TD 9 - Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac

Post by **Anthony** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:24 am

This thing looks like it will turn into a hurricane eventually. I invite you all to follow along/comment here (as well as here on the forum): http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/hurricanes/

FlaGeorge · Post by **FlaGeorge** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:07 am

Here in Florida we’re watching this very closely. I have already stocked up on water (first thing to fly off the shelves) – next is to stock up on wine. The spaghetti models have it coming right up Florida to the Miami area (South Florida) being the entry point. Been through too many of these – so we’re stocking up early. As it gets closer – that is when I will put the shutters up and trun my house into a cave. Good luck to all on the islands and please be safe.

FlaGeorge

TouristTrapCheryl · Post by **TouristTrapCheryl** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:15 am

Thank you Anthony & thank you FlaGeorge. We are expecting to get wet and have some wind, but luckily looks like we won't be getting the brunt of any of the worst of it. Stay safe in Florida. I was born and raised in Florida and all my family still lives there. I am worrying more for them with Isaac than for us here in the VI. We are ready for this storm; all locked down and stocked up. Thanks again for your concern and caring about our little island. -cheryl

StLytho · Post by **StLytho** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:20 am

I've set up a computer with two monitors so I can view storm progress on St. John from 8 webcams but I haven't been able to get a live image from Villa Serendipity viewing Chocolate Hole for quite a while. Anybody know what's up with their webcam?

mit43 · Post by **mit43** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 2:15 pm

http://stthomassource.com/content/news/ ... um=twitter

Ferry Service to stop at 7pm tonight.

Post by **Anthony** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 2:20 pm

Public Works Department Begins Sandbag Issuance:

http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/v ... 45#p264645

Post by **Anthony** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:32 pm

Cape Air has stopped flying today and tomorrow.

American’s evening flight from MIA will not come in tonight which means tomorrow mornings flights is cancelled. The afternoon flight tomorrow is tbd depending on weather conditions.

Delta, US Air and Spirit don’t have any flights until Saturday scheduled.

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:03 pm

Just a reminder for visitors that the Virgin Islands Territorial Management agency website has current information. Alerts to email and phones are also available.

http://www.vitema.gov/

Post by **Anthony** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:17 pm

Alert / Warning
Transportation - Waterway Disruption or Delay

...This is an ACTUAL WATERWAY DISRUPTION OR DELAY ALERT...

Issued By: VITEMA
Affected Jurisdictions: St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, Water Island
Counties

Headline: UPDATE: US Coast Guard to Close Sea Ports in the US Virgin
Islands at 8 PM Tonight; Ferry Operators Adjust Schedules

The US Coast Guard will implement Port Condition ZULU at 8 PM tonight for
the all sea ports in the US VIrgin Islands, officially suspending operations
and closing ports to incoming and outgoing vessel traffic until otherwise
directed by the Captain of the Port.

As a result of the port closure, ferry operators have adjusted schedules:

Departing:

A) Cruz Bay, St. John, hourly with final service at 7 PM

B) Red Hook, St. Thomas hourly until 7 PM with final service at 7:30 PM

C) Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas: No change in schedule

All intra-island ferries in the U.S. Virgin Islands must cease operations
and be secured at their designated mooring facility when Port Condition ZULU
is in place for their respective port.

Mariners, owners and operators of recreational vessels should follow small
craft advisories from the National Weather Service and take the necessary
measures to safeguard the safety of their vessels, http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
("http://www.nhc.noaa.gov") .

Pleasure craft operators are advised to seek safe harbor. Owners of larger
boats are urged to move their boats to inland marinas where they will be
less vulnerable to breaking free of their moorings or sustaining damage.
Trailerable boats should be pulled from the water and stored in a place
that is not prone to flooding.

Those who are leaving their boats in the water are reminded to secure life
rings, lifejackets and small boats. These items, if not secured properly,
can break free and require valuable search and rescue resources to be
diverted from a real emergency.

jimg20 · Post by **jimg20** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:42 pm

"Well, the wind is blowin' harder now
Fifty knots of there abouts,
There's white caps on the ocean.
And I'm watching for water spouts
It's time to close the shutters
It's time to go inside."

JB Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season

Let's be careful out there!

JIM

stjchica · Post by **stjchica** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:10 am

Looks like STJ missed this one..Thank goodness..

parafins · Post by **parafins** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:08 pm

The Spice cam looks pretty dark and rainy.Hold on St.John!

DaveS007 · Post by **DaveS007** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:05 pm

Anyone taking odd'$ on the dingy tied to the dock ? Double down on the dock itself.

Post by **Anthony** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:05 pm

VI Port Authority Provides Flight Information and Port Status Updates

The Virgin Islands Port Authority's Interim Executive Director, Don Mills Esq., issued the following update on the status of flights and the VIPA's air and seaports as Tropical Storm Isaac passes the U.S. Virgin Islands:

American Airlines
-Canceled today's midday flight from St. Croix to Miami.
-Operating its Miami, Florida to St. Thomas flight AA505/AA672, arriving at 1:35pm and departing at 3:00pm.
-Operating its Miami, Florida to St. Thomas flight AA1819, arriving at 8:00pm. This is the scheduled daily over-nighter.

American Eagle:
-Operating its San Juan to St. Thomas flight AA4874/AA4833, arriving at 6:00pm and departing at 6:30pm.
-Thus far, American Eagle has not canceled its San Juan, Puerto Rico to St. Croix flight scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m today.

LIAT, Ltd.:
-Resuming operations at CEKA with its midday flight, LI553, scheduled arrival at 12:45pm, scheduled departure at 1:30pm.
-VIPA has not yet received a report on when this airline will resume operations at HERA

Jet Blue
-Operating as normal with no cancellations

Delta
-Operating its flight from Atlanta, Georgia to St. Thomas with scheduled arrival at 2:08pm, scheduled departure at 2:58pm.

Cape Air
- All flights remain cancelled until further notice

Seaborne Airlines
-All flights remain cancelled from the seaports and airports until Friday, Aug. 24th

Spirit
-No scheduled flights today

United and US Airways
-No scheduled flights through Saturday, Aug. 25th

Both the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas and the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport are open, but all seaports throughout the territory remain closed until further notice from the U.S. Coast Guard.

michigancouple · Post by **michigancouple** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:23 pm

DaveS007 wrote:Anyone taking odd'$ on the dingy tied to the dock ? Double down on the dock itself.

Those swells are kinda high...Hang on little dinghy dock......

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