dxAce wrote:

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.

One fellow on the net is reporting winds of 100 MPH at his QTH and he is on
emergency power.

He has a 200 lb. doghouse outside that is being moved around by the winds.

Ouch!



Stay safe.

dxAce