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Florida braces for Cat 5 Irma
Florida braces for Cat 5 Irma
Hurricane Irma is now a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175 mph, and Florida is bracing for impact as computer models fall into agreement that the peninsula will be effected this weekend. “Impacts to Florida seem unavoidable this weekend,” stated Meteorologist Jim Cantore this morning via Twitter. Accordingly, Florida Governor Rick Scott yesterday … read more
Florida braces for a Cat 5 Irma
Florida braces for a Cat 5 Irma
Florida is bracing for Hurricane Irma as computer models fall into agreement that impact to the peninsula this weekend is eminent. “Impacts to Florida seem unavoidable this weekend,” stated Meteorologist Jim Cantore this morning via Twitter. Accordingly, Florida Governor Rick Scott yesterday declared a state of emergency for all of the state’s 67 counties. National … read more
Hurricane Irma now Cat 3
Hurricane Irma now Cat 3
The National Hurricane Center’s 4 p.m. advisory for Hurricane Irma shows maximum sustained winds have increased to near 115 mph with higher gusts, making it a category 3 hurricane. “Irma has become an impressive hurricane with intense eyewall convection surrounding a small eye. Satellite estimates continue to rapidly rise,’ stated NHC Forecaster Eric Blake. Hurricane-force … read more
Holley-Navarre Middle helping Texas hurricane victims
Holley-Navarre Middle helping Texas hurricane victims
Holley-Navarre Middle School has partnered with Paul Revere Middle School in Houston, Texas to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey. According to Lisa Lewis, who works in the HNMS administrative office, the school is not collecting food since the items will be sent via mail. “We’re collecting clothing and school supplies. They also asked … read more
A monster storm in the making
A monster storm in the making
Graphic by Dr. Ryan Maue, WeatherBELL Hurricane Irma is currently a category 2 storm with roughly 100 mph winds. But NHC predictions project Irma to increase to a Category 4 storm with winds exceeding 130 mph early next week. “Long range (15 day ensemble) is foreboding for potential major hurricane landfall impacts. We need Irma … read more
Holley man arrested for stalking after sign erected on Hwy 87 S
Holley man arrested for stalking after sign erected on Hwy 87 S
John Blakeman, 49, of Holley was arrested August 29 on a first-degree misdemeanor charge of stalking after sending texts messages to his ex-girlfriend. Cops responded August 22 to the 3500 block of Ginger Lane in reference to a harassing communications complaint. The victim, Allie Pearson, told police her ex-boyfriend, identified as Blakeman, would not stop … read more
Hurricane Irma forms with 100 mph winds
Hurricane Irma forms with 100 mph winds
The National Hurricane Center’s 10 a.m. advisory shows Tropical Storm Irma has developed into Hurricane Irma with sustained winds of 100 mph and higher gusts. The storm is moving WNW at 10 mph with a minimum central pressure of 979 MB. The center of Hurricane Irma is presently located near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 33.8 … read more
Hurricane Irma likely to develop today
Hurricane Irma likely to develop today
The National Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Irma, and NHC forecasters predict the storm will likely become a hurricane today. The 4 a.m. update showed the storm moving west at 12 mph with 70 mph sustained winds. “A west-northwestward motion is expected today and tonight, followed by a generally westward motion on Friday,” … read more
Local history book underway
Local history book underway
Early photo of William and Mary Balkum Tolbert. Photo courtesy of Betty Broxson Hawkins. The Holley-Navarre Historical Society announces that a local history book project is underway. Local and former residents and those with connections to the area are asked to submit their photograph collections to be scanned for the historic preservation project. “We’ve excited … read more
