MichaelA
(Weather Analyst)
Fri Oct 21 2005 09:43 PM
Re: Wilma Crosses over Cozumel

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I agree Ron, our local mets started the evening news with, " We have great news, the storm will effect us in a much weakened state(only a cat 1 or TS)".



Not getting that here. In fact, they are saying that even if the forecast track and intensity verifies, the Tampa Bay area will still have gale and TS force winds on Sunday night into Monday due to the expanding wind field and the pressure gradient between Wilma and the approaching cold front.