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South of Atlanta here. Just moved from long Island NY. Trying to get used to the mid 20's at night, and then the mid 50's during the day. The temps up north didn't vary as much, I guess because being on long Island, the water kept us a bit warmer at night. I am enjoying the the warmer sun down here. Nice to get out and not be blasted with damp cold air.

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On 1/2/2024 at 8:42 AM, suzook said:

South of Atlanta here. Just moved from long Island NY. Trying to get used to the mid 20's at night, and then the mid 50's during the day. The temps up north didn't vary as much, I guess because being on long Island, the water kept us a bit warmer at night. I am enjoying the the warmer sun down here. Nice to get out and not be blasted with damp cold air.

Welcome. I moved to NC from Long Island in late 2018.  There is a huge temperature variation from night to day when compared to long island. Just this past november, I've had mornings start in the 20s and highs in the 70s. I also had a November monthly low of 15, which is super rare for long Island in November. 

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Just got power back on after losing it 2 hours ago. Peak wind gust was 34 on my station which is partially blocked by trees. Lost 2 sections of my privacy fence and a bunch of large limbs. Will be interesting to see what damage happened around the neighborhood tomorrow. Rainfall is at .74 and still raining. Temp has finally dropped into the upper 50's. Stayed in the mid 60's most of the day 

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1.89" of rain from yesterday. Max wind of 27mph, which is very high for here, as my station is well below the treeline. High of 65 at 6pm. Only a flicker of the lights, power stayed on.

Seeing a lot of damage pictures, especially along the coast.

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Prelim: 2x tornadoes on Harkers Island, NC:

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NOUS42 KMHX 102128
PNSMHX
NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-110930-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
428 PM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 1/9/24 Tornado Event...

.Harkers Island Tornado #1...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.25 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             01/09/2024
Start Time:             9:05 PM EDT
Start Location:         Harkers Island / Carteret County / NC
Start Lat/Lon:          34.6933 / -76.5592

End Date:               01/09/2024
End Time:               9:10 PM EDT
End Location:           Harkers Island / Carteret County / NC
End Lat/Lon:            34.6954 / -76.556

Survey Summary:
The tornado started near South Ferry Dock Road and likely came onshore
as a waterspout off Back Sound. The path continued northeast
to near and just east of Sam East Lane, where a house had major 
damage to the roof, with substantial loss of shingles. In addition
two windows were blown out, and a wall was blown out on the north side
of the home. While the damage path was to the northeast, flashing and
insulation could be found on the north side of the home, blown back
toward the south, the first indication of rotation along the path.

The damage path continued across Island Road where a carport
and other roof structure was found, having been blown across the road.
A power pole was snapped, with a transmission line down. Damage at this
house consisted of a large 2 x 4 being blown through an exterior wall
and window damage. Again the damage path was to the north, but pieces
of plywood were found on the north side of the home, blown toward the 
south, confirming continued rotation. 

The damage path continued toward Nelson Street before ending.
The tornado likely begin to weaken or lift up at this point with 
damage becoming more sporadic and less, and consisted of a large metal
outdoor storage shed being lofted across the block. Debris was found
on the back porch of a second floor house, on the north side of the home,
which confirmed rotation. 

The strongest winds were estimated to be around 100 MPH, where a major
part of the roof was lost, to just across Island Road where the carport
and roof structure was blown to. This is consistent with low end EF1 damage.

.Harkers Island Tornado #2...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    85 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.14 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   60 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             01/09/2024
Start Time:             9:05 PM EDT
Start Location:         Harkers Island / Carteret County / NC
Start Lat/Lon:          34.6982 / -76.579

End Date:               01/09/2024
End Time:               9:10 PM EDT
End Location:           Harkers Island / Carteret County / NC
End Lat/Lon:            34.6993 / -76.5769

Survey Summary:
An EF0 tornado touched down near Soundview Lane, and likely came onshore
as a waterspout off Back Sound. The tornado traveled quickly northeast,
and lifted some shingles off multiple houses, and a storage shed. Part of 
a roof of a shed was blown about 50 feet away. 

A large live oak tree, estimated by witnesses to be around 100 years old,
was uprooted just before the path crossed Island Road. Near the location of the
tree, the skirting of a mobile home was blown back toward the south,
an indication of rotation given this was opposite of the storm motion and
damage path. 

The path continued across Island Road and produced extensive tree damage. In
addition, a house lost a major section of roofing. The tornado lifted quickly
with no more damage found farther beyond the houses right along Island Road.
From the location of the uprooted tree, to just across Island Road, winds were
estimated to be around 85 MPH or a high end EF0 tornado.  


&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.



$$

Martin/Heden/Fucheck

 

 

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