Still moving due-west?

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Still moving due-west?

#1 Postby Maxx » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:17 am

No one forcasted this much of a due-west motion
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#2 Postby Ixolib » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:18 am

Well.... a few did, I believe.
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#3 Postby Maxx » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:21 am

And since this is still moving west, I think it will have a impact on the forecast path alot
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#4 Postby cape_escape » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:31 am

I think Derek did....
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#5 Postby Cookiely » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:33 am

If it comes in south of Tampa would that be the worst side for Tampa versus a direct hit or to the north?
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#6 Postby rtd2 » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:36 am

Well.... a few did, I believe.


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#7 Postby AdvAutoBob » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:36 am

Cookiely wrote:If it comes in south of Tampa would that be the worst side for Tampa versus a direct hit or to the north?


To the north of Tampa would be worse for surge, to the south for wind...
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#8 Postby Greg » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:44 am

Cookiely wrote:If it comes in south of Tampa would that be the worst side for Tampa versus a direct hit or to the north?


Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong, but yes, it would be worse. You can add the forward motion speed to the projected max wind speed.

Using canned/unverified numbers:

80 MPH wind speed + 13 MPH rate of travel = 93 MPH

Plus the right side of a hurricane (in relation to it's motion) is more prone to tornados.

You're better off getting a direct hit than getting the right side of the eye.
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#9 Postby Cookiely » Sun Sep 26, 2004 1:50 am

Thank you for the information. Everyone stay safe.
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