Posts from — September 2019

Yes, it’s Friday the 13^th again. The 13^th falls on a Friday more than any other day of the week, so get over it. It’s only valid in in English and Portuguese speaking countries, so go visit a Spanish-speaking neighborhood for the day.

If you want to blame someone, it’s the calendar of Pope Gregory XIII that created this imbalance. [He obviously didn’t have a problem with the number on any day.]

Position: 25.6N 75.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [320°] near 6 mph [ 9 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Wind Gusts: 50 mph [ 80 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 90 miles [150 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1008 mb.

Currently about 130 miles [ 210 km] East-Southeast of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Northwestern Bahamas excluding Andros Island.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

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Position: 23.8N 74.5W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [310°] near 2 mph [ 4 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph [ 55 kph].
Wind Gusts: 40 mph [ 65 kph].
Minimum central pressure: 1009 mb ↑.

Currently about 240 miles [ 390 km] Southeast of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Northwestern Bahamas excluding Andros Island.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the coast of east-central Florida from Jupiter Inlet northward to the Volusia-Brevard County line.

The last thing the Bahamas need right now is a tropical storm.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

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September 11^th, 2001

In the intervening 18 years we have spent hundreds of billions of dollars, trampled on peoples rights, created huge new government bureaucracies, and can’t respond as well as the third world to a natural disaster.

It seems like we are constantly being told that every new group that appears anywhere is capable of another 9/11 attack, so what is the point if we are no safer?

Richard Clarke: “Your government failed you. Those entrusted with protecting you failed you. And I failed you. We tried hard. But that doesn’t matter, because we failed. And for that failure, I would ask, once all the facts are out, for your understanding and for your forgiveness.“

Trump tweets that he fired Bolton, but Bolton says he had already resigned: John Bolton OUT: ‘You Can’t Fire Me, I Quit’ Given Trump’s “Cowardly Lion” impersonation every time anyone leaves, this is the first time I have ever agreed with John Bolton about anything – Trump is a bully and doesn’t have the courage to fire anyone.

Digby highlights an All In with Chris Hayes episode featuring David Frum analyzing Trump’s Camp David “Afghanistan peace talks”. Frum’s analysis of the event makes a lot of sense. The last thing Bolton wants in the Middle East is peace talks that don’t follow unconditional surrender.

Trump is trying to create some resume items for his re-election campaign. It the same reason he is violating norms to get something built that he can claim is a wall.

Position: 43.9N 37.8W [10:00AM CDT 1500 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [055°] near 29 mph [46 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles [205 km].
Minimum central pressure: 998 mb ↓.

Currently about 695 miles [1115 km] Northwest of the Azores.

This is the final NHC advisory.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

[For the latest information click on the storm symbol, or go to the CATEGORIES drop-down box below the CALENDAR and select “Hurricanes” for all of the posts related to storms on this site.]

Position: 42.1N 43.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [055°] near 24 mph [39 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 75 mph [120 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 125 miles [205 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1000 mb.

Currently about 895 miles [1440 km] West-Northwest of the Azores.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

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Position: 52.1N 53.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: East-Northeast [060°] near 24 mph [39 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [120 kph].
Wind Gusts: 80 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 415 miles [665 km].
Minimum central pressure: 980 mb ↑.

Currently about 375 miles [ 600 km] North of Cape Race, Newfoundland.

Dorian is passing over colder waters. All watches and warnings have been cancelled. This is the final NHC advisory.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

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Position: 36.5N 49.3W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: North [360°] near 15 mph [24 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 65 mph [100 kph].
Wind Gusts: 80 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 105 miles [165 km].
Minimum central pressure: 995 mb.

Currently about 1225 miles [1975 km] West of the Azores.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

[For the latest information click on the storm symbol, or go to the CATEGORIES drop-down box below the CALENDAR and select “Hurricanes” for all of the posts related to storms on this site.]

Position: 46.3N 62.1W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [030°] near 26 mph [43 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 90 mph [150 kph].
Wind Gusts: 115 mph [185 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 310 miles [500 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 115 miles [185 km].
Minimum central pressure: 960 mb ↑.

Currently about 60 miles [ 100 km] South of Magdalen Islands.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Eastern Nova Scotia from Lower East Pubnico to Brule; Western Newfoundland from Indian Harbour to Hawke’s Bay.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Prince Edward Island; Southwestern Nova Scotia from Avonport to north of Lower East Pubnico; Fundy National Park to Shediac; Stone’s Cove to Indian Harbour; Hawke’s Bay to Fogo Island; Mutton Bay to Mary’s Harbour; Magdalen Islands.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Prince Edward Island; Magdalen Islands.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

[For the latest information click on the storm symbol, or go to the CATEGORIES drop-down box below the CALENDAR and select “Hurricanes” for all of the posts related to storms on this site.]

Position: 32.0N 48.0W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: West-Northwest [295°] near 16 mph [26 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph [ 85 kph].
Wind Gusts: 65 mph [100 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 70 miles [110 km].
Minimum central pressure: 1002 mb ↑.

Currently about 1255 miles [2020 km] West-Southwest of the Azores.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

[For the latest information click on the storm symbol, or go to the CATEGORIES drop-down box below the CALENDAR and select “Hurricanes” for all of the posts related to storms on this site.]

Position: 38.3N 70.2W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [045°] near 25 mph [41 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 90 mph [150 kph].
Wind Gusts: 110 mph [175 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 220 miles [350 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 45 miles [ 75 km].
Minimum central pressure: 960 mb ↑.

Currently about 70 miles [ 115 km] South of Nantucket, Massachusetts.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Eastern Nova Scotia from Lower East Pubnico to Avonport.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Woods Hole to Sagamore Beach MA; Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard MA; East of Bar Harbor to Eastport ME; Prince Edward Island; Southwestern Nova Scotia from Avonport to north of Lower East Pubnico; Fundy National Park to Shediac.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Southwestern Nova Scotia from Avonport to north of Lower East Pubnico; Prince Edward Island; Magdalen Islands; Southwestern Newfoundland from Parson’s Pond to Indian Harbour.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Parson’s Pond to Triton; Indian Harbour to Stone’s Cove.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

[For the latest information click on the storm symbol, or go to the CATEGORIES drop-down box below the CALENDAR and select “Hurricanes” for all of the posts related to storms on this site.]

Position: 29.3N 40.9W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northwest [320°] near 18 mph [30 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 60 mph [ 95 kph].
Wind Gusts: 80 mph [130 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 205 miles [335 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 999 mb ↓.

Currently about 1000 miles [1605 km] West-Southwest of the Azores.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

[For the latest information click on the storm symbol, or go to the CATEGORIES drop-down box below the CALENDAR and select “Hurricanes” for all of the posts related to storms on this site.]

Position: 33.8N 77.4W [10:00PM CDT 0300 UTC].
Movement: Northeast [045°] near 13 mph [20 kph].
Maximum sustained winds: 100 mph [160 kph].
Wind Gusts: 130 mph [210 kph].
Tropical Storm Wind Radius: 220 miles [350 km].
Hurricane Wind Radius: 60 miles [ 95 km].
Minimum central pressure: 958 mb ↓.

Currently about 70 miles [ 115 km] South of Cape Lookout, North Carolina.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for South Santee River to the North Carolina/Virginia border; Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for North Carolina/Virginia border to Fenwick Island DE; Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point southward; Tidal Potomac south of Cobb Island; Woods Hole to Sagamore Beach MA; Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard MA.

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Cape Fear, North Carolina to Poquoson VA; Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds; Neuse and Pamlico Rivers; Hampton Roads.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Nova Scotia.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Prince Edward Island; Magdalen Islands; Fundy National Park to Shediac; Francois to Boat Harbour.

Here’s the link for NOAA’s latest satellite images.

[For the latest information click on the storm symbol, or go to the CATEGORIES drop-down box below the CALENDAR and select “Hurricanes” for all of the posts related to storms on this site.]