Official Discussion issued by the National Hurricane Center
(AL092024) DATA RELEASED: 9/27/2024 10:00:00 PM UTC
Copy of official data Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene Discussion Number 19 NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD AL092024 1000 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024 KEY MESSAGES: 1. Widespread significant river flooding is ongoing across the southern Appalachians, some of which are record-breaking. Conditions will begin to improve Friday night and on Saturday following the catastrophic flooding over the past two days. 2. There is a possibility of long-duration power outages in portions of the southeast U.S. If you use a generator, be sure it is placed outside at least 20 feet away from doors, windows, and garages to avoid deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. 3. Use caution after the system passes as deadly hazards remain including downed power lines and flooded areas. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 28/0300Z 38.0N 87.0W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP 12H 28/1200Z 37.8N 88.0W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP 24H 29/0000Z 37.4N 87.6W 15 KT 15 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP 36H 29/1200Z 37.3N 86.7W 15 KT 15 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP 48H 30/0000Z 37.3N 85.9W 15 KT 15 MPH...POST-TROP/EXTRATROP 60H 30/1200Z...DISSIPATED $$ Forecaster Hurley |