Marinaru

While most of the country is knee deep or more in snow, Miami is sunny, and bright. This type of cloud formation is rare here so I thought I'd show a little of it.

Miami weather gets strange this time of year. We have a hurricane coming down hurricane alley (carribean), but right now it is raining and the sun is shining at the same time.

Hurricane Danny is about shot, but there are 2 more disturbances following close behind. Sooner or later something will hit us.

Now it's Erika. The forecasters think it will hit Miami. The only question is how strong will it be when it gets here.

The "forecast cone" started as going up the east coast, then it was a direct hit, then going up the west coast. This storm is still going due west. I really don't think the forecasters know anything. Thing is you cannot afford to take anything for granted but must prepare every time for the worst case scenario. Every June we inspect all hurricane supplies and replace whatever is necessary be it batteries, water, food, etc. I got a flat 2 days ago and had to replace 2 tires. They were 11 years old.

Erica has broken up over the islands. All that is left is a load of crappy weather. Fred has formed off the coast of Africa. When they form that far out it concerns me. Again, only time will tell.

Right now things are quiet in Hurricane Alley. I wonder for how long?

We have had a couple of minor systems come and go, but so far nothing of any consequence. Time will tell about the rest of the season.

We now have category 2 hurricane Joaquin approaching the east coast. It has winds of 105 MPH and is forecast to go higher. They say it will turn north in 2 days. They have been wrong many times. It is supposed to hit the east coast between North Carolina and New York. Why is it I doubt it. With Hurricanes, you never really know where they are going till they get there. I have seen them do some really strange things.


UPDATE: As promised, the winds are up to 125 MPH. Direction is still in question.

The storm is headed north so Miami is out of the woods. It still has 130 MPH winds.

The storm is headed NorthEast with winds of 155 MPH and gusts to 190 MPH. It is away from the coast so they will get a lot of rain but little wind. It is traveling at 16 MPH.

A visual of the storm.

Joaquin is down to 100 MPH winds and is traveling to the NNE at 13 MPH. The rains in the Carolinas should be easing soon.

Joaquin is headed out to sea. It will now be someone elses problem. It's still raining in the Carolinas, but it should soon stop. Flooding is pretty bad.

It is winter again in Miami, Florida USA. We just had a major snowstorm on the North East coast. Here in Miami it got down to 46*F. It didn't even harm my tomatoes.