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Tropical Storm Fiona
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09/14/2022 05:51 AM
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There are computer models having a tropical storm passing right over SXM. 96L invest is 900 miles east of SXM heading west. Friday will have the system closer to SXM with a clearer forecast if it is a threat to the Leeward islands.
Last edited by Carol_Hill; 09/14/2022 07:10 PM.
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
[Re: sxmmartini]
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09/15/2022 08:59 AM
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Latest from NHC
"A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Saba and St. Eustatius * St. Maarten * Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, and Anguilla
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola should monitor the progress of this system. Additional tropical storm watches or warnings will likely be required for portions of these areas later today."
Those of you on island, be especially careful Friday and Saturday and make plans to stay pretty close to home.
Carol Hill
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
[Re: sxmmartini]
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09/15/2022 10:56 AM
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11 am advisory--Tropical Storm WARNING for St. Maarten. Tropical Storm WATCH for St. Martin. OK, kinda weird.
According to Storm Carib, closest point of approach is at 10 AM on Saturday morning, at a distance of 60 miles. Be careful out there folks!
Carol Hill
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
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09/15/2022 12:02 PM
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Glad you are enjoying yourselves. Hopefully you should be OK to leave on time on Sunday. Those expecting to leave on Saturday may have problems.
Just be CAREFUL on Saturday, and don't drive through any standing water.
Carol Hill
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
[Re: sxmmartini]
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09/15/2022 07:26 PM
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5 PM advisory has the storm up to 60 mph and tropical storm warning now issued for St. Martin also.
Stay safe everyone!
Carol Hill
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
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09/16/2022 08:57 AM
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The latest from this morning is that the winds are at 50 mph. They were 60 at one point yesterday, so that is good. The latest from Storm Carib has Fiona a little further away from SXM than predicted yesterday, with closest point of approach being 110 miles away, at 10:24 Saturday morning.
Everyone on island, stay safe and check in when you can!
Carol Hill
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
[Re: sxmmartini]
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09/16/2022 09:54 AM
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All 🇸🇽 residents & visitors are urged to be off the road by 6pm today due to passing of Tropical Storm Fiona. * Government offices & Businesses are to close by 2pm * Essential Services to close by 5pm * All off the road by 6pm (no curfew) -- as per PM Jacobs __________ Essential Services: - supermarkets & grocery stores - gas stations - restaurants - hardware stores - pharmacies Per the PM this morning
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
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09/16/2022 10:29 AM
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Elaine--makes sense. Hopefully everyone does stay off the roads. Sounds like there won't be anyplace to go anyway after 5 pm on the Dutch side anyway.
Take care and stay safe!
Carol Hill
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
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09/16/2022 10:30 AM
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cruzer--I'm surprised they even have chairs out, especially since you said there were so few people staying there. I assume they will be putting them away early today.
Stay safe!
Carol Hill
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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09/16/2022 11:28 AM
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They won't! We're getting pretty cloudy here in Cupecoy, but it's still bright and sunny. Had a nice 10 minute downpour 20 mins ago, brought the temp down a bit and brought a nice breeze. Opened up the house to blow out the curry aroma from last night!
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
[Re: mahokid]
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09/16/2022 05:02 PM
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Thanks. House smells of lamb now!
So far today we've had sun, main, clouds over and over. It's getting closer, my windows just blew shut! And lovely sunshine.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
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09/16/2022 08:29 PM
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Ah Leslie, I've been making curry a long time! First thing I learned to cook here, my first teacher was a young man working on our building from Guyana!
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
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09/17/2022 07:37 AM
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BTW - good morning everyone. We have slept through the storm so far Windy and cloudy at the moment. Don't see branches down, but I expect there is flooding.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
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09/17/2022 08:03 AM
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Latest from the NHC says the storm was south of where they thought it was and it has gone past the closest point of approach, so hopefully the worst is over there. Hopefully just some rain for the cisterns.
Carol Hill
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
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09/17/2022 09:18 AM
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Oh yeah, we got plenty rain! PM may call for curfew. We now have our house open to catch the wind.
Tropical Storm Fiona Update 9am Essential businesses (see list in photo) may be able to reopen at 2:00pm as of today, Saturday. Confirmation on this will be made in government's 12pm update. Airport assessing whether reopening at 11am as planned is still feasible. Assessment meeting at 9:30am. Tropical Storm Warning still in effect. Flooding advisory in effect. All strongly advised to remain indoors. (Source: Govt. of St. Maarten)
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Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
[Re: sxmmartini]
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09/17/2022 09:31 AM
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Just announced.
Airport Update Princess Juliana International Airport to remain closed on Saturday September 17, 2022. Airport reopens tomorrow, Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 7:00am. (Source: PJIA)
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
[Re: sxmmartini]
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09/17/2022 11:09 AM
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Hoping the worse of the storm stays away and minor flooding is as bad as it gets. Can’t help but wonder what Lake Mullet and White Sands Lake, to name but a few spots, are like today since minimal rain usually causes maximum issues in both places. And those but a few normal trouble spots. The big thing is people stay safe.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona
[Re: sxmmartini]
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09/17/2022 12:13 PM
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PM just said essential services can open 2:pm today at their discretion. All business can reopen 6 am tomorrow
She just did a quick update and included video and pictures from different places this morning. I'll provide the LINK when it is available
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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