CAT 5 Hurricane Dean - Archived threads

[RL3AO]

See ya in the morning Dean.

[ConvergenceZone]

While I know it's not official, based on the current track and the high pressure building in protecting the gulf that the MET just mentioned, this has Mexico written all over it....

[KFDM Meteorologist]

Latest and probably, last visible!!

Should have an eyeball soon.

[caribepr]

Derek, thanks for checking out this thread and helping us with a heads up. I've been talking to people all day, from a good friend who will help me secure the cart (basically anchoring it to the bridge...if the bridge goes, we're all so screwed anyway it won't matter!) to a friend who didn't have a clue what was going on and that while housesitting!!! I told her the range of scenarios and she scooted on back to call the house owners, who must be frantic...when far away from here (or any island) the thing you do NOT want is to be far away when danger is possible. Another woman and I talked about the best canned stuff to have around...and Perez, our propane guy (yes, ONE guy who deals with propane, for the whole population), looks very busy, but still smiling.
This afternoon I was sitting in a bar/restaurant with friends, TWC on, and we just laughed about the coverage of Dean, from the island perspective. One day someone is going to understand that the posterior covers almost the entire Caribbean chain as the weather person points to the states. It gives a whole new meaning to MOVE YOUR...BOTTOM
Being asked for info, I've been saying that I won't place any bets until tomorrow night, but get the big stuff done, propane, loose junk around, boats, etc. I won't do the cart until I know things have changed a lot from what they are at present, but the homefront is almost done except for pulling in outdoor furniture (thanks Perez, for the quick propane fix!).
Thanks, all of you...we do worry (and sometimes are heartbroken) about you after we're done worrying about ourselves!

[Dean4Storms]

I happen to know Dean personally, we're headed for Texas.

[KFDM Meteorologist]

4:30 Central 18Z GFS, i'm sure it will be garbage though.

[Opal storm]

4:30 Central 18Z GFS, i'm sure it will be garbage though.

The long range forecasts are pretty much going to be garbage till this weekend when it's in the Caribbean and we have a better fix.

[robbielyn]

Is it my imagination or do lots of african based storms in the beginning of the active part of hurricane season track into mexico? Like maybe each year one will open up the season by hitting mexico then after that others head towards the gulf? You know kind of like a:"we're here lets get the season started just wanted to give you a heads up kinda thing?"

[PTrackerLA]

4:30 Central 18Z GFS, i'm sure it will be garbage though.

Why is that? Too far south?

[Brent]

I expect an eye to be seen when we next see Dean on visible.

[KFDM Meteorologist]

Just need data this far out to have put into it.

[Wx_Warrior]

Anyone have an Albert-Clipper I can borrow?

[robbielyn]

according to Jeff a partial eye is already forming

[artist]

after tomorrow when they start sampling it the models should get better at least.

[msbee]

Derek, thanks for checking out this thread and helping us with a heads up....
This afternoon I was sitting in a bar/restaurant with friends, TWC on, and we just laughed about the coverage of Dean, from the island perspective. One day someone is going to understand that the posterior covers almost the entire Caribbean chain as the weather person points to the states.

Hi MJ
you have to laugh at the coverage because if you didn't laugh, you will cry. Many of the forecasters , including the Weather Channel ones, have no idea what islands are where.
I think we have educated a few people here though about our islands
We all have to keep watch but I am particularly worried about Martinique and Dominica at this point. they seem to possibly be right in the line of fire.
Barbara

[Blown Away]

Dean's still climbing.
http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/satellite/sa ... verlay=off

[jaxfladude]

Dean "The Screamer" (2007 ABHS).....In hope that is not the final nickname... .

[Brent]

Dean "The Screamer" (2007 ABHS).....In hope that is not the final nickname... .

or mean Dean...

[caribepr]

I mentioned in the analysis forum I think for the next trough to have any chance at all to pick up Dean...Dean will need to be up near 17 or 18 north by Saturday...

MW

17 or 18..and what? In your opinion of course!!

[Opal storm]

Dean "The Screamer" (2007 ABHS).....In hope that is not the final nickname... .

or mean Dean...

How 'bout Jimmy Dean...


Sorry couldn't resist.