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Lochloosa

(16,733 posts) Thu Aug 29, 2019, 05:43 AM Aug 2019

This is going to be bad. Close to Cat 4 125 mph sustained winds predicted [View all]

Last edited Thu Aug 29, 2019, 08:27 AM - Edit history (1)

If this track and wind is right, Dorian will cause massive damage. A little shift northwards and I'm out of here.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 29/0900Z 20.5N 66.6W 75 KT 85 MPH
12H 29/1800Z 21.9N 67.6W 85 KT 100 MPH
24H 30/0600Z 23.7N 69.0W 95 KT 110 MPH
36H 30/1800Z 25.1N 70.6W 100 KT 115 MPH
48H 31/0600Z 26.0N 72.5W 105 KT 120 MPH
72H 01/0600Z 27.0N 76.4W 110 KT 125 MPH
96H 02/0600Z 27.5N 79.5W 110 KT 125 MPH
120H 03/0600Z 28.0N 81.5W 75 KT 85 MPH...INLAND

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at5+shtml/084434.shtml?cone#contents:

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This is going to be bad. Close to Cat 4 125 mph sustained winds predicted [View all] Lochloosa Aug 2019 OP

Aw geez, these storms just explode these days in a matter of hours Leghorn21 Aug 2019 #1

new orleans checking in rampartc Aug 2019 #2

If it does cross Florida, will it gain strength again from the warm Gulf waters? Arkansas Granny Aug 2019 #3

Very likely. Lochloosa Aug 2019 #4

Metry Here Roy Rolling Aug 2019 #11

I'm calling a Cat 4 or 5 Cetacea Aug 2019 #5

I agree. This is going to be a monster. Lochloosa Aug 2019 #9

91?!? BigmanPigman Aug 2019 #10

This one is from last week Cetacea Aug 2019 #35

check out this site too bdamomma Aug 2019 #37

Wow, 91? That's not a bathtub, that's a jacuzzi. SunSeeker Aug 2019 #13

I'm sorry but they are always mentioning that the water is warm there and fueling it. nt UniteFightBack Aug 2019 #15

That's a given. I did see one person mention 91 in an entire day of viewing. Cetacea Aug 2019 #34

Wow roamer65 Aug 2019 #25

I was in the Destin, FL area last month with my son and his family. I don't know what the temp of Arkansas Granny Aug 2019 #27

Slowed down quite a bit too Takket Aug 2019 #6

I'm glad it dipped south yesterday NightWatcher Aug 2019 #7

Can't cross the river cause of work. We have the emergency contracts to repair signals Lochloosa Aug 2019 #8

Stay safe! We need ya! lastlib Aug 2019 #12

Work building is rated to 150mph. I'll be ok. Lochloosa Aug 2019 #14

You're those guys I want to hug as I see you out there, Hortensis Aug 2019 #22

I can't imagine the anxiety that is caused by hurricanes bearing down on you. nt UniteFightBack Aug 2019 #16

You just learn to live with it. GulfCoast66 Aug 2019 #38

Looks like it shifted more west/south mcar Aug 2019 #17

I just hope no one else other than the orange asshole suffers. Javaman Aug 2019 #18

Post removed Post removed Aug 2019 #19

Well bless your heart. Lochloosa Aug 2019 #20

I emailed my Miami sis last Friday malaise Aug 2019 #21

My daughter and her family live in Orlando. Is that in Dorian's path now? nt tblue37 Aug 2019 #23

We don't know yet malaise Aug 2019 #26

If I lived in Orlando, depending on my needs I would be looking at all my options Lochloosa Aug 2019 #30

Your family will be fine. GulfCoast66 Aug 2019 #39

50 + year resident. My first cane was Camille GusBob Aug 2019 #28

Your concern is noted. And I do know better. Lochloosa Aug 2019 #31

What "hysteria," GusBob? We have friends and family in Hortensis Aug 2019 #29

Thank you. Lochloosa Aug 2019 #33

:) TYVM, and others reporting from hurricane country. Hortensis Aug 2019 #36

Welcome to life at 415 ppm CO2. roamer65 Aug 2019 #24

Rut-Roh! Supposed to close on a house in Putnam county one week from Monday. dameatball Aug 2019 #32