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Hurricane Irene and MLG Raleigh

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VirgilSC2
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States6151 Posts
August 26 2011 02:32 GMT
#1
I've been doing some research, and basically sitting on my hands for the evening, and I can't seem to find a conclusive result from anyone.

I have plans to drive with a friend from Atlanta, GA to Raleigh, NC for MLG tomorrow, however, Irene remains a scary prospect.

Can anyone throw down some convincing facts to sway my partner in crime to make the journey? I really don't want to play it safe and miss out on this, but he feels differently.
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Antoine
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States7481 Posts
August 26 2011 02:36 GMT
#2
you will be driving in rain but inland of any of the dangerous stuff.
as you can see here: http://www.weather.com/maps/news/atlstorm9/spec_floater10_large.html
your route will be entirely west of the westernmost of those projections
ModeratorFlash Sea Action Snow Midas | TheStC Ret Tyler MC | RIP 우정호
unifo
Profile Joined September 2009
Canada65 Posts
August 26 2011 02:45 GMT
#3
Apparently Obama has declared a state of emergency in North Carolina. Doesn't that mean event needs to be canceled? Or at the very least delayed until the hurricane passes?
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Yoshi Kirishima
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States10366 Posts
August 26 2011 02:48 GMT
#4
this is unfortunate, hopefully they can delay smoothly or irene will turn out to not be too dangerous

Imagine the worst, all of our favorite progamers dying. Holy shit. It would make esports even more [in]famous though xD
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Antoine
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States7481 Posts
August 26 2011 02:52 GMT
#5
On August 26 2011 11:45 unifo wrote:
Apparently Obama has declared a state of emergency in North Carolina. Doesn't that mean event needs to be canceled? Or at the very least delayed until the hurricane passes?

no. the governor declared a state of emergency, which is a state-wide event. basically it means they can get federal assistance for it. it is meant for the outer banks/far eastern edge of north carolina, but you can't declare state of emergency in part of a state. (well a mayor can, but this is extensive enough to have the governor step in)
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Domia
Profile Joined November 2010
United States13 Posts
August 26 2011 03:00 GMT
#6
Hey, nice, I myself am making the trip from Atlanta tomorrow. I'm personally not worried, though I think that the person I'm planning on making the trip with is. From everything I've read Raleigh might see some decent rain and wind, but nothing truly worrisome.
Ralethon
Profile Joined July 2011
United States141 Posts
August 26 2011 03:08 GMT
#7
I live in Chapel Hill N.C. 45 min away from Raleigh and from what i've seen in the past Raleigh is to far inland to be in much danger. Just be careful on rural roads and watch for fallen trees.
unifo
Profile Joined September 2009
Canada65 Posts
August 26 2011 03:20 GMT
#8
On August 26 2011 12:08 Ralethon wrote:
I live in Chapel Hill N.C. 45 min away from Raleigh and from what i've seen in the past Raleigh is to far inland to be in much danger. Just be careful on rural roads and watch for fallen trees.


I'm no hurricane expert but even if it isn't a direct hit, the models are showing that it will be a major hurricane hitting the coast of NC.

Information where I got the source found here:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?5-daynl?large#contents

This major hurricane is apparently quite large. Unless you are like 300 miles away from the coast, you will definitely feel the effects of this major hurricane.... either in terms of hardcore rain, or very very strong winds, due to the shear size of this.

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zipz0p
Profile Joined February 2010
United States123 Posts
August 26 2011 03:24 GMT
#9
Winds should be manageable that far inland as others above have said. Expect rain and winds. Watch for fallen trees as noted above. Drive safely and you'll be fine. Have a good time - I'll be watching from home as the hurricane makes its way north toward me!
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meadbert
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States681 Posts
August 26 2011 03:28 GMT
#10
So Atlanta to Raleigh means I85 through Charlotte which is REALLY far inland from where the hurricane will be.
According to weather.com there is a 50% chance that Raleigh does not even get rain.

If we do get rain we are most likely looking at 1-2 inches.

There is still a 5% chance that it veres west, hits Wilmington and makes a path towards Raleigh, but the hurricane moves slowly so you will either have time to turn around or just leave Raleigh if you are already here.

If you guys were on the fence about coming I can see this swaying you, but if you had fairly solid plans, I wouldn't let the 5% chance of wasting a drive turn you away.

deadjawa
Profile Joined May 2011
United States179 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-26 03:35:30
August 26 2011 03:33 GMT
#11
Just to echo what others have been saying, Raleigh is like 150 miles inland, and on high ground. There wont be a problem. I lived inland about the same distance in Alabama during Ivan, which was much bigger storm. It came right over where i lived and it barely drizzled. Hurricanes by their very nature derive their power from the water and lose it quickly once inland. In fact, I'm more worried about losing the stream than delaying the event - if you have the opportunity to go DO IT! You might see something that none of us get to see if the stream goes down.
Yergidy
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2107 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-26 03:41:29
August 26 2011 03:40 GMT
#12
On August 26 2011 12:20 unifo wrote:
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On August 26 2011 12:08 Ralethon wrote:
I live in Chapel Hill N.C. 45 min away from Raleigh and from what i've seen in the past Raleigh is to far inland to be in much danger. Just be careful on rural roads and watch for fallen trees.


I'm no hurricane expert but even if it isn't a direct hit, the models are showing that it will be a major hurricane hitting the coast of NC.

Information where I got the source found here:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?5-daynl?large#contents

This major hurricane is apparently quite large. Unless you are like 300 miles away from the coast, you will definitely feel the effects of this major hurricane.... either in terms of hardcore rain, or very very strong winds, due to the shear size of this.


While the storm is large, the worst weather, including the super strong winds, will be compacted close to the eye, around the eye wall. Places like Raleigh that are that far from the eye wall won't be seeing anywhere near that. It will probably seem like a normal thunderstorm once you start to feel the effects of the hurricane and not much more after that because of the way it's moving. 40mph winds would probably be a good estimate on the wind speeds, which isn't a big deal considering you're going to be inside most of the time. Plan on it raining for most of your time there.

Other than that don't let it ruin an awesome trip! Have fun!
One bright day in the middle of the night, Two dead boys got up to fight; Back to back they faced each other, Drew their swords and shot each other.
sMi.SyMPhOnY
Profile Joined December 2006
United States226 Posts
August 26 2011 03:41 GMT
#13
how will I95 fare?
:)
acgFork
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada397 Posts
August 26 2011 03:53 GMT
#14
I hope nobody gets hurt! Will this affect any of the Korean travelers?
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RyanRushia
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2748 Posts
August 26 2011 03:58 GMT
#15
to everyone going: wish you safe travel and be careful! hope irene doesn't hit too hard down there
I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. | coL.Ryan | www.twitter.com/coL_RyanR
Beren
Profile Joined June 2010
United States514 Posts
August 26 2011 04:03 GMT
#16
On August 26 2011 12:53 acgFork wrote:
I hope nobody gets hurt! Will this affect any of the Korean travelers?


They will be there (if they aren't already) before it hit. (I don't know that for sure but its an educated guess )
jonkop
Profile Joined May 2011
United States34 Posts
August 26 2011 04:30 GMT
#17
just got evacuated from emerald isle, NC. heard it won't hit too much in land but it will rain heavily in raleigh for a time. hope the sat trucks can penetrate cloud cover!
26...thats like 80 in gamer years !
Antoine
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States7481 Posts
August 26 2011 04:36 GMT
#18
On August 26 2011 13:30 jk5099 wrote:
just got evacuated from emerald isle, NC. heard it won't hit too much in land but it will rain heavily in raleigh for a time. hope the sat trucks can penetrate cloud cover!

the satellite is a lot bigger than last time, so fingers crossed!
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Hoon
Profile Joined December 2010
Brazil891 Posts
August 26 2011 04:38 GMT
#19
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wei2coolman
Profile Joined November 2010
United States60033 Posts
August 26 2011 04:39 GMT
#20
Not sure if i'm gunna buy HD pass for mlg raleigh if there's gunna be a lot of interference.... Hopefully if I buy, and there won't disconnect, and if there is, hopefully Sundance will refund or move my pay to next MLG.
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