Posted on 09/09/2017 2:08:31 PM PDT by NautiNurse
The entire Florida Peninsula and points north are poised to experience Hurricane Irma after the storm hugged Cuba's northern coastline. Thousands of Floridians who evacuated the Atlantic cost to Gulf Coast areas found their safe shelter under direct threat from Hurricane Irma as the forecast shifted W Friday night and Saturday. Hurricane Irma's prolonged interaction with Cuba diminished its strength to Category 3.
Irma is forecast to increase in strength as it crosses the FL Straits. The Florida Keys experienced strong outer bands while Irma grazed the N Cuba coastline.
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thanks I found a 111 mph at the center should be stronger ones I just did not find.
this computer screen is waaaay too small,be glad if I ever get home again.
Thanks,20 years on the air,more writing fishing columns, I even feel old...
Relax, If you need help home. I will take care of it.
I’m guessing 928 would usually be at least cat 3 if not 4.Wondering if it will make a five before it hits or not? Looks to be regenerating.slow move is bad.
wow 160 mph winds?scary
Keep us posted on how they are doing. I will pray for them.
Key West Airport 5:53 AM 39 mph gusting to 66. 969 mb.
Vaca Key (Marathon) 5:30 AM 43 mph gusting to 73. 975 mb.
According to Windy.com station reports.
That’s what I have been thinking the thing is moving north!
GR Level 2 says 358.
thanks very much.
Hey, I didn't name it! :-/
Eyewall precip visibly denser over the last 60 minutes.
I make eye center to cross Highway 1 at Summerland Key.
Ping for later
“wow 160 mph winds?scary”
Those are at 2000 feet. Nowhere near the ground.
That’s about Mile marker 24 or 25 my kids house at 17 too close.Key West could be on the clean side of the storm?
That’s 160 aloft, not on the ground. It’s all about surge though for your home area. Wind too, of course, but that surge.
I read Storm2k website, the model and discussion threads. I’ve learned a lot. One thing is, why forecasters are often vague. Sooooo many dynamic variables. Eeegads.
And from the Dark Irony Department - today marks the peak of hurricane season.
You cant come up with anything new,we are all ahead of you on that stuff,LOL!!
Eyewall’s 40 dBz boundary is 3.5 miles from Summerland Key south shore.
did you try the link at the top of the thread for Key West?
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