Tropical cyclone tracking thread

[NWI_Irish96]

Between the numerous severe tornadoes (including a possible EF4 in St. Lucie County, which would be the strongest tropical tornado on record if verified) and the insane backside winds associated with the sting jet that formed as Milton started losing tropical characteristics, Milton really did a number on central Florida. A crane collapsed into a building in St. Petersburg.

They didn't dissemble the crane?  Doesn't sound good.

That was my first reaction as well. Why wouldn't anybody think to take a crane down when a hurricane is approaching?

[kalvado]

Between the numerous severe tornadoes (including a possible EF4 in St. Lucie County, which would be the strongest tropical tornado on record if verified) and the insane backside winds associated with the sting jet that formed as Milton started losing tropical characteristics, Milton really did a number on central Florida. A crane collapsed into a building in St. Petersburg.

They didn't dissemble the crane?  Doesn't sound good.

That was my first reaction as well. Why wouldn't anybody think to take a crane down when a hurricane is approaching?

Not enough time? It can take a while...

[WillWeaverRVA]

Between the numerous severe tornadoes (including a possible EF4 in St. Lucie County, which would be the strongest tropical tornado on record if verified) and the insane backside winds associated with the sting jet that formed as Milton started losing tropical characteristics, Milton really did a number on central Florida. A crane collapsed into a building in St. Petersburg.

They didn't dissemble the crane?  Doesn't sound good.

Nope, they typically let the cranes rotate freely in the wind, and it usually works out but not this time.

[bing101]

Here is some of the preliminary reports from Milton.

[bing101]

Here is a press conference related to Milton.

[D-Dey65]

Here's another update. The media stupidly believes Gas Buddy will tell the truth when it comes to finding operational gas stations after the storm. 

[bing101]

https://www.wesh.com/article/2-killed-volusia-county-trees-hurricane-milton/62570803

More fallout from Milton.

[D-Dey65]

https://www.wesh.com/article/2-killed-volusia-county-trees-hurricane-milton/62570803

More fallout from Milton.

Christ, I'll bet SunRail and Amtrak are suspended there too!

[bing101]

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/tropical-storm-trami-wreaks-havoc-philippines-leaving-dozens-dead-rcna177218
https://www.inquirer.net/418216/live-updates-weather-disturbance-kristine/

Here is Pinoy Joyride taking a drive during Tropical Storm Kristine in the Philippines. 

[Road Hog]

All quiet on the Northern Atlantic Basin front right now.

Too quiet?

[jeffandnicole]

All quiet on the Northern Atlantic Basin front right now.

Too quiet?

Late in the hurricane season. Normal for this time of year.

[bing101]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/26/tropical-storm-leon-enters-par-2143

Tropical Storm Leon heads to the Philippines.

[D-Dey65]

My cell phone still gives me pop-up weather alerts with flood warnings along the Withlacoochee River, Cypress Creek in southern Pasco County, and the Peace River in Bartow.

[bing101]

Here is a tour of Typhoon fallout from the Philippines.

[bing101]

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/16/asia/super-typhoon-man-yi-philippines-intl/index.html

Typhoon Man-Yi hits Philippines.