Thursday Unnamed Storm in Technicolor, Webcams
UPDATE 9/26: I'm going to end this debate as I have been validated by stories in the media, including this news article:
UPDATE: My biggest blog detractor has left a Comment below and forced my hand to discuss whether or not this storm should be named. So here I go:
Have an opinion? Leave me a comment. P.S.: Our on-location-accidentally-on-vacation Exec has sent in some pictures from Kitty Hawk, NC:
LATEST 4 PHOTOS FROM dougyule ON OUR PHOTO GALLERY:
New RAW VIDEO of coastal conditions at right!
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Here's a look at our Thursday morning Unnamed Storm "in Technicolor" courtesy AccuWeather.com RadarPlus. The NHC [JessePedia], said this in a Special Tropical Disturbance Statement that the storm will probably remain unnamed, but is producing winds in excess of 50 mph, beach erosion, and high surf.
Stats from the Buoys & Ships surrounding the storm are reporting high winds and high waves over a large area. A ship reported sustained winds of 52 mph. Gusts to 55 mph have been reported at ORIN7 (Oregon Inlet Marina, NC) and Buoy #41036 (Onslow Bay, NC). Waves to 19 feet have been reported at Buoy #44014, the Virginia Beach buoy I mentioned yesterday, which is still getting the largest fetch.
One of our execs is vacationing in Kill Devil Hills, I've asked him to send some pictures. The Mirlo Beach cam showed some interesting shots overnight and this morning as dunes washed into the road. Here is a look at Highway 12 this morning (P.S. the sign you see is the same one that I took a picture of in July). Next high tide is at 5 PM.
