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Tracking Ophelia: Latest track, spaghetti models as it moves inland

Tracking Ophelia: Latest track, spaghetti models as it moves inland
WE’RE GOING TO SEE SOME PENGUINS SOON ON THE FIRST DAY OF FALL. CONDITIONS ARE CERTAINLY STARTING TO GET A LITTLE CHILLY OUT THERE. YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED THAT TODAY HIGH TEMPERATURES DID NOT GET OUT OF THE LOWER 60S DUE TO OPHELIA THAT HAS NOW BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AS OF THE 8:00 PM ADVISORY, THE STORM REALLY STARTING TO SEE THAT RAIN FADING OUT OVER THE TRIAD. WE’VE BEEN TELLING YOU FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS IT WOULD TAPER DOWN DURING THE EVENING. WE’VE STILL GOT SOME SHOWERY WEATHER AROUND. IT’S NOT OVER YET, BUT GIVE IT A FEW MORE HOURS AND THE STORM WILL START TO PULL AWAY. LOOKING AT A FIRST WARNING RADAR AND SOME DECENT RAIN FROM GREENSBORO STRETCHED UP TO MARTINSVILLE. STILL, SCATTERED SHOWERS REMAIN OVER ROCKINGHAM COUNTY AND A LITTLE BIT OF A BLIP NORTH OF WESTFIELD, RIGHT ON THE BORDER WITH VIRGINIA IN NORTHERN SURRY COUNTY. A FEW LEFTOVER SHOWERS DOWN SOUTH SOUTHERN RANDOLPH COUNTY GETTING CLOSE TO THE ZOO. MAYBE SOME FLAMINGOS THERE, TOO. CONDITIONS CERTAINLY WERE MUCH WETTER OVER THE EASTERN PART OF THE TRIAD, CLOSER TO THE CENTER OF THAT STORM AND THE PERSISTENT RAIN THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS TONIGHT OVER THE EASTERN HALF REALLY ADDED TO THOSE RAIN. RAINFALL TOTALS NEARING AN INCH AT SHILOH AIRPORT IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, 7/10 OF AN INCH IN GREENSBORO. IN STARK CONTRAST TO THAT, JUST UNDER A THIRD OF AN INCH IN WINSTON-SALEM. SO EASTERN AREAS CERTAINLY GOT SOME GOOD RAINS. THE BIG WINNERS, THOUGH, WERE FARTHER EAST, CHERRY POINT, 3.6IN OF RAIN OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, ABOUT THREE AND A HALF AT HATTERAS, RALEIGH RICHMOND CLOSING IN IN ABOUT 2.75IN OF RAIN TOTALS IN NORFOLK, UP NEAR GREENVILLE ARE OUT NEAR GREENVILLE, I SHOULD SAY ABOUT TWO AND ONE HALF INCHES WILMINGTON KILL DEVIL HILLS ABOUT 1 TO 2IN AS WELL. GUSTS WERE SUBSTANTIAL CHERRY POINT WE MENTIONED FOR HIGH RAINS. ALSO HAS THE PEAK GUST THAT WE’VE SEEN SO FAR TODAY. 60 MILE AN HOUR. THAT WAS PRETTY CLOSE TO THE LANDFALL POINT IN EMERALD ISLE THAT CAME IN ABOUT 615 THIS MORNING. HATTERAS ABOUT 52 MILE AN HOUR GUST, LOCAL GUSTS WERE NOT AS HIGH AND THEY PEAKED DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS LAST NIGHT. WE GOT INTO THE 40S IN DANVILLE AND A 43 MILE PER HOUR GUST MEASURED ABOUT 2 A.M. IN BURLINGTON. AND THEY’VE BEEN PRETTY TAME AFTER A BREEZY MORNING. THE WINDS HAVE REALLY SUBSIDED. FIRST, CERTAINLY BIGGER RAINFALL ELEMENT ACROSS THE EASTERN PARTS OF THE AREA. YOUR TRIAD FORECAST AS WE LOOK AHEAD. TEMPERATURES IN THE 50S TOMORROW MORNING, HIGHS IN THE MID 70S DURING THE AFTERNOON. WE’LL CALL IT MIXED SKIES FOR TOMORROW. I THINK THERE’LL BE INTERVALS OF CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE. A HIGH NEAR 74 IN THE FOOTHILLS WITH A NORTHWEST WIND AT FIVE. AND THEN ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN WEST, HIGH TEMPERATURES LIKELY NOT GETTING OUT OF THE MID 60S TOMORROW, NORTHWEST WINDS AT 5 TO 10 AS WELL. JUST AS WE’RE STARTING TO SEE THE END OF OPHELIA. WE HAVE ANOTHER STORM BREWING IN THE TROPICS. THIS IS PHILIPPE, A BRAND NEW TROPICAL STORM BORN A COUPLE OF HOURS AGO, 40 MILE AN HOUR WINDS AND MOVING PRETTY QUICKLY TO THE WEST AT 14, NOT QUITE AS ORGANIZED, BUT THE NUMBER OF STORMS AROUND THAT CENTER STARTING TO GROW. THIS IS GETTING BETTER ORGANIZED GRADUALLY. THIS IS EXPECTED TO TAKE A SIMILAR TRACK, THAT KIND OF LONG TRACK, BUT TURN A LOT EARLIER AS IT STARTS TO FEEL A CHANGE IN THE STEERING WINDS, GRADUAL STRENGTHENING IS EXPECTED FROM THIS, BUT THIS SHOULD TURN LONG BEFORE IT GETS TO THE UNITED STATES AND MOVE INTO THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC. SO WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THAT TROPICAL SEASON. SO FAR, WE’VE HAD 16 NAMED STORMS ALREADY, SIX OF THOSE HAVE BEEN HURRICANES KIND OF QUIETLY BUILDING THOSE NUMBERS VERY QUICKLY. IN FACT, IF YOU LOOK AT THE LIST OF TROPICAL NAMES THIS YEAR, WE’VE GOT FIVE NAMES LEFT. THAT’S IT. AND A WHOLE LOT OF SEASON LEFT TO GET MORE THAN TWO MONTHS LEFT TO GO. SO TYPICALLY, THINGS START TO SLOW DOWN ONCE WE GET PAST MID-OCTOBER. AND THANKFULLY, THAT’S ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS AWAY. SO I’M HOPEFUL. I’M TIRED, MAN. IT’S WEARING ME OUT THIS SEASON. CONDITIONS OVER THE AREA NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS STARTING TO GET WARMER. HIGH, CLOSE TO 80 DEGREES ON MONDAY. WE’RE BACK IN THE 60S WITH SOME RAIN CHANCES AND A NORTHEAST WIND, BUT THAT SHOULD SET UP A REALLY NICE WEEKEND NE
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Tracking Ophelia: Latest track, spaghetti models as it moves inland
Here is the latest track and spaghetti models for Tropical Storm Ophelia. ►Download the Very Local app for updates on the coming stormAPP USERS: Tap here for the full experienceLATEST CONELATEST MODELSATLANTIC SATELLITEGULF SATELLITE7-DAY FORECASTLIVE RADAR More from WXIICLICK HERE for the latest forecast and videocastNorth Carolina DOT Hurricane Evacuation RoutesSupplies to help you survive a hurricaneHurricane Vocab: 12 Terms You Need To KnowHurricane Warning ChecklistHurricane Watch ChecklistTalking with Children about HurricanesTips: Pets and HurricanesHurricane Myths DispelledFrom watch to warning, know your hurricane termsIt is important to know the difference between the severity of storms during Hurricane Season.Below is an explanation so you properly plan for an emergency in the event of a natural disaster.Tropical storms and hurricanes each have two descriptors, a watch and a warning. A Watch means tropical storm or hurricane conditions are possible in the “watch area.” A watch is issued up to 48 hours in advance of the onset of tropical storm-force winds.A Warning is issued when a tropical storm or hurricane conditions are expected in the “warning area.” A Warning is issued up to 36 hours in advance of the onset of tropical storm-force winds.Hurricane preparedness activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm-force. Watches and Warnings are issued in advance of the onset of tropical storm force winds (39-73 mph)How we rate hurricanesThe Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained winds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Category 3 and above are considered major hurricanes, but precautions should still be taken for Category 1 and 2 storms. NOAA and Weather.gov put together the following information that explains how each storm category is defined and what type of damage is expected.Tropical DepressionA tropical depression is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds (one-minute average) of 38 mph or less.Tropical StormA tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds ranging from 39-73 mph.Category 1: Sustained winds of 74-95 mphVery dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.Category 2: 96-110 mphExtremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.Category 3: 111-129 mph (Major Hurricane)Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.Category 4: 130-156 mph (Major Hurricane)Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.Category 5: 157 mph or higher (Major Hurricane)Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.

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From watch to warning, know your hurricane terms

It is important to know the difference between the severity of storms during Hurricane Season.

Below is an explanation so you properly plan for an emergency in the event of a natural disaster.

Tropical storms and hurricanes each have two descriptors, a watch and a warning. A Watch means tropical storm or hurricane conditions are possible in the “watch area.” A watch is issued up to 48 hours in advance of the onset of tropical storm-force winds.

A Warning is issued when a tropical storm or hurricane conditions are expected in the “warning area.” A Warning is issued up to 36 hours in advance of the onset of tropical storm-force winds.

Hurricane preparedness activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm-force. Watches and Warnings are issued in advance of the onset of tropical storm force winds (39-73 mph)

How we rate hurricanes

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained winds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Category 3 and above are considered major hurricanes, but precautions should still be taken for Category 1 and 2 storms. NOAA and Weather.gov put together the following information that explains how each storm category is defined and what type of damage is expected.

Tropical Depression

A tropical depression is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds (one-minute average) of 38 mph or less.

Tropical Storm

A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds ranging from 39-73 mph.

Category 1: Sustained winds of 74-95 mph

Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.

Category 2: 96-110 mph

Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.

Category 3: 111-129 mph (Major Hurricane)

Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.

Category 4: 130-156 mph (Major Hurricane)

Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.

Category 5: 157 mph or higher (Major Hurricane)

Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.