7,000 Florida National Guard Troops to report to duty Friday
7,000 Florida National Guard Troops to report to duty Friday
At the direction of Governor Scott, all 7,000 Florida National Guard members will be reporting for duty Friday morning. Governor Scott also activated 100 members of the Florida Air and Army National Guard to support with planning, logistics and operations in preparation for potential impacts from Hurricane Irma. These 100 members will be stationed across … read more
Tropical Storm Jose forms on heels of Irma
Tropical Storm Jose forms on heels of Irma
The 10th tropical storm of the season has formed in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Jose could become a hurricane Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Per the NHC 10 a.m. CST update, the center of Tropical Storm Jose was located near latitude 12.3 North, longitude 39.1 West or roughly 2420 miles east of the … read more
Hurricane Irma winds now 180 mph sustained
Hurricane Irma winds now 180 mph sustained
Irma is now the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic basin outside of the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico in National Hurricane Center records, her the agency’s 10 a.m. update. “At 10 a.m. CST the eye of Hurricane Irma was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 58.4 West. Irma is moving toward the west near … read more
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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
