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[WxMurray 0]

Hurricane Wilma has become the most intense hurrincane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin with winds of 175 MPH and barometric pressure of 882 millibars.

 

This is just insane. It was a category two when I went to bed last night, and the very next advisory put it at a category five. I am very excited at this (for the hurricane, not the death and destruction it will likely cause), but more than that I'm just speechless.

 

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[Atragon9 0]

I think the problem was that you went to sleep and thought of exciting storms. It's all your fault - ever read Ursula Le Guin's "The Lathe of Heaven"?

 

[WxMurray 0]

I think the problem was that you went to sleep and thought of exciting storms. It's all your fault - ever read Ursula Le Guin's "The Lathe of Heaven"?

 

Nope. Never heard of it.

 

Now if only I could conjur up a blizzard...

[STSF Precip 0]

Quite an impressive intensification for a Hurricane, actually I have never seen one do that before since I've been watching the weather. I faintly recall Hurricane Gilbert, the prior record holder in the same neighborhood...but it developed over time and a much longer track.

 

This one is pegged to run into some upperlevel Westerlies that will weaken Wilma somewhat...but I wouldnt want to be down the barrel of a Cat 3 Hurricane nonetheless!

 

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[WxMurray 0]

Quite an impressive intensification for a Hurricane, actually I have never seen one do that before since I've been watching the weather. I faintly recall Hurricane Gilbert, the prior record holder in the same neighborhood...but it developed over time and a much longer track.

 

This one is pegged to run into some upperlevel Westerlies that will weaken Wilma somewhat...but I wouldnt want to be down the barrel of a Cat 3 Hurricane nonetheless!

 

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No one has yet confirmed it, but many are speculating that it is the fastest intensification ever recorded.

[FredM 0]

Hurricane Wilma has become the most intense hurrincane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin with winds of 175 MPH and barometric pressure of 882 millibars.

Hey there,

 

One thing I have to point out here is...note that "recorded" only goes back fifty or so years. Most folks at the National Hurricane Center are stating that at it's peak, Wilma matched the 1939 Labor Day hurricane that hit South Florida. The issue is that technology at the time wasn't that accurate and, being blunt, they only learned the storm was headed to the area a day or so before it hit. This is a storm that, as my grandmother who was born/raised/lived in the area until ten years ago said, "caused a tidal wave that hit the Keys." What's sad and upsetting to me is that if a similiar thing happened, all I'd hear about is "Global warming!"

 

As for Florida, right now they're saying it will hit South Florida as a strong Category 1 or low Category 2 storm. Damage to the Yucatan, however, will likely be serious.

[Travis Kroells 0]

Well, I dont know much about the weather, but I do know that this year will remind us just how ominous these storms can be. It sucks how it takes stuff like this to remind us just how bad things can get B)

[Laehval tTemarr 0]

Is it time for me to break out my vagrant-style clothing and tote around my "The End is Near" sign?

[WxMurray 0]

Hey there,

 

One thing I have to point out here is...note that "recorded" only goes back fifty or so years. Most folks at the National Hurricane Center are stating that at it's peak, Wilma matched the 1939 Labor Day hurricane that hit South Florida. The issue is that technology at the time wasn't that accurate and, being blunt, they only learned the storm was headed to the area a day or so before it hit. This is a storm that, as my grandmother who was born/raised/lived in the area until ten years ago said, "caused a tidal wave that hit the Keys." What's sad and upsetting to me is that if a similiar thing happened, all I'd hear about is "Global warming!"

 

As for Florida, right now they're saying it will hit South Florida as a strong Category 1 or low Category 2 storm. Damage to the Yucatan, however, will likely be serious.

I understand the time frame of recorded tropical history. That's why I said "in recorded Atlantic Basin history". B) Actually, it was only the most intense in pressure, not winds, as well.

 

Myself, I don't like all the global warming talk, either. Yes, this year, has been a bit worse than usual, but it is not evidence of global warming. The tropics go through active and inactive cycles, and we are in part of the active cycle now. That's just the way it is.

[eagle 0]

it has most ceartainly been an intresting year..as far as major storms are

concerned....and it is far from over...unfortunately...that being stated......

from a pilots point of view..it has actually been a good year for aviation ...

overall....... B)

[STSF Precip 0]

Wilma has barel;y moved over the Yucatan Peninsula and continues to weaken due to her center dwelling overland. This is goodnews for Florida, she is no longer the giant she once was. Unfortunately it is at the expense of Mexico, where it wouldnt suprise me if there are rain totals from the storm in excess of 20 inches taking place.

 

 

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[WxMurray 0]

Wilma has barel;y moved over the Yucatan Peninsula and continues to weaken due to her center dwelling overland. This is goodnews for Florida, she is no longer the giant she once was. Unfortunately it is at the expense of Mexico, where it wouldnt suprise me if there are rain totals from the storm in excess of 20 inches taking place.

 

 

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Although it's surprising that it hasn't really weakened much since this morning, despite being over land. If it stays a two it could possibly be a three on it's way to Florida. Whether it will hit Florida or even happen that way, I don't know.