Hurricane Lee was whirling at 165mph with a pressure of 926mb, earlier this morning. Currently, it's at 155mph, with pressure of 942mb, and has slowed its forward movement from 14mph to 13mph. But don't be fooled. It is likely just going through an Eye Wall Replacement Cycle (EWRC) after which it will strenghten markedly. In fact, predictions are that it will be at 180mph by 2:00pm. We'll see!
Note that Category 5 begins at 156mph, and is open ended. There is no Category 6.
That is the hope and the likelihood, but not the certainty. The darn storm has to actually turn first, and even then it could affect Bermuda, Newfoundland or anywhere in between. One possible path takes it right over Nantucket. But it's just way too soon to know.
What has hurricane trackers particularly on edge is that the National Hurricane Center has been choosing its words very carefully and has left open the possibility of a coastal landfall in the US. They rarely ever mind their words so delicately.
Hurricane Lee, while still a major hurricane, is down to a CAT 3 at 115mph, and the pressure is now 963mb. Moreover, looks like the northward turn will happen further east than supposed, as the storm's forward movement has slowed. Not as good for Bermuda, and may mean it crosses Newfoundland, but better for everyone else along the east coast (including the wildlife). Also, by the time it got to Newfoundland, it would be a much weaker storm, and my friends there are hearty and well acquainted with wind. Hoping this new forcast sticks!
"The special grand jury in Fulton County investigating the 2020 presidential election in Georgia recommended charges against Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and former GOP Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler of Georgia, according to the special counsel grand jury report released Friday."
The following 21 people were recommended for charges but weren’t indicted by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis:
Lindsey Graham, US senator David Perdue, former US senator Kelly Loeffler, former US senator Cleta Mitchell, Trump legal adviser Lin Wood, right-wing lawyer Michael Flynn, former Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn, Trump adviser Kurt Hilbert, pro-Trump lawyer Alex Kaufman, pro-Trump lawyer William Ligon, former GA state senator Jacki Pick Deason, podcaster Joseph Brannan, fake GOP elector Vikki Consiglio, fake GOP elector Carolyn Fisher, fake GOP elector Burt Jones, fake GOP elector and current GA lieutenant governor Gloria Godwin, fake GOP elector Mark Hennessy, fake GOP elector Mark Amick, fake GOP elector John Downey, fake GOP elector Brad Carver, fake GOP elector C. B. Yadav, fake GOP elector
Just back from the bank; it was recently acquired by a bigger bank; our online banking wasn't working this morning and I couldn't fix it from home. I walked into the bank and there were more customers lined up for help than I had ever seen before; the folks on either side of me had problems with the new bank computers, as did at least two or three ahead of us. The bank employee who tried to help me couldn't do so from her computer, but (unknowingly) got me past a couple of misleading/erroneous computer instructions; what a mess! The previous time the bank changed hands everything went smoothly. ----Alan
There's nothing to say further indictments might not be forthcoming. And we don't know what testimony the special grand jury heard or how prejudicial it might be for Graham. In other words, we can only wait and hope.
Nice analogy to human digestion; well written. But drugs, heavy metals and other bad things can be serious contaminants in the solid waste going to farms. ----Alan
Hurricane Lee was whirling at 165mph with a pressure of 926mb, earlier this morning.
ReplyDeleteCurrently, it's at 155mph, with pressure of 942mb, and has slowed its forward movement from 14mph to 13mph.
But don't be fooled. It is likely just going through an Eye Wall Replacement Cycle (EWRC) after which it will strenghten markedly. In fact, predictions are that it will be at 180mph by 2:00pm. We'll see!
Note that Category 5 begins at 156mph, and is open ended. There is no Category 6.
Last I read, it is not expected to come ashore.
Delete----Alan
That is the hope and the likelihood, but not the certainty.
DeleteThe darn storm has to actually turn first, and even then it could affect Bermuda, Newfoundland or anywhere in between. One possible path takes it right over Nantucket. But it's just way too soon to know.
What has hurricane trackers particularly on edge is that the National Hurricane Center has been choosing its words very carefully and has left open the possibility of a coastal landfall in the US. They rarely ever mind their words so delicately.
DeleteHurrah for unexpected wind shear!!
DeleteHurricane Lee, while still a major hurricane, is down to a CAT 3 at 115mph, and the pressure is now 963mb.
Moreover, looks like the northward turn will happen further east than supposed, as the storm's forward movement has slowed. Not as good for Bermuda, and may mean it crosses Newfoundland, but better for everyone else along the east coast (including the wildlife). Also, by the time it got to Newfoundland, it would be a much weaker storm, and my friends there are hearty and well acquainted with wind. Hoping this new forcast sticks!
Biden Looks to Fill a Hole Left by Putin and Xi at G20 [Click]
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ReplyDeleteIRS Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Target Wealthy Partnerships [Click] Much more detail in the original NYT article.
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BREAKING: Fulton County special grand jury recommended 39 indictments [Click] “The suggestions were far broader than the group of 19 people who were indicted last month on racketeering and other charges by a separate grand jury.”
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Ah, you got here first! I was too busy making it pretty. LOL
DeleteFulton County Judge releases complete list of the people considered for indictment
ReplyDelete"The special grand jury in Fulton County investigating the 2020 presidential election in Georgia recommended charges against Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and former GOP Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler of Georgia, according to the special counsel grand jury report released Friday."
The following 21 people were recommended for charges but weren’t indicted by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis:
Lindsey Graham, US senator
David Perdue, former US senator
Kelly Loeffler, former US senator
Cleta Mitchell, Trump legal adviser
Lin Wood, right-wing lawyer
Michael Flynn, former Trump adviser
Boris Epshteyn, Trump adviser
Kurt Hilbert, pro-Trump lawyer
Alex Kaufman, pro-Trump lawyer
William Ligon, former GA state senator
Jacki Pick Deason, podcaster
Joseph Brannan, fake GOP elector
Vikki Consiglio, fake GOP elector
Carolyn Fisher, fake GOP elector
Burt Jones, fake GOP elector and current GA lieutenant governor
Gloria Godwin, fake GOP elector
Mark Hennessy, fake GOP elector
Mark Amick, fake GOP elector
John Downey, fake GOP elector
Brad Carver, fake GOP elector
C. B. Yadav, fake GOP elector
I wonder how many of those people decided to turn state's evidence. Well, it will all come out in the wash.
Delete----Alan
Watchdog Finds Trump Border Wall Harmed Environment, Indigenous Sites, and Wildlife - Click
ReplyDeletePrivate equity sues to stop new transparency rules - click
ReplyDeleteJust back from the bank; it was recently acquired by a bigger bank; our online banking wasn't working this morning and I couldn't fix it from home. I walked into the bank and there were more customers lined up for help than I had ever seen before; the folks on either side of me had problems with the new bank computers, as did at least two or three ahead of us. The bank employee who tried to help me couldn't do so from her computer, but (unknowingly) got me past a couple of misleading/erroneous computer instructions; what a mess! The previous time the bank changed hands everything went smoothly.
ReplyDelete----Alan
Well now, that's annoying. They sure didn't have their ducks in a row before going live, did they!?
DeleteIn fact, it seems more like a whole buncha noyngs to me. Went to another branch of the bank and got more help, but not quite fixed yet.
Delete----Alan
Cuba Busts 17 in Russian Human Trafficking Scheme Recruiting Soldiers - Click
ReplyDeletePortuguese Man Accidentally Finds 82-Foot-Long Dinosaur in His Backyard - Click
ReplyDeleteOh, how I wish they had indicted Lindsey Graham. I despise that amoral gelatinous little snot.(Susan)
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing to say further indictments might not be forthcoming. And we don't know what testimony the special grand jury heard or how prejudicial it might be for Graham. In other words, we can only wait and hope.
DeleteOregon Is Turning Sewage Into an Endless Supply of Green Energy - click
ReplyDeleteNice analogy to human digestion; well written. But drugs, heavy metals and other bad things can be serious contaminants in the solid waste going to farms.
Delete----Alan
DT wants the Colorado lawsuit to keep him off the ballot taken to the federal level
ReplyDeleteI do too! I want it to be decided he can't be on ANY ballot in ANY state!
Morocco earthquake: 296 killed as buildings damaged
ReplyDeleteDeath toll expected to rise, as many rural areas cut off. This is not an area that usually has earthquakes.
Earthquake measured 6.8~!!
DeleteMaximum intensity VIII. [Click] Modified Mercalli Index [Click] VIII is considered “severe.” Damage slight in well-constructed buildings, great in poorly built structures.
Delete—Alan