Watches, Warnings & Advisories for Sunflower Co.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

TS Isaac #8 26 AUG 12

The 4:00pm update for Tropical Storm Isaac continues to shift the projected landfall to the west.  Currently, the anticipated landfall will occur Wednesday, August 29, near the Bay of Saint Louis in Mississippi.  Forecasters anticipate that Isaac will intensify in the Gulf of Mexico over the next 36 to 60 hours to a Category-2 strength hurricane (winds 96-110 MPH with 6-8 foot storm surge).  While the official forecast track from the National Hurricane Center shows landfall in Mississippi, model guidance varies widely from the Texas/Louisiana border in the west, to near Pensacola, FL in the east.

Impacts to Mississippi will vary, depending on the final path of Isaac.  Storms passing to our east will generally result in widespread wind and rain for Mississippi.  Storms falling to our west could result in coastal flooding along with very heavy rains and storms for eastern Mississippi, including the possibility of flash flooding in some areas.

Again, the key point to remember is not to focus on a single forecast track.  If you live in the error cone, your are at risk.

Amateur Radio interests:
The Hurricane Watch Net is active on 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz.
Mississippi Section Phone Net: 3.862 MHz
Central Gulf Coast Hurricane Net: 3.935 Mhz

Forecast maps from the 4:00pm update:


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