NWS WPC:

"SUMMARY...Life-threatening flash flooding and the likelihood of catastrophic impacts to continue across much of the southern Appalachians through at least early this afternoon with an
additional 2-4" of rain.
...

The only positive news is that Helene continues to race north at
30 mph (per NHC) and lead to a quick exit of this extreme
rainfall, with intense rates ending across Upstate SC first by 14Z
and western NC by around 16Z. However, this region will also take
the brunt of the tropical moisture surge and the highest
additional totals. "

https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/metwatch_mpd_multi.php?md=1076

#NCwx #SCwx #flooding #helene

The Weather Network’s live #hurricane coverage is far superior to The Weather Channel. They have one dude on the ground doing most of the talking, people on the studio in Canada doing actual meteorology, and no commercials (originating from TWN, there are YT commercials).

It feels like golden era of the The Weather Channel from back when I was a kid.

YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/GTNTJnCoQiU?si=5wlzKwBWotMClNbP

#weather #Helene

LIVE TRACKING: Hurricane Helene Threatens Florida With Life-Threatening Storm Surge

Helene officially strengthened to hurricane status Wednesday morning. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings have been issued, as well as a storm surge warnin...

^YouTube

For those who don't understand how Americans relate a waffle restaurant to weather events:

Waffle House restaurants are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They do NOT close for ANY reason except impending catastrophe.

So when Waffle House reports that all locations in a city have been closed due to weather, that area is most likely fucked after the storm is over.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waffle_House_Index

#HurricaneHelene #Hurricane #Helene #WaffleHouse

Storm situation is getting serious. Waffle House is closed across Tallahassee. Power already lost to tens of thousands of homes. Wind speeds over 120mph. Cleanup after floods and wind damage might take weeks.

Floridians are already posting links to Kofi asking for donations. Trump has launched his new line of $100k watches.

#Helene

Via Emptywheel: 1/2

This is the kind of service that Trump's buddies at #Project2025 want to eliminate.

NHC Storm Surge:

9/26 4am CDT: There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge from #Helene along the west coast of the Florida Peninsula & Florida Big Bend, where a Storm Surge Warning is in effect. Residents in the warning area should follow advice & evacuation orders from local officials.