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They say the same about the Daytona Beach area, because we are in a bend and have the effects of the Gulf Stream as well. I don't buy it. I think its complacency.

MaryAnn

exactly,
any system being steered by a strong blocking high doesnt care about bends or gulf stream..in fact it might like the gulf stream for a little energy boost after along tiring journey across the atlantic

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I live in Southern Brevard county (Palm Bay). For the last 2 weeks, all I have been hearing is how Southern Brevard doesn't get hit by hurricanes. And that how we were supposed to get Hurricane force winds here with Charley, and didnt. I have prepared for the last 3 or so storms that threatened to make appearances ( Floyd, Irene and recently Charley). Although we haven't been hit directly by these storms, doesn't mean it won't ever happen. Just wanted to get that out there. Hopefully people will always prepare themselves. And if it doesn't hit you, thank God. Consider your preparations as practice.

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