Post by: RHPConsult on August 31, 2003, 02:19:50 PM
But, unless you're one of Al's regular correspondents, or you know someone who commutes to the Sandwich Isles who's wondering if this coming week really is the best time to do so, then you probably have missed this fascinating display of meteorological power. . . in spades!
Jimena is HERE, real time
Post by: Bernie on August 31, 2003, 03:39:05 PM
Battan down the Hatches will ya! 
Post by: Al on August 31, 2003, 07:37:57 PM
http://abcnews.go.com/wire/US/ap20030831_812.html
http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/cphc/tcpages/1...A43PHFO_16.html
Got to go now and tie down any loose objects around the house.
Please say a prayer for us TS's.
Aloha and God Bless,
Post by: sandbox on September 01, 2003, 01:10:21 AM
Don’t forget your survival kit....... Beer
and a flashlight so you can find it.
Come the end of the week, Fabian a Cat. 5 should be either a hit or miss out this way.
Post by: jepinto on September 01, 2003, 06:10:04 AM
Batten down, plug and fill the tub, fill as many containers as you have with clean water, make sure you have batteries for the flashlight and radio, don't go out to photograph-those that have experience don't need the reminder, those that haven't experienced won't understand anyhow.
Stay in the "most indooor" room, get your Mom to come over now, that way she won't worry about you and vice versa.
Remember, if it does hit straight on, that the "eye" brings true meaning to "calm before the storm" and is fleeting.
Have a phone that does not depend on electricity-I talked to people during the 2 1/2 days of Elena in '85, and a propane cookstove is handy AFTER the storm, when you can go back outside, or open lots of windows for ventilation.
Don't open the fridge or freezer more than ABSOLUTELY needed, the freezer will hold for two days if left alone.
Candles are never to be unattended.
Critters are just as discombobulated as you, give them a chance to get away, and if you have pets, keep them close to you.
And the one I remember most from Camille in '69, mandarin oranges can make you sick if you eat them for three or four days straight, so take Vitamin C instead.
Post by: jepinto on September 01, 2003, 06:12:01 AM
Post by: Bruce_F on September 01, 2003, 11:21:25 AM
QUOTE
TROPICAL STORM JIMENA LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
6 AM HST MON SEP 01 2003
...JIMENA HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL STORM AT 5 AM HST. IT
IS PASSING SOUTH OF THE BIG ISLAND. HIGH SURF AND HEAVY RAIN ARE
AFFECTING THE BIG ISLAND WITH POSSIBLE STRONG WINDS...
...AREAS AFFECTED...
THIS STATEMENT RECOMMENDS SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY PERSONS ON
THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII.
...WATCHES WARNINGS...
THE HURRICANE WATCH IS CANCELED AT 5 AM HST FOR THE BIG ISLAND OF
HAWAII.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HONOLULU HI
6 AM HST MON SEP 01 2003
...JIMENA HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL STORM AT 5 AM HST. IT
IS PASSING SOUTH OF THE BIG ISLAND. HIGH SURF AND HEAVY RAIN ARE
AFFECTING THE BIG ISLAND WITH POSSIBLE STRONG WINDS...
...AREAS AFFECTED...
THIS STATEMENT RECOMMENDS SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY PERSONS ON
THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII.
...WATCHES WARNINGS...
THE HURRICANE WATCH IS CANCELED AT 5 AM HST FOR THE BIG ISLAND OF
HAWAII.
Still sending good thoughts your way, Al!
Post by: RHPConsult on September 01, 2003, 11:43:38 AM
Post by: Al on September 01, 2003, 12:27:08 PM
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...WATCHES WARNINGS...
THE HURRICANE WATCH IS CANCELED AT 5 AM HST FOR THE BIG ISLAND OF
HAWAII.
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BIG ISLAND OF
HAWAII.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII.
A HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST
FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND MAUI.
...STORM INFORMATION...
AT 5 AM HST...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM JIMENA WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 17.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE 155.5 WEST OR ABOUT 170 MILES SOUTH
OF HILO HAWAII. IT IS MOVING TOWARDS THE WEST NEAR 17 MPH AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THIS PATH FOR THE NEXT FEW HOURS. MAXIMUM
SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 70 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.
...WIND IMPACTS...
SUSTAINED TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS OF 40 MPH...WITH GUSTS TO 55
MPH IN SQUALLS...ARE STILL POSSIBLE AS BANDS OF HEAVY SHOWERS MOVE
ONSHORE.
...FLOODING IMPACTS...
RADAR AND AUTOMATED RAIN GAUGES CONTINUE TO INDICATE FREQUENT HEAVY
SHOWERS OVER MUCH OF THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST PORTIONS OF THE BIG
ISLAND. AS THE RAIN AREA ASSOCIATED WITH THE TROPICAL STORM MOVES
ONSHORE...MORE HEAVY RAIN IS EXPECTED IN THE COMING HOURS. STORM
TOTAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 6 TO 10 INCHES...WITH LOCALLY HIGHER
AMOUNTS...ARE EXPECTED. LOW LYING...POOR DRAINAGE...AND FLOOD PRONE
AREAS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
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Looks good for your arrival on Tuesday Richard.
Expect it to be a little wet though and a bit windy.Hi Bernie!
LOL, SB, that's a good one. Probably no party here, but I talked to my nephews yesterday and we may go hit the big surf, catch some waves later.
Bruce, I'm relieved to find that information to...
Wow, Jennie, thanks for the info.... I still have to have some of it taken care of, cause we should see high winds and a lot of rain.
SB and Jennie, take care, after this scare, Fabian is making me nervous. Your in my prayers.
Surfs UP! Thanks again friends for the good thoughts and prayers.
Post by: RHPConsult on September 01, 2003, 02:27:25 PM
Jimena looks like a non-event about now, unless you're sailing to Tahiti in a 15 ft. boat!
See you later this week.