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Here's a good one:
http://orca.rsmas.miami.edu/wx/satellite/index.html
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James88
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Hey, that is pretty good. Thanks for sharing!
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Lysis
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I appologies for the "one word" post, but thank you indeed!
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Kevin
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So, it has been a couple of months since I've posted. We're now several months removed from the 2004 hurricane season, AKA the ride from hell. I just decided to check in here and see how everyone is doing.
For all of you that were impacted by last season's hurricanes, I hope that your recovery efforts are going well. Especially those of you who suffered major property damage.
Obviously the 2005 season is starting to come to mind...March isn't too far, and that's when we start to see more predictions/forecasts pop up. I certainly believe that there is an excellent chance that this season will be above average as far as the level of activity goes. Still, landfalls are the more important issue. Although I don't expect this season to be anywhere near last year in terms of the number of severe landfalls, I believe Florida (and the rest of the coast) could once again see significant hurricane activity. My reasoning for this is based on something that I have noticed when looking at past hurricane seasons. Basically, these years where we have 6 or 7 US landfalls tend to come in cycles. It seems like they are usually 2 years in length, maybe 3 at the most. At any rate, any person who lives in a hurricane prone area should be prepared. This is a lesson that the 2004 season surely taught all of us living in areas that are affected by hurricanes.
That's all I have to say for now...
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ticka1
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Great new format here at FLhurricane! The 2005 season is fast approaching - let's hope Florida isn't in harm's way this year - after last year - you folks deserve a break.
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MapMaster
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http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/local_news/epaper/2005/02/21/c1c_Bermuda_0221.html
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Ooops, sorry.. I see this is old news here..of course!!
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Agree with Clark.
One note: La Nada years (no El Nino, no La Nina) historically have produced the most landfalls of major hurricanes in Fl--last yr was la Nada. If indeed we are heading into the season with a weak El Nino or worse, La Nada, that is the worst scenario of all.
I expect an early storm this year, based on the averages.
Anyway you look at it, there are no GOOD indications, only indicators of a bad season coming...number wise and landfall (in Fl) wise.
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SOI index is the lead indicator for el nino phase... recently it's giving one heck of a signal. it is mixed over time.. during january positive (the signal that precipitates la nina conditions) was mostly the rule, but pretty much all february a very strongly negative has been the case. a cool SST spike appeared off the west coast of peru and has run all the way out to 130w as of this week.. probably in response to the persistently positive earlier in the winter. the strongly negative will more than likely knock that back down, and possibly set up the onset of another el nino event. i believe clark was mentioning something to this effect earlier.. i'd only been watching SST trends, not the lead signal. this isn't set in stone.. there is more time before the season comes on.. but if the february trend keeps up, we'll be seeing an el nino in '05.
HF 0712z25february
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LONNY307
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Your possibly right HankFrank. The subsurface temps have increased in some regions due to a kelvin wave. Will it push to the surface is anyones guess but it is a sign with the :http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/enso/index.shtml 
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Hey guys, my first post of the year! Nice look to the site now too
I thought last year saw marginal El Nino conditions - cant remember when but i beleive it was shortlived. Looking at the SST's and anomalies looks like we could be seeing a set up for a more significant El Nino event for this year.
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Jamiewx
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Here are a couple of links for reference to El Nino
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"Climate is what you expect, weather is what you get"
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Heather
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OK, I'm still a weather newbie, but from what I'm gathering... El Nino conditions are weakening or will weaken. This would make for a more active Atlantic hurricane season. And I have been also paying more attention to the Bermuda high, which has not moved into a different location, where it has remained will continue to steer hurricanes toward Florida. Am I anywhere near correct in my understanding? 
Just want to be on the up and up with this. Too many people were caught off guard last season. Too many people are still nowhere near having there repairs completed as supplies are still in such demand. So, hopefully a little bit of insight into the "potential" of what we may experience will help us prepare the best we can. 
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Kevin
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OK, I'm still a weather newbie, but from what I'm gathering... El Nino conditions are weakening or will weaken. This would make for a more active Atlantic hurricane season. And I have been also paying more attention to the Bermuda high, which has not moved into a different location, where it has remained will continue to steer hurricanes toward Florida. Am I anywhere near correct in my understanding?
Just want to be on the up and up with this. Too many people were caught off guard last season. Too many people are still nowhere near having there repairs completed as supplies are still in such demand. So, hopefully a little bit of insight into the "potential" of what we may experience will help us prepare the best we can.
I'm assuming you read that article in the Palm Beach Post. It uses Jim Lushine and a couple of the forecasters to solidify its position that the Bermuda High's position hasn't changed much from last year.
Although looking at averages of the high's strength and location for several months may be a method of coming to that conclusion, the most important thing to remember is that hurricane landfalls are VERY difficult to predict months in advance. In fact, doing that is damn near impossible. The landfalling location of a hurricane is something that is determined on, at times, a down to the last minute scale. Basically, it's hard to predict such a short term event with long term methods. That's why it is hard to get a grip on who might be at the greatest risk this season.
Maybe a met/met student could shed some more light on this.
EDIT: Also, there is always "potential" to experience a severe hurricane landfall in any given season. With that being said, you should prepare equally for every hurricane season.
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LONNY307
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The way it started looking was El Nino making a comeback this summer but now I beleive it won't. has gone positve and there has not been another kelvin wave to intensify SST's. Can't believe it's only a few weeks till we here from Dr.Grey on his April predictions for this upcoming season. Talk to you all soon. 
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