If we have a South Florida Lanfall - where in South Florida?

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If we have a South Florida Lanfall - where in South Florida?

#1 Postby logybogy » Wed Sep 01, 2004 12:58 am

Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm?

Right now, with the current west movement, I think Miami is the bullseye. We'll see a track through Palm Beach that will slowly but surely get shifted more south.

The thing is Frances is no compact storm like Andrew was. If this hits Dade County as a Cat 5 and a 20+ mile eye, we will see unimaginable destruction.

Basically think of Hurricane Andrew's damage and multiply the scale by like 10.
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#2 Postby wsquared77 » Wed Sep 01, 2004 5:25 am

Have never been through a hurricane. New to SFL. Needless to say, I hope you're wrong, but I'm preparing like you're right on target!
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Re: If we have a South Florida Lanfall - where in South Flor

#3 Postby jlauderdal » Wed Sep 01, 2004 5:29 am

logybogy wrote:Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm?

Right now, with the current west movement, I think Miami is the bullseye. We'll see a track through Palm Beach that will slowly but surely get shifted more south.

The thing is Frances is no compact storm like Andrew was. If this hits Dade County as a Cat 5 and a 20+ mile eye, we will see unimaginable destruction.

Basically think of Hurricane Andrew's damage and multiply the scale by like 10.


calm down. building codes are much tighter and people will be more prepared. chances of a cat 5 are remote at best but it can happen.
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#4 Postby charleston_hugo_veteran » Wed Sep 01, 2004 5:45 am

If we have a South Florida Lanfall - where in South Florida?


Ft. Lauderdale
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