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It could go south of SXM or could go north of SXM but still watching to see where this wave is heading.
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Tuesday, yes. Hurricane by Tuesday, no. Tropical storm, maybe.
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The voice of pessimism. 😂
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I, for one, do not look at it a pessimism. Instead I look at it as informative.
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Kmon--right, not looking like a hurricane by Tuesday.
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Greetings,
This morning's NOAA NHC forecast calls for the storm to develop into a tropical depression as it passes over the islands.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=atlc&fdays=7
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Tropical Storm for Tuesday on SXM but still take precautions and do not walk on the boardwalk in Philipsburg if there is lightning. Stay safe!
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A Tropical Storm Watch has been posted.
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Anyone on island be careful of torrential rainfall and stay off the roads when/if they come.
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Hitting the beach today just in case we can’t go next couple of days.
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Lake Beacon Hill was there yesterday but Mullet was surprisingly dry. I can only imagine what it will be like after tomorrow.
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CaribLee--Hopefully you don't have to travel through Mullett tomorrow.
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New press release from Princess Juliana Airport, due to the tropical storm, it will be closed from August 13th at 10am to 7am August 15th.
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Now it appears they will reopen on Wednesday.
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I was surprised that they would still be closed on Wednesday. Of course, things could change.
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We are having to extend time here on island because American flight was tomorrow afternoon. Getting through to American was nightmare. Finally, got daughter to deal with it. She thinks we are on flight on 18 th but no confirmation on my app, yet. Anybody scheduled on flight tomorrow who had easy time rescheduling? Ernesto may be far enough south of island to make some of this overreaction- hope so, anyway.
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The storm is moving quickly so should be passed SXM later today?
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Snorkeller--good luck and stay safe. Wow, I would think they could get you out before the 18th..
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According to Stom Carib, the closest point of approach for SXM is 6:30 this evening. One would think the airport should be able to reopen sometime tomorrow. But I guess we'll see. Everyone stay safe!
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Carol the Airport reopens tomorrow .
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Lesley--thanks. Stay safe!
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Thanks and actually thus far not much just rain , but probably later this evening.
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1pm local news in the States issued waring for storm surge in P. Rico.
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