atljoo Posted August 15, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Don't know if anyone has seen this yet, but there's a new tropical storm in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwolfe Posted August 15, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I see they've upgraded the storm from this morning. I won't be real surprised if the mountains of Hispanola weaken it a bit if it tracks north. If it tracks a bit south however, it might make things interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisenouvelle Posted August 15, 2008 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Dadgummit !! :( I hate hurricanes !! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljoo Posted August 15, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I am not a meteorologist, but I don't think it will affect any cruises this weekend. However, we REALLY need the rain here in North Georgia and it looks like it could reach us by mid-week next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwolfe Posted August 15, 2008 #5 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I am not a meteorologist, but I don't think it will affect any cruises this weekend. However, we REALLY need the rain here in North Georgia and it looks like it could reach us by mid-week next week. That's a thought. You guys are still way down aren't you? Last I heard the lake that supplies Atlanta was more of a mud puddle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddinVA Posted August 15, 2008 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Yeh, and I'm leaving on the Mariner on Sunday to Coco Cay and the eastern Caribbean. :eek: It is taking a more southerly route so maybe it won't affect us much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun@C Posted August 15, 2008 #7 Share Posted August 15, 2008 We'll be on the Mariner Sunday too! Do you think that the Captain will save the Cocoa Cay stop for the return instead of on the way out?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdiamond Posted August 15, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 15, 2008 At the most it will be a weak cat. 1, or more likely a strong TS. Ergo. if you are departing tomorrow or Sunday from Laurderdale or Miami, you should be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted August 15, 2008 #9 Share Posted August 15, 2008 That's a thought. You guys are still way down aren't you? Last I heard the lake that supplies Atlanta was more of a mud puddle! It's not that bad. We are in better shape now than we were last year. At least it has not been as hot here in Atlanta as last year and we are getting more rain that we did this time last year but with that said, it would be a blessing if this system were to move over us and put more water in Lake Lanier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmpuszcz Posted August 15, 2008 #10 Share Posted August 15, 2008 What does "Royal Champion - Charter Member" mean? Sounds like you've done a lot of cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwolfe Posted August 15, 2008 #11 Share Posted August 15, 2008 It's not that bad. We are in better shape now than we were last year. At least it has not been as hot here in Atlanta as last year and we are getting more rain that we did this time last year but with that said, it would be a blessing if this system were to move over us and put more water in Lake Lanier. Well let's hope it doesn't do much damage and brings you guys a good water supply drop. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted August 15, 2008 #12 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Well let's hope it doesn't do much damage and brings you guys a good water supply drop. :) Yeah that's the issue. No one needs the damage but many of us need the rain. Hopefully she will stay a very weak system and turn out to be a rain maker. I was born and raised in Florida and lived there for almost forty years and only went through one hurricane and two tropical storms in all of those years. None of the three storms caused much damage but it was more of a issue of no power for a few days. Not fun when that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeywell Posted August 15, 2008 #13 Share Posted August 15, 2008 It will probably do more to disturb our first week back to school here in SW Florida than it will your cruise....enjoy your week, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylakers Posted August 16, 2008 #14 Share Posted August 16, 2008 We here in southwest Florida need the rain. Even though we get rain about every other day in the summer, we are still way down. I want my lake out back to come up another foot or two so bring on the rain, but keep the wind down!!! Just put hurricane shutters on our house this year so husband is anxious to try them out. Hope it doesn't affect the cruises going out of Tampa though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw67 Posted August 16, 2008 #15 Share Posted August 16, 2008 It is on track to hit Tampa just as we fly in to celebrate my son's 10th b-day before we go stay in Orlando for a few days before our cruise....We like to travel the last week of August when in NJ there is no camp/no school, I only worry about a storm on my cruise..I never stop to think how it can ruin the "land based" part of the vacation!! Well, even if we just get the remains of the storm, a rainy day of vacation will still be a better day than working!! :o And if Florida needs the rain, then I understand!! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted August 16, 2008 #16 Share Posted August 16, 2008 It is on track to hit Tampa just as we fly in to celebrate my son's 10th b-day before we go stay in Orlando for a few days before our cruise....We like to travel the last week of August when in NJ there is no camp/no school, I only worry about a storm on my cruise..I never stop to think how it can ruin the "land based" part of the vacation!! Well, even if we just get the remains of the storm, a rainy day of vacation will still be a better day than working!! :oAnd if Florida needs the rain, then I understand!! Terry Just keep an eye out as the path and strength can and usually will change over the next several days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaB Posted August 16, 2008 #17 Share Posted August 16, 2008 We're flying into SW Florida on Sunday for a few days. I saw this weather warning on my Sprint phone's weather alert. :( Hopefully it's path won't affect us. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanker4 Posted August 16, 2008 #18 Share Posted August 16, 2008 We live in the Tampa area and yes, we do need the rain. Guess we'll dust off our "hurricane preparation" list and get things ready just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdiamond Posted August 16, 2008 #19 Share Posted August 16, 2008 It now appears that it will be a cat. 1; hence, Sunday will be partially devoted to filling up the gas cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaphrie Posted August 16, 2008 #20 Share Posted August 16, 2008 We fly into Orlando on Sunday night just before 10pm. Do you think it will affect flights coming in? I have this horrible fear that our flight will be canceled and we'll miss SOS on Monday AM. :eek: Also, we're supposed to visit Cococay on Tuesday. What are the odds we'll be able to tender that day? Do you think the waves will be too choppy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeywell Posted August 16, 2008 #21 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Here is the latest update as of 6:00 EST this morning, The current forecast track will bring Fay just south or across southern and west central Cuba Sunday into Monday, as it eventually makes a turn in a more northerly direction. The exact track is critical, for if the storm can remain just south of Cuba over open waters for a longer period of time, more rapid strengthening would be possible. With the forecast of an eventual turn to the north, Fay could become a hurricane as in emerges off the north side of Cuba on Monday. The Florida Keys and south Florida could see impacts beginning as early as Monday or Monday evening from this system. Residents of Florida and the Southeastern U.S. should continue to monitor the progression of this system through the weekend and into early next week. Now is the time to review your plan of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javalava Posted August 16, 2008 #22 Share Posted August 16, 2008 We fly into Orlando on Sunday night just before 10pm. Do you think it will affect flights coming in? I have this horrible fear that our flight will be canceled and we'll miss SOS on Monday AM. :eek: Also, we're supposed to visit Cococay on Tuesday. What are the odds we'll be able to tender that day? Do you think the waves will be too choppy? You should be fine flying in Sunday night. This morning's news is saying that if Fay comes our way, Tuesday is the day we will see the most weather. I'd say you're in good shape. You're flying in late enough that the afternoon showers should be over and not cause any delays. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw67 Posted August 16, 2008 #23 Share Posted August 16, 2008 We live in the Tampa area and yes, we do need the rain. Guess we'll dust off our "hurricane preparation" list and get things ready just in case. Well for your sake I hope you just get the rain and no other hurricane damage! No one ever wants "rain on their vacation", but having grown up in an area with a lot of farms and always hearing about the summers of the droughts, I understand. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL_Cruiser64 Posted August 16, 2008 #24 Share Posted August 16, 2008 The models just clustered tighter than before. One is still extremely far east but at this point is dismissed. The 11am (Saturday) update has shifted the forecast to the east over Florida. I'd say, at this point all ships leaving the Florida East Coast (PC, Port Everglades, Port of Miami) should be fine unless they would go through the Florida Straights in the next few days i.e. the Enchantment. Freedom, I would reckon, goes further out, instead of hugging the Cuban coast line on its way to Labadee. And Tampa has no RCI ships leaving. But as we all know, it may change over the next few days though a clustering of models is always a pretty clear sign, one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted August 16, 2008 #25 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Thanks FL. The black line in that bottom shot, and the yellow line in the top shot go directly over my house. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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