NHC indicates a 40% chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next several days. The area of low pressure is currently located midway between Bermuda and the Bahamas. Details: https://t.co/aKvOD4bA9h
Eyewall of #Florence moving onshore and heading toward #Wilmington. 5am observation from ILM pressure 979 mb and falling rapidly. NNW wind 54 mph gusts to 72 mph. Peak gust to 74 mph past hour (#hurricane force).
5am advisory on #Florence still has a high probability of tropical storm winds in the Charleston tri-county area this afternoon through Saturday. Florence is about to make landfall in NC near Wilmington. For the latest go to https://t.co/2xMTnC68op and https://t.co/PwjSyXiS3Z
Two Georgia firefighters used Planet Fitness’ stair climbing machine to replicate the 110 story climb that firefighters took inside the WTC on 9/11. This is a beautiful tribute.
Former Pres. Barack Obama on the 17th anniversary of the #September11th attacks: "We will always remember everyone we lost on 9/11 ... and honor all who defend our country and the ideals that bind us together" https://t.co/6r0FqyI2UX
If anyone knows or can forward this. I wanna volunteer to help after this storm. I know a lot of people but especially animals are left helpless. I’m ready to roll @TA_Fulmer13@Budman1685@CharlestnHarbor
In Florida, we’ve seen our share of hurricanes. Our hearts and thoughts are with the people in the path of #Florence. That storm looks ugly. Please take it seriously. Prepare. Evacuate. Be safe.
As scary as these hurricanes are (and they are), can I just say - thank God for science? It wasn't long ago that the best advance info people had was a vague feeling of angst or an achy hip... #Florence
All: Anyone interested in tracking the progress of #Florence, I have created a Twitter list with a bunch of meteorologists & official sources from that part of the world (and beyond) that I think will do a good job of covering most aspects of the storm: https://t.co/qGb8bdXOHY
Don't know what to do with #Florence approaching? Wondering how to get up to date storm info? Debating whether to start buying emergency supplies? Check out our guide here #chswx#scwx#chsnews#scnews https://t.co/jRJfDF5adT
What’s on your #Florence shopping list? My suggestions:
• Bottled / jugged water
• NONPERISHABLE food that can be eaten straight from the packaging
• Flashlight
• Batteries
• FULL battery packs to charge phones
• Medications - Rx & OTC
• Board games / puzzles / books