J.B. Hunt SOS Briefing Tropical Storm Fay Watch – Conditions are possible next 36 hrs th Warning - Conditions are expected next 24 hrs August 18 , 2008 – 15:00 CST Tropical Storm, 39-73 mph Disaster Contingency Planning has been initiated to protect our Category 1, 74-95 mph employees and assets and to serve our customers in need of relief as Category 2, 96-110 mph promptly and safely as possible. SOS team members will have Category 3, 111-130 mph routine updates regarding weather, travel routes, and resumption of Category 4, 131-155 mph postponed operations. J.B. Hunt contingency plans are subject to Category 5, > 155 mph change as conditions warrant.
NHC Watches and Warnings: Location 20 mi SE of Key West, FL A Hurricane Warning is in effect for southwestern coast of Florida from Flamingo Movement NNW 14 mph to Anna Maria Island. Maximum sustained winds 60 mph with gust at 70 mph Hurricane Wind Radius None A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect along Tropical Storm Wind Radius 115 mi radius the east coast from Cocoa Beach southward Pressure 1002 mb – 29.62 inches and along the Florida west coast east of Current Projected Path Turning N along Florida Coast Flamingo including Okeechobee Storm Surge 3-5 feet above tide level + waves A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect along the Rainfall Expected 4-8 inches, isolated 12 inches Florida east coast north of Cocoa Beach to Fernandina Beach.
Track Forecast: Fay has moved off the coast of Cuba into the Florida Straits, and is already picking up strength. Fay’s primary havoc will occur on the west coast of Florida, but it is too early to be confident where the storm might come ashore. Latest models show Fay coming ashore near Fort Myers at a 70-75 mph. Right now, the best guess is that Fay will hit the coast between Naples and Sarasota, largely sparing the Tampa Bay region. A turn toward the north is expected later today and tonight with a general northward motion expected on Tuesday.
The Intensity Forecast: The intensity also remains problematic. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Fay is forecast to become a hurricane as it nears the southwestern Florida coast on Tuesday.
General Operations Readiness: Due to the unpredictable track and intensity of Fay, all business interest in Florida, especially those closer to the western coastal edge, should prepare for hurricane force winds and flooding beginning Monday and lasting through Tuesday.
Additionally, business interest in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana should have hurricane preparations completed in the event of a landfall and inland movement on Wednesday.
4 of the 8 forecast models are predicting Fay may cross Florida, enter the Atlantic, than reverse course for a second landfall and a second inland track to the west. We will monitor the storms progress. Operations Plan: See the table below for operations restrictions by area and time.
Red Zone No operations Prior to landfall allowed By 8 pm Monday. No operations south of Evacuate area if Tampa. Sustained winds, 58 mph with gust 69 possible mph. 115 mi radius. Secure equipment
Red Zone No operations allowed During landfall Evacuate area if By 11pm Monday, no operations south of Ocala. possible Sustained winds, 67 mph with gust up to 79 mph. Secure equipment 115 mi radius. .
Maintenance Plan: No issues at this time
Fuel Vendor Supply Plan: No vendor issues at this time