May 8, 2007
1230z
GOES East water vapor satellite
The wind pulsed all night in Wilmington. It was about 3 AM when the intervals between wind and calm became longer. It is because the 'oscillating' vortex moved south. It will continue to build in water vapor density. That is why it looks so odd today. The water vapor is literally being sucked into the vortex to accommodate a higher velocity of wind capacity. A hurricane can't do it's job of redistributing heat from the air into the water without velocity and water circulation between the air and sea. So. It's drawing in heat capacity/calories/fuel and water vapor from everywhere and become a very interesting phenomena so early in the season. Pre-season you could call it. I won't be surprised if it decends futher south and returns back north along the same path Dennis took.
The seas get too rough and these folks believe it's simply an opportunity to practice for the Hawaiian Pacific wave competition. What do you do with folks that don't care enough about themselves to listen to common sense? I know, put up rules, like NO SWIMMING, NO SURFING when waves and currents are determined to be unsafe. Sound like a plan? Ah, but this is North Carolina and no one tells anyone what to do in the face of incredible odds because it's a Red State. That is simply called government foolishness ! It exists because with more law there is a need for enforcement. That costs money and of course money is more important than life ever could be. Couldn't live without it acutally. Or could I?
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE- SURFER DIES (click on title)
Robert Jordan Kreuger, 24, a resident of Greensboro Street, died Friday while surfing near East Augusta Street.
Emergency officials responded to the call shortly after 6 p.m. on Friday. Eyewitnesses said the man was brought in from the water by bystanders, who performed CPR until Wrightsville Beach Police arrived and took over.
CPR continued until Squad One and New Hanover County EMS arrived and transported Kreager to the hospital.
Medical Examiner Death Investigator Doug Bevell identified the cause of death as a spinal injury that rendered Kreager helpless and caused him to drown.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier.
Emergency officials responded to the call shortly after 6 p.m. on Friday. Eyewitnesses said the man was brought in from the water by bystanders, who performed CPR until Wrightsville Beach Police arrived and took over.
CPR continued until Squad One and New Hanover County EMS arrived and transported Kreager to the hospital.
Medical Examiner Death Investigator Doug Bevell identified the cause of death as a spinal injury that rendered Kreager helpless and caused him to drown.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier.
JANNETTE PIPPIN
DAILY NEWS STAFF
ATLANTIC BEACH - A Cherry Point Marine who died Saturday at Atlantic Beach is credited with saving the lives of two boys he swam into the ocean to help. Master Sgt. Michael Wert and his family were visiting Fort Macon State Park when he saw the two children in trouble and swam out to them, said Atlantic Beach Fire Department Chief Adam Snyder. "If it hadn't of been for him and his daughter, the two kids could have drowned," Snyder said. Wert was an intelligence specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. Cherry Point will host a memorial service for Wert at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
DAILY NEWS STAFF
ATLANTIC BEACH - A Cherry Point Marine who died Saturday at Atlantic Beach is credited with saving the lives of two boys he swam into the ocean to help. Master Sgt. Michael Wert and his family were visiting Fort Macon State Park when he saw the two children in trouble and swam out to them, said Atlantic Beach Fire Department Chief Adam Snyder. "If it hadn't of been for him and his daughter, the two kids could have drowned," Snyder said. Wert was an intelligence specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2. Cherry Point will host a memorial service for Wert at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
