Hattuchili Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 News: Hurrican Wilma Is There Another Dangerous Category Five Storm Coming? Hurricane Wilma strengthens again Heavy rainfall flooded several low-lying communities in Jamaica Hurricane Wilma, the 12th hurricane of the season to threaten the Caribbean and Florida coastline, has strengthened into a dangerous Category Five storm. Its maximum winds of near 175mph (280km/h) are threatening Cuba, Mexico and the Cayman Islands, which have issued warnings in coastal areas. Forecasters say Wilma presents a "significant threat" to Florida, which it is expected to hit this weekend. The Central American states of Honduras and Nicaragua have also issued alerts. "We are not going to wait for the storm to hit," said Honduras' emergency commission chief Luis Gomez. Map of predicted storm path In Jamaica, Wilma was blamed for one death after heavy rainfall flooded several low-lying communities, blocked roads and forced 100 people into shelters, according to local officials. As of 0500 (0900 GMT), the centre of the hurricane was about 170 miles (270km) south-southwest of Grand Cayman and about 365 miles (590km) south-east of Cozumel, Mexico. Wilma is moving west-northwest at a speed of 8mph (13km/h) and is expected to turn north-west in the next 24 hours. Forecasters said a reading of the storm's pressure showed it to be the most powerful of the year. The last year to record 12 hurricanes in a season since records began was 1969. Evacuation Vulnerable areas such as the Florida Keys island chain are preparing to evacuate. Residents have already begun buying emergency supplies. "People have learned their lesson and know better how to prepare. We're not waiting until the last minute anymore," Andrea Yerger, of Port Charlotte, told the Associated Press news agency. She was buying material to protect her house, which had to be gutted after suffering extensive damage from Hurricane Charley last year. Wilma has raised concerns regarding oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. The areas threatened by the new hurricane are still recovering from the devastation caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The authorities in New Orleans have told residents to be ready to evacuate, although Louisiana is not in Wilma's path. Hurricane Katrina killed nearly 1,200 people along the US Gulf Coast in August. Hundreds more died in Mexico and Central America when Hurricane Stan struck early this month.
Erik Johnson Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 We will think of it as another thrill ride or another Hurricane credit. It will get downgraded before it hits landfall.
Token Yankee Guy Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Oh man, Wilma is the last letter in the alphabet, if we get another hurricane after Wilma, we go into the Greek Alphabet. Now how often does that happen? Very very very rarely
24 Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Why is it that every time I go to Florida there is always a Hurricane? this sucks
SharkTums Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Come on Soren, aren't you bummed you didn't come out this weekend now!?!? I agree with Eric, it will get downgraded before it hits just like the other two big ones. I'm still hoping it will go between the keys and cuba!
DenDen Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 I was just going to post about this. So far, I'm on the bad side of the storm That generator will come in handy!
SharkTums Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 ^On the plus side we get to see another cool Hurricane TR from Dennis!
CoasterCrazy Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Call me crazy, but I wish I could have gone to the Florida meets! I think it be cool to hang out at a theme park during a Hurricane!
nyanko Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Call me crazy, but I wish I could have gone to the Florida meets! I think it be cool to hang out at a theme park during a Hurricane! The parks all closed last year when Charley and co. came through.
PhishyBrewer Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 ^On the plus side we get to see another cool Hurricane TR from Dennis! Thats just a clash of gayness you just have to enjoy!
dandaman Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Oh man, Wilma is the last letter in the alphabet, if we get another hurricane after Wilma, we go into the Greek Alphabet. Now how often does that happen? Very very very rarely What about Xavier, Yolanda, and Zack? Duh!
CoasterCrazy Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 If there is another hurricane it will be named Alpha.
Nemmy Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 I was just going to post about this. So far, I'm on the bad side of the storm I'm in Boca...so, yeah, I'm even more screwed.
DenDen Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 They are now having mandatory evacuations in the keys for tourists now, and for residents tomorrow. Welp, there goes the week end shot to hell.
Nemmy Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Yep. Screw karma, I'm out of here, if I can even get a flight. I was supposed to be going to Vegas, anyway, for a poker tournament, but a miscommunication of information had me miss it. Oh well.
Erik Johnson Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Come on up to central Florida and hang out with us for the TPR review Halloween & Hurricanes bash!
Florida420 Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 What about Xavier, Yolanda, and Zack? Duh! Now hurricane Yolanda, her I would be scared of :shock: But seriously, it's because of all these storms that I can't make it to the meet. I work at a golf course and when it rains, it's not open, if it's not open, I don't get paid :? get it? Hell we got over well 50 in. and we didn't even get hit with a major storm this year. I already can't make my rent because of my HHN HOS trip last week. I thought I would be safe with storms at the end of October, I guess not. Now I will probably be closed for another week. So if you guys get rained out up there and need a place to stay I'm just a hour and 45 min. drive south. My rates are pretty reasonable too P All "still wish I could go to the meet, I'm water proof, I can take it"
Nemmy Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 What happens if somehow, the hurricanes go past Omega? Do they start using Morse Code or the Hebrew alphabet?
DenDen Posted October 20, 2005 Posted October 20, 2005 ^LOL All the do is restart the alphabet again, switching the sex of the names. (ie, if they started with a female name this year at "a", the they will start with a male name, and vic versa.) NEW TRACK of the storm moves it a tad south of yesterday's track, moving just southeast of Lake Okeechobee.
WillMontu Posted October 21, 2005 Posted October 21, 2005 The picture says it all. I will probably be okay, let's just hope the coasters are okay too!
momo1tx Posted October 21, 2005 Posted October 21, 2005 LOL! Great map. I like the nice little area labeled "communists". I thought the hurricane season was over. I'm just glad I don't live down there.
Thrasher Posted October 21, 2005 Posted October 21, 2005 Its sure taking its damn time getting up here. At this rate, itll spin itself out before it even gets to FL. Its even been downgraded to a Cat 4, so im sure not going to be evacuating. I live near downtown Orlando, so it wont be too bad by the time it gets here.
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