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Tracking Idalia: The latest maps, models and paths

Tracking Idalia: The latest maps, models and paths
EVENTS ARE OUTSIDE. BRIAN SO WE GOT TO TALK ABOUT THAT FORECAST. YEAH, TODAY WE HAVE A LOT OF COLOR GOING ON BEHIND YOU. SO LET’S TALK ABOUT HURRICANE SEDALIA, THE IMPACTS THAT COULD HAVE ON US HERE. YEAH, IT MADE LANDFALL ABOUT 90 MINUTES AGO IN FLORIDA. IT’S STARTING TO MOVE OUR WAY. I THINK THE BULK OF THE IMPACT IS NOT GOING TO COME UNTIL LATER THIS AFTERNOON. AND MOST OF THIS WILL BE GONE BY FIRST THING TOMORROW MORNING. SO THE WINDOW FOR IMPACT IS RELATIVELY LOW. THE IMPACT IN GENERAL SHOULD BE RELATIVELY LOW. WATCHING HOW EXTENSIVE THESE RAIN BANDS ARE GETTING, I DO THINK WE’RE GOING TO GET SOME RAIN INTO AT LEAST A GOOD PORTION OF THE PIEDMONT. TRY IT TODAY. SO WE MOVE THIS FORWARD IN TIME A LITTLE BIT. YOU CAN SEE THE STORM LOOKING A LITTLE MORE RAGGED AS IT MOVES THROUGH GEORGIA, COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA. WE COULD SEE A FEW BANDS OF RAIN POPPING UP AHEAD OF THE STORM MOVING INTO THE MOUNTAINS. WHEN IT’S POSITIONED LIKE THIS. AND WE’LL START TO SEE SOME WET WEATHER MOVING INTO THE TRIAD. THIS AFTERNOON. INITIAL A FEW SHOWERS AND STORMS MAY POP IN A BAND OR TWO BEFORE THE MAIN RAIN GETS IN. AND NOTICE THE NORTHERN EDGE IS POSITIONED RIGHT WHERE IT’S BEEN THE LAST FEW DAYS, RIGHT ALONG THE I-85 OR I-40 CORRIDORS. THERE’S A CHANCE THIS COULD PUSH A LITTLE BIT FARTHER TO THE NORTH AND DAMPEN DOWN SOME AREAS THAT WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY EXPECTING TO GET MUCH RAIN OR A TRACK THAT’S A LITTLE BIT FARTHER SOUTH MAY SHUT US OUT FROM THE WET WEATHER ENTIRELY. EITHER WAY, IT’S A GLANCING BLOW. COULD SEE AN INCH OR TWO OF RAIN IN OUR EXTREME SOUTHERN AREAS. EVERYBODY ELSE FARTHER NORTH OR AS YOU MOVE NORTH OUT OF THE TRIAD, THOSE RAINFALL TOTALS DROP TO MUCH LESS. AND EVEN 1 TO 2IN OF RAIN ON ITS OWN LIKELY WON’T CAUSE MUCH, IF ANY, FLOODING. BUT LOCALIZED FLASH FLOODING WILL BE A POSSIBILITY. AND LOOK HERE, WE HAVE OUR NOON TOMORROW. IT’S GONE. I THINK WE’LL START TO SEE SOME CLEARING ACROSS OUR WESTERN COUNTIES DURING RIGHT AFTER SUNRISE TOMORROW OR AROUND THAT TIME FRAME. AND THEN IT CONTINUES TO PULL OFF THE COAST DURING THE AFTERNOON. NOW, THIS IS ONE OF OUR HIGHER RESOLUTION MODELS. IT’S TRYING TO PAINT A PRETTY GOOD BAND OF RAIN RIGHT ALONG I-40 DURING THE AFTERNOON. THIS IS BEFORE THE STEADY STUFF COMES IN. AND AT LEAST FOR THIS PURPOSE, THAT’S MOST OF THE RAIN THAT FALLS. WE’LL BRING IN AT LEAST A CHANCE FOR SOME LIGHTER SHOWERS AND SOME GUSTY WINDS THROUGH THIS. BUT RAINFALL TOTALS ON ON DIFFERENT MODEL LOOK TO BE UP TO ABOUT AN INCH FAVORING MORE SOUTHERN AREAS. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT SOUTHERN DAVIDSON, RANDOLPH. MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND PERHAPS SOUTHERN ALAMANCE COUNTY. THAT’S WHERE THE BEST CHANCE FOR SOME DECENT RAINFALL WILL OCCUR IF WE WIDEN THE VIEW. YOU CAN SEE THE BULK OF THIS THOUGH, DOES FALL ALONG THE COASTLINE. THIS IS THE AMERICAN MODEL PUTTING DOWN ABOUT 2 TO 6IN OF RAIN WITH HEAVIER POCKETS POSSIBLE. SOME OF THAT IS INLAND MORE SO THAN IT IS ON THE COAST. IF YOU LOOK AT THE EUROPEAN MODEL, IT SHIFTS IT MORE TOWARD THE COAST, SOME DECENT RAINFALL, TRYING TO PUT NINE INCHES OF RAIN DOWN AT ATLANTIC BEACH. SO WE’RE GOING TO SEE SOME HEFTY TOTALS THERE. AND THOSE ARE THE AREAS WHERE FLOOD WATCHES ARE ACTIVE. THEY GO INTO EFFECT AT 2:00 TODAY, CONTINUE TONIGHT AND INTO TOMORROW. LOCALLY, WE’RE EXPECTING RELATIVELY LIGHT RAIN, BUT THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INCH OR MORE SOUTH OF I-40. SO TRY IT. COMMUNITIES AND FARTHER SOUTH, THE WINDS TO THE OTHER COMPONENT BECAUSE THIS DID BECOME A CAT FOUR BEFORE LANDFALL, EVEN THOUGH IT’S WEAKENING, WINDS COULD BE BREEZY WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS THAT COULD GET OVER 30MPH. THE MOST LIKELY TIME FRAME FOR THAT WILL BE ONCE THE STORM GETS CLOSER TONIGHT INTO EARLY TOMORROW AND GUSTS UP TO ABOUT 40MPH ARE POSSIBLE. IT’S STILL PRETTY BREEZY ON THURSDAY, BUT GRADUALLY THOSE WINDS WILL BEGIN TO RELAX BY LATE THURSDAY AND INTO FRIDAY. OUR WEATHER IS BETTER NOW. I HAVE RAISED TEMPERATURES BASED ON MODEL TRENDS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THEY’LL BE CLOSER TO 80, BUT THE LESS HUMID AIR WILL MOVE IN. WE’RE BACK IN THE M
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Tracking Idalia: The latest maps, models and paths
Idalia made landfall in Florida on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm. Here's the latest on the storm's path:LATEST CONE LATEST MODELS CARIBBEAN SATELLITEGULF SATELLITEHow hurricanes are ratedThe Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained winds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Category 3 and above are considered major hurricanes, but precautions should still be taken for Category 1 and Category 2 storms. NOAA and Weather.gov put together the following information that explains how each storm category is defined and what type of damage is expected.Tropical DepressionA tropical depression is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds (one-minute average) of 38 mph or less.Tropical StormA tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds ranging from 39-73 mph.Category 1: Sustained winds of 74-95 mphVery dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.Category 2: 96-110 mphExtremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.Category 3: 111-129 mph (Major Hurricane)Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.Category 4: 130-156 mph (Major Hurricane)Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.Category 5: 157 mph or higher (Major Hurricane)Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.

Idalia made landfall in Florida on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm. Here's the latest on the storm's path:

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How hurricanes are rated

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained winds, according to the . Category 3 and above are considered major hurricanes, but precautions should still be taken for Category 1 and Category 2 storms. NOAA and put together the following information that explains how each storm category is defined and what type of damage is expected.

Tropical Depression

A tropical depression is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds (one-minute average) of 38 mph or less.

Tropical Storm

A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds ranging from 39-73 mph.

Category 1: Sustained winds of 74-95 mph

Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.

Category 2: 96-110 mph

Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.

Category 3: 111-129 mph (Major Hurricane)

Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.

Category 4: 130-156 mph (Major Hurricane)

Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.

Category 5: 157 mph or higher (Major Hurricane)

Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.