Wilma effects in Tampa vs. Jeanne, Frances

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Wilma effects in Tampa vs. Jeanne, Frances

#1 Postby Crankin » Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:55 pm

I am curious as to how the likely effects of Wilma in our area will compare with those of Jeanne and Frances. Any ideas, mainly windwise?
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#2 Postby TreasureIslandFLGal » Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:04 pm

about the same

difference is that we shouldn't see the wrap around storm surge after the storm passes liek we did last year.

i think initial surge will be very small if any. wave heights will be higher though
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#3 Postby johngaltfla » Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:19 pm

Sustained winds will be lower, IMHO.

However tornadic activity could be off the charts. :eek:
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#4 Postby Brent » Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:21 pm

Yes... probably similar. The surge will be after the center passes.
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#5 Postby mf_dolphin » Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:53 pm

Actually if Wilma makes landfall Ft Myers or further south I would expect little or no surge in the Tampa area. With the angleof approach and the forecast speed we shouldn't have much time with an on-shore wind.
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