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[cmp1111]

V, we'll be checking on you. I'm glad it doesn't look too strong, at least.

The surgery is at 3:00 my time, so I'll know more this afternoon.

Lessa, congrats on the flight change!

 

[askelton]

9am update:

Small changes in current track will make large changes in where the storm comes ashore. Currently landfall is expected between Bonita Springs and Cedar Key; it will probably have some impact on Pinellas. Storm still off the coast of Cuba and the planes cannot fly over Cuba, once it is over open waters the planes will fly through and we’ll have a better idea at the 11:00 am briefing from NOAA.


Not expecting storm effects until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest. Some bands earlier in the day Tuesday, but eye will not be here until 10:00 pm Tuesday evening. Expect 70-80 mph winds and 4-5’ storm surge, 8-10” rain. TS winds arrive Tuesday around 1300, hurricane force winds by Tuesday at 2200.


EM currently recommending a mandatory level A evacuation at 6:00 am on Tuesday with selected shelters opening. This is not firm and could change with the 11:00 am update

Thank you!

 

[jcc0621]

Janet, you're so excited you wrote DAYS, not HOURS. It's HOURS now

BTW~ Glad you finally packed

Whoops...yep so excited I screwed up.

9am update:

Small changes in current track will make large changes in where the storm comes ashore. Currently landfall is expected between Bonita Springs and Cedar Key; it will probably have some impact on Pinellas. Storm still off the coast of Cuba and the planes cannot fly over Cuba, once it is over open waters the planes will fly through and we’ll have a better idea at the 11:00 am briefing from NOAA.


Not expecting storm effects until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest. Some bands earlier in the day Tuesday, but eye will not be here until 10:00 pm Tuesday evening. Expect 70-80 mph winds and 4-5’ storm surge, 8-10” rain. TS winds arrive Tuesday around 1300, hurricane force winds by Tuesday at 2200.


EM currently recommending a mandatory level A evacuation at 6:00 am on Tuesday with selected shelters opening. This is not firm and could change with the 11:00 am update

Thanks V. Stay safe

V, we'll be checking on you. I'm glad it doesn't look too strong, at least.

The surgery is at 3:00 my time, so I'll know more this afternoon.

Lessa, congrats on the flight change!

Keep us updated CE

 

[PrincessV]

11am advisory:

This could wreak some havoc in central FL - be safe folks!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

V, the weather channel guy said all the "business" is on the east side of the storm....Is that the information you're getting, too?

 

[MomofCKJ]

Hey ladies, safe travels to all!

I am looking forward to meeting some of you at Petals on Sunday! I fly out Thursday at noon, think it'll be okay by then? Or do I face delays from backed up air travel from Wed? Ugh.

Stay safe you Floridians and those already there!


Allyson

 

[PrincessV]

V, the weather channel guy said all the "business" is on the east side of the storm....Is that the information you're getting, too?

Yep. It's always strongest in the NE quadrant of a hurricane, but this one's so poorly organized that everything is in that area. For me, that means if it hits south of Tampa, I'm good. If it hits straight on Tampa, I'm good. North of Tampa = BAD.

But, whatever's good for me will not be good for inland areas. It's still not expected to be a big hurricane, but when they move inland, they spawn tornadoes, so that's a major concern.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Well that look CRAPTASTIC! Looks like I'm going to be delayed in Atlanta. Hopefully I'll get into Orlando sometime on Wednesday.

If only I could convince the family to leave today, we could arrive early on Tuesday. Wonder if there are any resorts available for tomorrow? :

Hey V - stay safe. Keep us updated on your situation. And head to Vero, if you have to.

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Yep. It's always strongest in the NE quadrant of a hurricane, but this one's so poorly organized that everything is in that area. For me, that means if it hits south of Tampa, I'm good. If it hits straight on Tampa, I'm good. North of Tampa = BAD.

But, whatever's good for me will not be good for inland areas. It's still not expected to be a big hurricane, but when they move inland, they spawn tornadoes, so that's a major concern.

This is all going to make for a very interesting drive over from 95.

 

[PrincessV]

This is all going to make for a very interesting drive over from 95.

Yeah - I haven't wanted to say too much so as not to cause undue stress, but I'm worried for you.

 

[puggymom]

Well Continental just added Orlando Int'l to the list to make weather related flight changes for travel through 8/19.

T - you arrive on the morning of 8/20 right? Hopefully the airport is up and running by then. Are you on Airtran?

I just hope the airport doesn't sustain damage and that the airlines get the schedules back on course ASAP.


V and Z stay safe and in touch!

Janet and Lessa call us and let us know you got there ok and see if you can get in touch with Kat and Jo and check on them too.

Kate - when are you driving in?

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Well Continental just added Orlando Int'l to the list to make weather related flight changes for travel through 8/19.

T - you arrive on the morning of 8/20 right? Hopefully the airport is up and running by then. Are you on Airtran?

I just hope the airport doesn't sustain damage and that the airlines get the schedules back on course ASAP.

Yup, my flight is supposed to arrive in at 9:30am Wed. Oh and yes I'm on Airtran. I have a layover in Atlanta, which I suppose is good as it's an Airtran hub.
ETA:
Just pulled this off of Airtrans website:

Tropical Storm Warning for
South Florida

August 18, 2008, 11:00 am ET —Tropical Storm Fay is expected to reach southern Florida during the next few days and may impact flight operations late on Monday, August 18, and on Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

If you have planned travel to or from the following AirTran Airways destinations during the times indicated, you may adjust your travel dates or times to fly earlier today or through August 23, 2008, based on space availability, without a change fee or fare adjustment.

Affected Cities:

Ft. Lauderdale
Ft. Myers
Miami
Sarasota
Tampa
West Palm Beach
Impacted Travel Dates
Monday, August 18, all flights after 5:00 pm ET
Tuesday, August 19, all flights

New Travel Options
Earlier flights on Monday, August 18, 2008
Through Saturday, August 23, 2008

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

We were planning on either leaving here Wednesday around 5, staying the night in Jacksonville, and finishing the drive early Thursday, or we are leaving here early Thursday and driving straight through to Orlando. If we wait and leave Thursday, it'll be all rain from here to there. If we leave Wednesday, we'll hit some rain as we get closer to Jax, but S. Carolina and Georgia should still be okay. Maybe.

I don't mind driving in the rain. But the idea of tornadoes...

When is Lauralee heading over from Vero? She'll be in the same situation as me.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Is anybody else having trouble accessing the NHC website?

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

When is Lauralee heading over from Vero? She'll be in the same situation as me.

She's leaving Thursday for Orlando and I quote "Come hell or high water!"

You drivers, stay safe! Kate, text us or something so we can keep tabs on you.

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Just pulled this off of Airtrans website:

Tropical Storm Warning for
South Florida

August 18, 2008, 11:00 am ET —Tropical Storm Fay is expected to reach southern Florida during the next few days and may impact flight operations late on Monday, August 18, and on Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

If you have planned travel to or from the following AirTran Airways destinations during the times indicated, you may adjust your travel dates or times to fly earlier today or through August 23, 2008, based on space availability, without a change fee or fare adjustment.

Affected Cities:

Ft. Lauderdale
Ft. Myers
Miami
Sarasota
Tampa
West Palm Beach
Impacted Travel Dates
Monday, August 18, all flights after 5:00 pm ET
Tuesday, August 19, all flights

New Travel Options
Earlier flights on Monday, August 18, 2008
Through Saturday, August 23, 2008

So T, they won't let you leave earlier?

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Is anybody else having trouble accessing the NHC website?

Yup. Looks like they're overloaded.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

So T, they won't let you leave earlier?

Apparently not without some kind of fee. Beside, (cover your eyes, Mo) TE nor Waldo are even PACKED yet!

I'm just going to chill here and see what happens. Fingers crossed we only see slight delays from Atlanta to Orlando.

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

The weather channel is being so laid back about this storm They are usually on the forefront of hype. The guy was just saying how it's really not a big storm, nor is it strong, and it's really just going to result in heavy rain throughout Florida on Tuesday and into Wednesday, then it's heading north.

Now I don't know what to think.

 

[jcc0621]

Looks like Faye is trying to ruin FOckerfest, but we won't let her Based on the list T posted it looks like MCO won't be effected, at least directly. Connections coming from Tampa, etc could be a problem.

Back from taking Tink to the doggiw hotel and going to the bank. HAving something to eat and then going to get my pedicure done.

T!!! You yelled at me for not being packed and your own parents aren't packed - FOR SHAME!