Post by HALEYCAT on Oct 30, 2012 0:55:31 GMT -5
| [atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 500px; height: 190px; padding: 10px; background-color: #fff; border: #000 10px solid;] WEATHER SERVICE WARNING the tropical storm known as melissa had grown into a category one hurricane as it traveled across the warm waters of the gulf of mexico. it was expected to move inland but has now taken a drastic turn and is travelling up the east coast of the united states. gaining speed with the jetstream, the storm is moving rapidly and there is very little time left, maybe another 26 hours, before the hurricane will smack into the coast of south carolina. with the help of the water of the atlantic ocean, the storm has moved out of the category one and two and has now developed the speed and power needed to push it into a category three hurricane. for those not aware of what a category three hurricane is, here is some information: coastal homes such as the beach houses and business are being evacuated, anyone that wishes to stay behind does it at their own risk. levies are being put along the coast line but they are expected to break with the force of the storm. no one is allowed on the beach during the next 40 to 50 hours until the storm has passed. a curfew has been set for 9 pm tonight and people are expected to reside in their homes for their own safety, again, anyone who does not wish to, does so at their own risk. the streets are expected to flood and though precaution is being taken to prevent so, there is little that the city can do until the storm has finished it's full attack on the town. until then, business should have their doors locked and board up any exposed large windows (homes as well), people may evacuate the city but be aware of the timing of your departure as the traffic is already quite backed up. much of the city has also lost power making the streets rather dangerous due to the lack of traffic lights, and police are asked to control the direction of traffic to the best of their ability. we ask that you keep safe and keep smart. continue to check back here for more updates about significant structure damage as well as weather report about the location, status and power of hurricane melissa. |
