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New Tropical Weather?
Aug 25, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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11am advisory from the Hurricane Center numbers  (T.D. #7) that low south of Hispaniola and will be named "Gustav" before too long.

Another tricky forecast is in the line-up and we will have to see if the center of this storm camps over Cuba (which would be good with the terrian) or frees itself and runs through the Florida Straits and then into the Gulf of Mexico.

If option "B" happens then we are right back into watching closely what the impacts would be for Florida. Let's hope it is option "A" the storm goes with.

Tune in today at 5pm for the latest forecast and a look at the afternoon thunderstorms.

 

Jim

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JVF_Fan06 read my blog view my photos
Aug 25, 2008 | 2:18 PM

Hey Jim I have a question for you
I was watching channel 9 & before fay formed they used some kind of number system instead of saying that fay was a tropical depression
what does the number system do & why do some forcasters use the number system instead of tropical depression #7 ??

Michelle

P.S. I like how you explain everything so that everyone can understand it better :)
Andrew16 read my blog view my photos
Aug 25, 2008 | 2:24 PM

Gustav just formed as a strong tropical storm. Could hit Florida. We'll have to watch it.
cougar681 read my blog
Aug 25, 2008 | 11:00 PM

live chat is better
Kalina926 read my blog view my photos
Aug 25, 2008 | 11:35 PM

Hey Jim!

Question - when these depressions first come off of Africa, they are called a Tropical Wave, correct? Are they actually a 'wave' or is that just the term used. What are the correct terms to describe the progression of these storms?
candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Aug 26, 2008 | 1:05 PM

Yes...Jim...keep us updated....I CAN'T STAND IT......I HAVE HAD NO CONTACT WITH MY BROTHER STILL.....SINCE LAST WEEK WHEN FAY..WENT THROUGH CUBA......is there anyway you can give information on what impact did it have over there??? i.e. deaths; floods........
FlaNative read my blog view my photos
Aug 26, 2008 | 7:17 PM

This morning, Gustav was no threat to Fla. All of the models showed it going West of Alabama as I recall. Now, a few models have started it coming towards Fla. I'm sure this will change several times over the next few days.

Lets admit it. No one has any idea where this storm, or any other will go more than 12-24 hours out. So much for technology. (but we still can predict global warming 20 years from now).
Vlad read my blog
Aug 28, 2008 | 6:56 PM

Kalina926
Aug 25, 2008 | 11:35 PM Hey Jim!

Question - when these depressions first come off of Africa, they are called a Tropical Wave, correct? Are they actually a 'wave' or is that just the term used. What are the correct terms to describe the progression of these storms?

Your answer:

http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/A4.html

or
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/A4.html
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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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