South Fla. preparations

wzrgirl1 · #21 Postby **wzrgirl1** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:30 am

Scorpion wrote:I don't think anyone should prepare just yet. Its still a 25 kt TD and the GFDL has backed off significantly. Also its still about 4-5 days away.

It is forecasted to be a hurricane by the nhc and it is only about 600 miles from the keys moving at about 12 mph....that is only about 3 days away...people should prepare and be vigilant.

inotherwords · #22 Postby **inotherwords** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:40 am

Read the pro met forum before freaking out. None of the pros are saying anything like what's being speculated here, except for possible Keys involvement.

SFL'ers need to keep vigilant and prepared as usual, but let's not start worrying until we're in the three day cone. Othewise we'll be nervous wrecks again just like last year.

wzrgirl1 · #23 Postby **wzrgirl1** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:46 am

inotherwords wrote:Read the pro met forum before freaking out. None of the pros are saying anything like what's being speculated here, except for possible Keys involvement.

SFL'ers need to keep vigilant and prepared as usual, but let's not start worrying until we're in the three day cone. Othewise we'll be nervous wrecks again just like last year.

I am sorry...did I say I was freaking out? If you haven't checked lately....South Florida is in the three day cone......here ya go...

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphic ... shtml?3day

#24 Postby **tracyswfla** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:08 am

wzrgirl1 wrote:
inotherwords wrote:Read the pro met forum before freaking out. None of the pros are saying anything like what's being speculated here, except for possible Keys involvement.

SFL'ers need to keep vigilant and prepared as usual, but let's not start worrying until we're in the three day cone. Othewise we'll be nervous wrecks again just like last year.

I am sorry...did I say I was freaking out? If you haven't checked lately....South Florida is in the three day cone......here ya go...

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphic ... shtml?3day

Thanks wzgirl1, we are in the cone as well... Didn't know that til you posted the link!

#25 Postby **Windtalker1** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:19 am

inotherwords wrote:Read the pro met forum before freaking out. None of the pros are saying anything like what's being speculated here, except for possible Keys involvement.

SFL'ers need to keep vigilant and prepared as usual, but let's not start worrying until we're in the three day cone. Othewise we'll be nervous wrecks again just like last year.

I'm sorry...South Florida local Mets are jumpping all over TD18 stating she could be A hurricane by Tuesday. They also said watches/warning sould be up for S Florida later today.

#26 Postby **tracyswfla** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:36 am

Windtalker1 wrote:
inotherwords wrote:Read the pro met forum before freaking out. None of the pros are saying anything like what's being speculated here, except for possible Keys involvement.

SFL'ers need to keep vigilant and prepared as usual, but let's not start worrying until we're in the three day cone. Othewise we'll be nervous wrecks again just like last year.
I'm sorry...South Florida local Mets are jumpping all over TD18 stating she could be A hurricane by Tuesday. They also said watches/warning sould be up for S Florida later today.

Over on the West coast of FL too.... just a wait and see, but we all should be prepared.....

inotherwords · #27 Postby **inotherwords** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:10 am

OK, apologies. Some of you are in the 3 day cone.

Let's see what happens. Most of the pro forecasts I've read don't have it coming into S. Fl.

We should all be prepared regardless, just like we all should be all season long.

#28 Postby **fci** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:14 am

inotherwords wrote:OK, apologies. Some of you are in the 3 day cone.

Let's see what happens. Most of the pro forecasts I've read don't have it coming into S. Fl.

We should all be prepared regardless, just like we all should be all season long.

At least for those in Palm Beach/Northern Broward; no action is needed at all at this point.
Maybe... for Dade if the track adjusts north but at the last advisory; the track had been adjusted even south of The Keys.

Derek posted on the Analysis forum that this would be a Dade/Keys event and at this time; not Palm Beach. (not great news for you Southern Dade folks) Y'all might NOW get to understand how spooked we were up here at 2 storms in 3 weeks last year!!)

I do not feel that we are in the clear yet but will do nothing but watch for now...

Scorpion · #29 Postby **Scorpion** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:22 am

I dont know the northern part probably has the most storms in it and it looks to be headed more NW for now so maybe it will come into the peninsula so Palm Beach would get some squalls from this.

inotherwords · #30 Postby **inotherwords** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:43 am

I think much of the S part of the state will get rain and squalls even if it tracks as predicted. Right now I think I'd welcome a little rain. It's been dry here for weeks. Ophelia sucked up all our moisture and we haven't had our daily thunderstorms for what seems like forever. I'm out watering plants every night and most of my landscape is extremely drought-tolerant, so if it's wilting it's REALLY dry.

wxmann_91 · #31 Postby **wxmann_91** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:48 am

Windtalker1 wrote:They also said watches/warning sould be up for S Florida later today.

They have been issued for the FL Keys now, though not for the Miami area yet.

Recurve · #32 Postby **Recurve** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:58 am

Sunday 9/18 11 a.m. -- Hurricane Watch issued for Florida Keys (Ocean Reef to Key West).

This will probably trigger advisory (not mandatory) evacuation of tourists.

SEE official advisories at NHC.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT3+shtml/181159.shtml

inotherwords · #33 Postby **inotherwords** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:59 am

Another map of interest as of 11 a.m.:

http://www.skeetobiteweather.com/picser ... p?t=m&m=18

robag · #34 Postby **robag** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:34 am

Hello recurve and everyone else. I am also in Key Largo. this could prove to be an interesting week in the Upper Keys. I suppose that my shutters will be closing tomorrow as well!

#35 Postby **jlauderdal** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:37 am

if people in sofla arent prepared by now than tough. everyone in this state and around the gulf has had more than enough warning the last season and a half.

Recurve · #36 Postby **Recurve** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:57 am

robag wrote:Hello recurve and everyone else. I am also in Key Largo. this could prove to be an interesting week in the Upper Keys. I suppose that my shutters will be closing tomorrow as well!

Hey robag, welcome. 2 storm2k'ers on Key Largo! Now I know we're gonna get hit.
<j/k>

I'm watching so closely too because there will be an evacuation at the sailing club (UKSC) if we get a warning.

robag · #37 Postby **robag** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:04 am

I know some of the members of the sailing club. I suppose school will be closed Tuesday. Perhaps the schools will close early on Monday as well.

robag · #38 Postby **robag** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:04 am

I know some of the members of the sailing club. I suppose school will be closed Tuesday. Perhaps the schools will close early on Monday as well.

robag · #39 Postby **robag** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:04 am

I know some of the members of the sailing club. I suppose school will be closed Tuesday. Perhaps the schools will close early on Monday as well.

#40 Postby **HeatherAKC** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:12 am

Well, being a Key Largo "weekender" on MM98 Bayside....As soon as I heard that Monroe Co. was meeting this morning (WFOR) we decided to call it a day (or weekend, rather) and headed out at 10am wanting to avoid any evac orders/traffic, not to mention all the motorcycles for the poker-run. Secured some furniture, but didn't shutter up. Will go back tomorrow if necessary. Hope not!

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