[NautiNurse]

Statement as of 10:41 PM EDT on September 17, 2005

... Interests in South Florida should closely monitor Tropical Depression Eighteen...

The surface low pressure system located east-northeast of the Turks and Caicos
Islands has become better organized tonight and is now tropical depression
18. The system is moving west northwest around 10 mph. This system is
forecast to move across the Florida Straits from late Monday
through Tuesday. Its effects across South Florida are yet
uncertain but residents across South Florida are advised to
monitor statements issued by the National Hurricane Center and the
National Weather Service office in Miami in case watches or
warnings become necessary later on Sunday. This system is forecast
to reach hurricane intensity as it moves across The Straits.

[Txsleuth]

My local weather, here in the DFW area said the hurricane would be named RITA and could be in the GOM next weekend?

My weatherman has it projected into the Mexico coast...but, like you said...you never know...

I hope Mayor Nagin feels REAL comfortable telling people to c'mon back to NO.

[dawn53]

Thanks for the ping.

[NautiNurse]

Ping!