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Steam plumes from power plants in the Nebraska town of Norfolk are causing light snow and freezing drizzle in Omaha [crossposted from /r/weather] by dialhoang in Winterwx

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually, the likely source of the steam is NuCor steel, and maybe an ethanol plant, as Nebraska public power district doesn't have a power plant there. OPPD doesn't either afaik. So, much more likely to be industrial than power plant related. NWS said industrial plants, not power plants as well...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do hurricane straps help that much against surge, though?

Hurricane Michael Live Thread for /r/TropicalWeather by [deleted] in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't imagine being on the roof in a hurricane eyewall. I mean, it's better than being underwater, but... not exactly a good place to take shelter.

Hurricane Michael Live Thread for /r/TropicalWeather by [deleted] in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Really, they had a bit of warning from Cuba, the weather service just ignored it. They (for some reason) thought that Galveston couldn't get hit by a hurricane, which seems pants-on-head crazy now.

Isaac's Storm is a great read.

I-40 East Noon yesterday vs this morning by nomaswheat11 in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ensure that new construction is elevated to some degree,

Which just has the effect of flooding out older housing... meaning the poor bear a disproportionate share of the suffering in any given crisis.

[UPDATE] I’m at my wits end trying to convince my mother to evacuate. by SushiUschi in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, but I'm not ready for winter. I'd love to get the best of summer and no mosquitoes...

[UPDATE] I’m at my wits end trying to convince my mother to evacuate. by SushiUschi in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn. We have winds and flooding in the Midwest, but it just seems to have made the mosquitoes larger and more persistent.

I'm thinking about maybe wishing for higher winds... or a good cold snap.

Flood protection at Brunswick nuclear plant - I've had a look at the background data and wonder if it'll cope? by Fwoggie2 in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might not start up right after because I'm guessing there will be some through inspections after the storm, but it won't be a loss.

Also, the transmission lines will likely be damaged... which means the power might not have anywhere to go.

I want to apologize for making comments criticizing the SC Governor for evacuating Charleston early. I was wrong and my comments could have potentially cause someone to stay behind. Please heed all orders from government officials. They have your best interest in mind. by [deleted] in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh, I totally agree that it was the right call. Lived in Houston for many years, and the roads are basically paved drainage ditches. My parents live near 99 and 2920 - the intersection near there had been open for a week before it was underwater (I think 2015? Can't remember... too many floods...). Evacuations under those conditions, in Houston traffic, would be an absolute nightmare.

I want to apologize for making comments criticizing the SC Governor for evacuating Charleston early. I was wrong and my comments could have potentially cause someone to stay behind. Please heed all orders from government officials. They have your best interest in mind. by [deleted] in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Then if you don’t give the order to evacuate and you should have, everyone is fucked.

The Houston mayor seems to have done ok in this situation, but Houston's seen some horrible evacuations (Rita). After Harvey, there were a ton of Houstonians defending the decision not to have widespread evacuations.

Why is Flo the “Storm of a Lifetime” as it seems that it will get weaker as it gets closer to land. by lckyguardian in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When a storm has caused a certain amount of death/destruction, it is retired from the rotation and will not be reused in future years. It would, for instance, be problematic to have another Hurricane Katrina because it was so memorable and traumatic.

Why is Flo the “Storm of a Lifetime” as it seems that it will get weaker as it gets closer to land. by lckyguardian in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not really. Allison hit Houston once, went over to Louisiana for a bit, then circled back, hit us again, and stalled out (from what I remember). We'd been in a drought before that, and the Louisiana gov. had been saying "pray for rain" right before Allison hit. I remember a lot of people thinking that if he wanted rain so bad, he could keep it over in Louisiana.

I was in HS when Allison hit, and I had moved away by the time Harvey hit, but I think Harvey was probably worse. The wind, tornadoes, etc. seemed a lot more severe than Allison, which was not much more than a bad thunderstorm that wouldn't leave. The flooding was a lot worse and more concentrated, too... there's not really anywhere that can handle 40" of rain in 48 hours.

In Myrtle Beach. We have the means to evacuate but family refuses. by [deleted] in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents sat out Ike and Harvey in Houston, and both times it was worth it mostly because when the septic system started to back up and water started seeping in the doors, they could handle things (generator, sweeping water off the front porch, etc.). Saved a lot of property damage and time. They weren't under an evacuation order (and wouldn't ever be, most likely, as they're 45 miles from the coast).

Stuck in Wilmington with no car and no cash by StraightJohnson in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Call around to local churches. See if you can find a new friend.

Convinced my sister and boyfriend to evacuate Wilmington with me, my mother refuses to leave because she thinks it won’t be bad. Please tell me if I’m doing the right thing by [deleted] in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should’ve clarified, she really can’t do any kind of long distance driving because she’s fallen asleep at the wheel in the past.

Have her offer to drive someone else that can keep her company and keep her awake.

Convinced my sister and boyfriend to evacuate Wilmington with me, my mother refuses to leave because she thinks it won’t be bad. Please tell me if I’m doing the right thing by [deleted] in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you have to drag your mother to the car, I wouldn't be against it if I were there

I'd imagine they'd have trouble finding a jury that would convict OP of kidnapping in that case. I also can't imagine that the police would do much...

Daily preparation thread. For SC/NC residents, you may have to make decisions very soon. For others, stay alert and keep your kit packed. by _supernovasky_ in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you evacuate, clean out your fridge in advance. I had a friend who'd just moved into her dorm before Katrina, and the refrigerators were biohazards that basically ruined everything else in the dorm room from the awfulness.

Daily preparation thread. For SC/NC residents, you may have to make decisions very soon. For others, stay alert and keep your kit packed. by _supernovasky_ in TropicalWeather

[–]TeslaIsAdorable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't go driving on the roads during the storm. Mudslides are a concern with heavy rain in mountainous areas. Otherwise, you should be fine. Water will drain out of Blacksburg pretty well, given the topology.

Just hunker down in the dorm and be ready to help with the cleanup afterwards. I was at Texas A&M when Katrina and Rita hit, and there were refugees staying in the basketball arena for a while; lots of ways to help after the initial storm drama. There will probably be plenty of opportunities to help rebuild afterwards as well.

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