by k9oh | Apr 8, 2019 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WUUS52 KGSP 082025
SVRGSP
SCC021-091-082115-
/O.NEW.KGSP.SV.W.0010.190408T2025Z-190408T2115Z/
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
425 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Western York County in Upstate South Carolina…
Cherokee County in Upstate South Carolina…
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 425 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles northeast
of Union, or 6 miles north of Lockhart, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include…
Gaffney, York, Clover, Blacksburg, Sharon, Hickory Grove, Smyrna,
Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain State Park and Bullock
Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Scattered trees and power lines will be blown down in the warned
area. Seek shelter inside an interior room.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800,
2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using
hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the
specific location where it occurred.
&&
LAT…LON 3482 8134 3484 8146 3487 8148 3488 8152
3487 8156 3489 8159 3488 8163 3490 8165
3491 8170 3496 8177 3518 8186 3515 8111
TIME…MOT…LOC 2025Z 212DEG 28KT 3488 8150
HAIL…0.75IN
WIND…60MPH
$$
CSH
by k9oh | Apr 8, 2019 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WUUS52 KGSP 082017
SVRGSP
SCC083-087-082100-
/O.NEW.KGSP.SV.W.0009.190408T2017Z-190408T2100Z/
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
417 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southern Spartanburg County in Upstate South Carolina…
Union County in Upstate South Carolina…
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 417 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of
Laurens, or 6 miles east of Gray Court, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include…
Union, Woodruff, Pacolet, Cowpens, Monarch Mill, Roebuck, Buffalo,
Jonesville, Pacolet Mills and Carlisle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Scattered trees and power lines will be blown down in the warned
area. Seek shelter inside an interior room.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800,
2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using
hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the
specific location where it occurred.
&&
LAT…LON 3447 8155 3456 8168 3455 8172 3460 8184
3459 8186 3458 8186 3470 8207 3477 8213
3504 8180 3493 8175 3488 8163 3488 8151
3484 8146 3482 8149 3476 8145 3473 8149
3472 8145 3468 8145 3464 8142 3450 8142
TIME…MOT…LOC 2017Z 243DEG 38KT 3463 8200
HAIL…0.75IN
WIND…60MPH
$$
CSH
by k9oh | Apr 8, 2019 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WUUS52 KGSP 082006
SVRGSP
SCC059-082045-
/O.NEW.KGSP.SV.W.0008.190408T2006Z-190408T2045Z/
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
406 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Laurens County in Upstate South Carolina…
* Until 445 PM EDT.
* At 406 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles north of
Greenwood, or 5 miles west of Waterloo, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include…
Laurens, Clinton, Joanna, Gray Court, Cross Hill, Waterloo,
Mountville, Princeton, Kinards and Hickory Tavern.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Scattered trees and power lines will be blown down in the warned
area. Seek shelter inside an interior room.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800,
2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using
hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the
specific location where it occurred.
&&
LAT…LON 3431 8211 3447 8231 3450 8230 3454 8224
3459 8224 3478 8214 3475 8212 3474 8209
3470 8207 3465 8195 3459 8189 3458 8186
3460 8184 3455 8172 3456 8168 3453 8165
3437 8178 3430 8190 3424 8191 3420 8194
TIME…MOT…LOC 2006Z 228DEG 42KT 3436 8215
HAIL…<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
CSH
by k9oh | Apr 8, 2019 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WUUS52 KGSP 081946
SVRGSP
SCC001-047-082030-
/O.NEW.KGSP.SV.W.0006.190408T1946Z-190408T2030Z/
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
346 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Abbeville County in Upstate South Carolina…
Western Greenwood County in Upstate South Carolina…
* Until 430 PM EDT.
* At 346 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southeast
of Abbeville, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include…
Greenwood, Abbeville, Ware Shoals, Due West, Donalds, Cokesbury,
Hodges, Troy, Lake Greenwood and Shoals Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Scattered trees and power lines will be blown down in the warned
area. Seek shelter inside an interior room.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800,
2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using
hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the
specific location where it occurred.
&&
LAT…LON 3399 8231 3406 8233 3406 8242 3408 8246
3424 8258 3448 8232 3440 8224 3437 8218
3433 8217 3432 8214 3431 8212 3430 8208
3424 8200 3400 8223 3402 8225 3398 8229
TIME…MOT…LOC 1946Z 240DEG 48KT 3412 8231
HAIL…<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
CSH
by k9oh | Apr 8, 2019 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WUUS52 KGSP 081928
SVRGSP
NCC045-071-109-119-SCC091-082015-
/O.NEW.KGSP.SV.W.0005.190408T1928Z-190408T2015Z/
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
328 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Eastern Lincoln County in the Piedmont of North Carolina…
West central Mecklenburg County in the Piedmont of North
Carolina…
Southeastern Cleveland County in the Piedmont of North Carolina…
Gaston County in the Piedmont of North Carolina…
Western York County in Upstate South Carolina…
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 327 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of
Gastonia, or over Crowders Mountain State Park, moving northeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include…
Gastonia, Uptown Charlotte, Lincolnton, York, Central Charlotte,
Northwest Charlotte, Kings Mountain, Mt Holly, Belmont and
Cherryville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Scattered trees and power lines will be blown down in the warned
area. Seek shelter inside an interior room.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800,
2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using
hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the
specific location where it occurred.
&&
LAT…LON 3489 8129 3506 8141 3514 8140 3516 8137
3517 8146 3525 8149 3555 8128 3528 8074
TIME…MOT…LOC 1927Z 233DEG 32KT 3522 8129
HAIL…1.00IN
WIND…60MPH
$$
SGL
by k9oh | Apr 8, 2019 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WUUS52 KGSP 081912
SVRGSP
SCC021-091-082000-
/O.NEW.KGSP.SV.W.0004.190408T1912Z-190408T2000Z/
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
312 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern York County in Upstate South Carolina…
Eastern Cherokee County in Upstate South Carolina…
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 312 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles west of
York, or over Smyrna, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include…
York, Clover, Town Of Lake Wylie, Sharon, Hickory Grove, Smyrna,
Kings Mountain State Park, Cherokee Falls, Draytonville and Kings
Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Scattered trees and power lines will be blown down in the warned
area. Seek shelter inside an interior room.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800,
2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using
hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the
specific location where it occurred.
&&
LAT…LON 3510 8104 3510 8105 3508 8106 3486 8144
3487 8150 3506 8164 3517 8136 3516 8134
3514 8105 3513 8105 3511 8103
TIME…MOT…LOC 1912Z 220DEG 24KT 3505 8141
HAIL…1.00IN
WIND…60MPH
$$
SGL
by k9oh | Apr 8, 2019 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WUUS52 KGSP 081843
SVRGSP
NCC045-161-SCC021-083-081945-
/O.NEW.KGSP.SV.W.0003.190408T1843Z-190408T1945Z/
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
243 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southeastern Rutherford County in western North Carolina…
Cleveland County in the Piedmont of North Carolina…
Northeastern Spartanburg County in Upstate South Carolina…
Northern Cherokee County in Upstate South Carolina…
* Until 345 PM EDT.
* At 243 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of
Gaffney, or near Cowpens National Battlefield, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include…
Shelby, Gaffney, Forest City, Kings Mountain, Boiling Springs SC,
Boiling Springs NC, Cowpens, Blacksburg, Mayo and Chesnee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Scattered trees and power lines will be blown down in the warned
area. Seek shelter inside an interior room.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800,
2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using
hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the
specific location where it occurred.
&&
LAT…LON 3525 8132 3519 8132 3518 8133 3495 8193
3501 8208 3553 8176
TIME…MOT…LOC 1843Z 221DEG 24KT 3511 8180
HAIL…1.00IN
WIND…60MPH
$$
SGL
by k9oh | Mar 13, 2019 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WFUS52 KGSP 131300
TORGSP
SCC001-007-021-023-045-047-059-073-077-083-087-091-131315-
/T.NEW.KGSP.TO.W.0001.190313T1300Z-190313T1315Z/
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TEST…Tornado Warning…TEST
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
900 AM EDT WED MAR 13 2019
…THIS MESSAGE IS FOR TEST PURPOSES ONLY…
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* TEST Tornado Warning for…
All of Upstate South Carolina…
Chester and York Counties in the South Carolina Piedmont…
* THIS IS A TEST MESSAGE. Until 915 AM EDT.
* THIS IS A TEST MESSAGE. A Test Tornado Warning has been issued as
part of the South Carolina state wide tornado drill. Schools,
nursing homes and businesses that are participating in the drill
should implement their tornado drill procedures now. A drill
cancellation message will not be issued.
* THIS IS A TEST MESSAGE. Locations in the drill include all
communities in Upstate South Carolina, and in Chester and York
Counties.
THIS IS A TEST MESSAGE. DO NOT TAKE ACTION BASED ON THIS MESSAGE.
LAT…LON 3402 8224 3397 8231 3406 8233 3402 8259
3447 8287 3470 8335 3501 8307 3520 8239
3515 8105 3504 8104 3510 8093 3492 8086
3454 8087 3457 8142 3445 8154 3453 8164
3429 8190 3420 8194 3413 8187 3395 8204
$$
by k9oh | Mar 1, 2019 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WUUS52 KGSP 012154
SVRGSP
GAC105-147-SCC007-012230-
/O.NEW.KGSP.SV.W.0002.190301T2154Z-190301T2230Z/
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
454 PM EST FRI MAR 1 2019
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
North central Elbert County in northeastern Georgia…
Hart County in northeastern Georgia…
Southwestern Anderson County in Upstate South Carolina…
* Until 530 PM EST.
* At 453 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles west of
Hartwell, or near Bowersville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include…
Hartwell, Reed Creek, Bowersville, Rock Branch, Nuberg, Sadlers
Creek State Park, Royston, Lake Hartwell and Canon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Large hail can cause major property damage, especially to vehicles.
Strong winds may blow down a few trees and power lines. Seek shelter
inside an interior room.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg by calling toll free, 1, 800,
2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or Tweet it using
hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the
specific location where it occurred.
&&
LAT…LON 3428 8311 3435 8310 3441 8310 3447 8307
3448 8301 3447 8300 3448 8299 3450 8274
3421 8273 3421 8274
TIME…MOT…LOC 2153Z 271DEG 23KT 3436 8304
HAIL…1.00IN
WIND…60MPH
$$
ARK
by k9oh | Oct 13, 2018 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WTNT33 KNHC 132035
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Post-Tropical Cyclone Leslie Advisory Number 70
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018
500 PM AST Sat Oct 13 2018
…LONG-LIVED LESLIE PREPARING TO MAKE LANDFALL ALONG THE WEST COAST
OF PORTUGAL AS A POWERFUL POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE…
…DANGEROUS WINDS, SURF, AND HEAVY RAINFALL WILL AFFECT
PORTIONS OF PORTUGAL AND SPAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY…
…THIS IS THE LAST ADVISORY…
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…40.5N 9.5W
ABOUT 85 MI…135 KM SSW OF PORTO PORTUGAL
ABOUT 125 MI…200 KM N OF LISBON PORTUGAL
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…70 MPH…110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 35 MPH…56 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…984 MB…29.06 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Interests in Portugal and Spain should monitor the progress of
Leslie. Additional information on this system can be found in
products from the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere at
www.ipma.pt. Interests in Spain should refer to products from the
State Meteorological Agency at www.aemet.es.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Leslie
was located near latitude 40.5 North, longitude 9.5 West. The
post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 35 mph (56
km/h) and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24
hours with a decrease in forward speed. On this track, the center of
Leslie will be near the west-central coast of Portugal in a few
hours, and move inland over portions of central and northern
Portugal tonight, and across northwestern and northern Spain Sunday
morning.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts. Weakening is forecast after Leslie moves inland over the
Iberian peninsula, and the cyclone is forecast to dissipate by
Sunday afternoon or evening.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km)
from the center. Lisbon, Portugal recently reported a wind gust to
40 mph (65 km/h).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 984 mb (29.06 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
WIND: Post-tropical Leslie will bring winds to near hurricane-force
to portions of Portugal tonight, and gale-force winds to portions of
western amd northern Spain later tonight through early Sunday.
Please see products from your local meteorological service for more
information on this hazard.
RAINFALL: Leslie is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations
of 1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 mm) with localized amounts up to 5 inches
(125 mm) across portions of Portugal and Spain this weekend. This
rainfall may lead to some instances of flash flooding.
SURF: Swells generated by Leslie will continue to affect the
Azores, Madeira Island, and the Canary Islands through the weekend,
and will begin to affect the Atlantic coasts of Spain, Portugal, and
Morocco today and continuing into Sunday. These swells are likely
to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
————-
This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
Center on Leslie.
$$
Forecaster Stewart
by k9oh | Oct 13, 2018 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WTNT33 KNHC 131432
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number 69
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018
1100 AM AST Sat Oct 13 2018
…DEFIANT LESLIE STILL A HURRICANE…
…DANGEROUS WINDS, SURF, AND HEAVY RAINFALL WILL AFFECT
PORTIONS OF PORTUGAL AND SPAIN LATER TODAY AND SUNDAY…
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————–
LOCATION…38.0N 12.6W
ABOUT 195 MI…315 KM WSW OF LISBON PORTUGAL
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…75 MPH…120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NE OR 55 DEGREES AT 33 MPH…54 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…979 MB…28.91 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Interests in Portugal and Spain should monitor the progress of
Leslie. Additional information on this system can be found in
products from the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere at
www.ipma.pt. Interests in Spain should refer to products from the
State Meteorological Agency at www.aemet.es.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Leslie was
located near latitude 38.0 North, longitude 12.6 West. Leslie is
moving toward the northeast near 33 mph (54 km/h), and this motion
is expected to continue during the next 24 hours with a decrease
in forward speed. On this track, the center of Leslie will be near
the southwestern portion of the Iberian peninsula later today, and
move inland over portions of Portugal and Spain tonight and Sunday.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher
gusts. Leslie is expected to transition into a hurricane-force
post-tropical cyclone during the next several hours. Weakening is
forecast after Leslie moves inland over the Iberian peninsula, and
then dissipate by Sunday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles
(335 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
WIND: Post-tropical Leslie will bring winds to near hurricane-force
to portions of Portugal later today or tonight, and gale-force winds
to portions of western Spain later today through early Sunday.
Please see products from your local meteorological service for more
information on this hazard.
RAINFALL: Leslie is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations
of 1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 mm) with localized amounts up to 5 inches
(125 mm) across portions of Portugal and Spain this weekend. This
rainfall may lead to some instances of flash flooding.
SURF: Swells generated by Leslie will continue to affect the
Azores, Madeira Island, and the Canary Islands through the weekend,
and will begin to affect the Atlantic coasts of Spain, Portugal, and
Morocco today and continuing into Sunday. These swells are likely
to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
————-
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.
$$
Forecaster Avila
by k9oh | Oct 13, 2018 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WTNT33 KNHC 131138
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Hurricane Leslie Intermediate Advisory Number 68A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018
800 AM AST Sat Oct 13 2018
…LESLIE HEADING FOR THE IBERIAN PENINSULA IN A HURRY…
…DANGEROUS WINDS, SURF, AND HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED TO AFFECT
PORTIONS OF PORTUGAL AND SPAIN LATER TODAY AND SUNDAY…
SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST…1200 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…37.3N 14.5W
ABOUT 310 MI…500 KM WSW OF LISBON PORTUGAL
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…75 MPH…120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 38 MPH…61 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…980 MB…28.94 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The government of Portugal has discontinued the Tropical Storm
Warning for Madeira Island.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Interests in Portugal and Spain should monitor the progress of
Leslie. Additional information on this system can be found in
products from the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere at
www.ipma.pt. Interests in Spain should refer to products from the
State Meteorological Agency at www.aemet.es.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the center of Hurricane Leslie was located
near latitude 37.3 North, longitude 14.5 West. Leslie is moving
toward the east-northeast near 38 mph (61 km/h). A motion toward
the east-northeast with a gradual decrease in forward speed is
expected through Sunday. On the forecast track, the center of
Leslie will approach the southwestern portion of the Iberian
Peninsula today, and move inland over portions of Portugal and Spain
tonight and Sunday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher
gusts. Leslie is expected to transition into a hurricane-force
post-tropical cyclone later today. Weakening is forecast after
Leslie moves inland over the Iberian Peninsula later today or
early Sunday, and the post-tropical cyclone is expected to dissipate
by Sunday night or Monday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205
miles (335 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
WIND: Post-tropical Leslie will bring winds to near hurricane-force
to portions of Portugal later today or tonight, and gale-force winds
to portions of western Spain later today through early Sunday.
Please see products from your local meteorological service for more
information on this hazard.
RAINFALL: Leslie is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations
of 1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 mm) with localized amounts up to 5 inches
(125 mm) across portions of Portugal and Spain this weekend. This
rainfall may lead to some instances of flash flooding.
SURF: Swells generated by Leslie will continue to affect the
Azores, Madeira Island, and the Canary Islands through the weekend,
and will begin to affect the Atlantic coasts of Spain, Portugal, and
Morocco today and continuing into Sunday. These swells are likely
to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
————-
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.
$$
Forecaster Avila
by k9oh | Oct 13, 2018 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WTNT33 KNHC 130837
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number 68
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018
500 AM AST Sat Oct 13 2018
…LESLIE WEAKENS SLIGHTLY AS IT CONTINUES MOVING EAST-NORTHEASTWARD
TOWARD THE IBERIAN PENINSULA…
…DANGEROUS WINDS, SURF, AND HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED TO AFFECT
PORTIONS OF PORTUGAL AND SPAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY…
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST…0900 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…36.2N 16.7W
ABOUT 580 MI…935 KM E OF THE AZORES
ABOUT 680 MI…1090 KM E OF FAIAL ISLAND IN THE CENTRAL AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…75 MPH…120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 38 MPH…61 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…980 MB…28.94 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
None.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…
* Madeira Island
Interests in the Portugal and Spain should monitor the progress of
Leslie. Additional information on this system can be found in
products from the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere at
www.ipma.pt. Interests in Spain should refer to products from the
State Meteorological Agency at www.aemet.es.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the
next 6 to 12 hours.
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Leslie was located
near latitude 36.2 North, longitude 16.7 West. Leslie is moving
toward the east-northeast near 38 mph (61 km/h). A motion toward
the east-northeast with a gradual decrease in forward speed is
expected through Sunday. On the forecast track, the center of
Leslie will pass north of Madeira Island this morning, approach the
southwestern portion of the Iberian Peninsula today, and move inland
over portions of Portugal and Spain tonight and Sunday.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 75 mph (120 km/h)
with higher gusts. Leslie is expected to transition into a
hurricane-force post-tropical cyclone later today or tonight.
Weakening is forecast after Leslie moves inland over the Iberian
Peninsula tonight, and the post-tropical cyclone is expected to
dissipate by Sunday night or Monday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles
(335 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected on Madeira Island
this morning.
Post-tropical Leslie will bring winds to near hurricane-force to
portions of Portugal late today or tonight, and gale-force winds to
portions of western Spain late today through early Sunday. Please
see products from your local meteorological service for more
information on this hazard.
RAINFALL: Leslie is expected to produce total rainfall
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 mm) with localized amounts
up to 5 inches (125 mm) across portions of Portugal and Spain this
weekend. This rainfall may lead to some instances of flash flooding.
SURF: Swells generated by Leslie will continue to affect the
Azores, Madeira Island, and the Canary Islands through the weekend
and will begin to affect the Atlantic coasts of Spain, Portugal, and
Morocco today, continuing into Sunday. These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
————-
Next intermediate advisory at 800 AM AST.
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.
$$
Forecaster Beven
by k9oh | Oct 13, 2018 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WTNT33 KNHC 130543
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Hurricane Leslie Intermediate Advisory Number 67A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018
200 AM AST Sat Oct 13 2018
…LESLIE MOVING RAPIDLY EAST-NORTHEASTWARD TOWARD THE IBERIAN
PENINSULA…
…DANGEROUS WINDS, SURF, AND HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED TO AFFECT
PORTIONS OF PORTUGAL AND SPAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY…
SUMMARY OF 200 AM AST…0600 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…35.5N 18.5W
ABOUT 565 MI…910 KM WSW OF LISBON PORTUGAL
ABOUT 200 MI…320 KM NNW OF MADEIRA ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…80 MPH…130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…ENE OR 75 DEGREES AT 36 MPH…57 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…976 MB…28.82 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
None.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…
* Madeira Island
Interests in the Portugal and Spain should monitor the progress of
Leslie. Additional information on this system can be found in
products from the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere at
www.ipma.pt. Interests in Spain should refer to products from the
State Meteorological Agency at www.aemet.es.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the
next 6 to 12 hours.
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 200 AM AST (0600 UTC), the center of Hurricane Leslie was located
near latitude 35.5 North, longitude 18.5 West. Leslie is moving
toward the east-northeast near 36 mph (57 km/h). A fast motion
toward the east-northeast is expected to continue through Sunday.
On the forecast track, the center of Leslie will pass north of
Madeira Island this morning, approach the southwestern portion of
the Iberian Peninsula today, and move inland over portions of
Portugal and Spain tonight and Sunday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher
gusts. Leslie is expected to transition into a hurricane-force
post-tropical cyclone later today. Weakening is forecast after
Leslie moves inland over the Iberian Peninsula tonight, and the
post-tropical cyclone is expected to dissipate by Monday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from
the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205
miles (335 km). Madeira Island recently reported a wind gust of
39 mph (63 km/h).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 976 mb (28.82 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected on Madeira Island
this morning.
Post-tropical Leslie will bring winds to near hurricane-force to
portions of Portugal late today, and gale-force winds to portions
of western Spain late today through early Sunday. Please see
products from your local meteorological service for more information
on this hazard.
RAINFALL: Leslie is expected to produce total rain amounts on the
order of 1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 mm) with localized amounts up to 4
inches (100 mm) across portions of Portugal and Spain this weekend.
This rainfall may lead to some instances of flash flooding.
SURF: Swells generated by Leslie will continue to affect the
Azores, Madeira Island, and the Canary Islands through the weekend
and will begin to affect the Atlantic coasts of Spain, Portugal, and
Morocco today, continuing into Sunday. These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
————-
Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.
$$
Forecaster Beven
by k9oh | Oct 13, 2018 | Weather and Emergency Alerts
This is an automatic message WTNT33 KNHC 130237
TCPAT3
BULLETIN
Hurricane Leslie Advisory Number 67
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132018
1100 PM AST Fri Oct 12 2018
…LESLIE DASHING EAST-NORTHEASTWARD TOWARD THE IBERIAN PENINSULA…
…DANGEROUS WINDS, SURF, AND HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED TO AFFECT
PORTIONS OF PORTUGAL AND SPAIN SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST…0300 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————–
LOCATION…34.7N 20.7W
ABOUT 690 MI…1125 KM WSW OF LISBON PORTUGAL
ABOUT 240 MI…385 KM NW OF MADEIRA ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…80 MPH…130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…ENE OR 75 DEGREES AT 36 MPH…57 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…976 MB…28.82 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
None.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…
* Madeira Island
Interests in the Portugal and Spain should monitor the progress of
Leslie. Additional information on this system can be found in
products from the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere at
www.ipma.pt. Interests in Spain should refer to products from the
State Meteorological Agency at www.aemet.es.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the
next 6 to 12 hours.
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Leslie was
located near latitude 34.7 North, longitude 20.7 West. Leslie is
moving toward the east-northeast near 36 mph (57 km/h). A fast
motion toward the east-northeast is expected to continue through
Sunday. On the forecast track, the center of Leslie will pass north
of Madeira Island overnight and early Saturday, approach the
southwestern portion of the Iberian Peninsula on Saturday, and move
inland over portions of Portugal and Spain late Saturday and Sunday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher
gusts. Leslie is expected to transition into a hurricane-force
post-tropical cyclone on Saturday. Weakening is forecast after
Leslie moves inland over the Iberian Peninsula Saturday night, and
the post-tropical cyclone is expected to dissipate by Monday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205
miles (335 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 976 mb (28.82 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected on Madeira Island
early Saturday.
Post-tropical Leslie will bring winds to near hurricane-force to
portions of Portugal late Saturday, and gale-force winds to portions
of western Spain late Saturday through early Sunday. Please see
products from your local meteorological service for more information
on this hazard.
RAINFALL: Leslie is expected to produce total rain amounts on the
order of 1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 mm) with localized amounts up to 4
inches (100 mm) across portions of Portugal and Spain this weekend.
This rainfall may lead to some instances of flash flooding.
SURF: Swells generated by Leslie will continue to affect the
Azores, Madeira Island, and the Canary Islands through the weekend
and will begin to affect the Atlantic coasts of Spain, Portugal, and
Morocco on Saturday, continuing into Sunday. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
————-
Next intermediate advisory at 200 AM AST.
Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.
$$
Forecaster Berg
