Three day cone of probability for Ophelia, from National Hurricane Center, forecasts that eye may be over Charleston about 2 AM Tuesday, 9/13: Tropical Storm OPHELIA (National Hurricane Center -- NOAA).
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"Interests from northern Florida through the Carolinas should closely monitor the progress of Ophelia during the next few days. * * * At 5 am EDT...0900z...the center of Tropical Storm Ophelia was located near latitude 31.2 north... longitude 76.8 west or about 220 miles... 350 km... east-southeast of Charleston South Carolina and about 285 miles... 460 km...south-southwest of Cape Hatteras North Carolina." FEMA: Tropical Storm Watch
Charleston Post & Courier: "Ophelia Keeps Us Guessing"
Charleston meteorologist blogger Brian Goode: Brian's Blog: What's She Gonna Do When She Comes For You?
National Weather Service Hurricane education and preparedness guides:
NWS Hurricane Awareness
See also:
Lists and tips for preparing for a fire, flood, earthquake or hurricane. A former EMT is quoted: "You can't wait for the government to get there," she said. "You will die before they get there." Includes a printable graphic with a checklist of essentials to survive three days on the run through water or hunkered down in your storm cellar/stairwell. Some Ways to Prepare for the Absolute Worst - New York Times
Also: Links to Advice From the Experts - New York Times
And: FEMA: Emergency Food and Water Supplies
Posted by dougsimpson at September 10, 2005 08:49 AM