bringing on the weather According to Dr. Jeff Masters' Blog on Weather Underground, not since they started recording weather in 1851 has their been 3 Category 3 or stronger hurricanes by July. So we broke that record. This Emily is a fickle one, also. From a Cat. 2 to a Cat 4 Thursday, and then from a Cat 4 to a Cat. 1 yesterday, and now back up to a Cat. 4. The good news is, that according to the latest forecast--as long as there's no "wobble" and it keeps up its current speed, which is about 18mph, then Grand Cayman will have little impact. Just some wind and rain, but hopefully not exceeding 60mph and a few inches, 6-10 at the most.

I'm planning anyways on going up to the EOC this afternoon, and more than likely spending the night up there where all the action will be (or, hopefully not). I told my mom in an e-mail that I hope it does not cause massive damage and destruction, but at the same time that it's big enough for me to experience a hurricane. Of course, my ultimate ideal is for it to continue moving as it is and pass us all together; but the budding weather nerd in me wants to experience a hurricane. Still, for the greater good, I hope I don't.
But the people here need a relatively easy Hurricane to hit them so that they can build some confidence that was lost last year after Ivan. Citizens here were/are scared; it seemed like planes were taking off every half hour yesterday carting not only tourists but many citizens to much dryer locales. I guess they didn't watch The Weather Channel, seems like the bulk of the US is drenched this morning, meanwhile we still have sunny skies and little or no wind. Hopefuly come tonight that won't change too much. I'll let you know how my first time is regardless of what pans out. After all, everyone always says your first time isn't all that it's made up to be.

I just realised this post if full on contridictions. Thus I suppose is weather and subsequently, life.  ¶ 7/16/2005 10:53:00 AM