Hurricane

[xickle_loux]

I have just been reading the thread about ' Florida Weather Update'
and I am a little confused...........Should I be worrying about a hurricane hitting us when we are in Florida. We leave on Saturday for two weeks.
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[Iona]

I'm sure someone with more knowledge than me will come along in a minute but I think there's just a good chance that you're going to get a little wet at some point!

From personal experience - make sure you take more than one pair of comfy shoes as it can be a pain waiting for them to dry out.

[JuniorMickey]

You'll see rain but Ophelia isn't a hurricane. Here's the 3 day "cone" from the 11 am update from the National Hurricane Center

[xickle_loux]

Thank Goodness.
I expect that we will get wet, but as long as we have a couple of nice days to go to the water parks!:D

[YNWA]

This time of year you dont expect a hurricane but they are more likely than normal, just keep an eye on the weather channel when you get there - have fun!

[OKWTink]

Hurricane season runs from June through November. This time of year is considered part of the peak season for those storms.

Ophelia is expected (fervently hoped) to keep off the shore and continue north. It could also become a category one hurricane.

[jimbo]

http://www.weatherstreet.com/hurricane/2005/Ophelia.htm

this link is rather more calming, it shows the hurricane to move away...:wink:

[JuniorMickey]

Basically - no one know what she's going to do.

I wish she'd go drown at sea :lol:

[Josette]

HUrricanes sure are unpredictive. This one is like hard to say too hehe

[JuniorMickey]

She needs to live up to her name

[Mister E]

drowning at sea is not something I'd normally wish upon others....

...but in this case, it sounds like a great idea.
:)

[Melfuzz]

They just dont seem to be able to predict where she will go. Will have to watch very closely

[Melfuzz]

Hurricane Local Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne Fl
530 Pm Edt Thu Sep 8 2005

...ophelia Becomes A Hurricane And Remains Stationary 60 Miles East
Of Cape Canaveral...

.new Information...
Ophelia Has Strengthened To A Category One Hurricane Over The Past
Few Hours. The Hurricane Is Expected To Remain Nearly Stationary
Tonight...then Is Forecast To Lift Slowly Northeast Friday.
Although The Overall Threat To East Central Florida Has Not
Changed...the Stronger And Slightly Larger System Requires An
Extension Of The Tropical Storm Warning South To Sebastian Inlet.

A High Surf Advisory Is Now In Effect For The Beaches South Of
Sebastian Inlet For Large Breaking Waves.

A Hurricane Warning Has Been Issued For The Coastal Waters Beyond
20 Miles Offshore Between Flagler Beach And Sebastian Inlet.

...watches And Warnings...
A Tropical Storm Warning Is In Effect From Flagler Beach To Sebastian
Inlet.

...areas Affected...
This Statement Describes Actions That Should Be Taken Within Volusia
And Brevard Counties. Interests Across The Remainder Of East Central
Florida Should Continue To Check Forecasts And Statements Concerning
Ophelia.

[Melfuzz]

So when is it going to hit??? It will be before next weekend wont it?

[JuniorMickey]

We have no idea. The storm can't make up its mind where it's going to go

[Melfuzz]

Thats a little better (well not for Carolina and Georgia).

Do you think it will have hit by next Saturday?

[YNWA]

Yes Melfuzz it would have hit by next saturday, thats not to say there wont be another one - it is peak hurricane season you know!

[2JsMom]

Just got off the phone w/my sis in Jax Beach, FL and she said they had the most beautiful day there today...go figure...I'd have thought at least some rain and rough surf! It seems Ophelia will be moving north but no one is sure whether it will go east or west.:fingers: its east!

[pmdc819rg]

Ive been chewing my fingernails about this weather for this weekend and next week. Got a sigh of releif yesterday. However I will be leaving my home in north ga to the weather that comes off of ophelia. Oh well , Disney here I come!!!!

[allowman]

I know exactly how you feel about next week. We leave Sunday for Disney. But it seems that it is going to be a great weather week according to weatherchannel.com So lets keep our fingers crossed that the hurricane keeps moving out to sea!! Have a great trip!

[pmdc819rg]

Im leaving in about 13 hrs. The weather is gonna be great I hear.