Here we go again, again...again...

Anyone here on the Atlantic coast of Florida???

What are the chances of Jeanne and Ivan both doing that loop-de-loop?  Very strange!

Quoted: What are the chances of Jeanne and Ivan both doing that loop-de-loop?  Very strange!

Agreed...it's been a bizarro season so far...

Quoted: Anyone here on the Atlantic coast of Florida???

Me.
Jeanne will pass about 110 miles north of me though.
The people who got hit by Frances will get hit again.

Whats up with florida this year?  Do you have some kind of hurricane magnet burried there somewhere?

Quoted: Anyone here on the Atlantic coast of Florida???

Here. I'm in Ft.Lauderdale less than 2 miles from the beach.

www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/nation/9700391.htm

an exceptional year:

..."This is going to be one of those years that goes down in the record books," Jay Barker, author of Florida's Hurricane History, said in an interview. "It's not without precedent, but it's a very significant impact."

Florida has borne multiple hurricane hits in a single year several times, but rarely in such swift succession.

The last time was in 1886, when the state's population was mostly birds and gators. Three storms battered the Panhandle in a month that year. In 1964, three hurricanes struck the state in less than two months.

Since the 1870s, when methodical storm tracking began, four hurricanes have touched Florida in a season only once - in 1893, when two storms scored direct hits and two dealt glancing blows....

...Consider this: Starting in 1941, Florida was hit by 11 hurricanes in 10 years.

There's a big and significant difference now, however.

Since the last three-strike season 40 years ago, Florida's coastline has received millions of newcomers, few any more acquainted with hurricanes than Ambelal Patel.

Now they know plenty.

Lori Redman, who defied evacuation orders and waited out Frances in her Jensen Beach home, was terrified by the storm's duration and the incessant howl of its winds.

"I'm not staying anymore for any of them," Redman said. "This is my first and last."

The message to Redman and other Floridians from scientists is: Get used to it.

The scientists believe that a four-decade lull in storm activity is over, and they warn that Florida is likely to sustain more hits and close brushes for decades to come.

Evacuation orders will be more frequent and, because of the numbers involved, logistically complex, experts say.

And the potential for damage and injuries is much higher than in the past because of rapid and continuing coastal development. The National Hurricane Center says that even a middling storm could cause far greater monetary losses than a monster hurricane 50 years ago.

"The population doesn't show any signs of slowing down," said Colin McAdie, a research meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is on a committee of scientists reexamining storms of the past. "Logistically, there is a tremendous difference between now and a hundred years ago."....

Climate is what you expect, weather is what you actually get

 

one more reason I'm a cold weather person.

Hope everyone stays safe.

You guys are getting nuked once every other week

Quoted: You guys are getting nuked once every other week

Yup...yet another weekend shot to hell by a hurricane...they always seem to hit on the weekends...

that BLOWS!!!

WTF???I'm SO sick of this BS....

Quoted: Quoted: You guys are getting nuked once every other week Yup...yet another weekend shot to hell by a hurricane...they always seem to hit on the weekends...

EXACTLY!!! for the last 2 months our weekends have been frocked. This shit is gettin old. REAL OLD.

Quoted: one more reason I'm a cold weather person. Hope everyone stays safe.

you don't have to be a cold weather person, im in CA and its another great day out. We may get taxed up the ass but where else can you live if you like the beach and sun?

How the hell am I supposed to get a good 'Zero' on my new AR in 75mph gusts....?  WTF!

Quoted: How the hell am I supposed to get a good 'Zero' on my new AR in 75mph gusts....?  WTF!

Quoted: Anyone here on the Atlantic coast of Florida???

See the lake in the bottom 3rd of the state? I'm on the coast just slightly south of that. This really, REALLY sucks. Just got back from the beach and surfed the best waves I've ever seen in Florida....but gotta get some final preparations in place, no more time to goof off. I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS SHIT. Why did I EVER leave Oregon?

Quoted: I'VE HAD IT WITH THIS SHIT. Why did I EVER leave Oregon?

For the beautiful weather, of course!

M4 are you in Jupiter?

echo6

Quoted: M4 are you in Jupiter? echo6

No, Boynton Beach. Where are you?

Floridian ARFCOMers Hurricane Jeanne Check In.........................................

I'm about 8 miles west of downtown Ft.Lauderdale.

Hey M4 I'm a fellow Oregonian here.  I'm in Melbourne right now going to college.  We're just starting to feel the affects of the Hurricane.  Its raining off and on and a little gusty.  Its going to be a bumpy ride.

Hell, I'm still suffering  the effects of Frances. Need a new roof at hoe, nine days w/o power.  Lost 2/3rds of the roof and all of our parts room stock at my work. I have been wearing my poncho to work in, tired of wet feet.

Looks like Jeanne is coming ashore here. MY BRAIN HURTS!!!

www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/25/hurricane.jeanne/index.html

MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Jeanne picked up strength Saturday and speed as it tore through the Bahamas on a path toward the Florida coast. At 1 p.m. ET, Jeanne had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), making it a dangerous Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predicted it would make landfall in Florida on Saturday night or early Sunday between West Palm Beach and Melbourne.

You FL folks can relax a bit, it's only a CAT3. Stay dry!

Looks like Fort Pierce is front row....you guys hang tough. After it's over, help will be on the way. Jeb said he has trucks lined up and ready to go...again.

Quoted: www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/25/hurricane.jeanne/index.html MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Jeanne picked up strength Saturday and speed as it tore through the Bahamas on a path toward the Florida coast. At 1 p.m. ET, Jeanne had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), making it a dangerous Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predicted it would make landfall in Florida on Saturday night or early Sunday between West Palm Beach and Melbourne. You FL folks can relax a bit, it's only a CAT3. Stay dry!

Dude...you have'nt been in a hurricane before, have you? Cat.3 can kick your ass just as bad. Anything over 100 mph will tear trees up and sail shingles like frisbees. I guess you're just trying to be positive...but, this is more powerful than Francis and all of S. Fl has weakened trees and roofs. Hang tough guys.

Quoted: www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/25/hurricane.jeanne/index.html MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Jeanne picked up strength Saturday and speed as it tore through the Bahamas on a path toward the Florida coast. At 1 p.m. ET, Jeanne had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), making it a dangerous Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predicted it would make landfall in Florida on Saturday night or early Sunday between West Palm Beach and Melbourne. You FL folks can relax a bit, it's only a CAT3. Stay dry!

They are now saying it will be a CAT 4 when it hits.  Just heard on Fox.

Bah!! this is gettin old. It effects the WHOLE state no matter where it hits.

Quoted: What are the chances of Jeanne and Ivan both doing that loop-de-loop?  Very strange!

The chances of both of these hurricanes making the hard turns and loops that they have occurring under natural circumstances?

The chances of FOUR major hurricanes hitting Florida and the Southeast in less than 6 weeks?

God bless all of you folks who have been and will be in these storms' paths.

Quoted: Quoted: www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/25/hurricane.jeanne/index.html MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Jeanne picked up strength Saturday and speed as it tore through the Bahamas on a path toward the Florida coast. At 1 p.m. ET, Jeanne had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), making it a dangerous Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predicted it would make landfall in Florida on Saturday night or early Sunday between West Palm Beach and Melbourne. You FL folks can relax a bit, it's only a CAT3. Stay dry! They are now saying it will be a CAT 4 when it hits.  Just heard on Fox.

any cat storm sucks!!,,  ya'd be surprised what even 80mph winds can do!!!!

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Great.  Got evacusted from Aircrew school in NAS Pensacola for Ivan, scheduled to attened LPNV instead in Jax in a bit less than 3 weeks.  Wonder if the place will get torn up and the school canceled and I'll get railed on this one too?

Quoted: Whats up with florida this year?  Do you have some kind of hurricane magnet burried there somewhere?

Bonnie, Charlie, Francis, Ivan, Jeanne so far

I estimate more before the end of hurricane season.  Karl is next.  Very sad.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/25/hurricane.jeanne/index.html MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Jeanne picked up strength Saturday and speed as it tore through the Bahamas on a path toward the Florida coast. At 1 p.m. ET, Jeanne had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), making it a dangerous Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predicted it would make landfall in Florida on Saturday night or early Sunday between West Palm Beach and Melbourne. You FL folks can relax a bit, it's only a CAT3. Stay dry! They are now saying it will be a CAT 4 when it hits.  Just heard on Fox. any cat storm sucks!!,,  ya'd be surprised what even 80mph winds can do!!!!

hat

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/25/hurricane.jeanne/index.html MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Jeanne picked up strength Saturday and speed as it tore through the Bahamas on a path toward the Florida coast. At 1 p.m. ET, Jeanne had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), making it a dangerous Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predicted it would make landfall in Florida on Saturday night or early Sunday between West Palm Beach and Melbourne. You FL folks can relax a bit, it's only a CAT3. Stay dry! They are now saying it will be a CAT 4 when it hits.  Just heard on Fox. any cat storm sucks!!,,  ya'd be surprised what even 80mph winds can do!!!! suck it up, wimps. jeez, what a bunch of cry babies.

Brave talk from North Carolina.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/25/hurricane.jeanne/index.html MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Jeanne picked up strength Saturday and speed as it tore through the Bahamas on a path toward the Florida coast. At 1 p.m. ET, Jeanne had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), making it a dangerous Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predicted it would make landfall in Florida on Saturday night or early Sunday between West Palm Beach and Melbourne. You FL folks can relax a bit, it's only a CAT3. Stay dry! They are now saying it will be a CAT 4 when it hits.  Just heard on Fox. any cat storm sucks!!,,  ya'd be surprised what even 80mph winds can do!!!! suck it up, wimps. jeez, what a bunch of cry babies. Brave talk from North Carolina.

No shit.

I guess Melborne, Ft. Pierce and Port ST.Lucie are without power now..prayers sent.

And to Mr. Carolina..yeah, I bet you've been through 5 storms in 6 weeks before. I wish I had that hillbilly bravery down here right now. We're just a bunch of wussies...why don't you come down here and help us after the storm is over?? We could use your experise.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/25/hurricane.jeanne/index.html MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Jeanne picked up strength Saturday and speed as it tore through the Bahamas on a path toward the Florida coast. At 1 p.m. ET, Jeanne had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), making it a dangerous Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predicted it would make landfall in Florida on Saturday night or early Sunday between West Palm Beach and Melbourne. You FL folks can relax a bit, it's only a CAT3. Stay dry! They are now saying it will be a CAT 4 when it hits.  Just heard on Fox. any cat storm sucks!!,,  ya'd be surprised what even 80mph winds can do!!!! hat Brave talk from North Carolina. No shit. hinking.gif

Iraq

Quoted: I guess Melborne, Ft. Pierce and Port ST.Lucie are without power now..prayers sent. And to Mr. Carolina..yeah, I bet you've been through 5 storms in 6 weeks before. I wish I had that hillbilly bravery down here right now. We're just a bunch of wussies...why don't you come down here and help us after the storm is over?? We could use your experise.hinking.gif

I'm in Iraq.  Don't call me a hillbilly.  Suck it up.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/25/hurricane.jeanne/index.html MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Jeanne picked up strength Saturday and speed as it tore through the Bahamas on a path toward the Florida coast. At 1 p.m. ET, Jeanne had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), making it a dangerous Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predicted it would make landfall in Florida on Saturday night or early Sunday between West Palm Beach and Melbourne. You FL folks can relax a bit, it's only a CAT3. Stay dry! They are now saying it will be a CAT 4 when it hits.  Just heard on Fox. any cat storm sucks!!,,  ya'd be surprised what even 80mph winds can do!!!! suck it up, wimps. jeez, what a bunch of cry babies. Brave talk from North Carolina. No shit. Iraq

Tell you what.  You don't call me a wimp for bitching about 135 mph winds and I won't call you a homo for worrying about IEDs.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: www.cnn.com/2004/WEATHER/09/25/hurricane.jeanne/index.html MIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Jeanne picked up strength Saturday and speed as it tore through the Bahamas on a path toward the Florida coast. At 1 p.m. ET, Jeanne had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph), making it a dangerous Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predicted it would make landfall in Florida on Saturday night or early Sunday between West Palm Beach and Melbourne. You FL folks can relax a bit, it's only a CAT3. Stay dry! They are now saying it will be a CAT 4 when it hits.  Just heard on Fox. any cat storm sucks!!,,  ya'd be surprised what even 80mph winds can do!!!! hat Brave talk from North Carolina. No shit. hinking.gif Iraq Tell you what.  You don't call me a wimp for bitching about 135 mph winds and I won't call you a homo for worrying about IEDs.

sorry.. a little grumpy, and a lot homesick. gotta go for today

Quoted: Quoted: I guess Melborne, Ft. Pierce and Port ST.Lucie are without power now..prayers sent. And to Mr. Carolina..yeah, I bet you've been through 5 storms in 6 weeks before. I wish I had that hillbilly bravery down here right now. We're just a bunch of wussies...why don't you come down here and help us after the storm is over?? We could use your experise. I'm in Iraq.  Don't call me a hillbilly.  Suck it up.

Tell you what Braveheart...you worry about your job and stay away from hurricane threads. People are losing their homes, their livelihoods and lives. We do not need someone challenging our bravery right now.

Quoted: sorry.. a little grumpy, and a lot homesick. gotta go for today

Roger that.

We all have bad days and you're in a good place for developing those kind of days.

Watch your back - stay safe.