Siesta Key @ 115 was my call from two days ago. Wishing all those in harms way the best. As many have stated the backside of this storm has some of the strongest winds associated with it. This is just beginning for many.
Agree. Eye is looking a little more ragged this morning but doesn’t really change the threats much. Forecasted surge and rainfall already seem to be a lock. Max winds and landfall location still to be determined.
sticking with my 115mph LF @ Siesta Key prediction
The symmetry is “beautiful” from a meteorological perspective but horrifying for those in its path. All we can do is hope for tremendous weakening before landfall (it will, just to what extent). No words.
https://weather.cod.edu/satrad/?parms=meso-meso2-08-96-1-100-1&checked=map&colorbar=undefined
Hands down the worst post I’ve seen this year and that says a lot. This post can only be viewed as ignorant trolling or attention seeking. Either way, it’s just nonsense. This is another 25B+ in damage storm incoming.
Looks very close to a landfall in Steinhatchee or very close to it. For some reason won’t let me post radar shot from RadarScope
edit: TWC confirms outer eyewall has made LF.
I have never seen a 20-30” official forecast. And honestly wouldn’t be surprised if some places surpass that. Incredible. Even if the worst case doesn’t pan out, which it hopefully won’t, this one will be historic in its own right.