Hurricane Wilma Live Thread, Part IV

NHC - NOAA ^ | 24 October 2005 | NHC - NOAA

[laz]

Don Noe on ABC 10 here in Miami said about half an hour ago that at this point, Wilma is worse than Katrina was at landfall.

[Drammach]

Take care of yourself down there..

[GodBlessUSA]

{{{SARGE}}} Good Morning OldSarge, I too have family in Tampa area. Other areas too. A little stronger at landfall than originally predicted.

This must make you all worry with family, loved ones, so far away. Really hoping this is the last one of the year. You all have a so much to deal with and worrying about loved ones, dealing with hurricane, must make it nerve wracking. Prayers. Stay safe Old Sarge!

[steveegg]

Scary that Wilma is a Cat 3 coming ashore. Katrina analyses indicate she was Cat 3 at landfall too. Ouch.

There's a difference or two. One, you guys have Jeb. Two, there's no cities in bowls below sea level.

[NautiNurse]

at this point, Wilma is worse than Katrina was at landfall.

Eeesh.

[debg]

Aventura high rises just lost power in a blazing display of blue! (Not even a flicker here yet)

[laz]

If I lose power again for good, Godspeed to everyone being impacted by this.

[NautiNurse]

When I think of Katrina landfall, the first thing that comes to mind is storm surge in MS. New Orleans doesn't count.

[NautiNurse]

Thank you for the local updates. I hope you aren't too close to the windows...

[flattorney]

Thanks for the new thread and all your hard work!

[NautiNurse]

This morning, I am glad to have electricity.

[steveegg]

From Steve Lyons/TWC, likely water rises of 12-15 feet in the Everglades, 5-8 in the Keys, 2-5 from Naples north, 1-3 on the east side.

[Dallas59]

Pookie just uploaded some pics....I hope she fizzles..

[NautiNurse]

likely water rises of 12-15 feet in the Everglades

Any word for Lake Okeechobee?

[Moonman62]

Katrina weakened as it made landfall. This one is getting stronger. I'm on the east coast and gusts are already at 50. Hope power stays on as long as possible.

[steveegg]

Let me see if I can track it down.

[NautiNurse]

Please check in as often as you can. Keep us updated, and take care.

[debg]

I am hunkered next to a sliding glass door watching the action but since I am facing North and the winds are coming from the SE, I'm not getting the wind. When that changes > I'll move!

[jeffers]

Here we go.

Marco is probably gone. A big part of Naples' future depends on which one of these four lines approximates reality the closest:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/jeffers_mz/Wilma/02landfall.jpg


Any post-Charlie bliss for Ft. Myers and Sanibel is about to suffer a hit.

FWIW, the 1600 Sunday track exits Florida at essentially the same place as the 0400 Monday track, halfway between Hobe Sound and Port Salerno, no real changes in course.

[steveegg]

From the 5:10 am Miami local hurricane statement -

FOR LAKE OKEECHOBEE...A STORM SURGE OF 5 TO 7 FEET ABOVE CURRENT LAKE LEVELS IS
EXPECTED FROM EARLY MORNING TO AROUND NOON MONDAY OVER AREAS INSIDE THE DIKE
FROM LAKEPORT TO CLEWISTON...WITH 2 TO 5 FEET ABOVE CURRENT LAKE LEVELS
ELSEWHERE FROM BUCKHEAD RIDGE SOUTH TO LAKEPORT...AND FROM CLEWISTON THROUGH
PORT MAYACA. THIS WILL CAUSE SOME FLOODING OF LOW AREAS OUTSIDE HOOVER DIKE
PROTECTION INCLUDING TORRY...KREAMER AND RITTA ISLANDS AND SOME ACCESS ROADS.
THE LAKE LEVEL ON SUNDAY WAS 15.6 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL.