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Tropical storm warning issued for SXM #232611
08/20/2020 08:47 AM
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For St. Maarten for TD 13.

And other yellow cross off of Africa

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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232622
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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232628
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It looks to be wobbling a little north of St. Maarten/ St. Martin but it can still bring heavy rain and wind. Florida needs to keep track of this TD13 because the models show it missing the big islands that would have weakened the system.

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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: sxmmartini] #232630
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Yes. As I posted above it's forecast to be 60 miles north of St Maarten and will bring 35 mph winds and heavy rain to the island.

Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: SXMScubaman] #232631
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They are getting out the buckets and towels!


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232636
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Here is the 11AM update that has it a TS passing SXM and Hurricane going into the GOM?

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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: sxmmartini] #232637
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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: sxmmartini] #232641
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Just figured out the GOM means "Gulf of Mexico"... Anyway, that model has it basically going into Tampa, which is a really bad scenario for us, personally. We have had a really bad week here, so don't want to even think about this..


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232668
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Updated spaghetti models still have TD13 tracking north of SXM. The Gulf of Mexico has two storm systems heading and meeting just a social distance away from each other?

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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: sxmmartini] #232674
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StormCarib has the following with regard to TD 13 for SXM "The approximate Closest Point of Approach (CPA) is located near 18.6N, 63.0W or about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) from your location. The estimated time of when the center of the storm will be at that location is in about 16 hours and 19 minutes from now (Saturday, August 22 at 1:24AM AST)."


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232676
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Tropical storm Laura has been found by hurricane hunters to be further south than they thought.
https://www.facebook.com/NWSNHC/photos/a.126275484104607/3421479151250874/?type=3&theater

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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: BillandElaine] #232677
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Thanks Elaine and meaning it's further away from us ?

Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232678
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The best source of information is the NHC (National Hurricane Center). If you want a LOT more information, this is the best: https://spaghettimodels.com/

Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Kennys] #232679
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Closer, Lesley. Waiting for the 11 am advisory to see the new models.


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232683
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SXM should be getting an outer band right now, with more intensity hitting Guadeloupe and heading for SXM.

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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232684
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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232687
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Now a warning, coming this way. Luckily, just a tropical storm.

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT3+shtml/211455.shtml?


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: BillandElaine] #232695
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Stay safe... It jogged to the south? Basically now going over St. Maarten/ St. Martin.
Some have been saying without hurricane hunter planes flying into the storm it is harder to predict because there is not as much data coming from air and marine traffic. The cut back on air travel has cut back on data to feed to the computer models. The models are all over the place with Laura so just prepare and not rely so much on spaghetti models I guess?

Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232699
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Here in New Orleans, we have 14 going West of us, and 13 (now named Laura) going East of us. It's gonna be close.

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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: o2bnsxm] #232701
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Yeah, you seem to kind of be in the cross-hairs at the moment. Stay safe!


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Thanks and good weather right now .

Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Kennys] #232703
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Hope it stays that way.

Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232704
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2PM advisory from NHC

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A few gusts on Anguilla.........


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232708
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Beautiful day so far!


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: BillandElaine] #232710
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Hope for all involved it stays that way. Be safe. 😊😊


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: o2bnsxm] #232713
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https://www.businessinsider.com/what-happens-two-hurricanes-collide-fujiwhara-effect-2017-9

Fujiwhara effect: sorry I found this info but had to pass it on.

Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232741
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Breezy and heat lightning at 10PM. Just had dinner and drinks at Roy's in Sandy Ground(Anguilla). No rain so far.


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: NeilRooney] #232746
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I was told by a respected and knowledgeable meteorologist there is no such thing as heat lightning. Lightning is lightning plain and simple.

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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: SXMScubaman] #232750
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I lived overseas in the tropics. “Heat” lightening exists.


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232753
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Anyone on Island up early? Electricity? Flooding? Damage?

Hope and pray everyone is well! Check in when you can.


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: RICKnGRACE_LI_NY] #232754
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Everything ok here. There may be some local flooding as there has been some rain, but I don't think too much. Still a bit windy showery this morning, but I can sit on my balcony quite comfortably.


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: BillandElaine] #232756
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Good News Elaine! Thank God! Hope the flooding is not too bad. Wonder how Lake Atrium did 🤞Stay safe.


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Good news, Elaine! thanks. Yes, it will be interesting to see how Lake Atrium did. I figure Lake Mullet will probably be there though??


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: Carol_Hill] #232759
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Lake Mullet has been pretty good most of the time in recent years, usually just a pond. So long as they keep the little canal clear. Still getting some squalls, so not venturing in the car any time soon. Happy I can sit on the balcony a breathe in the cool air! So sick of AC!


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: BillandElaine] #232760
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OK, glad to hear that re Lake Mullet. I certainly know what you mean about a/c. We enjoy it when we get to October/November around here and we can turn our a/c off and have the doors open.


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Re: Tropical storm warning issued for SXM [Re: BeachKitten] #232763
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Originally Posted by BeachKitten
I lived overseas in the tropics. “Heat” lightening exists.

It is if you want to refer to it as "Heat Lightening" but it really isn't. Refer to the links above.


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