Hurricanes, Tropical Storms And Driving

9.21.2007

Hurricanes, Tropical Storms And Driving

We have all heard the saying I’m sure that water and oil don’t mix. It is so true. This is especially the case when the water and the oil are mixing on the roads we have to drive on.

It’s bad enough to have to drive in heavy down pours of rain but it is dangerous to drive when the oil from the roads are floating to the surface and causing oil slicks. With many heavy duty trucks on many of the roads this will result in even more slick spots especially in heavy isolated storms.

So if you have to be out in the rain take extra precautions adn make sure you have a disaster kit for your car. I f you don’t have to be out in it STAY INSIDE for your sake and others.

You may drive on the road just find but your driving could help to bring up the oil off the surface and result in others being affected. So stay, off the roads, stay in and relax. Hey it’s the weekend.

QUESTION: What are you doing to prepare for the active weather weekend? Where are you and what do you think you should do to prepare for storms?

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Pease, Blessings & Be Safe!

Terrie

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Depression becomes tropical,

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Issued at: 12:46 PM CDT 9/21/07 (gateway).

Satellite imagery indicates that the subtropical depression has acquired enough tropical characteristics to be considered a tropical depression.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect from apalachicola Florida westward to the mouth of the mississippi river, including new orleans and lake pontchartrain. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.

At 100 pm cdt, 1800z, the center of tropical depression ten was located near latitude 29.7 north, longitude 85.9 west or about 50 miles, 85 km, southwest of apalachicola Florida and about 155 miles, 250 km, east-southeast of mobile alabama.

The depression is moving toward the northwest near 11 mph. A turn to the west-northwest is expected during the next 24 hours. On the forecast track, the center of the depression will be moving nearly parallel to the coastline within the warning area today and tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, 55 km/hr, with higher gusts. The depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today or tomorrow.

The minimum central pressure reported by a reconnaissance aircraft was 1006 mb, 29.71 inches.

Rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches, can be expected in association with the depression.

Isolated tornadoes are possible over southwestern georgia, the florida panhandle, and southeastern alabama through tonight.

Coastal storm surge flooding of 1 to 2 feet above normal tide levels can be expected in areas of onshore flow.

Repeating the 100 pm cdt position, 29.7 n, 85.9 w. Movement toward, northwest near 11 mph. Maximum sustained winds, 35 mph. Minimum central pressure, 1006 mb.