local mets

[mel38]

west palm mets getting very concern even mentioned getting prepared.

[jagesq]

Yea they are but Steve Weagle still doesnt seem too concerned, and the news stations are not running it as the top story, that goes to Senator Kerry's town hall meeting. But I suspect we will wake up tommorrow and Dean Tendrich will be getting pretty worked up on the morning show.

[Sanibel]

They are sticking with the NHC offshore cone here...

[mel38]

was so cool on 10 fox now on 12 fumbling his words

[jagesq]

Who was fumbling his words?

[mel38]

john matthews channel 12

[jagesq]

Haha dont be dogging Matthews, I'm friends with him, he just gets a little worked up when storms come, but he is passionate and as knowledgable as anyone. He's the man. I dont like Lopicola, or really anyone at news channel 5. I like their reporting but not their meterology. Mike Lyons is the best in the area IMO.

[mel38]

was mike concerned about this? i am not picking on anyone. john was fine at 10 and then at 11 when he read new discussion got a little nervous in my opinion. hey what do you think??

[jagesq]

Mike always seems even-keeled, but they are all saying the same thing we need to watch it, and if it stays on this path, we will see TS force winds possible more if the track shifts west. Johny Matthews definitely gets kinda nervous-excited when storms come around. I'll stick with Mike Lyons, I really like weather first, news later.

[fci]

The best however is when the cable puts Bryan Norcross on.
Matthews was still sticking with the current NHC track which is apparently too far to the right.
Weagle admitted that the sudden turn to the right seemed far fetched and noted how the forecast track has consistently moved left.

[T'Bonz]

The Miami stations have it as the number one news story now.

Let the hype begin.

Topping off the car tomorrow, just in case.

[borderPatrol2329]

What makes this situation particularly dangerous is that the ground is already fully saturated, and even flooded along the Treasure Coast, thanks to Son of Ivan. The coastal erosion and loss of dunes makes the heavily developed barrier islands sitting ducks, wide open to the full fury of the ocean. Emergency Management, shelters, and supplies have been heavily taxed. Many residences and buildings are still being repaired from Frances, and some are structurally weakened from the damage. Even worse, the population may be becoming evacuation weary. The traffic gridlocks and gas shortages will still be fresh on the minds of many. Other things such as delays in getting people back onto Hutchinson Island may cause more people to decide to ride it out. This could make for a very bad situation.