StormHound
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I don't know that there's much to add at this point. I think will get a bit east of the forecast track, but it won't matter much. Unless the intensity gods come up with a surprise decrease, this may be the most destructive hurricane ever.
Orlando has been overcast all day, with some occasional rain. I expect the same for tomorrow.
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Kdubs
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New report just in from Buoy 42003.
Sustained wind speed up to 54.4 kts.
Gusting up to 71.9 kts (83mph).
Pressure continues to fall.
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tenavilla
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With respect to the - comparison, I thought the advisory said that tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 260 miles for ?
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sullynole
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for those of you who can't get the latest report from that buoy...
Conditions at 42003 as of
(9:50 pm CDT on 09/14/2004)
Wind Direction (WDIR): ESE ( 110 deg true )
Wind Speed (WSPD): 54.4 kts
Wind Gust (GST): 71.9 kts
Wave Height (WVHT): 35.8 ft
Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 13 sec
Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 29.38 in
Pressure Tendency (PTDY): -0.02 in ( Falling )
Air Temperature (ATMP): 79.7 °F
Water Temperature (WTMP): 83.7 °F
Dew Point (DEWP): 79.3 °F
Heat Index (HEAT): 86.0 °F
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LI Phil
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These aren't storm surge or models, per se, but it should give you a fairly representative idea...Once this f---er is over, I plan on gathering this info for easy dissemination...unfortunately this needs to do for now...
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/products/alabama/htm/hssra.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/ms3/n5ycn/camille.html
http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/of02-206/phy-environment/recent-hurricanes.html
http://www.geocities.com/hurricanene/hurricaneopal.htm
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StormHound
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Oh, and sorry Phil for jumping in on your moderation there. I'm a bit cranky this evening, not very patient. 
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Girlnascar
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To all on here that helped Central Florida through . I began visiting this site when came knocking on my door. This site helped me get through the storm...until I lost power at 9:30 p.m just as "The Eye" passed over my house. I have lived in Florida since 1980 and had never been through a "Cane" before, even having lived in several other choice Cities on the Eastern side of Florida have been lucky enough not to have been in any path until . I wished I had left for but didn't. kicked Central Florida's butt good. I don't care that it only took 3 hrs to get the eye through here, it was the most terrifying experience of my life because of the unknowing and the eventual destruction of property and lives, but at the same time exciting in way I am not sure I understand yet. But when creeped up the Coast, I fled for Georgia. Mistake on my part, nothing was left at my home after for to destroy!!! cleared the path for , and possibly Jeanne. The traffic on I-75 myself and my eleven old endured to get out of here was more life threatening in the short and long runs than the storm was. I will have to say even though was twice as small as the others in size it was like a bomb exploded over this part of Florida. I can't imagine the situation where you are, but nonetheless can feel your pain, and maybe possibly the excitement of the approaching . Whatever you decide to go or leave just remember it was your decision and you and your loved ones if any will have to live with the consequences before and after it hits. Take care. Thanks. I just registered today by the way. For whatever its worth.!!
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Whats the difference between a person who leaves and returns to no home and the person that leaves and the storm misses?
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LI Phil
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>>> Whats the difference between a person who leaves and returns to no home and the person that leaves and the storm misses?
I don't know where you're going with this spook but you BETTER TREAD LIGHTLY!
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Clark
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Ivan, in it's lifetime, spent a whopping 60 hours at category 5 status. For comparison, Mitch spent 36 hours there and Isabel spent 54 hours there. The only one that beat it that I could find is Allen at 72 hours. In addition, has spent an amazing 183 hours (and counting) at category 4 or higher status throughout it's lifetime. I'm not going to go back and see if another storm can top that, but I would tend to doubt it.
With projected to make landfall as a category 3/4, it's something to keep in mind. This storm had little mercy on the islands it's gone past to date.
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SkeetoBite
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With respect to the - comparison, I thought the advisory said that tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 260 miles for ?
The images in the comparison are dated (above each storm). I'll make a new comparison soon. Anyone with specific storms they want included should PM me
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Clark
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Both played it smart and safe, and considering the unpredictable nature of these storms, that's all you can do and hope for in a situation like this. If that's supposed to be a joke...it's probably best left unsaid.
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SkeetoBite
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Whats the difference between a person who leaves and returns to no home and the person that leaves and the storm misses?
One gets to keep all his junk?
Their zip codes?
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RevUp
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New thread folks.
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Girlnascar
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My comments weren't meant to strike up a debate/argument over saving one's life. Only a personal rationale over whether to stay or go.
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Saw your question about the situation in N. O. I am here and the city is taking this very seriously. About 1/2 of the city has or is evacuating. There was a run on gas last night and today and the interstates were crammed with cars leaving all day. Now the traffic is clearing up so it is getting easier to get out but there are still a lot of people hitting the road. Most stores have closed but you can still get supplies at local gas tations, etc. All national chain stores have closed. The people that are staying are breathing easier now because the storm looks to be going more to the east. I know someone who evacuated from Dauphin Island to here. We are currently expecting winds to 50mph by evening tomorrow and then possibly to hurricane force (max) by midnight Thurs to 6am Thurs (roughly). The city is quiet by our standards but the bars are full (hey its the Big Easy). They are telling us here that the window to leave the city will probably close by around noon tomorrow. Hope this helps. Good Luck to all.
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