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Hurricane Matthew strengthens to Category 5, due to hit Jamaica Monday
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/30/hurricane-matthew-has-rapidly-strengthened-into-a-powerful-category-4 ^ | 10-1-16 | na

Posted on 10/01/2016 2:11:55 AM PDT by ARGLOCKGUY

Hurricane Matthew grew into a powerful Category 5 storm late Friday as it crossed the Caribbean Sea on a course that could have it pounding Jamaica within days.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center called it the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic since Felix in 2007.

Matthew's center was projected to reach Jamaica on Monday. Evan Thompson, director of the National Meteorological Service, said the first effects of the storm may be felt as early as Saturday.

"We do consider it serious," Thompson said. "We are all on high alert."


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: hurricane; hurricanematthew; jamaica; matthew; tropical; weather

1 posted on 10/01/2016 2:11:55 AM PDT by ARGLOCKGUY
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To: ARGLOCKGUY

It’s Felix the Category 5.


2 posted on 10/01/2016 2:15:27 AM PDT by Ken H (Best election ever!)
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To: ARGLOCKGUY

Trump’s fault, of course.


3 posted on 10/01/2016 2:16:31 AM PDT by rickmichaels (I shouldn't have to press 1 for English)
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To: ARGLOCKGUY

A potentially new opportunity for the Clinton Foundation to move in and “help” Jamaica. The State department can award tons of aid money. Does Kerry have a foundation, I think his daughter does. Beware the grifters.


4 posted on 10/01/2016 2:48:35 AM PDT by doosee (Captain, we are approaching a new level of Hell.)
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To: rickmichaels

Not to worry. The Clinton Foundation will be there in the aftermath at Jamaica to pick up the pieces. /s


5 posted on 10/01/2016 2:53:21 AM PDT by Gaffer
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To: Ken H

Something more serious to consider is it headed for an almost direct hit on Gitmo. The projected path is just west of the bay so the worst part of the storm will hit Gitmo as it is projected right now. Pray for our troops, nevermnd the uninvited guests.


6 posted on 10/01/2016 3:16:39 AM PDT by mazda77 (The solution: Vote Trump)
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To: ARGLOCKGUY

No worries. The Clinton Foundation will be there to help.

/criminals


7 posted on 10/01/2016 3:31:45 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: ARGLOCKGUY
This hurricane is baffling the experts as model runs (1-3 days out) have been inaccurate as a persistent WSW continues for now along with "blowing up" all the sudden into a 4/5.

Anyone living in the south should keep an eye on this storm. There has been speculation that FL's panhandle/West Coast/Keys could be in play the farther W this storm goes. Huge storm and has been unpredictable.
8 posted on 10/01/2016 3:52:04 AM PDT by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
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To: rollo tomasi
FWIW, I just did a quick check of Hurricane Katrina's formation. She was a storm that had a weird formation, erratic path, and wreaked great damage. Katrina formed north of where this storm formed, and then had that odd wobbly path.

I hope this monster veers far east. Even with that, it seems chaos might happen.

9 posted on 10/01/2016 4:59:11 AM PDT by grania (I'm Deplorable)
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To: ARGLOCKGUY

bump


10 posted on 10/01/2016 5:03:26 AM PDT by blam (Jeff Sessions For President)
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To: blam

If this one gets into the gulf, I may have to put the top up on my Jeep.


11 posted on 10/01/2016 5:04:36 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: doosee

My thoughts exactly.


12 posted on 10/01/2016 5:12:11 AM PDT by VTenigma (The Democrat party is the party of the mathematically challenged)
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To: ARGLOCKGUY

Since it’s October, hurricane season is about over. We get the big ones in August and September.


13 posted on 10/01/2016 5:13:36 AM PDT by SamAdams76 (It is a wise man who rules by the polls but it is a fool who is ruled by them)
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To: ARGLOCKGUY

CAT 5 Hurricane Hugo 1989 in Puerto Rico

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lhj2QUFIyQ


14 posted on 10/01/2016 5:35:33 AM PDT by eaglestar
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To: grania

Forward speed slowing down a bit, perhaps the start of a northern turn (Still has a slight WSW direction), cone has widen a bit for the 5 day forecast.


15 posted on 10/01/2016 6:05:08 AM PDT by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
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To: PGalt

Jamaica on “High Alert” made my teenage nephew laugh like Beavis...took me another minute to get the ganja joke and another minute to ask him how he got it in the first place!


16 posted on 10/01/2016 6:05:13 AM PDT by homegroan (Proud to be an Adorable Deplorable Basket Case...)
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To: ARGLOCKGUY

It’s unusual to have a hurricane this far south in the Caribbean.


17 posted on 10/01/2016 6:27:04 AM PDT by freedom1st
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To: ARGLOCKGUY

Republicans/Trump/Globull Warming blaming starts in 3 2 1...


18 posted on 10/01/2016 7:15:44 AM PDT by ConservaTeen (Islam is Not the Religion of Peace, but The RELIGION of PEDOPHILIA...)
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To: homegroan

Yeah, mon. : )


19 posted on 10/01/2016 7:19:13 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: SamAdams76

Since it’s October, hurricane season is about over. We get the big ones in August and September.

Hugo was around October 8, 1990. Destroyed half the roofs in S. Carolina and went as far inland as Charlotte, NC.


20 posted on 10/01/2016 9:16:56 AM PDT by doosee (Captain, we are approaching a new level of Hell.)
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