Rich B
(British Meteorologist)
Mon Aug 30 2004 06:15 PM
Dont forget the Bahamas!

Hey guys,
i konw a lot of the attention will focus on the possible FL landfall from Frances, or perhaps a more general SE US landfall, and i would expect that to be honest. However, dont forget that Frances will be tracking along the Bahamas before it gets to the US! These islands are small, low, and less able to withstand such a storm. These islands should really be preparing now and getting as geared up as possible, as Frances looks to strengthen, and sweep the majority of the islands too. Its not just a community that could become isolated when Frances tears through, no, rather the whole island(s) - as if they arent isolated enough!

Of course, Frances looks set to hammer at least part of the US SE coast, and it is looking increasingly likely that it will be a FL coast event. More people are here in more concentrated numbers than in the Bahamas, and more potential for damage, devastation, and loss of life!

Hermine also loks set to give parts of Mass a glancing blow, but nothing too serious.

Interestingly too, Gaston has maintained itself as a seperate entity, and looks as if he will move back over the Atlantic waters tonight. Could be something else worth watching too.

Kind regards as always.



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