destruction92 wrote:CaneCharmer wrote:With the ridge solidly setting up and the lack of shear ahead of this system, I think it's safe to say that the Florida Keys to West Palm Beach better have some preparations in order for the arrival of Humberto. Those sst's are hotter than a fresh pan of lasagna right out of the oven. IMO, this is a recipe for another Andrew-esque scenario.

Time to gas up the gennie's!!!!
I think you are being a bit bullish on 92L...Derek Ortt is not very impressed with it either.
Even if it does develop, the synoptics are very different from 2005 when there was a dominant subtropical ridge in place...current synoptics suggests that a significant weakness in the ridge WILL OCCUR.
To add to that, 92L is being sheared and lifted somewhat northward to a weak trough over the central Atlantic extending from Bermuda in an arc back towards the Cape Verde Islands.With these signs, I would strongly suggest that it is way too early to hit that "panic button" in Florida.
Don't look at the cloud motion. This system does not have a defined LLC, and we need to wait for some development. Look at the wave axis' motion. The TPC says it is moving W:
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS A FEW HUNDRED MILES EAST OF THE LEEWARD
ISLANDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A TROPICAL WAVE. SLOW DEVELOPMENT OF
THIS SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE AS IT MOVES WESTWARD AT ABOUT 15 MPH...AND
IT COULD BRING SOME SHOWER ACTIVITY TO THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATWOAT+shtml/091530.shtmljlauderdal wrote:nobody is getting caught by surprise especially on this board. seriously a thunderstorm develops in the atlantic basin and the floater requests start and im not sure why 92L has a track straight into sofla according to some.
I agree. Honestly, everyone in my area (south FL) has been very aware over the past few years. We're way ahead (in terms of preparation) of the '90s, so I'm really puzzled about gatorcane's "complacency" comments. Let's remain patient before we take shots at a "risk" area. Everyone along the Southeast coast should monitor this system.