TWC just claimed that miami is still under the bullseye

#1 Postby **ericinmia** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:05 am

The Weather Channel said that they believe if the storm stays on current course of the past few hours that this will strike just the general miami region or south...

this sux...
-Eric

#2 Postby **Canelaw99** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:07 am

Well, gee, aren't they helpful? LOL Sheesh - some of us have been saying that for a while now - are they just now listening to us? LOL

chris_fit · #3 Postby **chris_fit** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:08 am

Too early to call a landfall at this time. They shouldn't have said that

#4 Postby **jlauderdal** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:11 am

ericinmia wrote:The Weather Channel said that they believe if the storm stays on current course of the past few hours that this will strike just the general miami region or south...

this sux...
-Eric

ok who was the moron TWC that said that. that was irresponsible just like the sun-sentinel printing an article today saying well on tuesday they shifted the track north. yes they did do that but today is weds and its a totally different track and people see this stuff and beleive it. I have people in my office saying oh its going to jacksonville the guy on the radio said it has started a turn this morning.

inotherwords · #5 Postby **inotherwords** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:13 am

They didnt' say that landfall would be Miami, I saw the show. They said that Miami "could see the effects of this storm as early as tomorrow night."
Let's not overreact, people.

#6 Postby **pavelbure224** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:14 am

This what is the problem with the media because they jump the gun way to fast. Its still heading to south fl so its still heading into out direction. Nobody is out of the woods yet from the Keys to the Carolinas. I think later tonight into tomorrow morning we will know alot more hopefully.

canegrl04 · #7 Postby **canegrl04** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:14 am

Very bold for anyone to be saying where she will make landfall at this time.

#8 Postby **Canelaw99** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:16 am

I don't think that was an irresponsible thing to say. In my opinion, for those of us in S. FL, I think it's something that needed to be addressed. It seems to me that most of the focus has been shifting north so it's nice to have them address it for S. FL. Maybe it'll get people into gear. If you notice, they didn't say that it will definitely hit, they said IF it continues on this path - that's just an ovious observation, IMO.

#9 Postby **BayouVenteux** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:16 am

Holy Moser! TWC is irrelevant AND irresponsible. Is it just me or has TWC become exponentially dumber as their on-air talent has become more "telegenic"?

rtd2 · #10 Postby **rtd2** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:26 am

better report than the grave yard met on TWC last night who said Frances could still get turned north and out to sea W/O a LF? :oops:

turned OUT TO SEA BY WHAT???????? this was JUST as I was posting here about it going into S.FLA (maybe even Keys) and into GOMEX! I almost fell out my chair....

#11 Postby **alicia-w** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:29 am

okay, okay. dont get inflammatory. for generic, vanilla folks that only want to know if there's rain, snow, or clear weather today, TWC is just fine. I dont believe it's an epiphany of any kind to say they arent highly technical or specific in their reporting. I know I have more faith in a local weather gal (Kathryn Daniels), who only works weekends and/or evenings, than the TWC. Just turn it off or away. (Much like Howard Stern!!)

azsnowman · #12 Postby **azsnowman** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:32 am

Canelaw99 wrote:I don't think that was an irresponsible thing to say. In my opinion, for those of us in S. FL, I think it's something that needed to be addressed. It seems to me that most of the focus has been shifting north so it's nice to have them address it for S. FL. Maybe it'll get people into gear. If you notice, they didn't say that it will definitely hit, they said IF it continues on this path - that's just an ovious observation, IMO.

I have to agree with you 110% on this one, EVERYONE NEEDS to know that the potential is THERE and is REAL!

Dennis

RichG · #13 Postby **RichG** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:57 am

jlauderdal

I read the same artice in the sun sent and just about had a coronary this morning, My own wife said see" don't worry about it"!!!

soonertwister · #14 Postby **soonertwister** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:58 am

All persons in south Florida should treat this storm the same, as if the center is going to come right over their homes.

Miami is well within the forecast cone, so anyone there that doesn't prepare for a hurricane is an IDIOT.

The dotted line on the track graphic is just the current best guess, and in no way reflects whether or not you are at risk of a hurricane.

I guess a hurricane has to bite you in the behind before you finally realize that you screwed up by not taking it seriously. How can anyone not take a category 4 or 5 hurricane not seriously if they are within the cone of potential track deviation?

Lindaloo · #15 Postby **Lindaloo** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:59 am

I believe the point of this thread was TWC is saying Miami is not out of the woods yet.

#16 Postby **dhweather** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 10:00 am

It all goes back to basics:

Everyone on the Florida East coast needs to pay
careful attention to Frances.

And PLEASE LISTEN TO LOCAL OFFICIALS FOR ACTIONS!!!

There are a lost of smart people here and other places, but the ones best trained for your respective areas are your local officials, so please listen to them!!!

arlwx · #17 Postby **arlwx** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 10:23 am

Actually, if it kept its current track and speed, it would be due for a FT Lauderdale visit this time on Friday, but I think it will start to curve further and make landfall somewhere north of there. Where north is anyone's guess at the moment- and it may not matter if Frances is strong enough, as a lot of places will get a lot of damage.

Rainband · #18 Postby **Rainband** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 10:24 am

Read the 11am discussion :wink:

They expect a turn to thw wnw or nw

TWC just claimed that miami is still under the bullseye

TWC just claimed that miami is still under the bullseye

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