Topical Storm Hanna should begin to make a northwesterly turn towards the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, as well as the eastern edge of Cuba. As it meanders up the eastern seaboard, the coast of Georgia, South Carolina, and southern North Carolina should be on their toes.
A friend of mine attempted to schedule a tee time at the Cloisters in St. Simons and was rebuffed by the receptionist in the pro shop. She stated that the head groundskeeper was anticipating significant action towards the end of the week. My initial guess is that they will be on the western edge of Hurrican Hanna but will escape the brunt of the storm.
If I am a resident of Hilton Head. Kiawah Island, or Tybee Beach I would be initiating a good hurricane preparedness plan. Also in the cone of probability is Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. A good plan includes ample supplies of water, canned goods, batteries, a NOAA Weather Radio, cash or travelers checks, as well as gasoline. Hurricane Hanna should make an impact in South Carolina and travel inland towards North Carolina late Friday or Saturday. My first forecast calls for Hanna to escalate to a Category 2 storm before landfall. I believe that it will hit the coast as a low Category 2 or high Category 1 hurricane.
As always, I will be keeping an eye on the tropics and keeping in constant contact with my sources. Until next time,
Eye in the Sky
