Hurricane Isabell

[Joe Mama]

Hurricane Isabell (I think that's it's name) seems to be coming straight for Florida, and guess what, I live on the east coast of Florida. Not to mention it's a catagory 5 hurricane. If you don't see me posting for a while it's because my power's out, either that or I'm surfing http://forums.toonzone.net/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I'm just kidding I don't surf.

[jrh31584]

You've still got some time. It's about a week away, and it could go almost anywhere. If it were to hit at this intensity, it would be the third-strongest ever to hit the U.S., ahead of Andrew.

[Joe Mama]

You've still got some time. It's about a week away, and it could go almost anywhere. If it were to hit at this intensity, it would be the third-strongest ever to hit the U.S., ahead of Andrew.I know.

I saw the projection path, and it is still in the open, but it seems there's an 80% chance of it making landfall on Florida. The hurricane expert said it's going to make landfall somewhere though.

[jeffrey 228]

Well I hope you will survive with this, and take your computer with you, because it will be getting rough big time and that you have so limited time to get your other stuff.

[Boy Wonder]

Actually, it is only supposed to be a stage 3 or 4 by the time it hits Bermuda. So, maybe it won't be that bad!

[Joe Mama]

Actually, it is only supposed to be a stage 3 or 4 by the time it hits Bermuda. So, maybe it won't be that bad!Yes, but didn't they say that it could reintensify, (get stronger)

Also, just looked at the recent projections path, and now all of the east coast should watch out just in case. We'll see on Tuesday and Wednsday.

[jrh31584]

Its interesting to look at old forecasts. When Isabel first developed, it was forecast to be a minimal (75 mph/65 knot) hurricane in 5 days. Sure enough, in 5 days, Isabel was a hurricane. A category 5 hurricane. The intensity forecasts have a much wider margin of error than the position forecasts. Right now, the system will likely maintain its strength for the most part, only weakening temporarily during eyewall replacement cycles. Judging by the current forecasts, I would say that the southeast U.S. would probably be affected directly. If it is where it is supposed to be in 5 days, I'd say the Carolinas would be the most likely target.