Question: Why do they all show it coming across the state and turning back or being steered sharply northward? Is that because the remnants of Ivan are still in the Gulf?
Question: Why do they all show it coming across the state and turning back or being steered sharply northward? Is that because the remnants of Ivan are still in the Gulf?
There is a ridge that will move east and as it does, will steer Jeanne more northerly then eventually more NE-easterly.
BTW, there is an outside chance it could hit CAT 4. Pressure was 958 milibars last read and as it nears the Florida Coast, the warm waters of the Gulf Strean may allow it to go CAT 4.
Living in Orlando, this is getting real old. I have had neigbors with $4-10,000 out of pocket expenses. I have been fortunate so far and hate to stretch my luck with another hurricane. One Orlando friend spent $11,000 out of pocket deductible on his main home and then will be assessed a huge amount on his heavily damaged condo on the beach. I have heard of others in the area with same problem since many have homes 40 mile seast of here on the beach.
People forget how close where are to the beach in Orlando. As you fly into Orlando approaching from the north, you can see (on a clear day) the Vehicle Assenbly Building at Cape Canaveral out your left window.
If any hurricane hit the Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island area on the right track, Orlando could get a direct hit not much different than being on the beach itself.