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Some Invests coming off Africa #259531
06/29/2021 12:35 PM
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Two systems are moving towards the Lesser Antilles... a little early to tell if either one will develop?

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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: sxmmartini] #259532
06/29/2021 12:41 PM
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According to all reports they are pretty much non events. Rain is all.

Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: sxmmartini] #259533
06/29/2021 12:44 PM
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1. Disorganized showers and thunderstorms continue in association with
a tropical wave located over the tropical Atlantic, about 850 miles
east of the Lesser Antilles. Some slow development of this
disturbance is possible later this week and this weekend while the
system moves westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph, likely
reaching the Lesser Antilles by Wednesday night.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.

2. Shower activity associated with a tropical wave located about 800
miles southwest of the Cabo Verde islands has become a little
better organized since yesterday. Additional slow development of
this system is possible during the next several days as it moves
generally west-northwestward at about 20 mph.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...20 percent.

Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: SXMScubaman] #259565
06/29/2021 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SXMScubaman
According to all reports they are pretty much non events. Rain is all.


When you are hoping for beach days during your final days on island, rain isn't welcome. Yes, I know the island needs it. I'm being selfish.


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: jazzgal] #259570
06/29/2021 10:26 PM
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It's the tropics and to be expected this time of year. Unfortunate but it is what it is.

Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: jazzgal] #259621
06/30/2021 06:09 PM
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Forecasts have this storm way south of SXM... enjoy,! The first system is weak and just brought you a few clouds today.
The second system is tracking towards Barbados...

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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: sxmmartini] #259643
07/01/2021 08:21 AM
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In reality, we had lots of heavy rain yesterday.


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: sxmmartini] #259644
07/01/2021 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sxmmartini
Forecasts have this storm way south of SXM... enjoy,! The first system is weak and just brought you a few clouds today.
The second system is tracking towards Barbados...



Pretty sure the people who are actually on the island know what the system brought them....

Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: BillandElaine] #259647
07/01/2021 08:50 AM
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The second one is now a named storm, Elsa, and looks to pass well to the south of SXM tomorrow, although the current path has it headed into south Florida!


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: BillandElaine] #259651
07/01/2021 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BillandElaine
In reality, we had lots of heavy rain yesterday.


Exactly! And today is starting out much as yesterday did: cloudy and very windy. We'll see if rain comes in the afternoon.


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: sxmmartini] #259652
07/01/2021 10:44 AM
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Emancipation Day schedule changes because of weather.
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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: jazzgal] #259653
07/01/2021 10:54 AM
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Sounds like you are having a pretty wet end to your trip, Linda. I wondered how you were faring since you went to Horny Toad..


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: Carol_Hill] #259659
07/01/2021 11:37 AM
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I'm faring well on the deck, and yesterday I discovered the hammock! Out and about, not so much.


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: jazzgal] #259666
07/01/2021 12:01 PM
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I spend a lot of time on our deck at Beachside. Hope things quiet down there with the rain.


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: sxmmartini] #259673
07/01/2021 12:30 PM
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You called it first, 97L earliest named “E” storm in history and could become first hurricane of season.

Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: sxmmartini] #259716
07/02/2021 06:57 AM
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Two years ago, there was a storm out of Africa a week before we landed. For a few days the waves were HUGE in front of Beachside Villa's!! Thank God it didn't last .

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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: Colour1] #259728
07/02/2021 09:02 AM
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Wow, those are some big waves, for sure!


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: Carol_Hill] #259801
07/03/2021 07:13 AM
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The ocean was VERY angry for a few days for sure. Wasn't easy to sleep in the master bedroom in Unit#1!!! Credit Louise Fabi for this photo!!!


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: Colour1] #259810
07/03/2021 08:30 AM
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We basically didn't even hear the ocean over top of the a/c, on our just completed trip. For the most part, the waves were very low.


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: sxmmartini] #259812
07/03/2021 09:11 AM
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Friday we spent the entire day on Baie Longue, able swim but it was getting rough. Just a few rain drops. Today (Saturday) don’t think there will be much swimming. It’s beautiful out. But waves are getting wicked!!

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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: kim] #259814
07/03/2021 09:23 AM
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Yes, sounds like a good day to stay OUT of the water!


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Re: Some Invests coming off Africa [Re: Carol_Hill] #259831
07/03/2021 02:16 PM
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Swimming was great


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