Graupel Flux

3 minutes ago, DotRat_Wx said:

I'm rather surprised we don't use a voice chat of some kind. Discord or TeamSpeak for example. 

Should go super old school and use Roger Wilco.

First casualty of Florence: The flag on the Frying Pan Pier. 

Guys we're getting off topic. 

How's Sandy doing?

19 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said:

 Then there is always the 20+ hours of tornado threats.

Speaking of:

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1131 AM EDT THU SEP 13 2018

NCC013-137-131545-
/O.CON.KMHX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180913T1545Z/
Beaufort NC-Pamlico NC-
1131 AM EDT THU SEP 13 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BEAUFORT AND CENTRAL PAMLICO COUNTIES...

At 1131 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lowland, or 25 miles southeast of River Road, moving
southwest at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Royal and Maribel around 1140 AM EDT.
  Grantsboro around 1145 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Aurora, Stonewall, Mesic, Alliance, Bayboro, Vandemere and Bridgeton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, call the National
Weather Service office in Newport at 1-800-889-
6889. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous
weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3513 7703 3507 7697 3506 7697 3506 7696
      3511 7694 3515 7699 3525 7690 3532 7699
      3542 7653 3539 7652 3542 7651 3543 7652
      3543 7651 3537 7647 3543 7646 3542 7645
      3527 7638 3504 7699
TIME...MOT...LOC 1531Z 065DEG 34KT 3528 7664

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN