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From: <Charles.Geilfuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Subject: FW: Hurricane Matthew Update #2
To: Charles.Geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx
This is the Update we are getting from the hospital where I work.
Charlie
Hurricane Matthew is now “Cat 4” Hurricane 140 mph gusting to 160 mph and
moving North at 9 mph. The most current predicted path has it shifted to
the left bringing it closer to the coast and passing right off the coast of
Charleston. Keep in mind this is a prediction and there is a lot of time
and distance between us and the Hurricane. The next 24 to 48 hours will
tell a lot. There are a lot of uncertainties of what the storm will do as
it passes over the islands and their mountain ranges. I will be getting a
NWS briefing at 11:30 with a follow up DHEC briefing with the hospitals at
1pm. I will keep you posted as I get updates.
As of now we will prepare for the worst and hope for the best. (The
Emergency Management Motto)
*Key Points *
1. Matthew is likely to track through the Bahamas on Wednesday and Thursday
as a strong Category 4 hurricane.
2. Tropical storm conditions are expected along the east coast of Florida
starting on Thursday morning.
3. Matthew is forecast to make landfall near the South and North Carolina
border as a major Category 3 hurricane early Saturday afternoon.
*EXPECTED IMPACTS (INCLUDES TIMING AND LOCATION)*
It is too early to determine detailed impacts, although trends continue for
greater and potentially devastating impacts.
· For a storm along the immediate coast or moving inland,
destructive winds near the path with gusts well in excess of hurricane
force possible, flooding rainfall and major coastal issues/damage.
· A track well off the coast would result in more minor impacts.
· In general 3 to 5 feet of inundation is possible, lower for a
track well off the coast and much higher near the track if landfall were to
occur.
*POTENTIAL TIMING OF TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS*
POTENTIAL ONSET TIME: Thursday night or Friday
POTENTIAL ENDING TIME: Late Saturday or Saturday night
[image: Hurricane Matthew Track Chart, Advisory #40]
*For any questions please call or email.*
*Thanks*
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