Hurricane Dorian: Stock up now, Sarasota emergency director says
"It looks like it's taking a turn to the north," said
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Hurricane Dorian skirted the east side of
McCrane says his agency has been in contact with city and county partners for emergency contingencies and "we should be good. But we're prepared for the worst." He said area residents should already have secured emergency provisions -- water, batteries, perishables, etc. -- two months deep into storm season.
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"The key is to stay alert," he says. "It's one thing to follow
In response to Dorian, the Coast Guard Captain of the
The
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Condition Whiskey is issued when gale force winds are expected to arrive within 72 hours; X-ray within 48 hours, Yankee within 24 hours, and Zulu within 12 hours. The port is closed at Zulu.
Recreational boaters are advised to seek safe harbor.
The weather impact in the
"The cone extends to
Weather experts have a couple of ideas of what to expect when the storm makes its approach Monday, potentially as a hurricane.
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"It's going to depend partly how far north or south this goes," La Manno said. "If the center is north of us, even if it's
The strongest winds in a hurricane are found on the right side -- the dirty side -- of the storm, according to the
"I would rather this hug the north side of the cone than the south," says La Manno, adding, "because that would keep the precipitation away from us."
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As of Wednesday evening, Dorian was moving northwest at 13 mph with hurricane strength winds. The storm had passed east of
"Right now I'd rather people prepare for a major hurricane," La Manno said. "A lot of the models are saying a big storm is coming in. I'm getting my essentials today."
"We're monitoring Dorian closely and urging the public to do the same," stated
"The message we stress now is to be ready for any weather by making sure you have a family preparedness plan and storm supplies on hand. MyManatee.org/ManateeReady has tons of information on what people can do to prepare a disaster plan and disaster kit."
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