The closer the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, the greater at risk coast. The first week of September have not been kind to the Gulf of Mexico: tropical storm «Gordon» brought the region downpours, floods and destructive winds.
NEW: peak winds, storm surge with #TropicalStormGordon on the east side of Dauphin Island, AL with the worst flooding on the low-lying west side. Attempted to drive north out of Dauphin Island but the storm surge blocked the road north of the bridge. @accuweather @stormchasetv pic.twitter.com/IOnFeOFOgq
— Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu) September 5, 2018
After September 4, «Gordon» went ashore in the evening of the same day near Pensacola (FL), gust of wind knocked down a tree on a residential trailer, which at that time were people. According to the office of the Sheriff of Escambia, the child died. (Name and age unknown.)
🌀#Gordon Preparedness Tip→ 📱 Charge your phones & laptops 💻. Ensure your weather radio has fresh batteries📻🔋. You NEED a way to receive warnings if and when the power goes out! pic.twitter.com/of4RDWZ0aQ
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) September 4, 2018
About other deaths or serious injuries, no reports.
This week state of emergency declared in the States of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The closer the storm, the businesses began to close, and residents to prepare their homes to the storm and flooding.
Update: storm surge, strong wind with road under a few feet of water west side of Dauphin Island, AL #TropicalStormGordon @breakingweather @accuweather #alwx pic.twitter.com/E3CuseicUE
— Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu) September 5, 2018
Due to heavy rainfall (5-15 cm) almost all roads in the region were closed. In addition to the storm tide and heavy rains that led to flooding, another big problem was a strong wind, choppy power lines. As a result, about 50 thousand consumers in Alabama for some time remained without light. (In most cases the electricity supply has been restored by noon on Wednesday, September 5.)
Escambia County Fire Rescue including our special ops team, EMS, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and emergency management staff were called out to assist residents on Ashbury Lane this afternoon who were isolated by water on the roadway. Read the full story on our Facebook page. pic.twitter.com/LlEOGDqfDV
— BeReadyEscambia (@bereadyescambia) September 5, 2018
President Donald trump on his Twitter page asked for «everyone who is on the way «Gordon», listen to the advice of state and local officials and follow @NHC_Atlantic for updates».
Everyone in the path of #Gordon please heed the advice of State and local officials and follow @NHC_Atlantic for updates. The Federal Government stands ready to assist. Be safe! https://t.co/sJiL4wnQID
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 4, 2018
TS #Gordon primary rain bands working on shore at Pascagoula #Mississippi just after 9:30p CT @breakingweather @breakingweather pic.twitter.com/q0JZDVQ0cO
— Blake Naftel (@BlakeNaftel) September 5, 2018
Check out #Gordon from NASA Space Station cameras: pic.twitter.com/iO57DKQgUj
— AMHQ (@AMHQ) September 5, 2018
In 2018, only 2 tropical systems have made landfall in the U. S. Both have had direct impacts on Alabama. Subtropical Storm Alberto tracked straight through Alabama late May. Gordon just made landfall along the Mississippi/Alabama border. Hoping this isn’t some kind of new trend. pic.twitter.com/PfBb02fDTS
— Eric Snitil (@EricSnitilWx) September 6, 2018
