To All Cuffers in the South

[wuapinmon]

As the steering currents weaken, this thing is expected to stall, and the stall keeps getting worse. They've bumped up the rainfall totals by a full 5 inches.

RAINFALL: Florence is expected to produce total rainfallaccumulations of 15 to 25 inches with isolated maximum amounts of
35 inches near the storm's track over portions of the Carolinas and
Mid-Atlantic States from late this week into early next week. This
rainfall would produce catastrophic flash flooding and significant
river flooding.

To be clear, we average around 45 inches per year.

[Bo Diddley]

STOP OBJECTIFYING MY BODY!

[wuapinmon]

Exactly. It has a lot more to do with the temperature in the water--not the mass of nearby objects.

STOP OBJECTIFYING MY BODY!

[Bo Diddley]

So you're to blame for all these hurricanes?

Exactly. It has a lot more to do with the temperature in the water--not the mass of nearby objects.

[Pelado]

That's the second projection in a row with the landfall moving more southward. And now, the damned thing looks to stall over the Carolinas. I have flood insurance, but, seriously, I've never even lived at the coast.

My wife pointed out that I lost a bunch of weight, and then Katrina hit.
I lost a bunch of weight, and then Matthew hit.
I've recently lost a bunch of weight........

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So you're to blame for all these hurricanes?

[wuapinmon]

That's the second projection in a row with the landfall moving more southward. And now, the damned thing looks to stall over the Carolinas. I have flood insurance, but, seriously, I've never even lived at the coast.

My wife pointed out that I lost a bunch of weight, and then Katrina hit.
I lost a bunch of weight, and then Matthew hit.
I've recently lost a bunch of weight........

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[wuapinmon]

Stay safe, waup. Clorox for water purification is probably the most underrated item I know of for nat disasters. Also, Flour, sugar, oil, baking soda, and salt. Biscuits keep you alive for a long time. For your situation, I hope you have plenty of protein powder. Praying for you, brother.

Beans, beans, they're good for your heart......

[cowboy]

I know all you NC/SC folks are busy, but keep us posted.

[Bo Diddley]

Just jump in the pool, that ought to calm your nerves.

But seriously. Man this one looks like a really bad one. Praying for you all. We have family down that way as well.

[cowboy]

Stay safe, waup. Clorox for water purification is probably the most underrated item I know of for nat disasters. Also, Flour, sugar, oil, baking soda, and salt. Biscuits keep you alive for a long time. For your situation, I hope you have plenty of protein powder. Praying for you, brother.

[wuapinmon]

If it is a 12v battery (i.e., has six cells or acid fill caps, usually) then, yes, you can jump start it from your car. I have done that with a generator that I have. You may just want to get a battery tender and leave on it. That should maintain a charge on the battery.

Good luck and take care.

It is 12v 650 mAmp. Good to know. Thanks. I did order a trickle charger for it, and it's supposed to get here today.

[wuapinmon]

I have no idea but I imagine you could. Do you not have a backup pull cord on the thing?

Best of luck. A stalled out storm that just dumps tons of rain is worse in many ways than a storm with strong winds that flies right through. Harvey’s destruction came from it stalling for four days. I still get ptsd from that storm when we get a huge amount of rain in a short period f time.

No, it doesn't. But, with my back the way it is, I'm not sure it would matter right now. As for the rainfall totals....

Florence is expected to produce total rainfall
accumulations of 15 to 20 inches with isolated maximum amounts to 30
inches near the storm's track over portions of the Carolinas and
Mid-Atlantic States from late this week into early next week. This
rainfall could produce catastrophic flash flooding and significant
river flooding.

[Uncle Ted]

The battery is dead on my generator and no one knows where the charger cord is. I ordered a new one from Amazon; it should be here tomorrow. I'm going to take better care of the damned thing from now on.

Not knowing much about electricity.....could you use a car to jumpstart a generator?

If it is a 12v battery (i.e., has six cells or acid fill caps, usually) then, yes, you can jump start it from your car. I have done that with a generator that I have. You may just want to get a battery tender and leave on it. That should maintain a charge on the battery.

Good luck and take care.

[The_Tick]

No, it doesn't. But, with my back, I don't think it'd matter right now. Here's the latest forecast: Florence is expected to produce total rainfallaccumulations of 15 to 20 inches with isolated maxima to 30 inchesnear Florence's track over portions of North Carolina, Virginia, andnorthern South Carolina through Saturday. This rainfall may producelife-threatening flash flooding.So, I'm going to go clean out the storm drains on my street since classes are cancelled.

You have a heart of gold my man. Please be safe.

[wuapinmon]

I have no idea but I imagine you could. Do you not have a backup pull cord on the thing?Best of luck. A stalled out storm that just dumps tons of rain is worse in many ways than a storm with strong winds that flies right through. Harvey’s destruction came from it stalling for four days. I still get ptsd from that storm when we get a huge amount of rain in a short period f time.

No, it doesn't. But, with my back, I don't think it'd matter right now. Here's the latest forecast: Florence is expected to produce total rainfallaccumulations of 15 to 20 inches with isolated maxima to 30 inchesnear Florence's track over portions of North Carolina, Virginia, andnorthern South Carolina through Saturday. This rainfall may producelife-threatening flash flooding.So, I'm going to go clean out the storm drains on my street since classes are cancelled.