Hurricane Michael Update – IOTW Report

Hurricane Michael Update

CTH: As anticipated, Hurricane Michael is showing signs of continued strength with each update. Current wind speed 85mph. Rapid intensification is predicted. Current forecast is for a Category 3 (115+ mph) storm at landfall.  If you are in the path you do not have much time to prepare. This storm is gaining forward speed as it strengthens.

[Hurricane Center] At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of the eye of Hurricane Michael was located by a NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft near latitude 22.7 North, longitude 85.2 West. Michael is moving toward the north near 12 mph (19 km/h). A northward to north-northwestward motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected through Tuesday night, followed by a northeastward motion on Wednesday and Thursday.  more here

7 Comments on Hurricane Michael Update

  1. Fur, you’re going to get the outer ring of this there in PSL; just enough wind to tear weak palm fronds off trees and otherwise just make a big mess. And driving will be a bitch until it gets cleaned up.
    This assumes the storm doesn’t continue its southward turn.
    Enjoy!

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  2. TO Boobie
    That’s odd…they’re predicting only 22mph winds here in the Tampa Bay area tomorrow (peak).

    !!!

    (This is the Czar; I‘ve abdicated the throne to lead the military, to annihilate the tyrants. It’s pronounced “shWAKE.“ p.s. The book shows you what a “Good Soldier” can become with infinite inertia and patience!)

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