WEATHER Hurricane Earl hasn't yet made the predicted turn: East Coast keep an eye!

Pressure's coming back up. Still dangerous, but less so than before.

Issued at: 10:56 AM EDT 9/2/10 (gateway).


Dangerous hurricane earl heading for the outer banks of north carolina, hurricane warnings issued for portions of massachusetts,

Summary of 1100 am edt, 1500 utc, information ----------------------------------------------- location, 30.9n 74.8w about 300 mi, 485 km s of cape hatteras North Carolina about 765 mi, 1230 km ssw of nantucket Massachusetts maximum sustained winds, 140 mph, 220 km/hr present movement, n or 355 degrees at 18 mph, 30 km/hr minimum central pressure, 932 mb, 27.52 inches

Watches and warnings -------------------- changes with this advisory,

A hurricane warning has been issued for the coast of Massachusetts from westport eastward around cape cod to hull including marthas vineyard and nantucket island.

A tropical storm warning has been issued from new haven Connecticut to west of westport, including block island.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect,

A hurricane warning is in effect for, bogue inlet North Carolina northeastward to the north carolina/virginia border including the pamlico and albemarle sounds. Westport Massachusetts eastward around cape cod to hull including marthas vineyard and nantucket island

A hurricane watch is in effect for, north of the North Carolina/virginia border to cape henlopen delaware.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for, cape fear to west of bogue inlet North Carolina. North of the North Carolina/virginia border to sandy hook new jersey, including Delaware bay south of slaughter beach and the chesapeake bay south of new point comfort. The eastern portion of long island New York from fire island inlet to port jefferson harbor. New haven Connecticut to west of westport Massachusetts, including block island.

A tropical storm watch is in effect for, north of hull Massachusetts to eastport Maine. The coast of nova scotia from port maitland to medway harbour. The coast of long island west of fire island inlet and port jefferson harbor.

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Discussion and 48-hour outlook ------------------------------ at 1100 am edt, 1500 utc, the eye of hurricane earl was located near latitude 30.9 north, longitude 74.8 west. Earl is now moving toward the north near 18 mph, 30 km/hr. A turn toward the north-northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected on friday. On the forecast track, the center of earl will pass near the North Carolina outer banks tonight, and approach southeastern new england Friday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph, 220 km/hr, with higher gusts. Earl is a category four hurricane on the saffir-simpson hurricane wind scale. No significant change in strength is expected today, but gradual weakening should begin on Friday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 90 miles, 150 km, from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 230 miles, 370 km.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 932 mb, 27.52 inches.

Hazards affecting land ---------------------- winds, tropical-storm-force winds are expected to reach the north carolina coast within the warning area by this afternoon. Even if the center of earl remains offshore, hurricane force winds are expected to occur in the outer banks by tonight. Tropical-storm- force winds will likely reach the coast from Virginia northward to new jersey tonight or early Friday.

Storm surge, a dangerous storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 3 to 5 feet above ground

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Weather Chanel is reporting that Route 12 is closed at the Bonner Bridge (near Nags Head) due to overwashing at the approaches.

Remote sensors on the bridge are reporting sustained wind gusts of 50 mph.

Red Baron if you do find some working feeds please post them.

Thanks

Earl is on course as predicted.... But, down the a Cat 2.

Local News links: http://www.crownweather.com/?page_id=2972

Issued at: 4:55 AM EDT 9/3/10 (gateway).


Center of earl passes east of cape hatteras,

Summary of 500 am edt, 0900 utc, information ---------------------------------------------- location, 35.3n 74.0w about 85 mi, 135 km e of cape hatteras North Carolina about 465 mi, 750 km ssw of nantucket Massachusetts maximum sustained winds, 105 mph, 165 km/hr present movement, nne or 20 degrees at 18 mph, 30 km/hr minimum central pressure, 955 mb, 28.20 inches

Watches and warnings -------------------- changes with this advisory,

All warnings have been discontinued south of cape lookout north carolina, and for the western portion of the ablemarle sound.

The hurricane watch has been discontinued north of the north carolina/virginia border to cape henlopen Delaware.

Environment canada has issued a tropical storm warning for the coast of nova scotia from lismore southward and eastward to ecum secum, and for prince edward island.

Environment canada has issued a tropical storm watch for cape breton island and the magdalen islands.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect,

A hurricane warning is in effect for, cape lookout North Carolina northeastward to the north carolina/virginia border including the pamlico and the eastern albemarle sounds westport Massachusetts eastward around cape cod to hull massachusetts including marthas vineyard and nantucket island

A hurricane watch is in effect for, nova scotia from medway harbour to digby

A tropical storm warning is in effect for, north of the North Carolina/virginia border to sandy hook new jersey, including Delaware bay south of slaughter beach and the chesapeake bay south of new point comfort the coast of long island New York from fire island inlet eastward on the south shore and port jefferson harbor eastward on the north shore new haven Connecticut to west of westport Massachusetts, including block island north of hull Massachusetts to the merrimack river stonington Maine eastward to eastport Maine the coast of nova scotia from lismore southward and eastward to ecum secum prince edward island

A tropical storm watch is in effect for, north of the merrimack river to west of stonington Maine the coast of long island west of fire island inlet on the south shore and west of port jefferson harbor on the north shore new brunswick from the u.s.
Canada border eastward to fort lawrence and from tidnish westward to shediac nova scotia from ecum secum northeastward to point tupper, and east of lismore to point tupper cape breton island and the magdalen islands

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Discussion and 48-hour outlook ------------------------------ at 500 am edt, 0900 utc, the center of hurricane earl was located near latitude 35.3 north, longitude 74.0 west. Earl is moving toward the north-northeast near 18 mph, 30 km/hr. An increase in forward speed and a turn toward the northeast are expected in the next 12 to 24 hours. On the forecast track, the center of earl will move away from the North Carolina outer banks today, and will approach southeastern new england tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph, 165 km/hr, with higher gusts. Earl is a category two hurricane on the saffir-simpson hurricane wind scale. Slow weakening is forecast during the next 24 to 36 hours, but earl is expected remain a large hurricane as it approaches southeastern new england.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 70 miles, 110 km, from the center, and tropical

Doesn't look too bad folks! And it'll be weaker by landfall! Here comes the rain!

Issued at: 4:36 PM EDT 9/3/10 (gateway).


Hurricane earl remains large but is losing its punch,

Summary of 500 pm edt, 2100 utc, information ---------------------------------------------- location, 38.2n 71.8w about 230 mi, 375 km ssw of nantucket Massachusetts maximum sustained winds, 80 mph, 130 km/hr present movement, ne or 35 degrees at 22 mph, 35 km/hr minimum central pressure, 961 mb, 28.38 inches

Watches and warnings -------------------- changes with this advisory,

All warnings south of sandy hook New Jersey have been discontinued.

The tropical storm watch from cape elizabeth to west of stonington maine has been discontinued.

Several changes to canadian watches and warnings.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect,

A hurricane warning is in effect for, woods hole eastward around cape cod to sagamore beach massachusetts, including marthas vineyard and nantucket island

A hurricane watch is in effect for, nova scotia from ecum secum westward to digby

A tropical storm warning is in effect for, the coast of long island New York from fire island inlet eastward on the south shore and port jefferson harbor eastward on the north shore new haven Connecticut to west of woods hole Massachusetts, including block island north of sagamore beach to hull Massachusetts stonington Maine to eastport Maine the entire coast of nova scotia prince edward island new brunswick from the u.s.
Canada border eastward to fort lawrence and from shediac to tidnish the magdalen islands

A tropical storm watch is in effect for, point escuminac to shediac new brunswick

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Discussion and 48-hour outlook ------------------------------ at 500 pm edt, 2100 utc, the center of hurricane earl was located near latitude 38.2 north, longitude 71.8 west. Earl is moving toward the northeast near 22 mph, 35 km/hr. An increase in forward speed with a turn toward the northeast is expected in the next 12 to 24 hours. On the forecast track, earl will be very near or just east of cape cod later tonight and on the coast of nova scotia on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, 130 km/hr, with higher gusts. Earl is a category one hurricane on the saffir-simpson scale. Additional weakening is forecast, but earl is expected remain a large tropical cyclone as it approaches southeastern new england and nova scotia.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 70 miles, 110 km, from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 205 miles, 335 km.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 961 mb, 28.38 inches.

Hazards affecting land ---------------------- winds, on the forecast track, most of the hurricane force winds will remain offshore of cape cod, however only a small deviation to the left would bring hurricane conditions to the hurricane warning area tonight.

Storm surge, water levels could rise by as much as 1 to 3 feet above ground level from New Jersey northward to cape cod including long island sound. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. Water levels will continue to subside from the outer banks of North Carolina to delaware bay.

Rainfall, earl is expected to produce 1 to 3 inches rainfall accumulations over eastern new england, with isolated maximum amounts of 5 inches possible.

Surf, large swells from earl will continue to affect the east coast of the united states tonight. These swells will likely cause dangerous su

We didn't get a drop of rain here in western NJ. Watching the radar now and I don't think we will get any. They got some rain around Atlantic City earlier but not all that much.

It has been cloudy all day, but just overcast with some patches of blue showing up. I can see the tops of what may be rain clouds far off to the east but hey aren't moving this way...

The front is still out around Pittsburgh, we may get some rain from that if it doesn't fizzle out first. We could really use the rain...

A bit of a breeze but really no more than an "average" day. They're calling for a little more wind tomorrow but still no big deal. Sunday, my party day, should be prefect weather...

Sysman said:

We didn't get a drop of rain here in western NJ. Watching the radar now and I don't think we will get any. They got some rain around Atlantic City earlier but not all that much.

It has been cloudy all day, but just overcast with some patches of blue showing up. I can see the tops of what may be rain clouds far off to the east but hey aren't moving this way...

The front is still out around Pittsburgh, we may get some rain from that if it doesn't fizzle out first. We could really use the rain...

A bit of a breeze but really no more than an "average" day. They're calling for a little more wind tomorrow but still no big deal. Sunday, my party day, should be prefect weather...

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You may still get some. Rain bands tends to widen as the storm weakens. Hoping for you to get some rain!

Issued at: 7:40 PM EDT 9/3/10 (gateway).


Earl continues to slowly weaken, rain and wind spreading over long island and southeastern new england,

Summary of 800 pm edt, 0000 utc, information ---------------------------------------------- location, 39.1n 70.8w about 155 mi, 250 km ssw of nantucket Massachusetts maximum sustained winds, 75 mph, 120 km/hr present movement, ne or 40 degrees at 23 mph, 37 km/hr minimum central pressure, 961 mb, 28.38 inches

Watches and warnings -------------------- changes with this advisory,

None.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect,

A hurricane warning is in effect for, woods hole eastward around cape cod to sagamore beach massachusetts, including marthas vineyard and nantucket island

A hurricane watch is in effect for, nova scotia from ecum secum westward to digby

A tropical storm warning is in effect for, the coast of long island New York from fire island inlet eastward on the south shore and port jefferson harbor eastward on the north shore new haven Connecticut to west of woods hole Massachusetts, including block island north of sagamore beach to hull Massachusetts stonington Maine to eastport Maine the entire coast of nova scotia prince edward island new brunswick from the u.s.
Canada border eastward to fort lawrence and from shediac to tidnish the magdalen islands

A tropical storm watch is in effect for, point escuminac to shediac new brunswick

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Discussion and 48-hour outlook ------------------------------ at 800 pm edt, 0000 utc, the center of hurricane earl was located near latitude 39.1 north, longitude 70.8 west. Earl is moving toward the northeast near 23 mph, 37 km/hr. An increase in forward speed with a turn toward the northeast is expected in the next 12 to 24 hours. On the forecast track, earl will be very near or just east of cape cod later tonight and reach the coast of nova scotia on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 75 mph, 120 km/hr, with higher gusts. Earl is a category one hurricane on the saffir-simpson hurricane wind scale. Additional weakening is forecast, but earl is expected remain a large tropical cyclone as it approaches southeastern new england and nova scotia tonight and saturday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 70 miles, 110 km, from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 205 miles, 335 km.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 961 mb, 28.38 inches.

Hazards affecting land ---------------------- winds, tropical storm conditions will spread into the tropical storm warning area from long island to Massachusetts this evening and tonight. On the forecast track, most of the hurricane-force winds will remain offshore of cape cod, however only a small deviation to the left of the forecast track would bring hurricane conditions to the hurricane warning area tonight. Tropical storm conditions will reach the warning area in Maine early Saturday and spread across the warning area in the canadian maritimes on saturday.

Storm surge, water levels could rise by as much as 1 to 3 feet above ground level from New Jersey northward to cape cod including long island sound. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. Water levels will continue to subside from the outer banks of North Carolina to Delaware bay.

Rainfall, earl is expected to produce 1 to 3 inch rainfall accumulations over eastern new england, with isolated maximum amounts of 5 inches possib

Fiona wont make land either........she is staying coastal -way off shore!

Great Link here: http://www.stormpulse.com/hurricane-earl-2010

fOR ANYONE STILL FOLLOWING EARL'S PROGRESS:

Issued at: 10:48 AM EDT 9/4/10 (gateway).


Tropical storm earl made landfall near western head nova scotia around 10 am edt, 1400 utc. Severe tropical storm conditions affecting a large portion of the province,

Summary of 1100 am edt, 1500 utc, information ----------------------------------------------- location, 44.3n 64.5w about 50 mi, 80 km wsw of halifax nova scotia maximum sustained winds, 70 mph, 110 km/hr present movement, ne or 35 degrees at 36 mph, 57 km/hr minimum central pressure, 962 mb, 28.41 inches

Watches and warnings -------------------- changes with this advisory,

The hurricane watch for nova scotia from port maitland to port lhebert has been discontinued.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect,

A hurricane watch is in effect for, for nova scotia from port lhebert to point tupper

A tropical storm warning is in effect for, the entire coast of nova scotia prince edward island new brunswick from the fundy national park eastward to fort lawrence, and from shediac to tidnish the magdalen islands

A tropical storm watch is in effect for, point escuminac to shediac new brunswick

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Discussion and 48-hour outlook ------------------------------ severe tropical storm earl made landfall near western head nova scotia earlier this morning. At 1100 am edt, 1500 utc, the center of earl was located inland near latitude 44.3 north, longitude 64.5 west. Earl is moving toward the northeast near 36 mph, 57 km/hr, and this motion will bring earl across nova scotia, prince edward island and the gulf of saint lawrence today.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 70 mph, 110 km/hr, with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours and earl should become extratropical in about 24 hours.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 205 miles, 335 km mainly to the south and east of the center. Numerous stations in nova scotia are reporting sustained tropical force winds. Mcnabs island just reported 56 mph, 90 km/hr with gusts to 68 mph, 109 km/hr. Lunenburg reported gusts to 69 mph, 111 km/hr and a minimum pressure of 971 mb, 28.67 inches.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 962 mb, 28.41 inches. This is based on a 963 mb, 28.44 inches, pressure report by western head as earl was making landfall.

Hazards affecting land ---------------------- winds, tropical storm conditions are spreading over nova scotia and will spread over a large portion of canadian maritimes later today.

Storm surge, water levels will continue to rise above normal values along the south coast of nova scotia. Near the coasts, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.

Rainfall, an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain can be expected over eastern Maine associated with earl. The tropical storm is also expected to produce rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches over new brunswick, nova scotia and prince edward island with isolated amounts of 5 inches possible.

Surf, large swells from earl will continue to affect the northeast coast of the united states. These swells will likely cause dangerous surf conditions and rip currents.

Next advisory ------------- next intermediate advisory, 200 pm edt. Next complete advisory, 500 pm edt.

Still a strong Tropical storm, packing a punch!

Issued at: 1:44 PM EDT 9/4/10 (gateway).


Tropical storm earl raking nova scotia, wind increasing on prince edward island,

Summary of 200 pm edt, 1800 utc, information ---------------------------------------------- location, 45.8n 63.2w about 30 mi, 45 km s of charlottetown prince edward island maximum sustained winds, 70 mph, 110 km/hr present movement, ne or 35 degrees at 40 mph, 65 km/hr minimum central pressure, 965 mb, 28.50 inches

Watches and warnings -------------------- changes with this advisory,

There are several changes to the canadian watches and warnings.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect,

A hurricane watch is in effect for, porters lake to point tupper

A tropical storm warning is in effect for, nova scotia from fort lawrence to margaretsville medway harbour around the east and north side of nova scotia to tidnish the eastern portion of prince edward island from victoria to lower darnley the magdalen islands

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Discussion and 48-hour outlook ------------------------------ at 200 pm edt, 1800 utc, the center of tropical storm earl was located near latitude 45.8 north, longitude 63.2 west. Earl has continued to increase its forward speed and is moving toward the northeast near 40 mph, 65 km/hr. This motion will bring earl across prince edward island and the gulf of saint lawrence very soon.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 70 mph, 110 km/hr, with higher gusts. Earl is expected to become extratropical tonight.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 205 miles, 335 km mainly to the south and east of the center. Numerous stations in eastern nova scotia are still reporting sustained tropical force winds. Beaver island on the southeast coast of nova scotia recently reported sustained winds of 65 mph, 104 km/hr and gusts to 76 mph, 123 km/hr.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 965 mb, 28.50 inches

Hazards affecting land ---------------------- winds, tropical storm conditions are still spreading over eastern nova scotia and prince edward island. These conditions will spread over a large portion of canadian maritimes later today.

Storm surge, water levels will continue to rise above normal values along the southeast coast of nova scotia. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.

Rainfall, the tropical storm is expected to produce rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches over new brunswick, nova scotia and prince edward island with isolated amounts of 5 inches possible.

Next advisory ------------- next complete advisory, 500 pm edt.

From the looks of things outside, we got a good 2 inches of rain from Earl last night. What a blessing that was. No wind to speak of, that was ok also. Now the sun is out and it is blessedly cooler and sunny with a nice breeze blowing away all that humid air we had.
It was SO nice to wake up today to pleasant temps instead of another sizzler with high humidity.....so nice I am finally getting some canning done! I also have the dehydrator full of basil from the garden with more to go in once that is dried.
I have beets to can tomorrow. It's been too hot to do anything in the kitchen the last week so I have been holding off till today and the cooler temps.

Thank God for Earl bringing rain. Joy, joy, joy and all glory to Him!

Issued at: 7:37 PM EDT 9/4/10 (gateway).


Earl racing northeastward over the gulf of saint lawrence,

Summary of 800 pm edt, 0000 utc, information ---------------------------------------------- location, 49.4n 60.4w about 55 mi, 90 km ssw of cape whittle quebec maximum sustained winds, 65 mph, 100 km/hr present movement, nne or 25 degrees at 45 mph, 75 km/hr minimum central pressure, 966 mb, 28.53 inches

Watches and warnings -------------------- changes with this advisory,

None.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect,

A tropical storm warning is in effect for,

Nova scotia from point tupper around cape breton to brule the eastern portion of prince edward island from victoria to lower darnley the magdalen islands newfoundland from burgeo westward to boat harbour

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Discussion and 48-hour outlook ------------------------------ at 800 pm edt, 0000 utc, the center of tropical storm earl was located near latitude 49.4 north, longitude 60.4 west. Earl is moving toward the north-northeast near 45 mph, 75 km/hr. This motion will bring earl across extreme southeastern quebec and newfoundland tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph, 100 km/hr, with higher gusts. Earl is forecast to become post-tropical tonight.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 250 miles, 400 km from the center.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 966 mb, 28.53 inches.

Hazards affecting land ---------------------- winds, tropical storm conditions are still occurring over extreme eastern nova scotia and prince edward island. These conditions will spread over western newfoundland tonight.

Rainfall, rains associated with earl should decrease tonight over the region.

Next advisory ------------- next complete advisory, 1100 pm edt.


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Wise Owl said:

From the looks of things outside, we got a good 2 inches of rain from Earl last night. What a blessing that was. No wind to speak of, that was ok also. Now the sun is out and it is blessedly cooler and sunny with a nice breeze blowing away all that humid air we had.
It was SO nice to wake up today to pleasant temps instead of another sizzler with high humidity.....so nice I am finally getting some canning done! I also have the dehydrator full of basil from the garden with more to go in once that is dried.
I have beets to can tomorrow. It's been too hot to do anything in the kitchen the last week so I have been holding off till today and the cooler temps.

Thank God for Earl bringing rain. Joy, joy, joy and all glory to Him!

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That is awesome, Wise Owl! Sounds like a perfect day!