Hurricane IRMA, U.S. Coast Guard LIVE Feed, LIVE Satellite & Radar

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See also:

• Hurricane Irma Public Advisory | nhc.noaa.gov

• National Hurricane Center | nhc.noaa.gov and weather.gov

• HURRICANE IRMA | floridadisaster.org (Florida Div. of Emergency Mgt.)

• Marine Forecasts NWS Miami | weather.gov

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Hurricane Nicole & Bermuda: Oracle Team USA Hurricane Video

A visit from Hurricane Nicole - extreme hurricane footage from Bermuda:

ORACLE TEAM USA videographer Sam Greenfield collects extreme hurricane footage from the team to show the experience in Bermuda with Hurricane Nicole. Video by Sam Greenfield / copyright ORACLE TEAM USA. Video above published Oct 14, 2016.

Hurricane Nicole has left Bermuda, but is still with us:

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Major Category 3 Hurricane Nicole Hits Bermuda, Satellite Views

UPDATE via National Hurricane Center:

BULLETIN
HURRICANE NICOLE ADVISORY NUMBER 39
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL152016
500 PM AST THU OCT 13 2016
...NICOLE WEAKENING AS IT MOVES AWAY FROM BERMUDA...
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...33.6N 63.2W
ABOUT 130 MI...210 KM NE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 21 MPH...33 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...963 MB...28.44 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The Bermuda Weather Service has changed the Hurricane Warning for
Bermuda to a Tropical Storm Warning.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Bermuda
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nicole was located
near latitude 33.6 North, longitude 63.2 West. Nicole is moving
toward the northeast near 21 mph (33 km/h). A turn toward the east-
northeast and an increase in forward speed are expected tonight or
on Friday. On the forecast track, the center of Nicole will move
farther away from Bermuda this evening.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 110 mph (175 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the
next couple of days, and Nicole could become a post-tropical cyclone
on Saturday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185
miles (295 km). The Bermuda airport recently reported sustained
winds of 37 mph (59 km/h) and a wind gust of 55 mph (89 km/h).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 963 mb (28.44 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Tropical storm conditions will continue over Bermuda through
this evening.
STORM SURGE: A dangerous storm surge will raise water levels by as
much as 6 to 8 feet above normal tide levels in Bermuda. The surge
will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. The storm
surge should subside this evening.
RAINFALL: Rainfall on Bermuda should diminish this evening.
SURF: Swells associated with Nicole will affect Bermuda during the
next few days, and will spread northward along the United States
east coast from the Carolinas northward through the next few
days. These swells will create dangerous surf conditions and rip
currents. Please refer to products being issued by your local
weather office for more information.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 800 PM AST.
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean, off the east shore of North America about 1,070 km (665 mi) east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, 1,236 km (768 mi) south of Cape Sable Island, Canada, and 1,578 km (981 mi) north of San Juan, Puerto Rico and lies 1,544 km (959 mi) north of Road Town, British Virgin Islands. The capital city is Hamilton. On the morning of October 13, 2016, Category 3 (120 mph winds) Hurricane Nicole struck Bermuda as captured in the three satellite views below (Bermuda's approximate location is shown in pink in each satellite view). Bermuda is a popular sailing destination and venue, serving as the site of the 2017 America's Cup sailing regatta. 

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NOAA's Revised Atlantic Hurricane Forecast, Are You Prepared? (video)

NOAA Has Upped the Atlantic Hurricane Forecast, Are You Prepared?

David Streit, Commodity Weather Group forecaster, discusses the NOAA's Atlantic hurricane forecast with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Markets" August 11, 2016

 

Atlantic hurricane season still expected to be strongest since 2012 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: "August 11, 2016 In its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, NOAA calls for a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal season, and decreases the chance of a below-normal season to only 15 percent, from the initial outlook issued in May. The season is still expected to be the most active since 2012 ..."

2016 Updated Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook Summary (source: NOAA, 11 Aug 2016):

a. Predicted Activity
NOAA's updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook indicates an 85% chance that season will either be near-normal or above-normal. The outlook calls for a 50% chance of a near-season, a 35% chance of an above-normal season, and only a 15% chance of a below-normal season. See NOAA definitions of above-, near-, and below-normal seasons. The Atlantic hurricane region includes the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico.

Compared to the pre-season outlook issued 27 May, the probability of either a near-normal or above-normal season has increased to 85% (compared to 75% in May), and the probability of a below-normal season has decreased to 15% (from 25% in May). The season is still expected to be the strongest since 2012.

This is a more challenging hurricane season outlook than most because it is difficult to determine whether there will be reinforcing or competing climate influences on tropical storm development. The outlook calls for a 70% probability for each of the following ranges of activity during the 2016 hurricane season:

• 12-17 Named Storms, which includes Alex in January
• 5-8 Hurricanes, which includes Alex in January
• 2-4 Major Hurricanes
• Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) range of 85%-150% of the median.

Each of these ranges is higher than was predicted in the May outlook (which indicated likely ranges of 10-16 named storms, 4-8 hurricanes, and 1-4 major hurricanes). The seasonal activity is expected to fall within the predicted ranges in 70% of seasons with similar climate conditions and uncertainties to those expected this year. These ranges do not represent the total possible ranges of activity seen in past similar years.

During 1981-2010, Atlantic hurricane seasons averaged 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes, 3 major hurricanes, and 92.4% of the median ACE.

To date, the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season has produced five named storms, with two being hurricanes. Therefore, for the remainder of the season, we expect (with 70% probability for each range) an additional 7-12 named storms, of which 3-6 are expected to become hurricanes and 2-4 of those are expected to become major hurricanes.

b. Reasoning behind the updated outlook
The strength of the hurricane season is largely controlled by conditions and activity within the Main Development Region (MDR, which spans the Caribbean Sea and tropical Atlantic Ocean between 9°N-21.5°N; Goldenberg et al. 2001). This year, although competing factors are still likely within the MDR during the peak months (August-October) of the hurricane season, overall conditions within the MDR are now expected to favor a more active season than was predicted in May. However, there remains considerable uncertainty regarding when La Niña will develop and how strong it will become, which leads to uncertainty as to whether the Atlantic hurricane season will be near-normal or above normal.

The main factors that are conducive to a more active season now compared to the May outlook include 1) the disappearance of El Niño's suppressing influence on Atlantic hurricanes, 2) weaker vertical wind shear across the central MDR, 3) somewhat weaker trade winds across portions of the southern MDR, and 4) a stronger west African monsoon.

The main competing factors this season are 1) anomalous sinking motion and increased vertical wind shear in the western MDR (which are somewhat related to the active eastern Pacific hurricane season), and 2) less conducive global sea surface temperature (SST) patterns. A stronger La Niña could weaken or dissipate some of these competing factors and result in an above-normal season, while a weak or non-existent La Niña may allow these conditions to persist and thereby favor a near-normal season. Model predictions are now generally calling for only a border-line weak La Niña to form during August-October.

Activity to Date:
Five named storms (Alex, Bonnie, Colin, Danielle, and Earl) have formed in the Atlantic basin to date. Alex, which formed last January, and Earl became hurricanes. Four storms to date have made landfall, including Bonnie in South Carolina, Connie in western Florida, Danielle in eastern Mexico, and Earl in Belize and Mexico.

Preparedness for Tropical Storm and Hurricane Landfalls:
It only takes one storm hitting an area to cause a disaster, regardless of the overall activity. Therefore, residents, businesses, and government agencies of coastal and near-coastal regions are urged to prepare every hurricane season regardless of this, or any other, seasonal outlook.

Predicting where and when hurricanes will strike is related to daily weather patterns, which are not reliably predictable weeks or months in advance. Therefore, it is currently not possible to accurately predict the number or intensity of landfalling hurricanes at these extended ranges, or whether a particular locality will be impacted by a hurricane this season.

More info:

• Climate Prediction Center - Atlantic Hurricane Outlook
• 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season
• NHC (National Hurricane Center) Marine Forecasts & Analyses
• National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
• Hurricane Response: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/hazards/hurricanes/
• JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season, NOAA Outlook, Preparedness (videos) 15 June 2016

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2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season, NOAA Outlook, Preparedness (videos)

NOAA's 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

Dr. Gerry Bell of NOAA discusses the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook (published May 27, 2016). Learn more about how to prepare for the 2016 hurricane season, and monitor hurricane forecasts throughout the season, from June 1 through November 30:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherre...
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane/
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

"NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30, will most likely be near-normal, but forecast uncertainty in the climate signals that influence the formation of Atlantic storms make predicting this season particularly difficult.

"NOAA predicts a 70 percent likelihood of 10 to 16 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 4 to 8 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher). While a near-normal season is most likely with a 45 percent chance, there is also a 30 percent chance of an above-normal season and a 25 percent chance of a below-normal season. Included in today’s outlook is Hurricane Alex, a pre-season storm that formed over the far eastern Atlantic in January.

“This is a more challenging hurricane season outlook than most because it’s difficult to determine whether there will be reinforcing or competing climate influences on tropical storm development,” said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. "However, a near-normal prediction for this season suggests we could see more hurricane activity than we’ve seen in the last three years, which were below normal.” Read more here.

Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and Storms Index:

• Five  ≥137 knots, ≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h
• Four  113–136 knots, 130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h
• Three  96–112 knots, 111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h
• Two  83–95 knots, 96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h
• One  64–82 knots, 74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h
• Tropical storm  34–63 knots, 39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h
• Tropical depression  ≤33 knots, ≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h

West Marine video: Preparing Your Boat for a Hurricane

For more info: http://www.westmarine.com/hurricane-prep-page

BoatUS Hurricane Tracking & Resource Center:

• Boaters Guide
• Yacht Club / Marina
• West Marine Resources
• Hire A Captain!
• Seaworthy's Hurricane Prep Guide
• Why Boats Sink

Hurricane Preparedness, General Information:
Here are a few tips to help prepare for the 2016 hurricane season, which officially began June 1 and ends November 30:

• Know your area and the evacuation routes. In Florida, they are available on the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s Website.
• Have a plan to prepare your home and/or business with storm shutters or plywood. Bring items that could be picked up by the wind and break windows - like lawn furniture, toys, or trash cans - inside.
• Make sure you know where your home’s safe room is located. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) website details what a safe room should look like.
• Keep your automobile fully fueled; if electric power is cut off, gas stations may not be able to operate pumps for several days.
• Be prepared to survive on your own for a few days. Assemble a disaster kit with a battery-powered radio, flashlights, extra batteries, a first-aid kit, blankets, clothing, food, water, and prescription medications and needed medical supplies. The Florida Division of Emergency Management points you to a good list of items to have ready.
• Know how to shut off utilities. Know where gas pilots are located and how the heating and air-conditioning system works. If you have any questions, contact your local utility company.
• Gather your personal documents - insurance policy information, emergency contact information, and any other vital documents - somewhere they can be easily located and ready to take with you should you have to evacuate your home.

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The Final Voyage of El Faro, Questions, Few Answers

El Faro - Final Location - By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;
provided via the United States Navy [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Above is a satellite image at 11:45 UTC (7:45 a.m. EDT) on October 1 depicting the approximate final position of the SS El Faro in relation to Hurricane Joaquin.

NTSB Preliminary Report (pdf) on the fate of El Faro: "On Thursday, October 1, 2015, about 07:15 a.m. eastern daylight time, the US Coast Guard received distress alerts from the 737-foot-long roll-on/roll-off cargo ship El Faro. The US-flagged ship, owned by Sea Star Line, LLC, and operated by TOTE Services (TOTE), was 36 nautical miles northeast of Acklins and Crooked Islands, Bahamas, and close to the eye of Hurricane Joaquin. The ship was en route from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a cargo of containers and vehicles. Just minutes before the distress alerts, the El Faro master had called TOTE’s designated person ashore and reported that the ship was experiencing some flooding. He said the crew had controlled the ingress of water but the ship was listing 15 degrees and had lost propulsion. The Coast Guard and TOTE were unable to reestablish communication with the ship. Twenty-eight US crewmembers and five Polish workers were on board. The Coast Guard deployed helicopters and search vessels to the ship’s last known position, but the search was hampered by hurricane-force conditions on scene. On Sunday October 4, a damaged lifeboat, two damaged liferafts, and a deceased crewmember wearing an immersion suit were found. On Monday, October 5, a debris field and oil slick were found, and the Coast Guard determined that the El Faro was lost and declared the event a major marine casualty. The Coast Guard suspended the unsuccessful search for survivors at sundown on Wednesday, October 7. On Tuesday, October 6, the National Transportation Safety Board launched a full team to Jacksonville to lead the federal investigation in cooperation with the Coast Guard, the American Bureau of Shipping (the El Faro’s classification society), and TOTE as parties. The US Navy Salvage and Diving division of the Naval Seas Systems Command was contracted to locate the sunken ship, assist in the sea floor documentation of the wreckage, and recover the voyage data recorder."

SS El Faro (Wikipedia): "... On October 19, the USNS Apache departed from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia to conduct the underwater search for El Faro. The vessel was equipped with a towed pinger locator, side-scan sonar, and a remotely operated vehicle. The search crew identified a vessel on October 31 at an approximate depth of 15,000 ft (4,600 m); the NTSB reported the object to be "consistent with a [790 ft (240 m)] cargo ship...in an upright position and in one piece." On November 16, 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board announced it has completed its search of the sunken ship, but did not find the voyage data recorder..."

SS El Faro:

"Not sure if you've been following the weather at all, but there is a hurricane out here and we are heading straight into it Category 3. Last we checked, winds are super bad and seas are not great — love to everyone." 

"The saddest thing is that if a 20-year-old cadet is concerned about the storm, what the hell is going on?” said Capt. John Nicoll, 62, who lives in New Hampshire and traces his lineage back through several generations of sailors. “I'm not going to second guess. That's not fair. But I have a lot of questions.” He’s not the only one. Many maritime veterans wonder how the El Faro found itself helpless in the path of a hurricane despite plenty of warning about what lay ahead ..." source: The last voyage of El Faro | Miami Herald


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Patricia, Category 5 Hurricane, Strongest Recorded, Targets Mexico

As of October 23, 2015 - 11:00 AM PDT (US)
Storm Name: Patricia
Storm Type: Category 5 Hurricane
Maximum sustained winds: 175.00 knots (201.39 mph)
Storm Movement: North-Northeast (15.0 degrees)
More information:http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml?epac#PATRICIA and

 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?epac

Sources: NOAA National Hurricane Center,
World Meteorological Organization

Hurricane Preparation for Boats and Sailboats - Hurricane Center - BoatUS

With 200-MPH Winds, Hurricane Patricia Closes In On Mexico
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Hurricane PATRICIA Public Advisory
National Hurricane Center - NOAA
000 WTPZ35 KNHC 230833 TCPEP5 BULLETIN HURRICANE PATRICIA ADVISORY NUMBER 14 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI ...


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Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, Running on Water (video)

Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, Running on Water (video above)
First episode of weekly show - Life at the Extreme - your best way to join the adventure and share the exhilarating and demanding experience of competitive sailing, around the world!
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Hurricane Sandy swallows up sailboats and sailing ship

Hurricane Sandy: Massive storm swallows up replica of famous sailing ship
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EBL: Photo of the sinking sailing ship Bounty...
By EBL
Bligh's brilliance as a navigator was confirmed after the mutiny. Most stories and movies ignore Bligh and his loyal crewmen after the Bounty sails over the horizon. What Bligh did next is still considered a legendary feat of seamanship.
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Oracle's $8-million yacht capsizes during America's Cup training
Oracle Team USA, defender of the 34th America's Cup, suffered a major setback ... tactician ...
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Government: Evaluate Bonaire Sailing Regatta
Monday, 29 October 2012 14:37. KRALENDIJK — Deputy Silvana Serfilia recently informed the Island Council that there will be evaluation of the Bonaire ...
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Hurricane Sailing = Fun? (Disney Fantasy during Hurricane Sandy ...
This was a video of conditions during Hurricane Sandy on board the Disney Fantasy October ...
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Photo Gallery - Sailing rally to Cabo | UTSanDiego.com
Sailing rally to Cabo. Over 150 sailboats departed San Diego on the 19th annual Baja Ha-ha cruisers rally Monday morning headed for Cabo San Lucas with ...
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America's Cup Commissions AAA Flag & Banner to Provide Eco ...
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 30, 2012 America's Cup, the world premier sail racing competition, selected AAA Flag & Banner for event materials, due to ...
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Sandy's Wind Perfect for Sailing | Video | wcsh6.com
Sandy's Wind Perfect for Sailing The wind made for the perfect storm in Portland harbor, which is why boaters secured extra lines in ...
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VIDEO: America's Cup Defender Oracle Team USA capsizes ...
You might have heard that the Oracle Team USA, the America's CupDefender, suffered a ...
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Sandy Wreaks Havoc on Hyannisport Yacht Club: Video - Falmouth ...
Hurricane Sandy destroys a Hyannisport Yacht Club building where Ted Kennedy once moored his boat, Mya.
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Experience Sailing at the Hall of Champions! | San Diego Hall of ...
Sailing has long been a popular pastime and sport enjoyed by San Diegans. ... Olympic medals, theAmerica's Cup, and achieving global prominence in sail ...
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