Hurricane Wilma - Storm Upgraded

[Buzz Mills]

Wilma is strengthening:

REPEATING THE 230 PM EDT POSITION...28.1 N... 78.8 W. MOVEMENT
TOWARD...NORTHEAST NEAR 29 MPH. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS...115 MPH. MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE... 955 MB.

 

[bakerprune64]

My parents live in South Miami and at 10 am the winds were over 100 mph. Their power was out (got Dad on his cell) and the wind was rocking the motor home which was parked in the drive way. Dad said that one of the neighbors had lost their awning and it was in my parents pool. Haven't heard from them since then, but I'm assuming they are okay. Cell service is out in the area now.

 

[Sassygerl]

My co-workers, brother and sister in law are in Cancun. Have been there over 2 weeks now. They have a timeshare there, they were hoping for a nice restful vacation. And they got stuck in the hurricane. My co-worker told me today, that her SIL emailed her neice, a goodbye letter. And told her to tell everyone that she might not make it home, and to tell everyone she loved them. She was that scared! I guess she was scared sh*tless. I know I would have been scared to death also.

I'm sure it was terrifying. I'm assuming everyone is ok and you all have had contact with everyone? I sure hope so! Hope they have a safe trip home and can get home soon!

 

[Buzz Mills]

Wilma is continuing to strengthen, and moving very fast:

REPEATING THE 5 PM EDT POSITION...29.0 N... 77.4 W. MOVEMENT
TOWARD...NORTHEAST NEAR 37 MPH. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS...120 MPH. MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE... 954 MB.

Hurricane Wilma Position Data
http://tinyurl.com/abukq

Hurricane Wilma Three Day Cone
http://tinyurl.com/9xtwr

Satellite Image (have patience)
http://tinyurl.com/6fmsy

Tropical Storm Alpha Three Day Cone
http://tinyurl.com/bfjvl

 

[mysteriew]

Anyone heard from Cheetah? She was pretty scared last night.

 

[concernedperson]

Anyone from Orlando? How did the town fare? Please check in.....worried Mom! Can't reach my son on the phone...cell or land lines.

 

[bakerprune64]

Anyone from Orlando? How did the town fare? Please check in.....worried Mom! Can't reach my son on the phone...cell or land lines.

Hang on , I have friends in the area....I just talked to her and she said power and phones are out in a lot of areas and that cell phone service is limited. Just remember that if they only have cordless phones in the house, then they won't get calls when the power is out. Hang in there

 

[mysteriew]

Anyone from Orlando? How did the town fare? Please check in.....worried Mom! Can't reach my son on the phone...cell or land lines.

Looks like they got hit pretty bad. But your son is probably out getting the things he needs and checking out the news before he calls you.
Hope this helps.

http://www.wesh.com/index.html

http://www.wftv.com/index.html

http://www.local6.com/index.html

http://www.wofl.com/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/

 

[poco]

Hi this is Wilma - checking in like ya asked. Betty and I are going to the movies. Fred and Barney are going bowling - as usual. Anyone see the new movie with Rock Rockson?? ~~giggle~giggle~~

 

[bakerprune64]

Hi this is Wilma - checking in like ya asked. Betty and I are going to the movies. Fred and Barney are going bowling - as usual. Anyone see the new movie with Rock Rockson?? ~~giggle~giggle~~

Rotf...I was thinking that the next hurricane should be named Betty, and then you went and posted this!

 

[concernedperson]

Looks like they got hit pretty bad. But your son is probably out getting the things he needs and checking out the news before he calls you.
Hope this helps.

http://www.wesh.com/index.html

http://www.wftv.com/index.html

http://www.local6.com/index.html

http://www.wofl.com/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/

Just talked with him. He is watching a movie and hasn't even seen the news. Layed back, non-chalent personality....you wouldn't even believe this is my son. All he says is Be Good...Talk To You Later! Glad I didn't have full grey hair count on that one. LOL!!!!

 

[mysteriew]

Just talked with him. He is watching a movie and hasn't even seen the news. Layed back, non-chalent personality....you wouldn't even believe this is my son. All he says is Be Good...Talk To You Later! Glad I didn't have full grey hair count on that one. LOL!!!!

LOL, Kids!
Will they ever understand parents?

 

[concernedperson]

LOL, Kids!
Will they ever understand parents?

Never, my friend. It is like why do you bother? Don't you think I am invincisble? Just goes to prove that boys are so different than girls given the same set of situations. I love him but, boy, is he hard to get close to.

 

[Buzz Mills]

Wilma is continuing to strengthen:

REPEATING THE 8 PM EDT POSITION...30.2 N... 76.0 W. MOVEMENT
TOWARD...NORTHEAST NEAR 38 MPH. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS...125 MPH. MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE... 955 MB.

Hurricane Wilma Position Data
http://tinyurl.com/abukq

Hurricane Wilma Three Day Cone
http://tinyurl.com/9xtwr

Satellite Image (have patience)
http://tinyurl.com/6fmsy

 

[Buzz Mills]

REPEATING THE 11 PM EDT POSITION...31.6 N... 74.3 W. MOVEMENT
TOWARD...NORTHEAST NEAR 47 MPH. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS...125 MPH. MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE... 959 MB.

 

[redeskimo]

REPEATING THE 11 PM EDT POSITION...31.6 N... 74.3 W. MOVEMENT
TOWARD...NORTHEAST NEAR 47 MPH. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS...125 MPH. MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE... 959 MB.

Where is this storm going Buzzmi , is it going to be taking a trans Alantic trip in my direction now .

 

[Buzz Mills]

Where is this storm going Buzzmi , is it going to be taking a trans Alantic trip in my direction now .

Looks like it is taking the polar route redeskimo:

http://tinyurl.com/d25nm

The weather forecaster here said it will change characteristics and become a major winter storm and hit the Northeast U.S.--the woirst of it wiill be tomorrow.

 

[redeskimo]

Looks like it is taking the polar route redeskimo:

http://tinyurl.com/d25nm

The weather forecaster here said it will change characteristics and become a major winter storm and hit the Northeast U.S.--the woirst of it wiill be tomorrow.

Thanks Buzzmi

 

[Buzz Mills]

REPEATING THE 11 AM EDT POSITION...38.5 N... 66.0 W. MOVEMENT
TOWARD...NORTHEAST NEAR 53 MPH. MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS...105 MPH. MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE... 970 MB.

Hurricane Wilma Position Data
http://tinyurl.com/abukq

Hurricane Wilma Three Day Cone
http://tinyurl.com/9xtwr

Satellite Image (have patience)
http://tinyurl.com/6fmsy

 

[13th Juror]

Just talked with him. He is watching a movie and hasn't even seen the news. Layed back, non-chalent personality....you wouldn't even believe this is my son. All he says is Be Good...Talk To You Later! Glad I didn't have full grey hair count on that one. LOL!!!!

Hi Concerned

Your son was most likely "laid back & nonchalant" about Wilma because the Orlando area was basically spared this time.

Actually, from my perspective - yesterday's weather here in the Orlando vicinity (Orange & Seminole Counties) was a refreshing change. We went from a summer of hot sticky temps & suffocating humidity to a delightful cool front that allowed us to finally turn off the A/C & open up our homes for the 1st time in over 4 months. Went from the high 80's & 90 degrees to the mid 60's with low humidity right after the storm passed.

Yes, we had some windy weather (39-45 mph sustained) and about 4 inches of rain but we didn't really get the hurricane like the Keys & both coasts in South Florida. For the most part - we were spared the destructive wrath & flooding.

By 1:45 pm yesterday afternoon - the sun was shining, the air was cool & delightfully breezy. Just a truly gorgeous fall day! One would never have guessed the stiffling temps, humidity & fierce storms of the previous 6-8 hours. Last night - our temps dropped from daytime 60's to 47 degrees - the very best sleeping weather in months!! We're not expecting the thermometer to hit 79-80 again until next Monday (Halloween). :woohoo: I'm absolutely lovin' this weather!!!

One thing I have to say ... I am so grateful to live in a state with a governor that has his act together and "knows what to do before, during & after an emergency".

FL Gov. Jeb Bush's handling of this hurricane, Florida's early portion of Katrina, & the 4 others we experienced last year that impacted so many of us Fla residents (me included!) - is like a day & night comparison to the performance of Louisiana Gov. Blanco .. and knucklehead Nagin.

IMO - Florida is blessed to have Gov. Bush at the helm. You couldn't pay me to live in New Orleans or anywhere else in Louisiana. For the sake of all Louisianans - I sure hope the voters there retain their respective memorys - and make their ballots count on election day.

Anyone heard from Amraann down in Key Largo - and our other WS Floridians? Does anyone need help?

My heartfelt prayers are with all those impacted by Wilma's wrath. We were very lucky & fortunate here in Central Fla.

Edited to add:
Concerned - I'm so glad you reached & spoke with your son. After I read your initial post - I was going to suggest that I would be glad to go by & check on his safety for you - if you were still "concerned".

13th Juror