With hurricane season 2017 in full swing and what was hurricane Harvey still plowing a path through the US, what is in store for Florida?
Florida’s gulf coast side is also vulnerable to the same warm water storms that come into the gulf like Texas and Louisiana. Although it’s usually Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia that get pummeled pretty hard, Florida is affected too. Florida is actually a more likely victim for the 2017 Hurricane season than other states because it gets hammered on both the Atlantic and the gulf side.
Hurricane Harvey was downgraded to a Tropical Depression but it is still dropping high levels of water over the Southern parts of the US. Residents in Louisiana braced as their bayous rose and folks in Mississippi prepared for a rise in river water. Folks in Tennessee are also preparing as it tracks toward them. Why do I care and why write about this? Because I’m from the south, and the majority of my favorite vacation spots and travel destinations of the past will all be impacted or already have been.
As relief engulfs many and this system passes on by, there’s a new threat looming in the Atlantic…and it has Florida in its sight. This new storm is expected to become a hurricane named Irma. A Tropical Storm becomes a hurricane when its wind speed reaches 75 mph. The last advisory posted winds at 70 mph with gusts even stronger…and still building strength. This predicted hurricane has a large diameter with winds reaching as far out as 60 miles from the eye. At less than 20 mph, a slow mover (just like Harvey was & still is) it is headed toward Florida as it builds.
Potential US forecasts currently suggest Irma will skirt Florida. But the European model (which accurately predicted Hurricane Harvey’s landfall & strength) actually shows Irma entering the Gulf of Mexico. The US prediction fares better for the Gulf Coast states still in recovery, but the European model prediction could be even more devastating for Texas! Here is their 10 day forecast.
Florida is not out of the danger zone yet. Both the US and European models are only forecast for the next few days and no one person truly knows where it will go or how strong it will be. Many of the residents of Central Florida still haven’t completed last year’s Hurricane Matthew damages and the ones that have probably don’t want to rebuild again so soon. On the other hand, Texas can’t handle another hurricane! Here is the US model forecast.
Hurricane Season 2017 is nowhere near finished and it could go down in history as one of the most devastating yet.
I heard about it, it’s so sad 🙁 So much suffering people and animals, its unfair 🙁
Hurricanes are so devastating and I have hated to see the damage Harvey did. I hope that Irma stays far enough away.
It looks like Irma is heading toward Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. Either way it turns, it’s bad news.
I can’t believe what has happened so far with the weather. There was the typhoon in Macau and the Storm in Houston. I am sending my love to everyone who was affected. Everyone needs to take care of themselves.
Thanks. Your love, thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
The flooding going on is insane and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone suffering and having to deal with it
Thank you. Prayer and Faith go a long way 🙂
My husband grew up in Florida and most of his family still lives there. This season is always a challenging one.
Hopefully the storm will be a light one.
The people who were affected by Hurricane Harvey are nowhere close to fixing the devastation that is left behind yet and now another storm is gonna possibly come? This is scary. Praying for everyone’s safety over there.
Thank you for praying.
What is going on in Texas with hurricane harvey is so devastating to see. We’ve done what we can and donated a bit, but just hope everyone gets safe!
Thank you for your generosity!
After Harvey, it’s scary to think how worse things could get. Really do need to change our thinking on climate change or Hurricane Season is only going to get worse.
…not sure exactly how climate change plays into it… These weather patterns have been circulating in cycles since we began record keeping.
I grew up in Florida on the gulf coast and we were pretty lucky until Hurricane Charlie. It took my house, which had to be re-built. I really hoping nothing like Charlie or Harvey comes through here again but we will see.
I’m so sorry that you lost your house, but happy you got ro rebuild. Let’s pray. It’s the most sure and powerful thing we can do.
Gosh, I really can’t get over the weather in America at the moment. It is a seriously worrying time for all involved, and you’re definitely in our thouhts x
Thanks Jean. We are in uncertain times.
Stay safe guys, even if you are not directly affected.
Thanks 🙂
I live in Central FL and I feel like no matter what we always just have to be prepared this time of the year. It kind of feels like we are due for a big one
Its a really Difficult situation for the people there. Praying for everyone to be okey and fine .
That is certainly the best any of us could ever offer. Thank you! Prayers are powerful.
I am very saddened by the devastation. I really hope Florida is spared so more resources will remain available for Texas.
That is a beautiful way to look at it!
Yikes! I leave for Orlando tonight! I will have to watch for updates and make sure I am packing appropriately. Do I even own summer rain gear?
I don’t know sweetie but please be careful. If the hurricane comes close to shore you’re going to need a whole lot more than a raincoat!
It’s scary to think about the predictions of storms getting stronger in the future. The damage is devastating as it is.
Definately!
This makes me so nervous! My aunt lost her house in Hurricane Andrew back in the early 90’s and it really took a toll on her. It was awful.
How awful. Did ahe move further inland afterwards?
Great article. My thoughts and prayers go out to those that are being affected right now.
Thank you
My prayers go out to all of those affected by the Hurricane. I hope that it wouldn’t cause any more disasters but please stay safe!
Yes ma’am AnnMarie 🙂
Incredibly difficult situation. We are sending positive thoughts your way!
Much appreciated
Florida is close to my heart and I hope that everyone there will be safe. Hurricanes are terrifying and all we can do is to take the necessary precautions to make sure that you won’t be hurt if the hurricane becomes too strong.
Agreed.
My prayers go out to everybody affected by these terrible natural disasters. I hope people who have lost their homes find a safe haven.
Me too.
We live in Tennessee and we just started getting the rain. I am just praying for everyone in the path of this weather.
My home is in Tennessee too 😁 we’ve has a really wet year! But we’ve travelled to all these places affected for extended trips. We have many friends I am concerned for and a few home away from home houses that are affected.
It’s truly heartbreaking to see the devastation that is occurring thanks to Hurricane Harvey and it’s frightening that more is expected over the coming months!
Lots more are coming I’m afraid.
The aftermath of Harvey is just as devastating as the hit from it. My heart goes out to all those affected by this storm. Being a Florida girl – born and raised (transplant to Maine 20 years ago), I still have family members on the gulf coast and they have received a lot of rain but no where near what Texas has received. Now there is another one coming up and no telling where this one will land.
Oh dear! I hope your family stays safe!
A really difficult situation for the people there. Praying for everyone is okay.
Prayer is the best thing.
Oh, I hope that what will become Irma will lose strength and not develop into a hurricane. Florida is definitely always vulnerable to hurricanes.
Yes. It seems like Florida gets pumbled often.
I grew up in Hawaii so hurricane season is always a worry! Hopefully Florida doesn’t get hit!
Agreed!
I feel very bad for everyone suffering the aftermath of these hurricanes this season. Praying everyone is okay. This looks so scary. I know some people have lost their lives during the most recent one. It’s so sad.
I agree. All we can do is pray!
https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsThis is a really great article. I have been watching on the news and it breaks my heart that this is happening. we don’t have any hurricanes in the UK really just continual rainy weather so this is horrible.
Keep us all in your prayers 😁