Satellite Beach Emergency Management
Community Status
current actions Hurricane Irene was located over Abaco Island at 26.5N 77.2W (about 240 miles southeast of Melbourne, Florida) moving to the north northwest at 14mph with sustained winds near the center of 115mph gusting to 135mph (Category III). Central pressure was down to 950MB (28.05"). Last night the turn to the north northwest did not occur as soon as anticipated and the forecast track has been adjusted westward. Irene is now expected to pass about 150 miles to the east northeast of Melbourne around 3AM Friday morning as a Category III Hurricane with sustained winds near the center of 125mph (still a Category III). There is still a possibility that Irene could briefly strengthen to a Category IV Hurricane just before the storm makes the anticipated turn to the north and north northeast toward eastern North Carolina. Winds on the Barrier Islands out of the North at 35-45mph with a few gusts to 50mph later this evening. Winds along the east central Florida I-95 corridor out of the north at 30-40mph with a few gusts to 45mph. Rain squalls from the outer bands of Hurricane Irene will continue to move ashore this afternoon and tonight. Extensive damage has been reported from several of the islands in the Bahamas including Long Island, Eleuthera and Abaco. Satellite Beach will monitor the storm throughout the night. We do not anticipate and sustained tropical force winds, however rainfall after midnight may result in localized flooding. Residents should also monitor the storm path and take protective measures. To monitor current weather conditions and radar CLICK HERE To monitor latest Emergency Information CLICK HERE SHELTERS Brevard COunty Emergency Management has not opened any shleters. |
Electricity Status Full Electricity Nothing to Report |
Water System Status Full Water Nothing to Report |
Sewer System Status Full Sewer Nothing to Report |
Street Closures Nothing to Report |
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