CURRENT ADVISORY ISSUED:   07/03/09 7 AM

Tropical wave continues to move through the Bay of Campeche and no development expected.

Second tropical wave approaching the Lesser Antilles. There is only a slight chance of anything developing with this area over the next 96 hours. A third topical wave is in the Mid Atlantic and not expected to develop.

The area of interest on the map is associated with a non-tropical low. Development would be very slow and never be an issue for us.

Next update Sunday morning.  NOTE: No update on Saturday as I will be away.

Keep advised of the latest advisories by visiting the links provided.

Tropical Weather Outlook (Outlook from National Hurricane Center)

Likely formation areas for July

nhc experimental graphical tropical weather

This is an interesting graphic. You can roll your mouse over the highlighted area for more info. You can also view the eastern Pacific storms or suspect areas.

FOX13 NEWS HURRICANE PAGE

I've added a link to Fox13 Hurricane site. This site has a lot of good graphics and animated satellites and model data. I recommend a visit.

Tropical Weather Impact Levels (courtesy of NWS Tampa)

This page contains valuable information about flood threat impact as well as other information. By selecting a county you will be directed to a page showing that county's flood threat by storm force.

NWS TAMPA BAY RUSKIN TROPICAL CYCLONE WEBSITE

Lots of really good info.

BE PREPARED

"Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all."

Throughout this Web site, information has been provided regarding actions that you can take based on specific hurricane hazards. The most important thing that you can do is to be informed and prepared. Disaster prevention includes both being prepared as well as reducing damages (mitigation).

Disaster Prevention should include:

• Developing a Family Plan
• Creating a Disaster Supply Kit
• Having a Place to Go
• Securing your Home
• Having a Pet Plan

One of the most important decisions you will have to make is "Should I Evacuate?"

If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay. But unless you live in a coastal or low-lying area, an area that floods frequently, or in manufactured housing, it is unlikely that emergency managers will ask you to evacuate. That means that it is important for you and your family to HAVE A PLAN that makes you as safe as possible in your home.

Disaster prevention includes modifying your home to strengthen it against storms so that you can be as safe as possible. It also includes having the supplies on hand to weather the storm. The suggestions provided here are only guides. You should use common sense in your disaster prevention.

• DEVELOP A FAMILY PLAN - Your family's plan should be based on your vulnerability to the Hurricane Hazards. You should keep a written plan and share your plan with other friends or family.
• CREATE A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT - There are certain items you need to have regardless of where you ride out a hurricane. The disaster supply kit is a useful tool when you evacuate as well as making you as safe as possible in your home.
• SECURE YOUR HOME - There are things that you can do to make your home more secure and able to withstand stronger storms.
• ONLINE VULNERABILITY INFO - There are web sites that can give you information about your communities vulnerability to specific hazards. These include hurricanes as well as other weather related hazards.

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

http://www.ready.gov/ - Provides helpful information to best prepare you, your family, and businesses in the event of a disaster.

http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_season.shtm - Comprehensive site with helpful links such as applying for disaster assistance, building a safe room in your home, and common weather terms used during hurricane season.

www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes - Key facts about hurricane readiness and recovery including whether ! or not water is safe for drinking, and how best to prevent injures during and after a storm.

www.srh.noaa.gov/mfl/newpage/hurricanes.html - Thorough preparation checklist (i.e. What to know before a storm, and what to know once one hits).

GLOBAL WEATHER OSCILLATIONS, INC. (Ocala, FL)

Global Warming - Natural Global Warming Episodes. Read, then make up your mind.

El Nino - coming soon, El Nino forecasts.

CITRUS COUNTY FLORIDA NETWORK

We provide information about anything Citrus County related including a county business directory.

CONTACT ME

If you have any comments or questions please feel free to email me. I'll try to answer you as time allows.

For updated information when I do not issue local advisories, please visit the sites I have provided with the links at the top.

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Weather Underground Radar of Citrus County Florida

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