The new hot off the press 00Z American Model has shifted west from the previous runs. We will have to watch and see if this trend continues. This is why you still need to be vigilant till this system is finally out of here.
The new hot off the press 00Z American Model has shifted west from the previous runs. We will have to watch and see if this trend continues. This is why you still need to be vigilant till this system is finally out of here.
The new GFS model is more in line with what the Euro has been saying for days. It is keeping the cyclone well offshore the US coast. The big question is if this new model data will affect the new track at 2. We will have to see. The model trends seem to be tracking towards the east. These models might shift back and forth even more before an exact track is determined.
There are no watches or warnings for the US at this time. Meanwhile, the Bahamas are getting pounded with a 125 MPH hurricane on their doorstep.
The latest (18Z) model animation of Joaquin is quiote consistent with most of the model runs as well as the forecast track. Watches and warnings will likely be needed for some part of the East Coast Thursday night.
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Good Saturday morning Treasure Coast!! Dangerous rip currents will again be the rule today. Any showers that move across the coast will move inland today. Storm activity will only be isolated today. The Western side of Florida will have a better shot at rain today. The high today will be around 89.