Monthly Archives: May 2020

T.S. Bertha Final Advisory

Weather

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Bertha Advisory Number 3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL022020
500 PM EDT Wed May 27 2020

…CENTER OF BERTHA MOVING FARTHER INLAND…
…HEAVY RAINFALL SPREADING ACROSS THE CAROLINAS…

SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…34.4N 80.3W
ABOUT 55 MI…85 KM ENE OF COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 95 MI…150 KM WNW OF MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…30 MPH…45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 15 MPH…24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1008 MB…29.77 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Bertha
was located near latitude 34.4 North, longitude 80.3 West. The
depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 15 mph
(24 km/h). A turn toward the north at a faster forward speed is
expected tonight, followed by a turn toward the north-northeast on
Thursday. On the forecast track, Bertha will move across northern
South Carolina this evening and into central North Carolina and
southwestern Virginia later tonight.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 30 mph (45 km/h)
with higher gusts, mainly along the coast to the east of the
center. Additional weakening is expected, and Bertha is forecast
to degenerate to a remnant low pressure area on Thursday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
RAINFALL: Bertha is expected to produce total rain accumulation of
2 to 4 inches with isolated totals of 8 inches across northeastern
South Carolina into west central to far southeastern North Carolina
and southwest Virginia. Given very saturated antecedent
conditions, this rainfall may produce life threatening flash
flooding, aggravate and prolong ongoing river flooding, and produce
rapid out of bank rises on smaller rivers.

WIND: Gusty winds will continue over portions of eastern South
Carolina this evening.

Congrats Tommy Mace – and Thanks 🐊

Gator Sports

Courtesy of UF Athletic Association

The Southeastern Conference league office announced that Florida right-handed pitcher Tommy Mace was named to this year’s Southeastern Conference Baseball Community Service Team.

Mace, a junior for the Gators, volunteered in a 2nd-grade classroom at Littlewood Elementary School for 20-plus hours throughout the 2019-20 season. Mace assisted students with homework and other classroom activities.

The Tampa, Fla., native also volunteered at the Climb for Cancer Brandon Ling Memorial Sports Camp, UF’s annual sports camp for kids battling the disease. During the camp, Mace assisted with the modification of games and activities to ensure the safe participation of the children while providing a fun experience.

In addition to posting a 3-0 record and a 1.67 earned run average across a team-high 27 innings this past season, Mace was a member of Florida’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and participated in the Gators Leadership Experience – a pilot program that debuted last September with the goal of furthering the development of leaders during athletic seasons, in addition to providing the instruments and knowledge to groom future leaders. Speakers included athletic director Scott Stricklin, athletic director emeritus Jeremy Foley, and executive associate athletic director Lynda Tealer.

The SEC names a Community Service Team for each of its league-sponsored sports, looking to highlight a student-athlete from each school who gives back to his or her community through superior service efforts.

T.S. Bertha Advisory 2

Weather

TCPAT2

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Bertha Advisory Number 2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL022020
1100 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020

…TROPICAL STORM BERTHA MAKES LANDFALL NEAR MOUNT PLEASANT…
…HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED TO SPREAD NORTHWARD…

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————–
LOCATION…33.3N 79.5W
ABOUT 40 MI…65 KM NE OF CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…50 MPH…85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…N OR 350 DEGREES AT 15 MPH…24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1005 MB…29.68 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coast of South
Carolina from Edisto Beach to South Santee River.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…
* Edisto Beach SC to South Santee River SC

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning, in this case for the next
few hours.

For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bertha was
located near latitude 33.3 North, longitude 79.5 West. Bertha is
moving toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h) and this
general motion is expected to continue through tonight with a
gradual increase in forward speed. On the forecast track, Bertha
will move inland across eastern and northern South Carolina later
today and into central North Carolina by tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Bertha is expected
to weaken to a tropical depression later today and become a remnant
low tonight.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
RAINFALL: Bertha is expected to produce total rain accumulation of
2 to 4 inches with isolated totals of 8 inches across eastern and
central South Carolina into west central to far southeastern North
Carolina and southwest Virginia. Given very saturated antecedent
conditions, this rainfall may produce life threatening flash
flooding, aggravate and prolong ongoing river flooding, and produce
rapid out of bank rises on smaller rivers.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to continue near the
coast for the next few hours.

T.S. Bertha forms

Weather

WTNT32 KNHC 271207
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Bertha Special Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL022020
830 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020

…TROPICAL STORM BERTHA FORMS NEAR THE COAST OF SOUTH CAROLINA…
…TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED AND HEAVY RAINFALL EXPECTED…

SUMMARY OF 830 AM EDT…1230 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…32.7N 79.4W
ABOUT 30 MI…50 KM ESE OF CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…45 MPH…75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 9 MPH…15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1009 MB…29.80 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coast of South
Carolina from Edisto Beach to South Santee River.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…
* Edisto Beach SC to South Santee River SC

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning, in this case in the next few
hours.

For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 830 AM EDT (1230 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bertha was
located near latitude 32.7 North, longitude 79.4 West. Bertha is
moving toward the northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue through tonight. On the forecast track the
center of Bertha will move onshore in the warning area in the next
few hours and the move inland across eastern and northern South
Carolina later today and into west-central North Carolina by
tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Bertha is expected to weaken to a tropical depression after moving
inland and become a remnant low tonight.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
RAINFALL: Bertha is expected to produce total rain accumulation of
2 to 4 inches with isolated totals of 8 inches across eastern and
central South Carolina into west central to far southeastern
North Carolina and southwest Virginia. This rainfall may produce
life-threatening flash flooding.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to reach the coast
within the warning area in the next couple of hours.

Thank Her for incredible Bravery.

From Jim
 
 
According to the FBI, the incredible acts of heroism by the NASCC Military Policewoman guarding entrance to the base, saved many lives yesterday. The active duty U.S. Navy military police woman at the Ocean Drive gate has probably checked thousands of IDs and allowed access to thousands of authorized people at NAS Corpus Christi.
But yesterday morning, at barely the first light of day, a terrorist tried to get past her. That terrorist, Adam Salem Alsahli (a Syrian born U.S. citizen), picked the wrong gate guard to try to get past. He must’ve thought that all he would have to do is lift the pistol off of his lap, point it at the gate guard (while she looked him in the face) shoot her point-blank in the chest and then be able to drive on to the base and use his assault rifle and shotgun to kill as many people as he could.
He sure was wrong!
She took the bullet dead center in her chest, but that happens to be the area of the bullet-resistant Kevlar vest, which has a steel, ceramic-coated plate over center mass to protect the heart and vital organs.
Yes, no doubt the impact knocked her down to the floor, but she got right back up and hit the emergency button that activated a very strong pop up barricade, which stopped and disabled the terrorist’s vehicle. Then, as he was getting his assault rifle out of his car, she shot him to death.
He was connected to Jihadist groups in the Middle East and May have acted yesterday, in response to the FBI’s announcement on Monday in regard to the terrorist attack back some months ago at NAS Pensacola, which like NASCC, is a major training base for military pilots.
FBI credits the NAS MP, who stopped the Terrorist from mass murder on Naval Air Station CC. For her heroic, life saving actions, that U.S. Navy Military Policewoman should get not only the Purple Heart, but also the highest military accommodation that can be applied to this case of domestic terrorism.

Gator Athletes to return 🐊

Gator Sports
Friday the SEC Presidents voted to allow student-athletes to return to campus on June 8.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference had previously canceled the SEC Basketball Tournament, as well as all spring seasons, practice, spring games, and any in-person contact.
The return to campus will happen in phases. First, student-athletes that who participate in fall sports will return to campus on May 26 to begin physicals and COVID-19 testing. Soccer and volleyball athletes will begin to return to campus on June 15 and go through the same process of physicals and testing that the football players before them have completed. Women’s basketball players will return to campus on June 29 and all new student-athletes can begin to arrive in Gainesville on July 1.

Hurricane Season Projections

Weather
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be unusually active, according to a seasonal outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Any landfalling storms could create unprecedented challenges for government officials wrking to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, which scientists expect to continue, albeit possibly at a slower pace, throughout the summer.
The NOAA outlook calls for a 60 percent likelihood of an above-average season, with a 70 percent chance of 13 to 19 named storms, six to 10 of which will become hurricanes. Three to six of those could become major hurricanes of Category 3 intensity or higher, and there is a chance that the season will become “extremely active,” the agency said.
NOAA’s outlook shows only a 10 percent chance of a below-average Atlantic hurricane season.
 

The plot continues to unravel

News
“Benghazi matters.  Not just because Americans were murdered. Not just because terrorists attacked a U.S. consulate. But because the White House and the State Department have engaged in misdirection at the highest levels to cover up whatever happened there,” Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, wrote in U.S. News.
The Gateway Pundit reported Secretary of State Hillary Clinton blamed an “awful” internet video for the deaths of four Americans in the terror attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi.
Hillary made the comments just three days after the assault on the compound that killed Ambassador Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty.
The State Department released a phone transcript this week that proves Hillary Clinton knew the Benghazi massacre was a planned attack and not a protest.
Judicial Watch obtained the documents this week.

🥇 Academic Gator Excellence 🥇

Gator Sports
Overall, University of Florida athletes continue to excel in the classroom.
Once again, every UF sports program has received high marks in the Academic Progress Rate that was announced by the NCAA on Tuesday.
A week after five UF teams — men’s basketball, women’s golf, gymnastics, lacrosse and volleyball — were recognized by the NCAA for being ranked in the top 10 percent of their sport, the full APR report was released, and it’s all good for the Gators.
“Last week, we announced an overall student-athlete GPA of 3.40 for the spring semesterthe highest in program history,” UF athletic director Scott Stricklin said. “Now today’s APR is another example of the Gator student-athletes’ commitment to their academic performance.”
Fourteen UF teams exceeded or equaled its sport’s national average, including football with a score of 974, which is six points higher than the national average. Men’s basketball blew away the national average of 966 with a score of 995.
Fourteen sports had a score of 980 or higher, with four programs — women’s golf, gymnastics, lacrosse and volleyball — scoring a perfect 1,000.