Inland TS watch now for my area :eek:

[Josephine96]

Of course it's only a TS watch not a hurricane watch lol.. But still a bit creepy none the less. After what we went through last year..

But I am exercising my "BRING IT ON" type attitude lol

http://www.wesh.com was where I got this from btw


Tropical storm katrina slowly strengthening and moving toward south Florida,
Watches and warnings. a hurricane watch and tropical storm warning is in effect for the florida east coast from vero beach southward, and for lake okeechobee. A tropical storm watch has been issued north of vero beach to titusville, including all of merritt island. An inland tropical storm warning is now in effect for okeechobee county and an inland tropical storm watch is in effect for osceola county.
Areas affected. this statement recommends action to be taken for residents of martin, st lucie, indian river, brevard, okeechobee and osceola counties for tropical storm katrina.
Storm information. at 5 pm edt, the center of tropical storm katrina was located near latitude 25.6 north, longitude 77.2 west or about 190 miles southeast of west palm beach. The storm is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph and a turn toward the west northwest or west at a slower forward speed is expected tonight or early Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph with higher gusts, and additional strengthening is expected.
Precautionary/preparedness actions. a hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions, sustained winds above 73 mph, are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions, sustained winds from 39 to 73 mph, are expected within the next 24 hours. Residents in the watch and warning area should have a plan in place and keep informed of the latest advisories.
Flood impacts. due to the slow forward motion of katrina, heavy rains are expected with this system. Storm total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts are possible near the track of the storm, primarily across martin, saint lucie, and okeechobee counties, where a flood watch is in effect. If the storm moves further north or slower than currently forecast, higher rainfall totals will be possible and impacts from flooding rains could affect areas farther northward toward orlando and cape canaveral. Showers and thunderstorms will become numerous by late Thursday with bands of heavy rain and squalls possible well into Friday. Persons in highly flood prone areas are urged to have a plan to protect property from rising waters.
Wind impacts. the latest projection for tropical storm katrina brings tropical storm force winds into southern sections of east central Florida thursday evening and Friday. These winds could cause tree limbs to blow down or trees to uproot, causing power outages. Gusty onshore winds, reaching 30 to 40 mph in heavy showers, will also be possible along much of the east central Florida coast, especially from cape canaveral southward.
Tornado impacts. there is a low threat of isolated tornadoes occurring in the outer rainbands beginning Thursday and continuing Friday and possibly saturday, mainly near the east coast and north of the center.
Storm surge flood and storm tide impacts. based on current forecast track and intensity, storm surge values of 3 to 4 feet are possible north of where the center makes landfall. Large surf, strong rip currents, and beach erosion will likely impact the entire east central Florida coast.
Marine impacts. winds over the atlantic coastal waters will begin increasing early thursday will likely reach tropical storm force late Thursday. As winds become northeast and increase, seas will build, and small craft should not venture far from port. Increasing waves along the coast result in a greater danger of rip currents beginning Thursday.
Next update. the next local statement on tropical storm katrina will be issued around midnight, or sooner if conditions warrant.

[tronbunny]

Hi John....
I'm not very concerned for our area...

Look here for more detail...
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/ghls/hls_main.html

Here's a nifty graphic for wind threat..

[johngaltfla]

Nice graphic. I hope NWS Tampa does something like that. Hopefully we won't need it but I'm not sure with this storm.....

[Josephine96]

Yeah.. doesn't seem like too too much of a threat yet.. But it'd be interesting to see how this storm moves the next 24 hrs or so

[tronbunny]

Nice graphic. I hope NWS Tampa does something like that. Hopefully we won't need it but I'm not sure with this storm.....

Here's where you'd find the graphics for any tropical hazards for Tampa:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tbw/html/tbw/ghls.htm

Nothing for now...