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Early Storms, "Fay"?
Aug 15, 2008 | 7:54 AM
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our highest coverage of storms is going to be through the morning and early afternoon hours. i am forecasting around a 60%- 70% coverage with mainly heavy rain expected, but there could be some pockets of strong winds.

bumped up saturday's thunderstorms in early afternoon to 50% coverage, and then sunday looks best with a 30% coverage.

this wave over puerto rico could go either way. if it curves we are good...no real problems other than maybe some beach erosion. if it strengthens and does not curve...all bets are off and we could be boarding up on the coast...seriously.

this will be the closest tropical system so far of the 2008 season, and it could get stronger will very little time to react...PLEASE track this and get updates each day of the weekend so you are not surprised on monday.

have a great weekend!

jim

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Andrew16 read my blog view my photos
Aug 15, 2008 | 3:08 PM

Jim, Do you know how fast that wave is moving?
blondie28
Aug 16, 2008 | 3:41 PM

I just want to say your the best. And you have a great weekend to!
mamitimes4
Aug 17, 2008 | 4:47 PM

Jim, I wanted to know how you or Glen felt about Hurricane Fay taking a similar course like Charley did in 2004...Can Fay increase from a CAT 1 to a CAT 4 before making landfall just like Charley did?
Truthguys read my blog view my photos
Aug 17, 2008 | 5:16 PM

THe ONLY thing I hate is losing electric. WInd and rain is actually cool.... but no Tornado's.
Kalina926 read my blog view my photos
Aug 17, 2008 | 9:26 PM

Jim, what is your gut telling you about Fay? Where so you think 'she' will go? Do you think things in town will/ should close?

It seems WAY too much like Charley to me.
mscsailor read my blog
Aug 18, 2008 | 11:04 AM

Well, Sunday evening Fay was predicted to pass well to the west of us. Now (Mon 11AM), looks like we get it in the teeth. Thanks ever so much for the "accurate" prediction.
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Jim Van Fleet is the meteorologist for Fox 35 Morning News from 5:00 - 9:00 a.m. Before coming to FOX 35, Jim was a Meteorologist for both WFAA and Texas Cable News in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. His career also includes Chief Meteorologist for KXXV in Waco Texas, KVII in Amarillo, Texas, KSWO in the Lawton/Wichita Falls market, and KOTV in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jim was awarded the National Weather Association's "Television Seal of Approval" in March of 1998 and is also a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. Jim grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and could be found outside during tornado warnings trying to spot the storm rather than taking shelter. When not at the studio chasing storms, his favorite past time is singing country music with his local band, "Jim Van fleet & The Reign". You can find out more information about his band by going to www.jimvanfleet.net

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