EvenHi everyone... Maybe it's too early to tell, but what does everyone think about the storm system which will be a hurricane and approaching Puerto Rico around Monday? I'm a self-proclaimed tornado expert but have no clue when it comes to hurricanes, lol, but we'll be in WDW from Aug 22nd to Sep 5th and I would rather not get hit by a hurricane
Here is the link: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?5day?large#contents
If that happens can you just do it on your phone and use data? If you have a smart phone.
I would die if that happened to me!
Orlando hasn't been hit by a hurricane since 2004. We've had a couple of tropical storms since then (Wilma and Faye), but the chances of a hit are slim. Prior to 2004, Orlando hadn't experienced a hurricane in 40 years. The odds are with you!
Indeed, it does seem like the "news" outlets today are focused on sensationalism rather that giving us the facts.especially compared to the fear-mongering of the news outlets.
The Weather Channel and weather.com are enough to make me want to hide under my bed and never come out. I realize they want ratings and hits or whatever too, but goodness! Fanning the flames of panic and paranoia isn't nice.
Do you think this will result in more rainstorms (more than the norm) next week?This is great news for a Friday morning!!
7:00 AM EDT, Friday, August 21, 2015
Hurricane Danny is near 13.8N, 47.6W, or about 890 miles east of Martinique. Max sustained winds are near 85 mph. Danny is moving WNW at 10 mph. Danny is a very small storm, measuring less than 100 miles across.
Our forecast takes the center of Danny across the islands of the northeast Caribbean early next week. By that time, Danny should be experiencing an increasingly hostile environment that should lead to steady weakening. We expect Danny to dissipate over Hispaniola on Wednesday. Very strong wind shear across the Gulf of Mexico next week means that it is very unlikely that Danny will survive to reach the Gulf.
No way to tell. Just keep watching the National Hurricane Center's web page for updates without the sensationalism you get from the "news" outlets.Do you think this will result in more rainstorms (more than the norm) next week?
This makes me happier, and because it's factual! Thanks for posting!This is great news for a Friday morning!!
7:00 AM EDT, Friday, August 21, 2015
Hurricane Danny is near 13.8N, 47.6W, or about 890 miles east of Martinique. Max sustained winds are near 85 mph. Danny is moving WNW at 10 mph. Danny is a very small storm, measuring less than 100 miles across.
Our forecast takes the center of Danny across the islands of the northeast Caribbean early next week. By that time, Danny should be experiencing an increasingly hostile environment that should lead to steady weakening. We expect Danny to dissipate over Hispaniola on Wednesday. Very strong wind shear across the Gulf of Mexico next week means that it is very unlikely that Danny will survive to reach the Gulf.
So generally, would Danny affect Orlando next week?We live near Cocoa Beach and no one here is worried about Danny. But, I have to say, don't be fooled into thinking a hurricane won't hit or cause significant damage to Orlando. Hurricane Charley caused millions of $$ of damage to Orlando and most people were caught unaware & unprepared for the week long power outages in the area.
So generally, would Danny affect Orlando next week?
I understand there's no way to predict the weather, but. I am not sure what is significant (is it once it hits the islands, or does it need to hit Florida to have effects?)
Do you think this will result in more rainstorms (more than the norm) next week?
Are there any predictions of when it would impact Orlando weather? I am trying to plan our waterpark day & wanted to have a general sense if it would affect the beginning or end of the week.
What is the best local weather to follow? If you have it, can you provide a link?At this point it looks unlikely but because hurricanes are generally hard to predict outside of a couple days, it's really hard to say with any certainty. I wouldn't alter plans but it's always good to keep an eye on updates to the track and strength.
CFL News 13 has the best Orlando local weather, IMOWhat is the best local weather to follow? If you have it, can you provide a link?
i would expect a few rain showers and thunderstorms. Might be a bit windier than usual but the breeze should help with the heat.So generally, would Danny affect Orlando next week?
I understand there's no way to predict the weather, but. I am not sure what is significant (is it once it hits the islands, or does it need to hit Florida to have effects?)