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2023-08-19 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Naval Base San Diego to deploy ships, submarines ahead of Hurricane Hilary

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The U.S. Navy is moving its fleets and submarines from Naval Base San Diego to avoid potential damage from Hurricane Hilary.

According to the naval base, the ships will remain at sea until inclement weather from the storm subsides, and aircraft are secured in hangars that are rated to withstand wind greater than those anticipated onboard Naval Air Station North Island and Naval Air Facility El Centro.

Hilary now category 4 hurricane, to weaken before hitting California
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"In order to ensure the safety of our Sailors and ships, we are taking all necessary measures to mitigate potential damage to infrastructure and Third Fleet vessels caused by the storm," said Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, Commander, U.S. Third Fleet.

"Safety remains our top priority, and putting all capable ships to sea makes it easier for us to manage the situation ashore."

Navy officials say ships remaining in port will take extra precautions to avoid potential damage, and Navy installations are preparing for the expected heavy rain and wind by removing hazards and securing buildings, protecting essential equipment, moving small craft to safe havens, placing sandbags, and removing debris from drainage areas.

Navy officials will hold a press conference on Saturday, August 19, to share information about its preparations for the storm.

Posted by Frank G 2023-08-19 07:16|| || Front Page|| [11140 views ] Top

#1 ...Deaths Caused By Hurricane Hilary To Be Labeled Suicides

Posted by Procopius2k 2023-08-19 07:32|| 2023-08-19 07:32|| Front Page Top

#2 I hear Taiwan weather is stable this time of year.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-08-19 08:03|| 2023-08-19 08:03|| Front Page Top

#3 Flash flooding alert just sounded for Eastern SD County - looks like S2 highway just flooded. Hard stuff isn't even supposed to hit til afternoon/evening

Posted by Frank G 2023-08-19 08:15|| 2023-08-19 08:15|| Front Page Top

#4 Showers

Posted by Skidmark 2023-08-19 08:35|| 2023-08-19 08:35|| Front Page Top

#5 Oh, the south California mudslides be comin'!

Posted by ed in texas 2023-08-19 08:37|| 2023-08-19 08:37|| Front Page Top

#6 Sweeney Pass area is always getting into trouble, eh Frank?

Posted by Mullah Richard 2023-08-19 09:33|| 2023-08-19 09:33|| Front Page Top

#7 According to VesselFinder, they're all basically just sitting there. Commercial and military. (I realize AIS really don't play as far as submarines are concerned.)

Posted by ed in texas 2023-08-19 11:05|| 2023-08-19 11:05|| Front Page Top

#8 Padres, Dodgers and Angels scheduled a day-night double header today 19Aug and canceled the games for 20Aug.

As for the ships, 30 mph wind max. What's the big deal given this is a well protected harbor?

Posted by lord garth 2023-08-19 21:40|| 2023-08-19 21:40|| Front Page Top

#9 ^ Concern that gusts might damage special flags within sight of shore, triggering riots among our seething masses of the faithful?

Posted by Thravimble Clutch8220 2023-08-19 22:06|| 2023-08-19 22:06|| Front Page Top

#10 Seriously, though, all I see (from north of the good seats) is the usual destroyer, a not unusual oiler, and a southbound tanker.

Posted by Thravimble Clutch8220 2023-08-19 22:17|| 2023-08-19 22:17|| Front Page Top

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