Ed Dunham
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A broad area of cyclonic circulation extends from the Bahamas across the Florida peninsula into the eastern Gulf. This area has some potential to slowly develop into a tropical or subtropical system, but it is already producing heavy rain and gusty easterly winds over portions of east central Florida. As of 08/1245Z, Satellite Beach Fire Station has reported 3.76" of rain, with over 3" at Patrick AFB and as of 8:30AM I've had 2.50" at the house. At 8AM Patrick had a wind gust to 41mph.
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Edited by Ed Dunham (Sat Oct 08 2011 09:51 AM)
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GuppieGrouper
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Loc: Polk County, Florida
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The conditions in Northwest Polk County are slowly increasing with clouds coming in and some continuous breeze. We have had rainfall during the night as evidenced by the wet yard with some leaves and debris coming down out of the trees. All in all it seems tropical and reminds me of the early beginnings of a tropical system. But I of course will go with the forecast as to whatever type of system they want to call it.
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Ed Dunham
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Flooding on Murrell Road near Rockledge.
Power lines down and traffic signal on the ground at main gate of Patrick AFB.
Storm total of 5.06" reported from Windover Farms (northwest Melbourne).
At the house, 3.04" as of 1055AM. G32mph at 1016AM.
Patrick AFB reported a wind gust to 44mph at 1003AM.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station wind gust to 43mph at 9AM.
Eastern Winter Springs reports over 4" as of 1040AM.
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Edited by Ed Dunham (Sat Oct 08 2011 11:22 AM)
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weathernet
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Clearly not tropical in nature, especially given the very broad impact in weather conditions. Having some nice squalls coming in here in S. Florida, however looks like the greatest concentration of rain and steady winds approaching Gale Forece is up there on the Florida E. Coast. Meanwhile lowest pressures are appearing to be close to or over W. Cuba. I believe I saw a 29.88 land report for Havana this a.m. Interestingly, recon has just been put on standby for "probable" invest over/near S. Florida for early tomm.
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Ed Dunham
Former Meteorologist & CFHC Forum Moderator (Ed Passed Away on May 14, 2017)
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Storm Totals:
Vero Beach 4.27" as of 1753Z
Patrick AFB 4.42" as of 1755Z
Orlando Intnl 3.31" as of 1853Z
Merritt Island 4.44" as of 1915Z
Palm Bay 4.03" as of 1920Z
Satellite Beach 5.27" as of 1925Z
MLB NWS wind gust to 44mph at 1841Z
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Joeyfl
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Outside the rain it is quite windy here in St.Pete FL winds are sustained 28mph with gusts 37mph this past hour at my location, however the St.Pete measuring station has sustained winds near 35mph with gusts 41mph in partly cloudy skies rain is approaching from east.
Edited by Ed Dunham (Sat Oct 08 2011 07:26 PM)
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JoshuaK
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Solid rainfall for the past few hours here in Lakeland, FL, with some limited street flooding beginning to take effect, and wind gusts strong enough to bring down branches in the 3-4 foot long range.
Edited by Ed Dunham (Sat Oct 08 2011 07:27 PM)
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moody
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Loc: Satellite Beach, FL
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Certainly messy down here in Grant/Palm Bay today. Overflowed the pool, filled the horse stalls (spent half the day moving horses and retrenching to drain them). A bit of wind (nothing that felt like more than about 40 or so - was away from my own home so no wind anemometer). No limbs down, just a mess...
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ftlaudbob
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Getting worse here in Ft Laud.Surf is now close to the sea wall on A1A.Winds have been steady and strong for 2 days,seem to being getting stronger.This is like getting a Tropical Storm but lasting for days.Amazing how strong and steady the winds have been.
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Ed Dunham
Former Meteorologist & CFHC Forum Moderator (Ed Passed Away on May 14, 2017)
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Loc: Melbourne, FL
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Total rainfall at the house for October 8th was 5.58" - the highest daily total since August 20, 2008 (TS Fay).
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DJINFLA
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Loc: Sebastian, FL
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Enough rain and wind already! Reminds me a lot of Fay. Usual flooding areas in Vero/Sebastian are flooding. Went to Sam's today and couldn't believe how high the water was in the parking lot, about 5 inches. And that was at 3:00ish! Heard on the news tonight Vero Beach has had over 10 inches of rain since Friday and also set a record on Saturday. I do not believe this county is in a drought.
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ftlaudbob
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This is turning into a real event here.Lost power for a few minutes,wind is increasing,heavy downpours.Surf is amazing right now.What is going on with this system?Just crazy here right now!
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ftlaudbob
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Folks,I wish I could post a video of what is happening here,this is nuts!Getting worse by the min.Feels like a strong TS or Cat 1 here.
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GuppieGrouper
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Loc: Polk County, Florida
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Here in Polk County we have had continuous rain all night. It is still raining but I do not have a rain gauge to measure. The winds are dead calm at this moment. We have water standing in our front yard and we are on a hill! Backyard is very absorbant but there is a layer of wateron the ground. No high winds just a lot of rain.
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B.C.Francis
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Not the case here on the coast in Indiatlantic. Very high winds, lots and lots of rain the last 24 hours. Surf is rough with large waves pounding the beach. We lost a large tent on our ocean deck yesterday afternoon that we where going to use for a wedding . It collapsed into a mess of tables and chairs which is still there until the rain stops so we can recover whats not damaged. Lots palm fronds and tree debris around the area. A lot of people are wondering here on the coast if this was indead a tropical storm which the high winds indicate or is this going to be one of those no name storms that will go down into our local history that caught us with our pants down. Looks like its clearing a bit now over the ocean, but radar is still showwing more showers heading our way. Keep dry. Tomorrow will be clean up time.
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Ed Dunham
Former Meteorologist & CFHC Forum Moderator (Ed Passed Away on May 14, 2017)
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Loc: Melbourne, FL
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Rainfall Totals for October 8th:
Merritt Island: 5.10"
Melbourne NWS: 5.72"
Palm Bay: 5.98"
Orlando (MCO): 6.04"
Saint Cloud: 6.63"
Winter Springs: 7.17"
Satellite Beach: 8.27" (Storm Total at Fire Station)
Vero Beach: 8.33"
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Rosy
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As for condition updates, my family lives on Miami Beach on Collins Ave. facing the beach. My mom told me yesterday that since Friday its looked like a "hurricane" to her, which means trees blowing over, higher tide, and did she mention the torrential rain and wind. She told me the sun is trying to come out today.
Edited by Ed Dunham (Sun Oct 09 2011 04:26 PM)
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Ed Dunham
Former Meteorologist & CFHC Forum Moderator (Ed Passed Away on May 14, 2017)
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Loc: Melbourne, FL
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The rain has started again and just had a gust to 40mph - and that is a few miles inland from the coast.
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GuppieGrouper
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Loc: Polk County, Florida
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Here in Polk County, right now we have no rain and a hint of sun. The air is still but the leaves are moving a little. I guess the wind is just up in the trees? When I went out today I noticed palm tree bark in a ring around the tree. This bark was closely clipped so it took some wind energy to take it down.
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weatherhead
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Satellite Beach area of Brevard County is continuing to see more frequent wind gusts in the low 40mph range. With the condos making a funnel for the wind gusts on the beaches, a stop sign has blown over and the Exxon gas station pumps next to the Cove rest. is coming close to losing it's roof as it sways with every bit of wind.
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