Look at the size of Erin this morning

[malaise]

The really good news is that there will be no direct hit on this side of the pond. Could extra tropical Erin assist with the fires in Europe?



https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at5+shtml/161152.shtml?cone#contents

[OldBaldy1701E]

1. Yep.

I can also see the big storms that we, here in the Twin Cities, are supposed to get this morning.

However, a hurricane can change direction faster than Leavett can change her tune about whatever that orange gibbon is up to today.

Let's hope that Erin will stay out there.

[malaise]

3. I saw that storm heading your way

Stay safe

[spanone]

2. K&R

[spanone]

4. Erin becomes a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean as region braces for flooding

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Center said.

The storm is currently 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 kph). It is moving west-northwest at 20 mph (31 kph).

It is currently not forecast to hit land, but strong winds are affecting nearby islands, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding, landslides and mudslides. The Hurricane Center said it will eventually swerve away from the continental United States.

Tropical storm watches are in place for St. Martin, St. Barts and St. Maarten.

https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-erin-caribbean-9801bea558cc1fb9005f1c5235354a67

[malaise]

8. A Major hurricane

Hope Puerto Rico can handle those outerbands

[surfered]

5. Still watching that next one..

The GFS Aug 24th



Then it continues into the Gulf and gets stronger.The European model doesn’t develop this system. I hope it’s right.

[PJMcK]

6. That's big and fierce with 130 mph winds?!

Glad it's staying out to sea. Hope there aren't any sailors in that area!

[malaise]

7. They had enough notice to get out of the area

[malaise]

11. Now 155mph. 11.00am update

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at5+shtml/161520.shtml?cone#contents

[PJMcK]

12. Yikes!

That’s a serious storm. Glad it’s out to sea.

[Solly Mack]

9. ...

[malaise]

10. This one will spare us but we have weeks to go

[Solly Mack]

14. Scary weeks. Scarier than usual because of the Trump Regime.

[spanone]

13. Hurricane Erin becomes Category 5, will fuel dangerous surf, coastal flood risk from Carolinas to New England

Hurricane Erin becomes Category 5, will fuel dangerous surf, coastal flood risk from Carolinas to New England

Erin rapidly intensified into a major Category 5 hurricane Saturday morning with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. After departing the Caribbean, Erin will set its sights on the East Coast of the United States, with the severity of impacts dependent on its track.

Erin is moving over water temperatures that are higher than the historical average not just at the surface but also hundreds of feet deep. These warm waters, combined with very little in the way of dry air and wind shear, have created "near perfect" conditions for rapid intensification, according to AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva.

How long Erin tracks west before turning to the north will determine how close it comes to the East Coast and Bermuda as well as how widespread the impacts may be next week.

"Erin is forecast to slowly curve to the north as it continues to strengthen over the weekend. At this time, the storm is forecast to remain hundreds of miles off the East Coast," DaSilva said.

https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/hurricane-erin-becomes-category-5-will-fuel-dangerous-surf-coastal-flood-risk-from-carolinas-to-new-england/1805632

[malaise]

15. Stay away from the ocean

That is all.

[True Dough]

16. Satellite image from 3 hours ago

[malaise]

17. This is going to cause trouble

across the pond.
Before that folks in Bermuda need to pay attention

[True Dough]

18. Poor Bermuda!

They don't need another homewrecker!

[malaise]

19. They may escape a direct hit

But will sure face some serious problems

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