It's that time of year for my Hurricane threads!(TS ERIKA)

[psriches]

These threads are about information. Nothing to take personal. You'd be surprized how many members have quit the board or become very frustrated over the topic of "weather". So if weather is a sensitive topic for you, please read no further.

[psriches]

My concern is DR, so this thread will be dedicated to this new disturbance currently flowing towards the Islands. Maybe it will fizzle out; and maybe it won't!

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[psriches]

September is when these storms start heating up in the Atlantic. I'll check back in a couple days and see how this one is doing. Hopefully it will be nothing!

[BlueDevil]

These threads are about information. Nothing to take personal. You'd be surprized how many members have quit the board or become very frustrated over the topic of "weather". So if weather is a sensitive topic for you, please read no further.

Yes, the weather did create quite a stir on this board last September...:rofl:

[yayow]

Yes, the weather did create quite a stir on this board last September...:rofl:


I find that somewhat odd, considering that the more information you get the better you can plan things.

Also if someone isn't interested in the info, don't check out the thread, so don't know why all the stir:confused:

[Beads]

Yea that was a heated battle over the weather.

[Hoseman]

Why was there a problem?

[natmatt]

These threads are about information. Nothing to take personal. You'd be surprized how many members have quit the board or become very frustrated over the topic of "weather". So if weather is a sensitive topic for you, please read no further.


You guys are kidding right???????? :confused:

In all of my years of traveling there, it has never been an issue with me. I just monitor the weather as it gets closer to my departure date and plan accordingly, if something comes up.

[Gutter Meat]

I'm keeping a close eye on it since I'm headed down to D.R. Tomorow.


http://www.stormpulse.com/

[Gutter Meat]

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200994_model.html#a_topad

[BlueDevil]

I find that somewhat odd, considering that the more information you get the better you can plan things.

Also if someone isn't interested in the info, don't check out the thread, so don't know why all the stir:confused:

I don't know why the thread caused all the stir either...but it did. On 8/15/08, 3Some had posted a warning on Tropical Storm Fay as it was forming over the DR. PSR added some DR weather reports. El Capitan chimed in urging everyone not to worry... the storm was not as bad as the reports made it out to be. A pissing contest soon followed between EC and 3Some as well as the other posters in the thread. http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=126373

[Hemp]

I was suprised that El Capitan got so upset about it, he is a in demand florida preparedness consultant down here!!! he's on local radio and everything....so why he would get up in arms over 3some someone who doesnt have any formal preparedness training is beyond me???

[JD426]

I thought Rocky got pissed & left for a while , cause people kept saying it "could" hit Sosua, and he keps repeating that NO HURRICANE has EVER directly hit Sosua, because its on the North Coast / Atlantic Ocean etc etc.
It went back and forth like that for quite a while and more people chimed in , took sides & then it got really ugly.



edit,
Never mind, I just now realized this was a completely different hurricane thread. Same types of arguments though.

[SJG]

These threads are about information. Nothing to take personal. You'd be surprized how many members have quit the board or become very frustrated over the topic of "weather". So if weather is a sensitive topic for you, please read no further.


What did you say about my momma?!?!?! :mad::eek::mad::mad::eek:


:rolleyes::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[natmatt]

I don't know why the thread caused all the stir either...but it did. On 8/15/08, 3Some had posted a warning on Tropical Storm Fay as it was forming over the DR. PSR added some DR weather reports. El Capitan chimed in urging everyone not to worry... the storm was not as bad as the reports made it out to be. A pissing contest soon followed between EC and 3Some as well as the other posters in the thread. http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=126373


dude that thread was funny. people argue over the smallest thing that they have no control over........

[psriches]

I thought Rocky got pissed & left for a while , cause people kept saying it "could" hit Sosua, and he keps repeating that NO HURRICANE has EVER directly hit Sosua, because its on the North Coast / Atlantic Ocean etc etc.
It went back and forth like that for quite a while and more people chimed in , took sides & then it got really ugly.



edit,
Never mind, I just now realized this was a completely different hurricane thread. Same types of arguments though.You're absolutely right!! Rocky quit the site over what started out to be another basic "hurricane" thread. It happens every year. Those that reside in Sosua get very defensive when we say it's "possible" for a hurricane to make a direct hit even though all the computer models indicate it's possible.

[psriches]

Latest Info: Sept 1st.

The area of disturbed weather about 300 miles east of the Lesser Antilles continues to produce thunderstorm activity.


Recent data from the area indicates that the low pressure system that had been east of Barbados Monday has weakened, but a new low may be forming to the north and east of the old one.


The Hurricane Hunters will investigate the area this afternoon to ascertain what is going on.


This area could be classified a tropical depression or a tropical storm later today, depending on what the Hurricane Hunters find.


Nevertheless the disturbance is expected to move off to the west-northwest and could impact the northern part of the Lesser Antilles in the next 2 or 3 days.

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[psriches]

Notice that one of the computer models takes the storm through DR!!!

(although i think this one will flow north of the islands)

[eldorob]

You guys are kidding right???????? :confused:
.

It was a rainy night in Sosua....

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[psriches]

TROPICAL STORM ERIKA - tuesday night 9/1/09

ERIKA
Tropical Storm Erika formed in the Atlantic late on Tuesday. Erika is centered about 390 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are 50 mph and has become nearly stationary. It should resume a WNW movement later tonight. Tropical storm watches have been issued for the northern Leeward Islands. Residents of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico will have to watch this system carefully. Even if Erika remains a tropical storm, it could be capable of producing heavy rain and widespread flooding.

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[dunedain]

This is great info and I think its another great thing about this site that other people go above and beyond by sharing good info like this. I just can't imagine why or how someone could get upset over this.

[mikelodge]

This is great info and I think its another great thing about this site that other people go above and beyond by sharing good info like this. I just can't imagine why or how someone could get upset over this.

Great point why should anyone get upset over a rain storm big or not.

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[psriches]

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND: DR (sosua) back in the loop, WOW!!

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[eldorob]

I saw some pics from the last one that hit Santo Domingo. I feel sorry for the ones that lose their homes. When your in a tin shack it doesn't take much of a wind.

And I wouldn't want to be outside when those tin sheets start flying around.

[WSJ3]

And you know the chicas don't like to leave their homes when it is really raining hard.

That puts a damper on my STRUDEL release sessions.
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Damn that TS Erika.

[Choirboy]

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND: DR (sosua) back in the loop, WOW!!

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I'm flying into Santiago at 1:02 PM on Saturday from Atlanta on Delta. It will be interesting to see whether they decide to cancel the flight or not.

[SJG]

No need to cancel the flight. Hurricanes can not hit the Dominican Republic.

[Gutter Meat]

Currently in Sosua and it must be the calm before the storm , the weather is perfect here , sunny all day today!!

[gmalet]

Well I hope Tropical Storm Erika doesn't mess with my flight on Saturday. This is Labor Day weekend. I need to get outta Chicago!!

http://www.intellicast.com/storm/hurricane/caribbeansatellite.aspx?animate=true

What do you all think about this storm??

[Gutter Meat]

latest track puts it right over Puerto Plata , looks like it will just be a tropical wave at that point with alot of rain.

[Gutter Meat]

Its gonna be a tropical wave when it hits the DR but the timing of your flight is not good if your coming in on Saturday since it's supose to be right over the island that day. The airport here in Puerto Plata is not equiped with Cat.III intrument approach landings like in the US which means the pilot will need certain minimums (clouds ceilings and visibility ) to land. Good luck hope you make it in safe.

[Si_Poppi]

What do you all think about this storm??I hope it is gone by Monday.

[psriches]

No need to cancel the flight. Hurricanes can not hit the Dominican Republic.Don't start trouble. But i get it!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[psriches]

GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!(looking very weak) Sept 2nd 8pm

ERIKA
Tropical Storm Erika formed in the Atlantic Tuesday afternoon but is barely a Tropical Storm Tonight. As of 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Erika is centered just west of Guadeloupe in the Leeward Islands and is moving off to the west at 1 mph.

Due to shearing winds aloft, much of the shower and thunderstorm activity is displaced to the east and southeast of the circulation center. This has caused Erika to be disorganized with top winds of only 40 mph.

The forecast calls for Erika to move west to west-northwest while remaining a very weak tropical storm and possibly weakening to a tropical depression or even a remnant low by Saturday over Hispanola.

Erika will pass through the Leeward Islands tonight and tomorrow with locally heavy rain.

Tropical storm warnings are posted for the northern Leeward Islands including Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Angulla, St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius and Guadeloupe. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 24 hours.

Tropical Storms watches have been posted for the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 36 hours.

Erika is be capable of producing heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds in the northern Leeward Islands as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible in the northern to central Leeward Islands. Puerto Rico may see 2 to 5 inches with localized amounts of 6 inches.

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[psriches]

Sept 3rd - 3am - ANTIGUA

Subject: ERIKA 2 a.m...



"RAIN RAIN HAS COME... It has been a steady rain for some time now and my house is flooding as the rain runs down the hurricane shutters and comes under - not an ideal design!!! ... does not seem like much wind from INSIDE. .. but RAIN FOR SURE... and the odd bit of thunder.


I just spoke to our Met Office and the main part of the storm has passed over Antigua and is in the Caribbean Sea, but there is a large cloud mass to the east that will continue to dump rain and the odd thunder storm
on us for the rest of the dark and into the morning hours. They say the air port should open tomorrow.

In 1995 on SEPTEMBER 3rd and 4th we were facing the Catagory 4 HURRICANE LUIS that was so destructive so this is a walk in the park in comparsion.

There is concern for some of our low lying areas where homes could flood. I am on the highest hill on the Atlantic side of the island so flooding is not one of my personal concerns ( except under the hurricane shutters...
and am already mopping that up! )... guess i will try to get some sleep...."

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[SeaWeed]

sounds like a rainy weekend for the DR.......
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from my personal experiences with weather on da islands is that the local business people are very defensive when it comes to any negativity towards their business or anything that might influence whether a tourist will or will not be in Paradise.......

and right before a hurricane hit once in Jamaica mi saw all the local joes boarding cottages and business's and of course hoarding things as can be expected.........while the resort and restaurant owners were telling us that only the rain is going to fall and just kind of brush it off........not all.......but you be surprised how many acted openly that way with that positive attitude that time........but I know a lot of dem inside themselves were praying that their business would be still standing after the storm passes thru......which in this case some weren't!

so I guess dem have to stay positive under all circumstances like any business......to stay in business

[WSJ3]

The rain isn't going to stop my party.

Time for a ninja trip wingman.

[dunedain]

The rain isn't going to stop my party.

Time for a ninja trip wingman.

:smile: I respect and admire your passion W!!!

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[Crossfire1]

For an up to the minute look at the current weather conditions on the North coast, I like to look at live web cams. This doesn't help with forecasting storm conditions but it does show me how bad a storm really is when it is over the DR (until the power goes out).

Check the live wecams at http://hotelkaoba.com/. Hotel Kaoba is a Chica friendly hotel in Cabarete their website has links to live cams that let you look around the hotel and Cabarete beach.

[gmalet]

Looks like the storm is really slowing down.

[psriches]

Looks like the storm is really slowing down.The storm won't arrive on the Island until Saturday and it will be a nothing event!

[jensenspecial]

it's gone...the sun shines bright and hot over Sosua !!!

[jensenspecial]

it's gone...the sun shines bright and hot over Sosua !!!



http://www.weather.com/maps/geography/oceans/caribbeansatellite_large.html

[psriches]

Nothing but bright sunny skies for Labor Day weekend!!!!!!!!