ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

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#761 Postby caribepr » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:59 pm

Cuba damage? How about Cayman Brac? I admit I've been away all day and most of the early evening and do not know what happened in Cuba with Paloma (I'm working fast to catch up)...but I am aware of the devasation in Cayman Brac...and so, your post isn't funny. Or even close to funny.
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#762 Postby HURAKAN » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:05 pm

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HurricaneRobert wrote:If it gets retired, hopefully they don't choose another grandma name.

We of the World Meteorological Organization, in respect for the damage caused in Cuba by Hurricane Paloma, hereby state that the name shall be retired and replaced with Phyllis.

And you know something...I wouldn't doubt that that'd be the name they'd use. :roll:

If you ask me, Pamela would be a nice name, but sounds too similar. Others? Polly, Pearl, Pam...whichever. Honestly, Pamela is largely my choice, but anything as long as it's not Phyllis.


It has to be a Spanish female name.

Examples, Paz, Paola, Paula, etc.
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#763 Postby Ad Novoxium » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:13 pm

caribepr wrote:Cuba damage? How about Cayman Brac? I admit I've been away all day and most of the early evening and do not know what happened in Cuba with Paloma (I'm working fast to catch up)...but I am aware of the devasation in Cayman Brac...and so, your post isn't funny. Or even close to funny.

I apologize for it. I was making fun of the WMO's recent naming policy in regards to the earlier post. Hurricane damage isn't funny in my opinion nor should it ever be. Truth be told, I didn't know the scope of the damage on Cayman Brac. But just so you know, I'm not making fun of the Caymans, Cuba, the damage, or any of the lives affected, but poking at the naming.
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#764 Postby caribepr » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:22 pm

Ad Novoxium wrote:
caribepr wrote:Cuba damage? How about Cayman Brac? I admit I've been away all day and most of the early evening and do not know what happened in Cuba with Paloma (I'm working fast to catch up)...but I am aware of the devasation in Cayman Brac...and so, your post isn't funny. Or even close to funny.

I apologize for it. I was making fun of the WMO's recent naming policy in regards to the earlier post. Hurricane damage isn't funny in my opinion nor should it ever be. Truth be told, I didn't know the scope of the damage on Cayman Brac. But just so you know, I'm not making fun of the Caymans, Cuba, the damage, or any of the lives affected, but poking at the naming.


I understand that. I understand that there is a lot of unawareness of what happens in the islands. But it is here on this site and it only takes a minute or so to read before one posts. I completely believe you weren't being uncaring by direct intention. It's just so hard sometimes, when those of us in the islands are in a Katrina situation, for the posts to go on like la la, next. If what happened in Cayman Brac happened in the states it would be world wide news. We know this, we accept it, it never happens. But I'll say this about that. I'll continue to be the loud annoying voice on S2K in the wilderness, once in a while saying...HEY!!!!! I know on the grand scale of things we're a very small (and many of these islands not American) part of the grand scheme of things, but if you don't care much at least try to fake it by extending some compassion for a week or so...I don't think that is too much to ask.
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#765 Postby Tampa Bay Hurricane » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:27 pm

If this gets back into the Caribbean, there could be a problem.

A caribbean track is concerning...look where it turns after that....Florida....
probably at most a strong baroclinic low, but going into the caribbean first,
that could be a problem.
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#766 Postby wxman57 » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:30 pm

There won't be anything left to move back into the Caribbean. It's dead. Winds around the center are down to 5-10 kts, and the center is becoming diffuse. I think the last advisory will be issued in the next hour.
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#767 Postby cycloneye » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:32 pm

You can get the idea of how extensive the damage has been in Cayman Brac when you see the pics that are posted in the Paloma Aftermath thread at the top of forum.

viewtopic.php?f=59&t=103838&p=1847956#p1847956
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#768 Postby Tampa Bay Hurricane » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:33 pm

wxman57 wrote:There won't be anything left to move back into the Caribbean. It's dead. Winds around the center are down to 5-10 kts, and the center is becoming diffuse. I think the last advisory will be issued in the next hour.

awesome for FL
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#769 Postby fci » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:37 pm

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wxman57 wrote:There won't be anything left to move back into the Caribbean. It's dead. Winds around the center are down to 5-10 kts, and the center is becoming diffuse. I think the last advisory will be issued in the next hour.

awesome for FL


Darn, I was looking forward to a possible "naked swirl watch". :(
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#770 Postby Tampa Bay Hurricane » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:39 pm

In any case, the latest satillite loops show it moving nnw into
the atlantic, where conditions are not favorable for development.
It may enhance rain chances across south florida later this
week as remnant moisture, due to a surface ridge building in above
it and pushing it west.
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#771 Postby wxman57 » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:39 pm

Here's a 01Z surface plot of what's left of Paloma. Not much.

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#772 Postby HURAKAN » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:42 pm

Adios Paloma. Lo más posible es que no te vea más. It's very possible I won't see you again.

Join Ike in the category "one appearance is enough."
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#773 Postby wxman57 » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:43 pm

Paloma's death is now official, and this may mark the end of the 2008 season.
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#774 Postby HURAKAN » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:45 pm

wxman57 wrote:Paloma's death is now official, and this may mark the end of the 2008 season.


"may" being the operative word!!! November is not over yet!!
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#775 Postby cycloneye » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:47 pm

94L is still hanging around (Albeit very weak)
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#776 Postby wxman57 » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:03 pm

cycloneye wrote:94L is still hanging around (Albeit very weak)


I'm not sure why the NHC feels it's necessary to mention systems that won't develop (according to their own words). There are other areas that won't develop that they can make "yellow", too.

In any case, 94L has been deactivated.

However, "may" was the operative word. Let's hope it's over.
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#777 Postby Cleveland Kent Evans » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:06 pm

HURAKAN wrote:[
It has to be a Spanish female name.

Examples, Paz, Paola, Paula, etc.


I don't think that's true.

Neither of the two female names they've replaced since 1979 which had a definite Spanish origin were replaced by "Spanish" names. Elena was replaced with Erika, and Isabel was replaced with Ida.

And they don't always replace French origin names with "French" ones either; Michelle was replaced by Melissa and Jeanne was replaced by Julia.

They can't use Paula because it's already on the 2010 list. And Paola is originally Italian, not Spanish, though recently it's been used a good bit in Latin America.

If they do replace Paloma with a Spanish name, I'd vote for Perla myself. :)
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#778 Postby Ptarmigan » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:40 pm

I think Paloma means dove/pigeon in Spanish.
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#779 Postby HURAKAN » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:46 pm

Ptarmigan wrote:I think Paloma means dove/pigeon in Spanish.


Yes. But it's also used to name females.
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Re: ATL: PALOMA - Tropical Depression - Discussion

#780 Postby CajunMama » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:42 am

The meaning of the name Paloma is A Dove

The origin of the name Paloma is Spanish

Notes: Paloma Picasso, jewelry designer and daughter of artist Pablo Picasso.

http://www.babynames.com/name/PALOMA
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