Everglades Amateur Radio Club

Here is the latest from the National Weather Service…………

Dorian to our favor, has tracked a little further north and east moving the predicted land fall east coast mid-state.

There still remains some uncertainty on how Dorian will interact with a ridge forming from the north and with the island of P/R.

Still review your storm plans and think ahead to make your preparations less stressful in the event you need to activate them.

Overview:

• Uncertainty still remains high
• Wind and rain impacts are possible later this weekend
  • Wind impacts could begin as soon as Saturday
  • NWS is predicting a 5% chance Miami may experience winds that are typical for a Tropical Storm 20-30 mph
• A Hurricane will be approaching somewhere along eastern Florida coast this weekend.
• Afternoon thunderstorms and associated impacts will continue over the next several days
• King tides expected over the next several days which could cause coastal impacts

Do not cancel your weekend plans yet….

Check out this link below for a 24 hour birds-eye view of the storm as it tracks over the islands.

http://tropic.ssec.wisc.edu/real-time/mimtc/2019_05L/web/gifsBy12hr_04.gif

The National Weather Service is forecasting rainy conditions starting today and continuing throughout the weekend across South Florida.

Bottom Line:

A tropical wave will bring rainy conditions today and throughout the weekend. Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the next 3 days. Heavy rainfall will be the primary threat. Waterspouts are also possible.

Overview:
*A tropical wave will move near Florida and the northwest Bahamas this weekend before turning northeast over the western Atlantic Ocean.
*Heavy rainfall is the primary threat with the possibility of waterspouts.
*Elevated tides could create drainage problems in conjunction with the heavy rainfall.
*Widespread 3-5" of rainfall, isolated totals in excess of 8" are possible.
*The highest potential rain amounts are expected along the East Coast metro areas.
*NWS will reassess whether to issue any Flood Watches or Warnings on Friday.
*Canals are in low stage.
*Poor beach and boating conditions are expected throughout the weekend