Storm Watch No. 5.3, 2006:
Ernesto Toys With Hurricane Status
As of the National Hurricane Center's last public advisory, Ernesto is only 4 mph away from hurricane strength. That is unlikely, but possible. Regardless, in just a few hours, he will come ashore the Carolina coastline. And he's a wet one.
Ernesto's wind was less a concern than the threat of flooding. Parts of North Carolina were already drenched by thunderstorms that began Wednesday. Ernesto was expected to bring half a foot of rain to some areas.
"We need some rain around here -- just not all at once," said Jean Evans, a convenience store worker on North Carolina's Holden Beach.
The National Hurricane Center also warned of a storm surge of 3 feet to 5 feet in the Carolinas.
In the latest three-day track, Ernesto will weaken back to a tropical depression before the storm center leaves North Carolina. The wind may not be as strong, but this slowing will result in a good soaking for Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania throughtout Friday and Saturday.
Ernesto's wind was less a concern than the threat of flooding. Parts of North Carolina were already drenched by thunderstorms that began Wednesday. Ernesto was expected to bring half a foot of rain to some areas.
"We need some rain around here -- just not all at once," said Jean Evans, a convenience store worker on North Carolina's Holden Beach.
The National Hurricane Center also warned of a storm surge of 3 feet to 5 feet in the Carolinas.
In the latest three-day track, Ernesto will weaken back to a tropical depression before the storm center leaves North Carolina. The wind may not be as strong, but this slowing will result in a good soaking for Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania throughtout Friday and Saturday.
posted by Jake McCafferty at 7:15:00 PM
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