observed, move to higher ground immediately.
Never allow children to play in flood waters and do not venture into flood waters by foot. There are dangers in the waters from creatures such as snakes, alligators and leeches. Contamination from raw sewage in the water and the possibility of electrocution from downed power lines!
Interests along the st johns river should closely monitor the latest forecasts and statements.
The latest stage information on the st johns river can be accessed from the national weather service in melbourne website at: at www.weather.gov and then click on east central Florida. From there, go to the left column under current conditions and select rivers and lakes ahps. Stay tuned to developments by listening to noaa weather radio.

 

[Tim G]

Hurricane Jeanne Advisory Number 45

Issued at: 4:29 PM EDT 9/24/04

Jeanne getting a little better organized as it moves westward toward the northwestern bahamas,

New warnings and watches issued for Florida and georgia,

At 5 pm edt, 2100z, the hurricane watch is upgraded to a hurricane warning along the Florida east coast from Florida city northward to st. Augustine, including lake okeechobee.

A hurricane warning remains in effect for the northwestern bahamas including the abacos, andros island, berry islands, bimini, eleuthera, grand bahama island, and new providence. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected in the warning area within the next 24 hours.

At 5 pm edt, a hurricane watch has been issued for the northeast florida and georgia coasts from north of st. Augustine northward to altamaha sound georgia. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible in the watch area in the next 36 hours.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the central bahamas including cat island, the exumas, long island, rum cay, and san salvador. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area in the next 24 hours.

We are reminded that from sundown tonight until sundown Saturday is yom kippur, a solemn jewish holiday. Some of your jewish neighbors in the watch and warning areas observing yom kippur will not be listening to radios or watching tv, and may not be aware of the hurricane situation.

At 5 pm edt, a tropical storm watch has been issued from south of florida city around the southern end of the Florida peninsula and northward along the west coast to anclote key, including Florida bay, and the Florida keys north of the seven mile bridge.

At 5 pm edt, 2100z, the center of hurricane jeanne was located near latitude 26.4 north, longitude 73.5 west or about 225 miles, 360 km, east of great abaco island. This also about 400 miles, 645 km, east of the southeast Florida coast.

Jeanne is moving toward the west near 12 mph, 19 km/hr, and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. On the forecast track, the center of jeanne is expected to pass over or near the northwestern bahamas on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds reported by noaa and air force reserve hurricane aircraft are near 100 mph, 160 km/hr, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 45 miles, 75 km, from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles, 240 km.

The minimum central pressure recently reported by a reconnaissance aircraft was 965 mb, 28.50 inches.

Storm surge flooding of 4 to 8 feet above normal tide levels, along with large and dangerous battering waves, can be expected near the center of jeanne on the north side of grand bahama island and on the west side of the abaco islands. Storm surge flooding of 2 to 4 feet above normal tide levels can be expected on the west side of the other islands of the bahamas in the hurricane warning area.

Coastal storm surge flooding of 4 to 6 feet above normal tide levels, along with large and dangerous battering waves, can be expected near and to the north of where the center makes landfall along the Florida east coast.

Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches are possible along the track of jeanne over the northwestern bahamas and Florida.

Tides will gradually be rising in the warned area during the next 24 hours. Additionally, dangerous surf and rip currents, caused by large swells generated by hurricane jeanne, are possible elsewhere along the southeastern u.s. Coast and the northwest and central bahamas for the next few days.

Repeating the 5 pm edt position, 26.4 n, 73.5 w. Movement toward, west near 12 mph. Maximum sustained winds, 100 mph. Minimum central pressure, 965 mb.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.

An intermediate advisory will be issued by the national hurricane center at 8 pm edt followed by the next complete advisory at 11 pm edt.

 

[Amsi]

Ugh! I'm so tired of this! I'm leaving tomorrow morning, too. I just hope we don't get hit too bad. I don't want people hurt, and I don't want my vacation ruined. We were down there once in Jorge, but it was nothing like this. I just hope things turn out okay...

 

[NemoRocks78]

Gas stations are already running out of gas down here, and the ones that are open have lines a mile down the road. People are going crazy once again.....

 

[General Grizz]

*sigh*

Here we go again. . .

 

[Tim G]

*sigh*

Here we go again. . .

Ok Grizz?!? Switch Avatar and flee the cave... (which I liked much better btw... )


She's really coming... (look on the right side on the radar image) It's huge!!!

Hurricane Watches are in Effect Along the Coast, while Tropical Storm Watches are in Effect for the Metro Area of Orlando...

 

[Tim G]

Hurricane Jeanne Update

Gulf Coast I.R. Satellite

Image Delay = 30 Mins.

 

[Tim G]

STORM STATUS September 24, 7:38 PM EDT

Name: Hurricane Jeanne
Location: About 170 miles, 275 km, east of great abaco island, this also about 355 miles, 675 km, East of The Southeast Florida Coast.
Lat/Long: 26.5N, 74.3W
Max Winds: 100 mph
Category: 2
Heading: West
Speed: 12 mph
Pressure: 28.47 inches

 

[Tim G]

Hurricane Jeanne Intermediate Advisory Number 45a

Issued at: 7:38 PM EDT 9/24/04

Jeanne continues its westward track toward the northwest bahamas and Florida


A hurricane warning remains in effect along the Florida east coast from Florida city northward to st. Augustine, including lake okeechobee.

A hurricane warning remains in effect for the northwestern bahamas including the abacos, andros island, berry islands, bimini, eleuthera, grand bahama island, and new providence. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected in the warning area within the next 24 hours.

A hurricane watch is in effect for the northeast Florida and georgia coasts from north of st. Augustine northward to altamaha sound georgia. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible in the watch area in the next 36 hours.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the central bahamas including cat island, the exumas, long island, rum cay, and san salvador. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area in the next 24 hours.

We are reminded that from sundown tonight until sundown Saturday is yom kippur, a solemn jewish holiday. Some of your jewish neighbors in the watch and warning areas observing yom kippur will not be listening to radios or watching tv, and may not be aware of the hurricane situation.

A tropical storm watch is in effect south of Florida city around the southern end of the Florida peninsula and northward along the west coast to anclote key, including Florida bay, and the Florida keys north of the seven mile bridge.

At 8 pm edt, 0000z, the eye of hurricane jeanne was located by satellite and by a reconnaissance plane near latitude 26.5 north, longitude 74.3 west or about 170 miles, 275 km, east of great abaco island. This also about 355 miles, 675 km, east of the southeast Florida coast.

Jeanne is moving toward the west near 12 mph, 19 km/hr, and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. On the forecast track, the center of jeanne is expected to pass over or near the northwestern bahamas on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 100 mph, 160 km/hr, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible during the next 24 hours.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 45 miles, 75 km, from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles, 240 km.

The minimum central pressure recently reported by a reconnaissance aircraft was 964 mb, 28.47 inches.

Storm surge flooding of 4 to 8 feet above normal tide levels, along with large and dangerous battering waves, can be expected near the center of jeanne on the north side of grand bahama island and on the west side of the abaco islands. Storm surge flooding of 2 to 4 feet above normal tide levels can be expected on the west side of the other islands of the bahamas in the hurricane warning area.

Coastal storm surge flooding of 4 to 6 feet above normal tide levels, along with large and dangerous battering waves, can be expected near and to the north of where the center makes landfall along the Florida east coast.

Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches are possible along the track of jeanne over the northwestern bahamas and Florida.

Tides will gradually be rising in the warned area during the next 24 hours. Additionally, dangerous surf and rip currents, caused by large swells generated by hurricane jeanne, are possible elsewhere along the southeastern u.s. Coast and the northwest and central bahamas for the next few days.

Repeating the 8 pm edt position, 26.5 n, 74.3 w. Movement toward, west near 12 mph. Maximum sustained winds, 100 mph. Minimum central pressure, 964 mb.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.

The next advisory will be issued by the national hurricane center at 11 pm edt.

 

[Tramp]

If someone wrote a book about 4 hurricanes hitting Florida in a 6 week period, you'd find it in the fiction section of the library.

The novelty of this wore off 2 hurricanes ago.

 

[Mr D]

The hurricane gods are demanding Michael Eisner as a sacrifice :wave:

If he immediately resigns, no more hurricanes this season will strike Florida!