danielwAdministrator
(Moderator)
Thu Sep 09 2004 08:39 AM
Re: Ivan Strong Category 5. TD#10 Forms in Eastern Atlantic

Latest WV imagery show a fast moving ridge to the east of FL. Extrapolated plot would put this ridge covering the southern half of the FL peninsula in 18-24hrs. This is provided that the current speed and direction are maintained.
The ridge is moving westward at at rather rapid rate. A 2 hour loop looks like 10-15mph. 1145Z western most point of the ridge is on a line with the Ft Pierce area.
Maybe this will give FL some protection!
Correction, Ridge axis extends to a point east of the Melbourne/KSC area. 30.0N/ 75.0W roughly
http://wwwghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/GOES/GOES121520042533CTHa9.jpg