When Will Panic Mode Set In for Wilma?

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When Will Panic Mode Set In for Wilma?

#1 Postby gatorcane » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:04 pm

Surprisingly I don't see panic yet here in SE FL despite a rapidly intensifying hurricane that has the potential to be a CAT 4+ in less than 24 hours.

hmmm...

I think panic will set in on Thurs big time once the turn to the N and NNE starts to happen.

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#2 Postby jax » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:06 pm

no need to panic.... and no need for panic thread JMHO
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#3 Postby gatorcane » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:10 pm

no need to panic.... and no need for panic thread JMHO


I'm just hoping word starts to get out for S. Floridians that danger looms. I think many still think that it is going to turn or weaken or some gift from God is going to prevent this from being a catastrophe. Also, SE Floridians are complacent about the SW approach thinking an Atlantic approach should only be concerning.
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#4 Postby SWFLMom » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:11 pm

At least one grocery store here in Naples was low on water this evening and there were short lines at the gas stations. I had trouble finding 5 gallon gas cans.
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#5 Postby Brent » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:11 pm

If people wake up to a strong 4 or a 5... it will begin.
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#6 Postby gatorcane » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:14 pm

If people wake up to a strong 4 or a 5... it will begin.


With Wilma dropping 15 mB in less than 5 hours, she's on track to be a CAT 4+ by tomorrow AM.

Katrina dropped 31 mB in 9 hours and went from 110 mph to 160 mph winds.
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#7 Postby dixiebreeze » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:22 pm

Panic will start soon enough. I'm sure Tampa EOC is burning the midnight oil. Horrible area to try and evacuate. Tons of special needs folks in the metroplex.
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#8 Postby Brent » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:24 pm

Panic will begin earlier due to Katrina and Rita...
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#9 Postby dixiebreeze » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:27 pm

Brent wrote:Panic will begin earlier due to Katrina and Rita...


No doubt, Brent. I'm really concerned about Tampa Bay. IMHO, she'll be too big to make such a hard right turn farther south.
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#10 Postby Brent » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:28 pm

dixiebreeze wrote:
Brent wrote:Panic will begin earlier due to Katrina and Rita...


No doubt, Brent. I'm really concerned about Tampa Bay. IMHO, she'll be too big to make such a hard right turn farther south.


I actually think she will... This is really really looking like a Keys and Miami/Fort Lauderdale/WPB hurricane.
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#11 Postby dixiebreeze » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:29 pm

Brent wrote:
dixiebreeze wrote:
Brent wrote:Panic will begin earlier due to Katrina and Rita...


No doubt, Brent. I'm really concerned about Tampa Bay. IMHO, she'll be too big to make such a hard right turn farther south.


I actually think she will... This is really really looking like a Keys and Miami/Fort Lauderdale/WPB hurricane.


It's going to be bad for someone no matter how it's sliced.
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#12 Postby LAwxrgal » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:37 pm

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Exactly. And aren't those heavily populated areas, especially Miami/Ft Lauderdale, the Keys???
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#13 Postby Brent » Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:39 pm

LAwxrgal wrote::uarrow:

Exactly. And aren't those heavily populated areas, especially Miami/Ft Lauderdale, the Keys???


Yes... and the problem with the Keys is there is only one way out.
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#14 Postby NCHurricane » Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:02 am

Panic will begin as soon as the media gets word of the latest recon findings. Media panic that is. 8-)

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#15 Postby Brent » Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:04 am

901 mb...

If that doesn't ensue panic, nothing will.
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#16 Postby ohiostorm » Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:04 am

Probably now with the new Recon findings.
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#17 Postby jrtalon » Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:05 am

Well Drudge has the new recon up.
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#18 Postby NCHurricane » Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:10 am

jrtalon wrote:Well Drudge has the new recon up.


The media frenzy begins (justified to an extent). People in Florida prepare.

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#19 Postby Michael06 » Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:21 am

I'd say from when that recon report came in. CNN now has "Forecasters say Hurricane Wilma is now an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane, with top sustained winds of 150 mph." as a breaking news top banner on there website!
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#20 Postby SamSagnella » Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:30 am

When people wake up and see sub-900mb and category 5, more than a few will do a triple-take. God help wherever this thing goes.
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