Good morning.
At 4 am H. Irma was located at 23.9 and 81.4 W and was moving NW 6 mph with peak winds of 130 mph. Irma has begun its NW move and appears to be headed toward the Lower Keys. The NHC track has changed little. The main difference will be a slight shift to the west with the Lower Keys rather than the Middle Keys getting the worst of it. Landfall between Ft Myers and Tampa is still expected but it will be close. A lot of the West Coast of Florida will be experiencing significant hurricane conditions. Winds will be increasing soon across Miami-Dade County. It is currently about 80 miles to our west and 120 miles to our south. It should be due west of Miami around 6-8 pm, that will be its closest approach. Winds will be out of the S at that time. Winds will then shift to the SW and then W, and then NW. When they shift to NW conditions will be improving, which should be early tomorrow am. Irma has been moving very slowly over night however it appears to be starting to pick up speed.
I'll be writing frequently if I can.
Best to all, Matt.
At 4 am H. Irma was located at 23.9 and 81.4 W and was moving NW 6 mph with peak winds of 130 mph. Irma has begun its NW move and appears to be headed toward the Lower Keys. The NHC track has changed little. The main difference will be a slight shift to the west with the Lower Keys rather than the Middle Keys getting the worst of it. Landfall between Ft Myers and Tampa is still expected but it will be close. A lot of the West Coast of Florida will be experiencing significant hurricane conditions. Winds will be increasing soon across Miami-Dade County. It is currently about 80 miles to our west and 120 miles to our south. It should be due west of Miami around 6-8 pm, that will be its closest approach. Winds will be out of the S at that time. Winds will then shift to the SW and then W, and then NW. When they shift to NW conditions will be improving, which should be early tomorrow am. Irma has been moving very slowly over night however it appears to be starting to pick up speed.
I'll be writing frequently if I can.
Best to all, Matt.