Ugly Storm Abrewing

NOAA ^ | 091003

[hole_n_one]

[Windcatcher]

It wasn't the wind. It was the *rain* (and the flat tires that inevitably happen when debris sticks to your wet tires).

[txhurl]

Aren't the pilots who fly into the eyes called.... 'rough riders'?

[Radioactive]

Nope!

It's going to slam into central Florida and the reason is the killing of Paul Hill.

Justice is mine sayeth the Lord!

[Beck_isright]

"Interesting how different regions flock the stores for different stuff around 'cane season. In TX our panic buy is bread and milk, for whatever reason."

We have so many newbies here in Florida they do the same thing. Us old farts just stock up on food and water every May and June, and if we don't get hit, eat it all winter. The newbies buy food and don't realize that a storm in the Gulf can go from a 2 to a 4 in less than 8 hours before making landfull. Hell, hardly anyone down here realizes that Tampa was wiped off the map twice in the 20's and 30's and Miami also.

[Beck_isright]

LOL, if I could get a wood burning generator for an A/C after the storm, I would be the wealthiest man in Florida.

[RoughDobermann]

It was the *rain* (and the flat tires that inevitably happen when debris sticks to your wet tires

Huh. I thought that was what your gloves were for. Just rub the gloves on the tires to clean them off!

[Treebeard]

You are *NOT* serious? Tell me you aren't. Please.

[Windcatcher]

Grrrrrr... :)

When I was waiting for my tire to get fixed I was talking to another guy in line. He had *four* flats on the way down to Ocean City. He said he threw his helmet, picked up his bike over his head to throw that too, then realized how much the bike had cost ;)

[TrappedInLiberalHell]

Just rub the gloves on the tires to clean them off!

If all else fails, this guy can make you a good deal on some new tires.

[StriperSniper]

How can I fish when the Off shore forecast is calling for one of these. I'll get sick as a dog. if they pass within 500 miles of Jersey our offshore seas go into overdrive.

The reports I heard from the end of last week at the Canyon had the seas 6-10', but real long, over 15 sec. That's a lot better than yesterdays inshore 6-8' at only 7-8 sec.

[WackyKat]

It's going to slam into central Florida and the reason is the killing of Paul Hill.

Justice is mine sayeth the Lord!

I know you're kidding, but there's no doubt in my mind that we'll hear that sentiment expressed by the American Taliban.

Perhaps we can call in Pat Robertson, he once "prayed away" a hurricane that was threatening Virginia Beach, where his headquarters are located.

The hurricane hit North Carolina; I guess those sinners didn't pray hard enough.

[Think free or die]

Devastating beasts though they are, hurricanes are also a thing of beauty when viewed like this. Awe inspiring - if only they'd stay further out at sea!

[DaGman]

"Weather junkie! LOL!"

You betcha! I subscribe to all the NOAA listservs on tropical activity. From June to November!

[Cloud William]

Aren't the pilots who fly into the eyes called.... 'rough riders'?

They're called the Hurricane Hunters.

Drop by their website and take the "cyber-flight into the eye"; the pictures are amazing - especially the ones that show the "stadium effect" of the eye wall.

[kimmie7]

As a Kentucky girl, I don't know much about hurricaines personally but TAKE CARE FREEPERS! Our prayers are with ya'll.

[Marie Antoinette]

Wow! Look at that eye. That is incredible, makes me glad I'm waaay inland.

[Sam Cree]

Yes, that's right, 1926 for Miami, 1935 for the Keys. The 1926 storm ended a real estate boom, I believe. Hurricanes further back in history sunk Spanish treasure fleets in Florida waters.

[RoughDobermann]

The funny thing is, I NEVER flat. 20 years of road riding, and I've only ever had one blow out (fun) but not a flat. Just lucky, I guess.

[RoughDobermann]

Sinner! ;-) Them Continental's be expensive!