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Friday, September 8, 2017
Paris Jackson Attends Refinery29 Third Annual 29Rooms: Turn It Into Art
Brooklyn, New York - Nineteen year old actress Paris Jackson looking pretty wearing a white top, red skirt, blue denim jacket and black shoes attends the Refinery29 Third Annual 29Rooms: Turn It Into Art event on Thursday, September 7, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City City.
Chloe, Halle Attends Refinery29 Third Annual 29Rooms: Turn It Into Art
Brooklyn, New York - Singers, sisters Chloe, Halle looking fabulous in their outfits attends the Refinery29 Third Annual 29Rooms: Turn It Into Art event on Thursday, September 7, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City City.
Constance Zimmer Attends Refinery29 Third Annual 29Rooms: Turn It Into Art
Brooklyn, New York - Actress Constance Zimmer wearing a black top, pants and white shoes attends the Refinery29 Third Annual 29Rooms: Turn It Into Art event on Thursday, September 7, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City City.
"Off Owls Head" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Off Owls Head" by Doug Mills
Nathaniel Bowditch[Ladona] and Stephen Taber off Owls Head Maine.
These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Thursday, September 7, 2017
BREAKING WEATHER NEWS: Hurricane Irma Remains Dangerous Cat 5
THE FLORIDA KEYS...
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.3N 72.4W
ABOUT 55 MI...85 KM ENE OF GREAT INAGUA ISLAND
ABOUT 585 MI...940 KM ESE OF MIAMI FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...165 MPH...270 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...920 MB...27.17 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
A Storm Surge Warning has been issued from Jupiter Inlet southward
around the Florida peninsula to Bonita Beach, as well as for the
Florida Keys.
A Hurricane Warning has been issued from Jupiter Inlet southward
around the Florida peninsula to Bonita Beach, as well as for the
Florida Keys, Lake Okeechobee, and Florida Bay.
A Storm Surge Watch has been issued for the east coast of Florida
north of Jupiter Inlet to Sebastian Inlet and for the west coast of
Florida north of Bonita Beach to Venice.
A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the east coast of Florida
north of Jupiter Inlet to Sebastian Inlet and for the west coast of
Florida north of Bonita Beach to Anna Maria Island.
The government of the Dominican Republic has discontinued the
Hurricane Warning for the north coast of the Dominican Republic.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Jupiter Inlet southward around the Florida peninsula to Bonita
Beach
* Florida Keys
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
* North of Jupiter Inlet to Sebastian Inlet
* North of Bonita Beach to Venice
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Jupiter Inlet southward around the Florida peninsula to Bonita
Beach
* Florida Keys
* Lake Okeechobee
* Florida Bay
* Haiti from the northern border with the Dominican Republic to Le
Mole St. Nicholas
* Southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands
* Cuban provinces of Camaguey, Ciego de Avila, Sancti Spiritus, and
Villa Clara
* Central Bahamas
* Northwestern Bahamas
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
State of Florida Issues Mandatory Evacuations for Eastern Hendry County, Other Evacuations
This evacuation is voluntary today, September 7, 2017 however it will become mandatory tomorrow, Friday. September 8, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.
The evacuation zone includes all of the City of Clewiston, Hookers Point, Harlem, Flaghole, Montura Ranch Estates and the communities located within the Mid-County MSBU which includes Ladeca, Pioneer Plantation and Leon-Dennis Subdivision (Al Don Farming Road).
Please be reminded that Hendry County has already issued a voluntary evacuation for all residents in non-slab built homes, mobile homes, trailers and R.V.’s.
If you have the means to evacuate without assistance, it is recommended that you do so at this time. Evacuating to a shelter should be last resort. There is limited space available in the shelters.
If you require assistance for evacuation, Hendry County is working with the local and State officials
Governor Scott Closes All K-12 Public Schools, State Colleges, State Universities and State Offices to Begin Preparations Immediately
Governor Scott said, “Today, I am directing the closure of all public schools, state colleges, state universities and state offices for their normal activities effective Friday through Monday, to ensure we have every space available for sheltering and staging. Floridians are facing a life-threatening storm in Hurricane Irma, and every family must prepare to evacuate. Our state’s public schools serve a vital role in our communities as shelters for displaced residents and staging areas for hurricane recovery efforts. Closing public schools, state colleges, state universities and state offices will provide local and state emergency officials the flexibility necessary to support shelter and emergency response efforts.”
For detailed shelter information, visit www.fldoe.org/irma and www.floridadisaster.org/info.
OUC Bringing in Hundreds of Resources From Multiple States
OUC has secured additional line technicians, tree trimmers and other resources from numerous states. Crews from as far away as Massachusetts will begin arriving tomorrow. As of today, more than four hundred line techs will arrive by the end of the weekend as well as hundreds more tree trimmers.
We ask that OUC customers be sure that their correct phone number is on file with OUC, so they can stay informed about estimated service restoration schedules via calls from our automated phone system. Customers should report outages to 407-423-9018 and only need to call once, preferably from their registered phone number.
As we wait for the storm to move in, we ask that OUC customers move all debris and lawn furniture inside now. They can become projectiles and damage power lines. Our crews will work until conditions deteriorate and sustained winds stay above 35 miles per hour. We will ask for patience because we must wait until it is safe to respond. Once the storm passes we will assess the damage. We will restore power to critical customers first, such as hospitals, fire and police and then move to lines feeding the most customers starting at the substation.
Our website www.OUC.com/stormcenter will always be updated with the latest information. The outage map will be available, however, estimated restoration times will not be added until after Irma restoration begins.
We will continue to provide updates as the storm approaches.
About OUC—The Reliable One
Established in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, OUC—The Reliable One is the second largest municipal utility in Florida. OUC provides electric and water services to 375,000 customer accounts in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.
FPL mobilizes restoration workforce of more than 11,000 employees and contractors as it prepares for potential landfall of Hurricane Irma
- FPL is pre-positioning workers and related equipment in the areas most likely to be hardest hit and working to secure additional resources
- FPL urges customers to finalize preparations; heed safety warnings and evacuation orders from local, state and federal officials; download the new FPL Mobile App
- The strength and intensity of this storm will likely require a lengthy restoration effort; parts of FPL's electric system may need to be rebuilt, which could take weeks
JUNO BEACH, Fla. -- Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that they have mobilized a restoration workforce of more than 11,000 employees and contractors in preparation for the landfall of Hurricane Irma. The company has activated more than 20 staging sites and is already pre-positioning crews in the areas anticipated to be hardest hit, so they are ready to respond safely and as quickly as possible. FPL is continuing to secure additional support and resources from out-of-state utilities and electrical contracting companies.
"We continue to pre-position an army of line and vegetation workers across the state where they can make the biggest impact as soon as it is safe to do so," said Eric Silagy, president and CEO of FPL. "Due to the strength and magnitude of Irma, our service area will likely see widespread and substantial destruction that will require crews to literally rebuild parts of our electric system. Restoring power through repairs is measured in days, while rebuilding our electric system could be measured in weeks. However, no matter how extensive the damage, we are fully committed to working around the clock to get the lights back on for our customers."
While the path of the storm continues to fluctuate, the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center indicates the increasing chance of a direct hit to Florida, and life-threatening wind, storm surge and rainfall will likely be felt throughout FPL's entire service territory with significant impacts to the most densely populated areas.
"We have been extremely aggressive with our tree trimming and vegetation-management program each and every year," said Silagy. "That said, given this will likely be Mother Nature's first wholesale clearing effort in South Florida in more than a decade, we fully anticipate whole trees located off FPL's right-of-way and major debris to cause power outages. Following severe weather, crews must cut away trees and large branches that have fallen into power lines, or that are in the way, to find and fix damage safely and as quickly as possible."
FPL is better prepared for hurricanes now than at any time in our company's history. We have invested nearly $3 billion since 2006 to build a stronger, smarter and more storm-resilient energy grid that will allow us to restore power much faster than ever before. However, customers should expect prolonged power outages and they may experience more than one outage throughout the duration of the storm. FPL has one of the strongest electric systems in the country, but no utility is hurricane-proof, especially when facing a storm such as Irma.
"Hurricane Irma is one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history – the likes of which the continental United States has rarely seen. It has already taken a devastating toll and claimed several lives in the Caribbean, and now it appears that much of Florida will likely feel the full impact of this formidable Category 5 storm," said Silagy. "Now is not the time to take a chance. We are taking this storm extremely seriously and we urge our customers to do the same. Customers should finalize preparations for their homes and families, heed warnings and evacuation orders and keep a close eye on the development of the storm."
What we're doing
At FPL we have activated our emergency response plan, which includes:
- Mobilizing more than 11,000 workers and their equipment to speed restoration;
- Acquiring additional restoration workers from out-of-state utilities and electrical contracting companies, and pre-positioning those already on hand;
- Opening more than 20 staging sites in the areas most likely to be impacted;
- Coordinating our response with county and state emergency operations centers; and
- Continuing to communicate with customers in multiple ways, including automated calls and text messages.
As Irma's outer bands begin to impact our service territory, we will restore power to customers as long as it's safe to do so. Immediately following the hurricane, once winds drop below 35 mph, we will continue restoration and conduct damage assessments with our field crews. These assessments help us determine an accurate estimate of when we will complete restoration.
Please stay safe Safety is always FPL's first priority. We urge customers to make it their top priority, too:
- Keep a battery-operated radio on hand with a two-week supply of fresh batteries, along with other essentials.
- Record your FPL account number in a location that will be readily available. By knowing your account number, you will be able to quickly access your account online at FPL.com. Also, have our phone number (1-800-4OUTAGE or 1-800-468-8243) handy in the event you need to call to obtain information through our automated system.
- If someone in your home is dependent on electric-powered, life-sustaining medical equipment, review your family emergency plan for back-up power or make arrangements to relocate now.
- If you plan to use a ladder while preparing your home for the storm, note the location of power lines before you begin. Be sure that ladders or scaffolds are far enough away so that you – and the ends of the tools you're using – stay at least 10 feet away from power lines. Before lowering a TV antenna or satellite dish, make sure to turn off and unplug the TV.
- Most counties suspend trash and debris pickup before a storm. Please do not trim trees now, as high winds can turn cut branches into dangerous, flying debris. However, if you already have trimmed trees, please help to prevent outages by tying down or securing loose branches or other debris.
- Adjust refrigerators and freezers to their coldest settings ahead of time to keep food fresher longer in the event of a power outage.
- Don't venture out in the dark, because you might not see a downed power line that could be energized and dangerous; avoid standing water and debris.
- If you see a downed power line, call 911 or FPL at 1-800-4OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243). Stay away from all power lines.
- Heed the warnings and evacuation orders by local, state and federal officials.
Additional preparation and safety tips are available at FPL.com/storm. In addition, customers can download the new FPL Mobile App for on-the-go, instant and secure access to their accounts. Customers can report or get the latest information on an outage. The app is available for download in the iOS App Store and Google Play. Since the app launched at the beginning of storm season, there has been more than a quarter of a million downloads.
We've invested in a stronger, smarter energy grid
Since 2006, we have invested nearly $3 billion to build a stronger, smarter and more storm-resilient energy grid to help us restore power faster following outages. By the end of 2017, FPL's enhancements to the energy grid will include:
- Strengthening nearly 860 main power lines, serving critical community facilities and services, such as police and fire stations, hospitals, 911 centers, grocery stores and gas stations;
- Placing more than 450 main power lines underground;
- Clearing vegetation – a major cause of power outages – from more than 150,000 miles of power lines;
- Regularly inspecting the company's 1.2 million power poles, and upgrading or replacing those that no longer meet FPL's standards for strength; and
- Installing nearly 5 million smart meters and 83,000 intelligent devices to help predict, reduce and prevent power outages, and restore power faster if outages occur.
Our system improvements mean fewer power outages, faster service restoration following storms and more reliable service for our customers every day. Over the last five years, FPL has improved service reliability by 25 percent. During Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew last year, our smart grid automated switches helped prevent nearly 150,000 customer interruptions. In addition, our strengthened main power lines resulted in 30 percent fewer power interruptions during a storm than standard power lines, and none of our strengthened poles failed during the 2016 hurricane season. That said, each storm is unique, as is the region impacted, which can affect restoration efforts.
As a lesson learned from 2012's Superstorm Sandy, FPL has installed real-time water monitors at 223 substations that are most susceptible to storm surge and flooding throughout our service area. Substations play a critical role in providing service to customers by reducing high-voltage electricity from transmission lines to a level that can be distributed and used throughout FPL's service area.
While the monitors clearly cannot prevent flooding, they do give us more advanced warning if a flood threat emerges and allow us to proactively shut down a substation earlier. This mitigates damage to our system and allows us to bring the substation online faster following a storm.
How to stay informed FPL communicates restoration information to customers frequently through the news media and the following resources:
- FPL website: FPL.com
- Twitter: twitter.com/InsideFPL
- Facebook: facebook.com/FPLConnect
- FPL blog: FPLblog.com
- FPL Power Tracker: FPL.com/powertracker
- FPL Mobile App: Download from the iOS App Store or Google Play
Customers also can sign up for pre- and post-storm email updates at FPL.com/storm.
Florida Power & Light Company Florida Power & Light Company is the third-largest electric utility in the United States, serving nearly 5 million customer accounts or an estimated 10 million people across nearly half of the state of Florida. FPL's typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is approximately 25 percent lower than the latest national average and, in 2016, was the lowest in Florida among reporting utilities for the seventh year in a row. FPL's service reliability is better than 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficient power plant fleet is one of the cleanest among all utilities nationwide. The company received the top ranking in the southern U.S. among large electric providers, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM, and was recognized in 2017 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric utilities by Market Strategies International. A leading Florida employer with approximately 8,900 employees, FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energy company widely recognized for its efforts in sustainability, ethics and diversity, and has been ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry in Fortune's 2017 list of "World's Most Admired Companies." NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
SOURCE Florida Power & Light Company
For further information: Florida Power & Light Company, Media Line: 561-694-4442, @FPL_Newsroom
"Maine Windjammer Parade" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Maine Windjammer Parade" by Doug Mills
Maine's windjammer fleet sailing into Rockland for the Maine Windjammer Parade.
These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
BREAKING WEATHER NEWS: Irma Remains Cat 5 As It Slams Islands
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Irma was located
near latitude 18.8 North, longitude 65.4 West. Irma is moving
toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. On the
forecast track, the extremely dangerous core of Irma will pass just
north of Puerto Rico tonight, pass near or just north of the coast
of Hispaniola Thursday, and be near the Turks and Caicos and
southeastern Bahamas by Thursday evening.
Maximum sustained winds are near 185 mph (295 km/h) with higher
gusts. Irma is a category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are likely
during the next day or two, but Irma is forecast to remain a
powerful category 4 or 5 hurricane during the next couple of days.
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles
(295 km). A wind gust to 62 mph (100 km/h) has been recently
reported at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The estimated minimum central pressure based on Air Force
reconnaissance aircraft data is 914 mb (26.99 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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STORM SURGE: The combination of a life-threatening storm surge and
large breaking waves will raise water levels ABOVE NORMAL TIDE
LEVELS by the following amounts within the hurricane warning area
near and to the north of the center of Irma. Near the coast, the
surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
Turks and Caicos Islands...15 to 20 ft
Southeastern and central Bahamas...15 to 20 ft
Northern coast of the Dominican Republic...3 to 5 ft
Northern coast of Haiti and the Gulf of Gonave...1 to 3 ft
Northern coast of Cuba in the warning area...5 to 10 ft
Water levels in the Leeward Islands will gradually subside tonight.
The combination of a life-threatening storm surge and the tide will
cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising
waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water is expected to
reach the following HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND if the peak surge occurs at
the time of high tide...
British and U.S. Virgin Islands except St. Croix...7 to 11 ft
Northern coast of Puerto Rico...4 to 6 ft
Southern coast of Puerto Rico and St. Croix...2 to 4 ft
The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast in areas of
onshore winds, where the surge will be accompanied by large and
destructive waves. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative
timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over
short distances. For information specific to your area, please see
products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast
office.
WIND: Tropical Storm and Hurricane conditions are occurring over
the British and U.S. Virgin Islands and will spread westward over
portions of Puerto Rico tonight. Hurricane conditions are expected
to begin within the hurricane warning area in the Dominican Republic
and Haiti early Thursday, with tropical storm conditions beginning
tonight. Hurricane conditions are expected to begin in the warning
area in the southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands on
Thursday with tropical storm conditions by late tonight. These
conditions will spread into the Central Bahamas by Thursday night.
Hurricane and tropical storm conditions are possible within the
watch area in the central Bahamas and Cuba by Friday. Tropical
storm conditions are expected to begin within the warning area in
Cuba Thursday night.
RAINFALL: Irma is expected to produce the following rain
accumulations through Saturday:
Northern Leeward Islands...Additional 1 to 3 inches. Storm total 8
to 12 inches, isolated 20 inches.
Northeast Puerto Rico and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands...6 to
12 inches, isolated 20 inches.
Southwest Puerto Rico...3 to 6 inches, isolated 10 inches.
The Southern Leeward Islands, and Saint Croix...2 to 4 inches.
Southeast Bahamas, Central Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos...8 to
12 inches, isolated 20 inches.
Northern Dominican Republic and northern Haiti...4 to 10 inches,
isolated 15 inches.
Eastern and Central Cuba...4 to 10 inches, isolated 15 inches.
Southwest Haiti...1 to 4 inches.
In all areas this rainfall may cause life-threatening flash floods
and mudslides.
SURF: Swells generated by Irma will affect the northern Leeward
Islands, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the southeastern Bahamas,
the Turks and Caicos Islands, the northern coast of the Dominican
Republic, and portions of the southeast coast of the United States
during the next several days. These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult
products from your local weather office.
UPDATE: Below is the National Hurricane Center 11am Statement Regarding Irma, Winds
National Guard troops prep for action as Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean
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| Photo Credit: National Guard |
Air and Army National Guard members have been mobilized in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, which are in the path of the Category 5 storm.
"As we prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Irma, I want our Airmen, their families and our community to know the Puerto Rico Air National Guard stands ready and prepared. We are trained to deal with natural disasters when called upon by the Governor and follow his directives," said Col. Rayond Figueroa, commander of the 156th Airlift Wing.
In Florida, where Gov. Rick Scott mobilized 100 Citizen-Soldiers and –Airmen, all 7,000 Guard members are to report for duty on Friday. Scott already declared a state of emergency and urged residents to heed warnings and be prepared. On Wednesday, the state adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Michael A. Calhoun, echoed that advice.
"As Hurricane Irma moves closer to our state, I truly hope that everyone takes Gov. Rick Scott's call to action seriously. The men and women of your Florida National Guard are ready and prepared to respond – are you?" Calhoun said. "Irma is a very serious threat and you need to make sure your family is prepared with enough food, water, and essential supplies for at least three days. Have an evacuation plan – Where will you go? What is your route? Who will you keep updated? Your preparedness ensures that your Guard personnel and equipment can respond where the need is the greatest. We will be there to help, but I ask that you help us by being as ready as we are."
"With Hurricane Irma now a Category 5 storm, we must do all we can to prepare our families and communities for any potential impact from this major weather event," Scott told Florida residents and visitors. "We do not know the exact path of this storm, but weather can change in an instant and while we hope for the best, we must prepare for the worst."
Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, said that more than 45,000 Guard members are engaged worldwide - including 1,200 fighting wildfires in California, Montana and Oregon, more than 19,000 Texas Guard and supporting states responding to Hurricane Harvey's devastation, and nearly 13,000 mobilized and supporting the combatant commands overseas.
"Angelique of Rockport" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Angelique of Rockport" by Doug Mills
Angelique of Rockport Maine during the Great Schooner Race.
These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
BREAKING WEATHER NEWS: Irma Becomes Dangerous Cat 5 Hurricane
latitude 16.9 North, longitude 59.1 West. Irma is moving toward the
west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected to
continue today, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest
tonight. On the forecast track, the extremely dangerous core of Irma
is forecast to move over portions of the northern Leeward Islands
tonight and early Wednesday.
Reports from an Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that
the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 185 mph (295
km/h) with higher gusts. Irma is an extremely dangerous category
5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some
fluctuations in intensity are likely during the next day or two, but
Irma is forecast to remain a powerful category 4 or 5 hurricane
during the next couple of days.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160
miles (260 km).
The latest minimum central pressure reported by reconnaissance
aircraft is 926 mb (27.34 inches).
UPDATE 11:00am: At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Irma was located
near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 58.4 West. Irma is moving toward
the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected
to continue today, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest
tonight. On the forecast track, the extremely dangerous core of Irma
is forecast to move over portions of the northern Leeward Islands
tonight and early Wednesday.
Reports from an Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that
the maximum sustained winds are near 180 mph (285 km/h) with higher
gusts. Irma is a an extremely dangerous category 5 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity
are likely during the next day or two, but Irma is forecast to
remain a powerful category 4 or 5 hurricane during the next couple
of days.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).
The latest minimum central pressure reported by reconnaissance
aircraft is 931 mb (27.50 inches).
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| Courtesy of NHC |
In Irma path is the Leeward Islands, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico just to name a few.
Florida southern coast may be in Irma's path, track is still a wide area of where it may go over the coming days.
According to the National Hurricane Center 8am statement:
...IRMA BECOMES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE...
...PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION IN THE HURRICANE
WARNING AREA...
SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.7N 57.7W
ABOUT 270 MI...440 KM E OF ANTIGUA
ABOUT 280 MI...445 KM ESE OF BARBUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...175 MPH...280 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...929 MB...27.44 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The government of the Dominican Republic has issued a Hurricane
Watch from Cabo Engano to the northern border with Haiti and a
Tropical Storm Watch from south of Cabo Engao to Isla Saona.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, Montserrat, St. Kitts, and Nevis
* Saba, St. Eustatius, and Sint Maarten
* Saint Martin and Saint Barthelemy
* British Virgin Islands
* U.S. Virgin Islands
* Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* Guadeloupe
* Dominican Republic from Cabo Engano to the northern border with
Haiti
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Guadeloupe
* Dominica
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Dominican Republic from south of Cabo Engao to Isla Saona
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued
36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-
force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or
dangerous. In this case, for some of easternmost islands, the
hurricane conditions are expected within the next 24 hours.
Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to
completion.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area in this case within 36
hours.
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
Interests elsewhere in the Dominican Republic, along with Haiti,
the Turks and Caicos Islands, Cuba, and the southeastern and central
Bahamas should monitor the progress of Irma.
For storm information specific to your area in the United
States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please
monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service
forecast office. For storm information specific to your area outside
the United States, please monitor products issued by your national
meteorological service.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the distinct eye center of Hurricane Irma
was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 57.7 West. Irma is
moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue today, followed by a turn toward the
west-northwest tonight. On the forecast track, the dangerous core of
Irma will move near or over portions of the northern Leeward Islands
tonight and early Wednesday.
Reports from NOAA and U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft
indicate Irma continues to strengthen and maximum sustained winds
have increased to near 175 mph (280 km/h) with higher gusts. Irma
is an extremely dangerous category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are likely
during the next day or two, but Irma is forecast to remain a
powerful category 4 or 5 hurricane during the next couple of days.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).
The latest estimated minimum central pressure from aircraft data is
929 mb (27.44 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and large
breaking waves will raise water levels by as much as 7 to 11 feet
above normal tide levels along the coasts of the extreme northern
Leeward Islands within the hurricane warning area near and to the
north of the center of Irma. Near the coast, the surge will be
accompanied by large and destructive waves.
The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause
normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters
moving inland from the shoreline. The water is expected to reach
the following heights above ground if the peak surge occurs at the
time of high tide...
British and U.S. Virgin Islands except St. Croix...7 to 11 ft
Northern coast of Puerto Rico...2 to 4 ft
Southern coast of Puerto Rico and St. Croix...1 to 2 ft
The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast in areas of
onshore winds, where the surge will be accompanied by large and
destructive waves. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative
timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over
short distances. For information specific to your area, please see
products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast
office.
WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected within the hurricane
warning area in the Leeward Islands by tonight, with tropical storm
conditions beginning later today. Tropical storm conditions are
expected within the tropical storm warning area where hurricane
conditions are also possible. Hurricane conditions are expected
to begin within the hurricane warning area in the British and U.S.
Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Wednesday, with tropical storm
conditions beginning tonight. Hurricane and tropical storm
conditions are possible within the watch area in the Dominican
Republic by early Thursday.
RAINFALL: Irma is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations
of 4 to 8 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 12 inches across
the northern Leeward Islands, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands,
and Puerto Rico. These rainfall amounts may cause life-threatening
flash floods and mudslides.
SURF: Swells generated by Irma will affect the northern Leeward
Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands
during the next several days. These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult
products from your local weather office.
"Bucks Harbor" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Bucks Harbor" by Doug Mills
Maine schooner Victory Chimes anchored at Bucks Harbor, Maine.
These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Monday, September 4, 2017
"WoodenBoat Sail In" Maine Windjammer Project
"WoodenBoat Sail In" by Doug Mills
Maine windjammers arrive at Brooklin Maine for the annual WoodenBoat Sail In.
These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Sunday, September 3, 2017
New York 7 Day Forecast
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| "WoodenBoat Fall" by Doug Mills Shyoot Maine Studios Rockland, Maine |
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
"Windjammer" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Windjammer" by Doug Mills
Mary Day, the first schooner built for the windjammer trade, sailing into WoodenBoat Cove in Brooklin Maine.
These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Friday, September 1, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: New York City Fire Department Battling Manhattan 6th-Alarm
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| Courtesy: NYC FD |
UPDATE 8:36pm: Main body of fire knocked down, dealing with pockets of fire on all floors.
UPDATE 7:55pm: Fire has been upgraded to a fifth alarm.
UPDATE 7:51pm: Fire is now reported on all floors.
UPDATE 7:34pm: According to New York City Fire Department, #FDNY members continue operating at 4-alarm fire, 24 Murray St #Manhattan. No injuries to report at this time. 170 #FDNY members on scene of 4-alarm fire at 24 Murray St #Manhattan.
BREAKING NEWS: Manhattan, New York City, New York - New York City Fire Department is battling a 4-alarm 5 story building fire at 24 Murray Street on September 1st, 2017 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
Fire on multiple floors.
"In The Fog At Brooklin" The Maine Windjammer Project
"In The Fog At Brooklin" by Doug Mills
Historic Maine windjammers gather in the fog at Brooklin, Maine for the WoodenBoat Sail In.
These photos are from the historical archives of the Maine Windjammer Project.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
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