KWx Chasing

12/01/2024

Phew, made it through hurricane season! Now, let's hope we don't see any surprise storms until spring. Time to relax and enjoy the winter!

11/05/2024

Oklahoma has had 75 tornado warnings since the beginning of November.

11/05/2024

10/10/2024

The latest updates indicate that Milton is transitioning into an extratropical cyclone, with the strongest winds likely positioned northwest of the center. The storm is expected to track eastward due to a deep-layer trough, with a decrease in intensity over the next few days. Residents in affected areas should remain vigilant for storm surge, tropical storm conditions, and lingering flood risks. Stay safe post-storm by being aware of potential hazards like downed power lines and flooded areas and take precautions to prevent accidents and health risks.

10/09/2024

Hurricane Milton down to a Category 3 Hurricane but also growing in size. (125 mph winds)

Heavy rainfall and tropical-storm force winds are moving inland across the Florida peninsula. A recent wind gust of 68 mph (109 km/h) was recorded at a mesonet site located in Fort Myers Beach.

Multiple tornado warnings are currently in effect across the Florida peninsula. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, seek shelter immediately in a designated safe room or an interior room away from windows and flooding.

Safety Recommendations:
* Avoid driving: Roads may be flooded or have
debris.
* Stay away from downed power lines: They can
be dangerous.
* Monitor local news and weather updates: Stay
informed about the storm's progress.
* Have a disaster preparedness plan: Be prepared
for potential power outages or evacuations.

10/09/2024

A shift towards the northeast, accompanied by a reduction in forward speed, is anticipated this evening and tonight. A further turn toward the east-northeast and east is projected for Thursday and Friday. According to the forecast trajectory, the center of the storm named Milton is set to make landfall on the west-central coast of Florida tonight, traverse across the Florida peninsula overnight and into early Thursday, and then move off the eastern coast of Florida into the western Atlantic Ocean on Thursday. It's crucial for residents to remain vigilant and monitor local weather updates as conditions may evolve. Would you like additional information on how to prepare for the storm or any relevant updates?

10/08/2024

This is a LIFE THREATENING situation‼️‼️

Milton's structure changed overnight, with a double eyewall replacing the pinhole eye. The hurricane is gaining latitude and is expected to turn northeast with a slight increase in forward speed. Milton will likely remain dangerous as it approaches Florida, with fluctuations in strength due to structural changes. The wind field is expected to grow in size, with damaging winds, life-threatening storm surge, and heavy rainfall extending outside the forecast cone. Residents in Florida should closely follow local emergency management orders.

Hurricane-force winds are expected along the west coast of Florida, where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Milton is forecast to maintain its hurricane status as it crosses the Florida Peninsula, bringing life-threatening winds, especially in gusts, to the area. Inland flooding, as well as flash, urban, and river flooding, are also expected in portions of Florida, making preparation and evacuation crucial.

10/07/2024

History was made yesterday (10/6/2024) as it was the 1st time there was three Hurricanes at once in the Atlantic in October.

10/07/2024

Hurricane Milton's Timeline

Saturday, October 5, 2024
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11am Tropical Depression forms
125pm Tropical Depression becomes Tropical Storm Milton

Sunday, October 6, 2024
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2pm Tropical Storm Milton intensifies into a Cat 1 Hurricane

Monday, October 7, 2024
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2am Hurricane Milton becomes a Cat 2
7am Hurricane Milton becomes a Cat 3
905am Hurricane Milton becomes a Cat 4
1155am Hurricane Milton becomes a Cat 5 with max wind speeds of 160 mph and higher wind gusts.

10/06/2024

Milton has turned eastward with an initial motion of 090/4 kt. The storm is expected to be steered generally eastward during the next 36-48 hrs by westerly flow on the south side of a shortwave trough over the northern Gulf of Mexico. After that, a second trough moving over the northwestern Gulf should cause the storm to turn northeastward toward the Florida Peninsula at a faster forward speed. While the track guidance is generally in good agreement on this scenario, there remains some spread in both the track and forward speed, so it is too early to specify which portions of the Florida Peninsula will get the worst impacts. After crossing Florida, Milton should turn eastward over the Atlantic in the mid-latitude westerly flow.

There is a growing risk of life-threatening storm surge and wind impacts for portions of the west coast of the Florida Peninsula starting late Tuesday or Wednesday. Residents in these areas should prepare their hurricane plan, heed local officials' advice, and stay updated on the forecast.

10/06/2024

Milton to become at least a Cat 3 hurricane.

10/05/2024

Tropical Storm Milton formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to strengthen, potentially impacting parts of Florida's west coast next week. No coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect. Heavy rainfall will impact parts of Florida on Sunday and Monday, followed by additional heavy rainfall later Tuesday through Wednesday, causing flash, urban, and areal flooding, as well as minor to moderate river flooding. Swells generated by the system will affect the coast of the southwestern Gulf of Mexico starting today, spreading northward and eastward along much of the Gulf Coast by early next week, causing dangerous surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office for more information.

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10/02/2024

Limitations on travel in Western NC are in effect, allowing only local and hurricane response traffic. Access this map for detours around the region and to bypass road closures and dangerous driving conditions: ncdot.gov/helene-detours

10/02/2024

No interstate travel exists between NC and TN.

09/29/2024

(Orange Patch) (this is the upcoming system everyone is discussing)
Low pressure system expected to form over Western Caribbean Sea in next couple of days, potentially developing into tropical depression by mid-next week. System expected to move northwestward into Gulf of Mexico. Interests in northwestern Caribbean and US Gulf Coast should monitor progress.

* Formation chance through 7 days...medium...50 percent.

(Red Patch)
Tropical depression likely to form in eastern and central tropical Atlantic early next week as environmental conditions are conducive for development.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.

Tropical Storm Joyce and Hurricane Isaac are no threats to the U.S.

09/28/2024

Over 400 roads remain closed in NC as of this morning, with all roads in Western NC considered closed.

Please give crews room to clear and inspect roads and bridges.

Check DriveNC.gov for updates.

09/27/2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of
Central and Eastern Georgia
Southern North Carolina
South Carolina
Coastal Waters

* Effective this Thursday night and Friday morning from 855 PM until 800 AM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
Several tornadoes likely