Now the projected track is coming towards Florida and the cone is expected to cover the whole state. Instead of a cat 2, I just heard that it's could be a cat 3.
Okay, here's the deal. I have a wedding reception to attend in Sarasota on Saturday, so I plan to fly into Tampa on Friday and leave Sunday. How far south does the storm have to go to leave Sarasota relatively safe? (I don't mind a bunch of rain, but I won't be there if there's a likely problem from storm surge or high wind.) Is there a "clean side" to a storm in Florida? The south and west sides of storms hitting the Texas shoreline are much better than the north and east sides, due to the counterclockwise rotation of the storm.. For example, Rita brought only a little rain and minimum hurricane force winds to my home south of Houston; but Louisiana got hit pretty hard. I have a feeling that because Florida is so narrow there is no "clean" side.
Actually, the bride and groom were married in Milan a couple weeks ago. (My cousin is Italian. She's been living in the US for a few years now.) They're just having a reception in Florida for the non-jet-setters among us.
More to the point: what's the likelihood that the reception will be held in a hurricane shelter? :unsure:
Actually, the bride and groom were married in Milan a couple weeks ago. (My cousin is Italian. She's been living in the US for a few years now.) They're just having a reception in Florida for the non-jet-setters among us.
More to the point: what's the likelihood that the reception will be held in a hurricane shelter? :unsure:
George
Hey George B)
Just go ... you will get brownie points for being there if the weather is bad ... and it will be more exciting to boot ... and if you are flying .. you ARE a jet setter :) Milan ... WOW, fashion capital of the world I think ... thank God the US protects them so we can have good fashion.
Even in Florida, there is a left and right. I think if your earring is in the right, you will attract gay guys ;) Unless you are REALLY ugly, or showing obvious signs of disease. :o
double ouch! It's been a long time since we've seen a threat this far north. We get hurricanes, but they are few and far between. This could be the year, though. It's been a crazy weather year!
I don't mind though - at least it's not the Gulf Coast - again.
I'll probably decide about noon tomorrow (Thursday) what to do. If Wilma hangs around in the Caribbean long enough, or if the track moves more southward (Come on, cold front!) I'll give it a shot. Right now, though, it looks like a Cat 2 storm hitting south FL late Saturday. I don't think I want to be there for that. :blink: :o
It seems now that Wilma won't be visiting Florida until late Sunday or early Monday, so I guess I'll be able to make the reception after all. Present "cones" don't even have tropical storm force winds hitting Florida until maybe Sunday. I'm glad the reception isn't in Cancun!
My kin are still in trouble. My brothers-in-law are gonna get whacked on the west coast, and my daughter on the east. I think it's time for the prayer room.
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moony3424
Thank you Raf. I knew we could count on you. :)
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satori001
Figures, Cancun.
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thanks for the update raf
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moony3424
Now the projected track is coming towards Florida and the cone is expected to cover the whole state. Instead of a cat 2, I just heard that it's could be a cat 3.
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dmiller
Dadgum cats anyway!! No matter how many there are. :D
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Raf
Just perfect. Just bloomin perfect.
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Belle
Dadgummit!!
At least I still have my hurricane plywood and my plylox clips.
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Okay, here's the deal. I have a wedding reception to attend in Sarasota on Saturday, so I plan to fly into Tampa on Friday and leave Sunday. How far south does the storm have to go to leave Sarasota relatively safe? (I don't mind a bunch of rain, but I won't be there if there's a likely problem from storm surge or high wind.) Is there a "clean side" to a storm in Florida? The south and west sides of storms hitting the Texas shoreline are much better than the north and east sides, due to the counterclockwise rotation of the storm.. For example, Rita brought only a little rain and minimum hurricane force winds to my home south of Houston; but Louisiana got hit pretty hard. I have a feeling that because Florida is so narrow there is no "clean" side.
George
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You should be fine for your travel, but the wedding looks like it's in trouble.
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Actually, the bride and groom were married in Milan a couple weeks ago. (My cousin is Italian. She's been living in the US for a few years now.) They're just having a reception in Florida for the non-jet-setters among us.
More to the point: what's the likelihood that the reception will be held in a hurricane shelter? :unsure:
George
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Hey George B)
Just go ... you will get brownie points for being there if the weather is bad ... and it will be more exciting to boot ... and if you are flying .. you ARE a jet setter :) Milan ... WOW, fashion capital of the world I think ... thank God the US protects them so we can have good fashion.
Even in Florida, there is a left and right. I think if your earring is in the right, you will attract gay guys ;) Unless you are REALLY ugly, or showing obvious signs of disease. :o
OK, I guess that stirs the pot
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Raf
The forecast track seems to be moving to the south, so you may get away with this party. I'd say 50/50 right about now.
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irisheyes
Hey Raf,
And just what your plans for the weekend?
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krys
ouch - right over my daughter's roof!
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likeaneagle
couldnt pay me to go there. go ahead call me a scaredy cat!
rhino your rhinoing..
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Zshot
I just read that Wilma has set 2 new records...
One for lowest barametric pressure (a very bad thing) and the second for the fastest growing.... Now at catagory 5.
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double ouch! It's been a long time since we've seen a threat this far north. We get hurricanes, but they are few and far between. This could be the year, though. It's been a crazy weather year!
I don't mind though - at least it's not the Gulf Coast - again.
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I'll probably decide about noon tomorrow (Thursday) what to do. If Wilma hangs around in the Caribbean long enough, or if the track moves more southward (Come on, cold front!) I'll give it a shot. Right now, though, it looks like a Cat 2 storm hitting south FL late Saturday. I don't think I want to be there for that. :blink: :o
George
Rhino, have you been using nasal spray again?
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Raf
I was supposed to try to head out to Disney this weekend. Dang.
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Belle
If you end up at Disney, call me Raf! I'd love to meet you for a drink or two or ten. B)
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GeorgeStGeorge
It seems now that Wilma won't be visiting Florida until late Sunday or early Monday, so I guess I'll be able to make the reception after all. Present "cones" don't even have tropical storm force winds hitting Florida until maybe Sunday. I'm glad the reception isn't in Cancun!
George
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George,
It may delay your trip home, but yes, right now the wedding looks like a safe bet.
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krys
My kin are still in trouble. My brothers-in-law are gonna get whacked on the west coast, and my daughter on the east. I think it's time for the prayer room.
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Raf
So, there's a chance (a chance, mind you) that all these models will look very different once this thing hits the Yucatan.
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