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VirgilSC2
United States6151 Posts
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. | ||
Antoine
United States7481 Posts
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 | ||
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unifo
Canada65 Posts
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Yoshi Kirishima
United States10374 Posts
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
United States7481 Posts
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
United States13 Posts
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Ralethon
United States141 Posts
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unifo
Canada65 Posts
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
United States123 Posts
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meadbert
United States681 Posts
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. | ||
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deadjawa
United States179 Posts
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Yergidy
United States2107 Posts
On August 26 2011 12:20 unifo wrote: 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! | ||
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sMi.SyMPhOnY
United States226 Posts
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acgFork
Canada397 Posts
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RyanRushia
United States2748 Posts
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Beren
United States514 Posts
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  ) | ||
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jonkop
United States34 Posts
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Antoine
United States7481 Posts
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! ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/erNLM.jpg) | ||
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Hoon
Brazil891 Posts
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wei2coolman
United States60033 Posts
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Yuriegh
United States327 Posts
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Yergidy
United States2107 Posts
On August 26 2011 13:53 Yuriegh wrote: Ok look your on the left side of the eye and there is no threat of a storm surge near you. You should be fine. I've been through plenty of hurricanes on the Texas coast the worst that could happen is the power go out. There may be a tornado here or there but chances of them happening on the left side of the eye are slim LOL there is no storm surge in Raleigh because they are 150 miles inland. | ||
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EnderCraft
United States1746 Posts
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Yuriegh
United States327 Posts
On August 26 2011 14:05 Yergidy wrote: LOL there is no storm surge in Raleigh because they are 150 miles inland. Isn't that what I said? | ||
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Yergidy
United States2107 Posts
My bad, misread :S Carry on, your right lol. | ||
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Dbars
United States273 Posts
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ShadowDrgn
United States2497 Posts
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
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