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Tropical Storm Fiona #288653
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.

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Re: Tropical System developing [Re: sxmmartini] #288655
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That time of year.

Re: Tropical System developing [Re: sxmmartini] #288657
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Let's all pray!!!


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Re: Tropical System developing [Re: sxmmartini] #288663
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Hopefully just some rain and some wind from a low grade tropical storm.


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Re: Tropical System developing [Re: sxmmartini] #288669
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It's now TD 7

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Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: Carol_Hill] #288681
09/14/2022 05:42 PM
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All models showing a potential TS over St. Maarten/ St. Martin Saturday morning… Be prepared for flooding and stormy conditions. Plan ahead and get some food and beverages for the Weekend.

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288682
09/14/2022 06:53 PM
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Peaceful Eastern North Carolin...
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Peaceful Eastern North Carolin...
Those planning to fly in or out over the weekend may encounter a change of plans.

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: GaKaye] #288683
09/14/2022 07:10 PM
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Yes, for sure, keep in touch with your airline!


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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288685
09/14/2022 08:30 PM
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Amen please God. Bless SXM 🙏👍

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288690
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
Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288692
09/15/2022 09:26 AM
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Please let this just be more than a little rain and wind but nothing too treacherous.

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288698
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
Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: Carol_Hill] #288702
09/15/2022 11:26 AM
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We’re currently staying at the Flamingo Beach resort. The skies are cloudy and the surf is a little rougher than yesterday but nothing more at the moment. We are scheduled to leave back to Dallas on Sunday, so we’re watching the weather closely for further developments. Hopefully the island is spared of anything harsh and we can leave on schedule. We’ve had a wonderful week so we have nothing to complain about. This is our first visit but we look forward to many more in the future!

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: Jim Hallmark] #288703
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
Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288716
09/15/2022 03:02 PM
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It looks like Friday afternoon will be the beginning of this storm and should move away Saturday afternoon?
Puerto Rico looks to be in the track and hopefully it will recurve and go out to sea.
Recent models show Fiona tracking further south but SXM is going to get flooding rain and stormy weather.

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288725
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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
Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: Carol_Hill] #288730
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
Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288732
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
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: Carol_Hill] #288733
09/16/2022 10:23 AM
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As of 10 am, looking fine here. Hard to tell a storm is approaching, We're fully provisioned and hunkered down for the day or two.

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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: BillandElaine] #288734
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
Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: cruzer] #288735
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
Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: Carol_Hill] #288736
09/16/2022 11:28 AM
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They won't! duh

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!


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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288740
09/16/2022 04:26 PM
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Elaine,

Planning on where to eat already for next year's visit.
While the only Indian food we have eaten on the island is at Jai's, we might have to put your place on our list.

Wishing you a safe few days, always thinking of you both in the SXM family.

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: mahokid] #288743
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
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: BillandElaine] #288749
09/16/2022 07:54 PM
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Wow you finally learned how to cook curry and you Folks are enjoying it .

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: Kennys] #288750
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 [Re: BillandElaine] #288751
09/16/2022 08:43 PM
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Oh okay , then yes you do know how to cook it properly . Guyanese style curry is very good to eat and enjoy with some pepper lol.

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: Kennys] #288752
09/17/2022 07:35 AM
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Ah my dear, why do you think I'm always looking for wiri wiri peppers??? hungry


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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288753
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
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: BillandElaine] #288756
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.


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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: Carol_Hill] #288757
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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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288758
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
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288761
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: pat] #288762
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Hello Pat ,
We all are okay just the flooding in some areas as you mentioned and others even worst.
Back to business tomorrow where we have two arrivals thus far .

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288763
09/17/2022 11:33 AM
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Sounds like good news!
Hope that's the end of it and all are safe!!

Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: BillandElaine] #288765
09/17/2022 11:39 AM
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Hope everyone heeds the warnings.


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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288766
09/17/2022 12:04 PM
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The PM has been posting flooding pictures this morning on FB

https://www.facebook.com/silveriaj

We be staying home.


Elaine
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288767
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
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288769
09/17/2022 12:22 PM
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Here is the link to PM's address page with more video. Way different weather on the Atlantic side

https://www.facebook.com/SXMGOV/videos/482223197091716


Elaine
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Re: Tropical Storm Fiona [Re: sxmmartini] #288770
09/17/2022 01:22 PM
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My AA flight from Miami to Anguilla was cancelled this morning, after we boarded the aircraft!
Oh well, another week in Miami Beach!


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