General Grizz
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This is getting NE. . . looks like Central Fl will be hit harder than expected.
It's gonna be a long day.
It's gonna be a long day.
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General Grizz
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And that's a helpful way to do it.
*goes back and scrambles around the cave*
*goes back and scrambles around the cave*
Tim G
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Hurricane Charley Churns Closer To Florida Coast
UPDATED:</TEXT> 11:57 AM EDT August 13, 2004
<!--startindex-->MIAMI -- Florida officials say the evacuation order ahead of Hurricane Charley now covers nearly 2 million people.
As it approached the coast at midmorning, Charley was packing winds of 110 mph, and it was expected to strengthen and hit the Tampa Bay area later in the day, dumping heavy rain and possibly spawning tornadoes. Many streets there were deserted Friday morning as workers were told to stay home. <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Officials worried that a massive storm surge could devastate the heavily populated Gulf Coast region, with waterfront condominium towers and vulnerable mobile homes in danger.
At 11 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Charley was located near latitude 25.2 north, longitude 82.8 west, or about 145 miles south of Sarasota, Fla.
Charley is moving toward the north near 18 mph, and a turn toward the north-northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected today.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center, and tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles.
A spokeswoman at the state emergency operations center says about 1.9 million people from the Keys up the west coast have been told to flee. She says many will likely stay at home -- but officials estimate up to 1.5 million will seek shelter.
Officials worry some residents may not heed the warning.
At the Pinellas County Emergency Management office, Marcia Crawley said when it comes to big storms, Floridians "often get a bit complacent -- but this is the real deal!"
Another official warns those who decide to stick it out may find "No one can help you."
UPDATED:</TEXT> 11:57 AM EDT August 13, 2004
<!--startindex-->MIAMI -- Florida officials say the evacuation order ahead of Hurricane Charley now covers nearly 2 million people.
As it approached the coast at midmorning, Charley was packing winds of 110 mph, and it was expected to strengthen and hit the Tampa Bay area later in the day, dumping heavy rain and possibly spawning tornadoes. Many streets there were deserted Friday morning as workers were told to stay home. <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Officials worried that a massive storm surge could devastate the heavily populated Gulf Coast region, with waterfront condominium towers and vulnerable mobile homes in danger.
At 11 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Charley was located near latitude 25.2 north, longitude 82.8 west, or about 145 miles south of Sarasota, Fla.
Charley is moving toward the north near 18 mph, and a turn toward the north-northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected today.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center, and tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles.
A spokeswoman at the state emergency operations center says about 1.9 million people from the Keys up the west coast have been told to flee. She says many will likely stay at home -- but officials estimate up to 1.5 million will seek shelter.
Officials worry some residents may not heed the warning.
At the Pinellas County Emergency Management office, Marcia Crawley said when it comes to big storms, Floridians "often get a bit complacent -- but this is the real deal!"
Another official warns those who decide to stick it out may find "No one can help you."
wannab@dis
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Great job with the updates. Now I don't have to go tooling around the net to see the news. Just hang out with the magic folks. Keep your head down and keep us updated. Tonight will probably be interesting. :dazzle:Corrus said:
wannab@dis
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wow... there are some nasty looking lines of storms NE of Charley and in N FL.
General Grizz
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Lots of Tornado warnings, including one in Polk County.
23 Florida tornadoes from Bonnie. . . 3 reported today from Charlie.
"Tell everybody I'm on my way" :lookaroun
23 Florida tornadoes from Bonnie. . . 3 reported today from Charlie.
"Tell everybody I'm on my way" :lookaroun
Tim G
Well-Known Member
<TABLE borderColor=#000000 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="98%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TD bgColor=#ff0000><TABLE width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=large>STORM STATUS</TD><TD class=small align=right>August 13, 12:55 PM EDT</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD bgColor=#cccccc><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="95%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2>Name: Hurricane Charley</TD></TR><TR><TD class=small vAlign=top>Location: About 70 Miles South-Southwest of Fort Myers Florida.
Lat/Long: 25.7N, 82.5W
Max Winds: 125 mph
Category: 3
</TD><TD class=small vAlign=top noWrap>Heading: North-Northeast
Speed: 20 mph
Pressure: 28.47 inches
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=small align=middle colSpan=2></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Lat/Long: 25.7N, 82.5W
Max Winds: 125 mph
Category: 3
</TD><TD class=small vAlign=top noWrap>Heading: North-Northeast
Speed: 20 mph
Pressure: 28.47 inches
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=small align=middle colSpan=2></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
General Grizz
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Soon to be Category 4. . .
As predicted by Weather Channel
As predicted by Weather Channel
General Grizz
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Tornado Warning issued for LAKE KISSIMMEE area
General Grizz
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AP reports 145 mph winds. . .
Tim G
Well-Known Member
01:08 PM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING until <NOBR>02:00 PM EDT</NOBR>
Florida counties:
<NOBR>Osceola</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>01:18 PM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a HURRICANE STATEMENT
Florida counties:
</NOBR><NOBR>Brevard</NOBR><NOBR>,</NOBR>
<NOBR>Indian River</NOBR><NOBR>, </NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR><NOBR>Lake</NOBR><NOBR>, </NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR><NOBR>Orange</NOBR><NOBR>, </NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR><NOBR>Osceola</NOBR><NOBR>, </NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR><NOBR>Seminole</NOBR><NOBR>, </NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR><NOBR>Volusia</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>01:27 PM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WARNING until </NOBR><NOBR>02:25 PM EDT</NOBR><NOBR>
Florida counties:
</NOBR><NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>Osceola</NOBR><NOBR>
</NOBR><NOBR>
</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
Florida counties:
<NOBR>Osceola</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>01:18 PM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a HURRICANE STATEMENT
Florida counties:
</NOBR><NOBR>Brevard</NOBR><NOBR>,</NOBR>
<NOBR>Indian River</NOBR><NOBR>, </NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR><NOBR>Lake</NOBR><NOBR>, </NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR><NOBR>Orange</NOBR><NOBR>, </NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR><NOBR>Osceola</NOBR><NOBR>, </NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR><NOBR>Seminole</NOBR><NOBR>, </NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR><NOBR>Volusia</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>01:27 PM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WARNING until </NOBR><NOBR>02:25 PM EDT</NOBR><NOBR>
Florida counties:
</NOBR><NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>Osceola</NOBR><NOBR>
</NOBR><NOBR>
</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
patelaine1953
New Member
Thought everyone would find this interesting. My husband's brother is in Disney right now. He called home via land line to give an update. Everyone has been told NOT to use cell phones; they want to keep the lines clear for emergency use only. My mother-in-law keeps forgetting to ask which Disney hotel he's staying at, though.
Tim G
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Charley Grows To Category 4: Winds Hit 145
Winds Increase To 145 MPH; Gov. Bush Urges Residents To Seek Shelter
<TEXT id=txt_updated>UPDATED:</TEXT> 1:58 PM EDT August 13, 2004
<!--startindex-->MIAMI -- Officials at the National Hurricane Center in Miami have upgraded Hurricane Charley to a Category 4 storm with winds of up to 145 mph.
Charley is zeroing in on Florida's west coast Friday, where forecasters expect a massive storm surge that could devastate coastal and low-lying areas in Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Tampa and St. Petersburg. <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
If it remains at its current strength, Charley would be the strongest hurricane since the Category 5 Andrew hit south of Miami in 1992.
Winds Increase To 145 MPH; Gov. Bush Urges Residents To Seek Shelter
<TEXT id=txt_updated>UPDATED:</TEXT> 1:58 PM EDT August 13, 2004
<!--startindex-->MIAMI -- Officials at the National Hurricane Center in Miami have upgraded Hurricane Charley to a Category 4 storm with winds of up to 145 mph.
Charley is zeroing in on Florida's west coast Friday, where forecasters expect a massive storm surge that could devastate coastal and low-lying areas in Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Tampa and St. Petersburg. <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
If it remains at its current strength, Charley would be the strongest hurricane since the Category 5 Andrew hit south of Miami in 1992.
Tim G
Well-Known Member
01:58 PM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING until <NOBR>02:15 PM EDT</NOBR>
Florida counties:
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>Polk</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
TORNADO WATCH
Florida counties:
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>Alachua</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Brevard</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Citrus</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Flagler</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Hernando</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Highlands</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Hillsborough</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Indian River</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Lake</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Levy</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Marion</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Orange</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Osceola</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Pasco</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Pinellas</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Polk</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Putnam</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Seminole</NOBR>,
<NOBR>St Johns</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Sumter</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Volusia</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>02:10 PM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WARNING until </NOBR><NOBR>02:50 PM EDT</NOBR><NOBR>
Florida counties:
</NOBR><NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>Orange</NOBR><NOBR>
</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
Florida counties:
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>Polk</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
TORNADO WATCH
Florida counties:
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>Alachua</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Brevard</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Citrus</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Flagler</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Hernando</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Highlands</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Hillsborough</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Indian River</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Lake</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Levy</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Marion</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Orange</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Osceola</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Pasco</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Pinellas</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Polk</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Putnam</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Seminole</NOBR>,
<NOBR>St Johns</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Sumter</NOBR>,
<NOBR>Volusia</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>02:10 PM EDT Fri-Aug-13 - The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WARNING until </NOBR><NOBR>02:50 PM EDT</NOBR><NOBR>
Florida counties:
</NOBR><NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR>Orange</NOBR><NOBR>
</NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
<NOBR></NOBR>
