Tropical Storm Arthur off PC-Updated Post #9

[com_op_2000]

Here are the current details:
Tropical depression, 5 a.m. Tuesday advisory
OUTLOOK: For the first time in five years, no tropical storms emerged in June, although a tropical depression did form off the state’s east coast near Cape Canaveral on Monday night.
WHAT FLORIDA CAN EXPECT: The system is expected to produce numerous showers and storms in South and Central Florida Tuesday, and the rain could be heavy at times.
FLORIDA ALERTS: A tropical storm watch has been issued for the east coast of Florida from Fort Pierce northward to just south of Flagler Beach.
PARTICULARS: The center of the depression is expected to remain offshore and move east of the east-central coast of Florida during the next 24 hours, according to senior hurricane specialist Daniel Brown.
LOCATION: 95 miles east of Cape Canaveral
STRENGTH: 35 mph sustained winds
MOVEMENT: West at 2 mph

May become Tropical Storm within next 12 - 24 hours.
Eye is expected to remain off-shore with on-shore winds and rain increasing over the next 24 - 36 hours.
Expected to move North-East towards the Carolina coast.

 

[Dug720]

Tis the season.

While storms can happen any time, those cruising or beaching from June 1 to November 1 should all be aware that there is a possibility of a storm impacting their vacation.

 

[Drjkowens]

Do you think the Dream can dock tomorrow night? We are on the 3 night leaving Thursday. Anyone have experience with this type of timing?

 

[Uncleromulus]

Keep in mind that the timing, location, severity of these storms is very much up in the air until they are almost upon you--or until they don't materialize at all.

 

[KristiMc]

Do you think the Dream can dock tomorrow night? We are on the 3 night leaving Thursday. Anyone have experience with this type of timing?

The Dream will not dock at PC until Thursday morning. It looks like from the forecast that it should be closer to the Carolina's by then so hopefully there will not be a delay for you.

 

[ptcbass]

I think by Thursday morning it is supposed to be moving past Georgia. By Thursday afternoon it is supposed to be at SC. You should be good.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Link to latest track..............

http://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/atlantic/2014/tropical-depression-One?map=5day

AKK

 

["Got Disney"]

WE leave on Friday...on the 5th....but fly into Georgia on Thursday....we will have run in Florida all week long and why we are at WDW on the 4th...hoping that CC in the Bahamas is not to messed up to hit the beach.....

Like the OP said...Tis the Season....but this is the first time I have felt with this for a cruise in the summer

Don't forget the DRAMAMINE!

 

[com_op_2000]

Per local new station as of 11:00am update from NHC:
A tropical depression that formed off the coast of Florida has strengthened into Tropical Storm Arthur.

Orlando Sentinel article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/sfl-tropical-system-tuesday-20140630,0,577370.story

 

[Ofinn]

I think by Thursday morning it is supposed to be moving past Georgia. By Thursday afternoon it is supposed to be at SC. You should be good.

I feel bad for the people on the Dream now. They are probably going to experience some rough seas.

 

[jdb in AZ]

I feel bad for the people on the Dream now. They are probably going to experience some rough seas.

The crew living/working on the island is very good about cleaning up after storms. We were at Castaway Cay less than a week after Hurricane Sandy went through, and other than brown foliage (leaves don't like salt water) you couldn't tell there had been a storm.

If the seas are too rough, the captain can sail around the storm.

 

[Ofinn]

The crew living/working on the island is very good about cleaning up after storms. We were at Castaway Cay less than a week after Hurricane Sandy went through, and other than brown foliage (leaves don't like salt water) you couldn't tell there had been a storm.

If the seas are too rough, the captain can sail around the storm.

I have been on the Dream during a tropical depression and it was very very rough. They can't really sail around it getting out of or going back to port. I always pack Dramamine now because I know rough seas can't always be avoided.

 

[bbn1122]

I truly wish everyone on the Dream the best.

My family cruised on the Dream in 2011 just as Hurricane Irene went by. It was not great, first the ship was pretty rocky....DS, who is never queasy, was feeling sick at dinner. Weather and seas got better real fast, but our stop at Nassau was not good. We could not get off due to clean up at the island. Then we found out no Castaway Cay, so on that day we went back to Nassau. Some people got off the boat, but it was kind of disappointing and crowded the whole time.

We are trying this cruise again this August about a week earlier than last time, so we are hoping for better conditions.....I know it. Hurricane season, but the price was too good to pass up!.....

Again, wishing all the best to anyone cruising this week.

 

[ptcbass]

I feel for all those on the Dream right now too! It looks like they have had bad weather all day on CC and then will have to go through it to get back to port.

 

[totalfunk]

Ugh, My daughter and her friend are on the Dream now. I am so worried and obviously cannot call her!

 

[ptcbass]

Ugh, My daughter and her friend are on the Dream now. I am so worried and obviously cannot call her!

I'm sure they are ok and safe.

From the looks of the radar they probably got rain. It also looks like the storm is staying out further away from land and moving north so they should be able to avoid most of it all together for their travels back.

 

[totalfunk]

I'm sure they are ok and safe. From the looks of the radar they probably got rain. It also looks like the storm is staying out further away from land and moving north so they should be able to avoid most of it all together for their travels back.

Thanks Ptcbass!

 

[lulucornbread]

It looks like they got an extra day at Castaway Cay! http://disneycruiselineblog.com/201...prompts-disney-dream-alter-current-itinerary/

 

[lulucornbread]

If you go to the disney cruise line blog website, there is a story to say they went to CC a 2nd day instead of at sea day. Not too bad!

 

[jdb in AZ]

If you go to the disney cruise line blog website, there is a story to say they went to CC a 2nd day instead of at sea day. Not too bad!

Much better than fighting the storm!