Tropical Storm Richard forms in Caribbean and could threaten Florida

[Dr.Phool]

Source: St. Pete Times

Tropical Storm Richard forms in Caribbean and could threaten Florida

By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer
Posted: Oct 21, 2010 11:51 AM

The biggest threat to the west coast of Florida this hurricane season became Tropical Storm Richard on Thursday and experts expect it to become a hurricane by the weekend.

While while computer models diverge, most show the storm strengthening before it passes over the Yucatan Peninsula this weekend, then re-emerging in the Gulf of Mexico and curving to the northeast.

"Residents of Florida should be aware that there is a system to our south and they should be paying attention,'' said forecaster Daniel Brown of the National Hurricane Center. "There is still a lot that could happen with this storm, and it's a good reminder that it is still hurricane season."

Forecasters encouraged residents to review their hurricane preparedness plans.

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Ah, we need the rain anyway.

[DonCoquixote]

1. Let's hope

That Richard does not throw all the oil into shore.

[Haole Girl]

2. Oh man

So close to the end of hurricane season, too. :-(

[iscooterliberally]

3. Heads up!!

I hope it misses us, but then again I hope it misses everyone else too. Hurricanes suck.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/144314.shtml?5day#contents

:scared:

[Dr.Phool]

4. I hope it turns into a Cat 5 and levels my house.

It would serve State Farm right. They're canceling us in February.

[iscooterliberally]

5. Don't hope for a Cat 5..please

I took a direct hit from Wilma, and it was a Cat2 almost Cat3 if I remember right. It was horrible. The eye passed right over my neighboorhood. I understand about hating State Farm, and wanting to stick it to them. All I could ever get for my place was Citizens.

[Baclava]

6. it's lost and don't know where to go

[Odin2005]

7. This guy could be trouble if it doesn't hit the Yucatan and weaken.