gatorcane wrote:Ivanhater wrote:Just take a look at the 200mb chart on the GFS...The westerlies are screaming across the Gulf including S.Florida the entire time, leaving the door closed for the Gulf. The models have been showing this same scenario for well over a week. Nothing will get into the Gulf with those westerlies.
It may be Cane season is over for the U.S, and fall came early. Down right cold in Pensacola this morning, had to wear my winter gear for PT this morning. Always have to keep one eye open though.
Lows are in the 70s here in South FL, though not as hot as summer, still the SSTs are plenty warm. The Westerlies are screaming about the system would be a typical slow developing October system that slowly moves NNW into the NW Caribbean. We are talking about 10 days from now when it would be in the NW Caribbean, by then the westerlies may not be down into South FL or the Southern GOM. This is South Florida's hurricane season now, so we will watch closely. Wilma is just one example of what October systems can bring for us.
Not saying not to watch, but those are very persistent and strong westerlies and leads to a decreased chance of a hurricane hitting as opposed to average. We approached a record low in Pensacola this morning which shows how abnormal the westerlies are even over the NGOM...the strong westerlies are dipping way south over the Gulf. Great news for everyone and each day that passes in October leads to a better chance of no one getting hit.
If the GFS is to be believed (it has done great with the pattern change btw) it is over for S.Florida as well.
Edit:Just checked some locals in S.Florida and lows dip into the 50's this week.
22 Miles SSW Belle Glade Camp FLSkip to Detailed 7-Day Forecast
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind between 7 and 9 mph.
