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One of the reasons we have been so concerned about Hurricane Irma is the very large size of the storm. One clue about this is the storm surge which is expected on the Georgia coast, far from the center of circulation. The projected high water amount from Irma later this week is expected to be…
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If you are interested in hearing the latest about Hurricane Irma, which has made landfall near Naples FL this afternoon, here is a 21 minute long briefing by the National Weather Service with all the latest details. View it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuSG_kIyPng&feature=youtu.be.
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While most of us in the Southeast are focused on dealing with the reality that is Irma, producers in other parts of the US are dealing with their own disasters. I will discuss the impacts of Harvey tomorrow. Today I want to discuss the wildfires out west, which have covered a huge amount of territory.…
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The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City has put together an excellent and detailed video briefing on the impacts that are expected across Georgia from Irma based on the most recent forecast. It’s about ten minutes long and covers winds, rainfall, and the possibility of tornadoes across Georgia over time. You can watch it…
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While the storm track has drifted a little bit west of yesterday’s track, the impacts on the Southeast have not really changed, except that in the eastern sections the impacts are likely to be a little weaker and in the west, a little stronger. James Spann is one of the most trusted meteorologists in the…
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The latest 7-day QPF forecast is, as you might expect, dominated by the rainfall from Hurricane Irma, which is already battering southern Florida with the outer spiral bands. Most of this week’s rain will fall in the first three days, with lighter amounts for the rest of the week. Keep in mind that this rainfall…
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Below are several resources put together by the Southeast Regional Climate Hub (SERCH) for anyone needing to prepare livestock for the hurricane, which is on track to potentially hit states in the Southeast US. Though some of these resources come from specific states, the advice is generally relevant across state boundaries. We hope everyone endures…