HIRT headed for Isle of Palms

[Aslkahuna]

As the outflow from the storm moves out from the storm, it eventually descends and forms a subsidence inversion which traps haze and aerosols below giving the sky a yellow cast. The same happens with an approaching Supercell as there is usually already a subsidence inversion ahead of it which forms the cap of the low level layers. The fact that the subsidence is occurring means that the outflow mechanism of the storm is well developed.

Steve

[TLHR]

krisj,

Don't mean to lecture. But the best time to prepare for a hurricane is in JUNE, when nothing is happening in the tropics and supplies are plentiful.

I'd go tonight.

[Stormsfury]

Yikes! I didn't plan for this! I was ready for Charley cause we watched it for days and days. I didn't do the water and battery thing or even get milk! Darn, should have gone to the store....
So what time are we expecting our visitor Gaston? Will I have time in the a.m. to make preparations, or it too late?

http://www.stormsfury1.com

(Use toolbar to my forecast/prognostic discussion)

SF

[TLHR]

As the outflow from the storm moves out from the storm, it eventually descends and forms a subsidence inversion which traps haze and aerosols below giving the sky a yellow cast. The same happens with an approaching Supercell as there is usually already a subsidence inversion ahead of it which forms the cap of the low level layers. The fact that the subsidence is occurring means that the outflow mechanism of the storm is well developed.

Steve

Cool! I never knew the specifics. Just knew what I've observed in the past.

Since the sky turned yellow in Charleston, then Gaston must be strengthening.

Great......

[Pileus]

Daughter is doing the same thing, TLHR. She also said the waves are up
to the homes on Sullivans Island. That is remarkable because the water
is usually so placid there because it's protected. WOW

[TLHR]

The full moon is August 30th.
So even a storm surge of 1 or 2 feet will bring measurable flooding to IOP, Sullivan's Island and most of downtown Charleston.

[krisj]

TLHR, I am relatively new here. Lived most of my life in the midwest and never paid attention to hurricanes. So the idea of a hurricane season is new to me and I am just learning. So that is why I keep asking all the stupid questions. Thanks for the advice about not waiting until tomorrow. I may go ahead and go.
Stormsfury, your site is great! Thanks for the link. I remember you were a help during Bonnie and Charley.

[TLHR]

Gotcha! Sorry. should not have assumed.

Go to the supermarket and get a flashlight and batteries if any are left. Get water in any form possible, even if it's in single serving bottles. Buy food and snacks that don't need refridgeration like apples, bananas, canned tuna, crackers, etc.

Buy some paper plates and plastic silverware. If power goes out, which it probably will, you will not be able to do dishes.

If you cannot buy a flashlight and the necessary batteries, go to Target or Walmart and buy glow-sticks.

Hope this helps!

[Stormsfury]

TLHR, I am relatively new here. Lived most of my life in the midwest and never paid attention to hurricanes. So the idea of a hurricane season is new to me and I am just learning. So that is why I keep asking all the stupid questions. Thanks for the advice about not waiting until tomorrow. I may go ahead and go.
Stormsfury, your site is great! Thanks for the link. I remember you were a help during Bonnie and Charley.

You're welcome, krisj, and thanks for the compliments...

SF

[bree4bryce]

I saw the rainbow too and the yellow sky...weird.

[TLHR]

Due to the situation with Gaston, I'm opening the Links section of my Yahoo Group: TLHR to the public. These links will be open until Gaston passes and will re-open if needed for Frances.

Click on the WWW to go to my Yahoo Group.