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- Oct 5th
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- By jim&sharon <piratesofsaltcay at mac.com>
- Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 07:26:40 -0400
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Morning. Was a good night with 35mph wind gusting to 47.
At 7:21am Barometer is 29.78 wind SE 21 mph Highest gust at 12:46am 43mph No rain Seas have dropped yo about 2-3 ft Looks like we were very lucky. Maybe some outer storm bands coming up to us which may bring some rain and more wind. Wishing Luck to our Bahamian Neighbors.
Stay Safe
Jim |
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- 7am Wednesday -> All Good
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- By John Lawson <j.lawson3 at icloud.com>
- Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2016 07:12:56 -0400
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As predicted it was an eerie night with wind blowing and gusting to about 40mph. No sign of rain.
The wind has already begun to subside and that will continue for the day. With luck, we will be "back to business" later today or tomorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with those in Haiti, the DR and the Bahamas. This was a big storm and those who suffer/ed a direct hit have significant loss. Best Regards, John Lawson (649)431-5646 |
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- Provo
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- By Norma Jackson <ejacksonnorma at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2016 05:46:46 -0400
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It appears Provo was not impacted much by Hurricane Matthew. I have no
statistics on rainfall or winds but it is pretty quiet when I look out my
window facing the north shore. I read a comment on facebook posted about an
hour ago stating nothing has happened yet. We are 157 miles from the eye at 0
hour of approach. It is now a category 3 but expected to gain strength before
it hits the Bahamas.
Sent from my iPad
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- 8:47
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- By jim&sharon <piratesofsaltcay at mac.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:50:28 -0400
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Ambergris Cay TCI here.
Barometer is up a bit to 29.77 Wind SE to ESE 35-40 Gusting to 47 No rain
Jim
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- 8pm update
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- By Ray Heraty <rayheraty at hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2016 23:43:36 +0000
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The wind has been picking up slowly but surely. We have a steady wind of 25mph now with the highest gust recorded so far being 37mph. Still no rain. Pressure is steady at 29.68. I would prefer this to hit during the day but oh well. Perhaps it will all be over in the morning. Stay safe!
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- Looks like the TCI is going to be spared
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- By William Smith <w_smith at compusmiths.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2016 18:36:29 -0400
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It’s looking like the TCI is just under a TS Warning, so (plus or minus
wind-driven storm surge piling up on the bank) we should just hvae some wind
and rain, nothing like those poor folks in Haiti and the Bahamas.
Weather data is updated every minute at:
http://geekho.com/wanda
If anyone’s interested. Enjoy!
William P.N. Smith
ComputerSmiths Consutling, Inc.
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- Turks and Caicos
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- By jim&sharon <piratesofsaltcay at mac.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:29:26 -0400
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Hello, Time is 4:25pm. Barometer is 29.75 Winds are SE at 30mph gusting to 44 Seas have picked up Starting to get some light rain This is a link our weather station. Sorry but the weathercam decided to quit.
Stay Safe
Jim
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- Weather report for Providenciales
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- By Ray Heraty <rayheraty at hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2016 17:24:45 +0000
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As of 1.20pm, Wind from the South steady at 20mph, gusts to 30mph. Temperature 87, dewpoint 85. Pressure falling at 29.70mb. No rain today.
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- 1:07pm
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- By jim&sharon <piratesofsaltcay at mac.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2016 13:08:18 -0400
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Afternoon. Ambergris Cay has sustained winds from SE at 30mph and gusts to 41mph. Barometer is now27.77 No rain Stay Safe Jim
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- 12:03pm
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- By james shafer <piratesofsaltcay at mac.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:03:56 -0400
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Sent from the Pirates
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- Update
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- By jim&sharon <piratesofsaltcay at mac.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:47:55 -0400
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Morning. The current weather on Ambergris Cay, Turks and Caicos IslandsBarometer 29.80 Winds SE 30mph Gusting to 37 Seas 3-4ft Overcast No Rain yet. Airports are closed Iguanas have retreated into their holes Last few days Cay has been very busy closing shutters, boarding up and securing the Cay. Boats are out of the water. Loose debris picked up around the Island Weather Staton says “HOLD ONTO YOUR HAT” Stay Safe
Jim |
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- Providenciales Turks and Caicos update
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- By Norma Jackson <ejacksonnorma at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2016 07:48:25 -0400
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Relieved this morning to read that the hurricane watch for TCI has been
changed to a tropical storm warning. We still have to monitor the path closely
and remain vigilant as these paths can quickly change.
Provo has some winds and grey skies but it was a pleasant temperature to walk
my dog. The winds seemed to pick up early last evening.
Sent from my iPad
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- Monday evening update
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- By Ray Heraty <rayheraty at hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2016 03:44:52 +0000
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A busy day preparing the house for Matthew. I live on one of the highest points
of the island so we always feel the full brunt of the wind. Breezy during the
day, mostly cloudy today but nothing unusual with winds.
Tonight preparations are mostly complete. A breezy night as is typical here.
The 2 minute wind speed is 11kts with gusts to 19kts. There has been little
to no rain.
I was at one of the main grocery stores this evening at 7pm. While it was busy,
everyone was calm and in good spirits and plenty of food in all categories was
available.
Salt Cay is under a mandatory evacuation order as it lies so low and close to
sea level. Shelters are open across the islands. The latest forecasts steer
the storm away from the TCI so it remains to be seem if much of anything
develops.
Finally, you can get uptodate weather information and a nice panoramic webcam
view at the Weather Underground stationlink:
https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=ICAICOSI6.
Stay safe everyone!
Ray
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- TCI is preparing
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- By John Lawson <j.lawson3 at icloud.com>
- Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:27:03 -0400
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Good Afternoon,
It seems that the message has gotten out! The Premier's office, the radio stations, the DDME and the Internet are all a buzz with their interpretation of what Matthew will bring. While there are varying degrees of severity is the messages, at least the message is getting out there.
Government offices closed at 12noon today as did public schools. Most businesses will be closed tomorrow. There are many indications that people are using this time to prepare.
The Red Cross is handing out sand bags and the government has held meetings to plan for all contingencies.
Currently it is a warm sunny day. The breeze is at about 12 knots with slight gusts. If there wasn't a hurricane warning out, no one would notice the breeze. Through the night we expect 30mph and tomorrow we expect the wind to increase to about 50mph. According to the current track, we are out of the hurricane path, but expect some TS conditions. We could use a bit of rain, but this might be the wrong time to pray for rain.
From what I have seen, we are prepared! Stay Dry, John
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- Update
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- By jim&sharon <piratesofsaltcay at mac.com>
- Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:25:53 -0400
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We are on Ambergris Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Approximately 9 miles South of South Caicos sitting on the Columbus Passage with Salt Cay East of us and Grand Turk NE of us. Clouds are beginning to move in and an occasional rain shower. Seas have picked up some and winds are out of the South East at 20 mph, gusting to 28. Barometer has been slowly falling and is 29.82 now. The Premier has issued a hurricane alert. Schools closed at 1pm today until further notice. Govt offices will close later today. Immigration will stay on till Airport closes. Businesses are getting ready and will close soon. Sandbags being picked up today for homes till they last. Boats are pulled out and folks taking this seriously. Shelters are ready and Govt has practiced the emergency procedures and are ready. Matthew is expected to pass to the South of us about 190 miles on the projected path around midnight Oct 5th. Stay Safe
Jim
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- Hurricane Matthew
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- By "Terry Richardson" <survey at tciway.tc>
- Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2016 15:10:55 -0400
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Hi Gert,
Thanks for the email... I see that Norma has pretty much
covered everything. Precautions are proceeding efficiently. Bright
sunshine this morning has now given way to increasing humidity and light
overcast. My house on Provo
faces north and I'm on the north side of a hill so I'm not expecting much in
the way of wind but still we've just put up the hurricane shutters on the most
exposed windows and installed a new sump pump in a cellar. Truck is gassed up
and mobile phones charged.
All for now. Terry
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- Hurricane Matthew
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- By Norma Jackson <ejacksonnorma at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2016 14:37:47 -0400
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Hi Gert: The winds are picking up and the sky is cloudy right now on Provo,
TCI but we have periods of sunshine.
There have been lots of warnings of the severity of the storm by the local
government and facebook postings. I hope everyone is taking it seriously.
I tried to buy gas early this morning at the Venetian Road gas station and
they were already out of it,probably waiting for the boat to arrive, if it will.
The grocery store was not that busy, with lots of food on the shelves. The
water company was fairly quiet as well.
Sent from my iPad
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- A Beautiful Saturday Morning
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- By John Lawson <j.lawson3 at icloud.com>
- Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2016 11:04:44 -0400
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Bright and sunny here this morning. Pleasant breeze. Absolutely no thought of
rain at this moment. To test that, I am about to hang out laundry!
The "center"of 99L has long passed us, but there is still a bit of rain in the
forecast. I am still hoping to add some to the cistern!
Best Regards,
John Lawson
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- Turks and Caicos
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- By John Lawson <j.lawson3 at icloud.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:09:54 -0400
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Our rugged and strong hurricane hunter vessel, "Conch Pearl" set out this
morning from Provo with a strong and able bodied crew. We searched high and
low for signs of bad weather, but found barely a gust.
Winds seemed fairly constant at about 18knots with gusts to 25knots. We saw
two rain systems pass nearby, but no thunder or lightning. Several tour boats
were out and the passengers were all enjoying themselves. The water was
beautifully warm and inviting.
As 99L further deteriorates, we expect more of the same for tomorrow. Gusty
winds and rain showers, but that's about it I guess.
Best Regards,
Capt. John
Aboard Conch Pearl
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- 99
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- By james shafer <piratesofsaltcay at mac.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:27:42 -0400
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Looks like we just got our first outer band of squalls. Wind ha picked up to
about 20mph
Sent from the Pirates
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