Advice?

bucman1 · #1 Postby **bucman1** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:18 pm

Good afternoon-I am up in Indianapolois and keeping up with all your
insights and have an important question!!

I am suppose to get back to Tampa ,Tuesday at 10:30AM, should i be thinking about making other plans?

When I get back I will look for the "shield" that supposedly protects Tampa
that some have been talking about.(Ha)

Thank you for your opinions.

Craig

#2 Postby **JonathanBelles** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:21 pm

the shield everyone keeps talking about is pinellas county, cuba, and south florida, or in otherwords tampa doesnt stick out that much

bucman1 · #3 Postby **bucman1** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:23 pm

After it hits Pinellas county or wherever it has to go somewhere else .ex

Tampa,Riverview Springhill etc

#4 Postby **gatorcane** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:24 pm

fact789 wrote:the shield everyone keeps talking about is pinellas county, cuba, and south florida, or in otherwords tampa doesnt stick out that much

Actually is is the fact that Tampa seems to miss every storm, while South Florida and the panhandle get pounded.

Cape Verde · #5 Postby **Cape Verde** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:24 pm

If the models are suggesting Tampa even before it's been upgraded to Tropical Depression, I think you can bank on it NOT hitting Tampa. Even then, it might only be a Tropical Storm, not really much to worry about unless they stall on top of you.

bucman1 · #6 Postby **bucman1** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:26 pm

But Boca(by the way I enjoy your imput) it that just luck or what?

#7 Postby **gatorcane** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:26 pm

bucman1 wrote:But Boca(by the way I enjoy your imput) it that just luck or what?

So far but it has to run out at some point. :eek:

bucman1 · #8 Postby **bucman1** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:29 pm

Thats my point and people in Tampa are very complacent.

This is pretty cool talking Hurricanes when I'm up in Indiana.

gtalum · #9 Postby **gtalum** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:44 pm

TD or weak TS. Relax. We need the rain.

#10 Postby **gatorcane** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:47 pm

gtalum wrote:TD or weak TS. Relax. We need the rain.

wouldn't be surprised if it misses you just like Charley and Wilma - if the center materializes farther east.

#11 Postby **JonathanBelles** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:51 pm

boca_chris wrote:
gtalum wrote:TD or weak TS. Relax. We need the rain.

wouldn't be surprised if it misses you just like Charley and Wilma - if the center materializes farther east.

yes we need rain and a wake up call for tampinians that they are not safe

#12 Postby **gatorcane** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:53 pm

fact789 wrote:
boca_chris wrote:
gtalum wrote:TD or weak TS. Relax. We need the rain.

wouldn't be surprised if it misses you just like Charley and Wilma - if the center materializes farther east.

yes we need rain and a wake up call for tampinians that they are not safe

I think the great Tampa deflector shield is going up now as we speak :lol:

Ixolib · #13 Postby **Ixolib** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:57 pm

Did I miss something? What storm is targeted on Tampa? If that be the case, it's gotta go through me first!! Should I be moving myself to higher ground?

Stratusxpeye · #14 Postby **Stratusxpeye** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:10 pm

Ixolib wrote:Did I miss something? What storm is targeted on Tampa? If that be the case, it's gotta go through me first!! Should I be moving myself to higher ground?

No. Some models are pointing towards northern big bend area. And if its only a TS That for offshore of pinellas county i would see no reason to evacuate anyone. Just some high surf and the desperately needed rain in our area.

Audrey2Katrina · #15 Postby **Audrey2Katrina** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:10 pm

Not to fret, Ixolib. It's just concerning the 90L Invest, and latest TWO updates on that disturbance between Cuba and the Yucatan...fairly impressive; but unless I've missed one, nothing to worry much about. From what I've seen so far, SOME development is possible, and there is SOME possibility it could wend its way into your vicinity (More likely the Big Bend area).. but at this point, as another has said, it looks more like all it will bring is some much needed rain.

A2K

sunnyday · #16 Postby **sunnyday** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:37 pm

Can someone please give me a good link or two to the models that predict storm paths?
Thanks so much..

#17 Postby **TampaFl** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:51 pm

Here you go.

http://www.sfwmd.gov/org/omd/ops/weather/plots/storm_90.gif

Robert 8-)

johngaltfla · #18 Postby **johngaltfla** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:56 pm

fact789 wrote:the shield everyone keeps talking about is pinellas county, cuba, and south florida, or in otherwords tampa doesnt stick out that much

http://www.weather.unisys.com/hurricane ... /track.gif

Please, don't get lulled into any false sense of security.

That rumor has been around Sarasota for decades also. And the result of these mythical shields? Ask those who went through Charley and Katrina.

They will tell you about the "shields" and it's not pleasant. Don't depend on a miracle. These beasts can and will do what they want. We do not have an exact science on predicting every aspect of these storms yet. So prepare for the worst, pray for the best.

sunnyday · #19 Postby **sunnyday** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:39 am

Thank you for the link, Robert.

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