Snowless in Carrollton Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 13 minutes ago, GaStorm said: The latest 7 day total shows even more area covered for higher totals. This should put a nice dent in the drought. I'm lowering my expectation for rain over the next 2 days. Looking at some of the maps, I think we will have between 1 and 2 inches through Wed. Areas of NW and W GA will see more. As long as I see 1" of rain thru Wed I will be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaStorm Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 9 minutes ago, Snowless in Carrollton said: I'm lowering my expectation for rain over the next 2 days. Looking at some of the maps, I think we will have between 1 and 2 inches through Wed. Areas of NW and W GA will see more. As long as I see 1" of rain thru Wed I will be happy. Probably a good thing to lower expectations but at least the mountains get the bulk of it to put out fires and have runoff for lakes and rivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Here are some pictures I took of the Reservoir at Sweetwater State Park : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 The city of Gatlinburg and nearby communities are being evacuated due to wildfires. Nobody is allowed into the city at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Fan Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Mandatory evecuations happening now in Gatlinburg, TN and a large portion of Pigeon Forge, TN due to an approaching wildfire. Live news feed: http://wate.com/2016/11/23/4-smokies-trails-again-closed-due-to-another-wildfire/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Wow crazy stuff. Good thing rain is at there back door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, AsheCounty48 said: Chris Simmons shared about a 25 second live video from a guy who appears to be in a hotel I believe with fire right outside the window. Very eerie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatLander48 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 http://www.preservecabins.com/smoky-mountain-webcam-of-the-preserve-resort-in-the-great-smoky-mountains/ Top left corner you can see the glow of the fire. Can't find a better camera yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamby Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 At least some rain is on the way... Can't come soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Yeah things are getting out of control in Gatlinburg an Pigeon Forge. Just unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 24 minutes ago, Thrasher Fan said: Mandatory evecuations happening now in Gatlinburg, TN and a large portion of Pigeon Forge, TN due to an approaching wildfire. High wind warning isn't helping this whole deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatLander48 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Looking at the radar, the rain should be there shortly, also if you look at the radar the smoke signature on it from that fire looks awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, AsheCounty48 said: Looking at the radar, the rain should be there shortly, also if you look at the radar the smoke signature on it from that fire looks awful. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Fan Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 The National Guard has been deployed per @6News The last several scans of radar have shown rapid weakening of that line of rain showers approaching the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Station read 118 degrees before cutting out. (Red dot on the map) http://www.weatherlink.com/user/tsharpjr1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met1985 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Just heard that they have evacuated Ripley Aquarium in Gatlinburg because the fire had reached the hill behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamby Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Ugly seeing the radar returns dying off as they approach the mountains.. hopefully enough gets there to get ahead of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Breaking Now! (@BreakingNowThis) 11/28/16, 23:30 #BreakingNow: @T_E_M_A reports 30 structures, including 16-story hotel and apartments, are on fire in #Gatlinburg #PigeonForge pic.twitter.com/WWat3LNBBj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts has buildings on fire. T.E.M.A reports up to 30 structures on fire in Gatlinburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWNC2015 Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Bust. Sprinkles at best so far and radar is weakening for western NC. Lowering my expectations down to half an inch in through tomorrow if something else can redevelop and train over very dry surface conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamby Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 5 minutes ago, NWNC2015 said: Bust. Sprinkles at best so far and radar is weakening for western NC. Lowering my expectations down to half an inch in through tomorrow if something else can redevelop and train over very dry surface conditions. Bust is an understatement.. You're a very weird person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWNC2015 Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Some are saying Gat is gone but saw some fire fighter pics on Twitter saying not all gone. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whamby Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2016/nov/29/workers-concerned-animals-after-gatlinburg-aquarium-evacuated-because-wildfire/400182/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherokeeGA Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, whamby said: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2016/nov/29/workers-concerned-animals-after-gatlinburg-aquarium-evacuated-because-wildfire/400182/ Hopefully the fire crews can help them get to the aquarium today. This is so sad. I've been visiting there all my life. It sounds like they were able to save downtown, at least. But I suspect a lot of home and cabin owners are at a loss. Hopefully everyone heeded the evacuation orders. Buildings can be rebuilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeastnc Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 22 minutes ago, CherokeeGA said: Hopefully the fire crews can help them get to the aquarium today. This is so sad. I've been visiting there all my life. It sounds like they were able to save downtown, at least. But I suspect a lot of home and cabin owners are at a loss. Hopefully everyone heeded the evacuation orders. Buildings can be rebuilt. IF downtown didn't burn that is a huge plus........at least the local economy wont be crushed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Streaming Updates on Gatlinburg Fire http://scribble.knoxnews.com/Event/Smoky_Mountain_Wildfires/mobile&Theme=21689&Whitelabel=True Knoxville News Sentinial http://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/2016/11/29/30-gatlinburg-structures-fire-tema/94584554/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENC Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I'm told residents AND FireFighters could use Donations to Combat the Fire, energy drinks, Energy bars, bedding & clothing for residents that escaped over night... I'm posting a video that I came across of Folks that escaped the Fire.. Warning Salty Language.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENC Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 hours ago, CherokeeGA said: Hopefully the fire crews can help them get to the aquarium today. This is so sad. I've been visiting there all my life. It sounds like they were able to save downtown, at least. But I suspect a lot of home and cabin owners are at a loss. Hopefully everyone heeded the evacuation orders. Buildings can be rebuilt. It is said there NO WARNING to evacuate.. it spread so fast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF0602 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Wow that video was insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeastnc Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Here is a video of Westgate Resort burning, my family has ( had) a timeshare there for a week every year, its been a few since we took it, but had planned to go this spring.....crazy that its all gone, was a huge complex. I am also worried that folks at the more remote cabins might have got trapped as the roads are a mess and many of these locations only have one way in and out....the upside is its not exactly the heart of tourist season up there and a lot of those type places are vacation homes.....still I will be shocked if after its all said and done no one died. here is a video to maybe help giver some perspective to what your looking at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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