ForsythSnow
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TS watch now in effect for a majority of N GA
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Tropical Hurricane Zeta
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Dewpoint Dan
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I thought a watch was only issued if sustained winds were forecast to be tropical storm but i guess it's gusts that matter.TS watch now in effect for a majority of N GA
Andy Hamachek
Member
Wonder if over towards Athens area will get added on later this evening or tomorrowTS watch now in effect for a majority of N GA
ForsythSnow
Moderator
Doubt it given the trajectory of the storm.
NorthGaWinter4
Member
This place is pretty quiet all things considered
Henry2326
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Jessy89
Member
It’s expected to get to cat 1. But I wouldn’t at all be surprised to see a 100mph cane
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NewnanWetather
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I know it’s odd but I think maybe a lot of posters are in NC.
Showmeyourtds
Member
I was about to say the same thing. Not to take away the concerns of any coastal folks on the board, but when you're in metro Atlanta and the last 3 rain events have resulted in 4-6 inch instances of rainfall with the ground still juiced from Saturday, we could be in for a rude awakening.
They could be sustained over TS force. Some models showing the last night.
Just as the leaves are getting very pretty they are all going to be gone. What a shame!
NoSnowATL
Member
I’m sure it will pick up once she makes landfall. This one is going to be interesting. I can see another boom or bust scenario.
Anyone think TS Watches will make it into the Upstate?
Huh?
Jessy89
Member
That’s what I’m wondering. If I had to guess right now I’d say probably not. Most likely a wind advisory or high wind warning. Gsp hasn’t issued tropical storm watches for upstate sc since I believe Hugo I could be wrong though
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DustinWx
Moderator
I don't why they even issued one for Atlanta, honestly. It's gusts, not sustained winds. Which is by definition what warrants a TS watch/warning. A wind advisory/ and flood watch would of have been sufficient enough.
ForsythSnow
Moderator
I think the watch is more in case the winds are stronger when it comes inland and they're saying 20 to 30 sustained right now. Models may be right about it being slightly stronger or may be too strong.
It's ironic TWC is forecasting stronger sustained winds here than the NWS. They've been forecasting 25-35mph, gust over 40mph for a couple days now. I think they revised down because I think I remember seeing 30-40mph for Thursday yesterday.
I was thinking the same thing. Does High Wind Watches/Warnings not exist anymore?
EDIT: Nevermind, I got my answer right here. ?
forecast.weather.gov
I was thinking the same thing. Does High Wind Watches/Warnings not exist anymore?
EDIT: Nevermind, I got my answer right here. ?
National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary
The National Weather Service is your best source for complete weather forecast and weather related information on the web!
forecast.weather.gov
And the HWRF continues to go bonkers(18z HMON is a good bit weaker). HWRF is Cat 2-3 at landfall and may need inland hurricane warnings close to BHM. Elevated regions like Cheaha would be devastated.
