"Make or Break" latitude for Florida threat?

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"Make or Break" latitude for Florida threat?

#1 Postby spaceisland » Thu Sep 11, 2003 5:08 pm

Even with the uncertainties, what would be a reasonable north latitutude by Sunday or Monday which would indicate that south and central Florida are very likely not the landfall target for this monster? :roll:
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#2 Postby Deenac813 » Thu Sep 11, 2003 5:11 pm

That is a very good question & I hope you get a reply.. I would love to know.. Right now everything seems too up in the air & it really scares me. That is why I am on here watching & learning!

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#3 Postby HurricaneQueen » Thu Sep 11, 2003 5:19 pm

Is the 64 thousand dollar question. My guess is that it really doesn't much matter because a CAT 5 will go pretty much where she pleases-even at the last minute. Since my knowledge is minimal,I, too, would like to hear some opinions from the pros.
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#4 Postby CocoaBill » Thu Sep 11, 2003 5:27 pm

Hurricanes have turned in loops and come back for "seconds" -- in most instants very little can be said about a lat and long that promises safety.

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It aint over until the horizontally-challenged female begins vocal melodies................
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#5 Postby WeatherEmperor » Thu Sep 11, 2003 5:58 pm

Anything is possible in the tropics especially at this time of the year. Hurricane Betsy made a loop and came into extreme South Florida in 1965 so be prepared for the worst.
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#6 Postby GalvestonDuck » Thu Sep 11, 2003 6:08 pm

Didn't Dennis loop also, earning him the nickname "Dennis The Menace?"
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