Greg wrote:

From: "ScanMan"
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 16:12:10 GMT
Subject: Hurricane Watch Net Activation

Update - Charlie looks to be taking a slight turn to the NE, making
landfall just south of me (Pinellas county), now in Manatee county. This is
good for us, diminishing the storm surge threat a bit. We will still deal
with hurricane force winds, but I live right on the intracoastal waterway
and the surge is what I am worried about the most. I've seen the power of
water before and it is not to be taken lightly. We have decided to ride it
out here now - keep you posted if I can - weather permitting


(snip)

Looks like it's headed for my home in Lakeland once it moves inland. It's
going to be a long night.

They did mention on the net that it has the possibility of maintaining hurricane
force winds all across Florida to Daytona as it passes through.

Stay safe.

dxAce