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Marty #245388 08/18/07 01:50 PM
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Long story short -- Jamaica is screwed. Thoughts and prayers with everyone, especially in the Kingston area likely to take the brunt head-on


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I guess most of the resorts closed...I can't image the airlines taking tourist in. On Grand Cayman's message board it said...only residents of Grand Cayman are allowed to enter now.
All the best to all of you.
I was at Costa Maya Reef the 1st week in August. They have staff which live on-site...I hope, Jose Meggs and his staff are OK. They are wonderful people. Elbert do you know if they are staying at the resort?...Surely they didn't have new guess arrive today(Saturday). Surely tourist are not showing up to the island as weather is unsure. If Dean does go North of Ambergris Caye, does that mean you will only have wind, rain, and of course water surge?

Take care,
All the Best,
Ruth

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there have been no significant changes in the structure of Dean
during the past several hours. The last reconnaissance aircraft
into the eye measured 930 mb and the reported winds support an
initial intensity of 130 knots. However...the crew observed a
double eyewall and the presence of this feature will probably
result in short term fluctuations in intensity. The satellite
presentation is outstanding with a well defined eye...numerous
spiral bands and an expanding outflow. With an environment of low
shear and very high oceanic heat content between the Cayman Islands
and Yucatan...some additional intensification is possible. In
fact...Dean could become a potentially catastrophic category five
hurricane at any time before it reaches Yucatan.
The hurricane is heading on a steady west-northwestward track or 285
degrees at 16 knots. The strong high to the north of the hurricane
is expected to build westward as indicated by the latest global
model runs. This pattern calls for no significant change in track
or speed through 5 days...but perhaps with a slight turn more to the
west in a day or so. The GFDL continues to be on the northern side
of the guidance envelope and is the only model that brings the
hurricane over the southern Texas coast. The official forecast GOES
along with the consensus of the dynamical models and keeps Dean in
the Bay of Campeche or southern Gulf of Mexico by day four. There
could be very uncertain days ahead since the GFDL has had a very
reliable track record.


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One beautiful hell of a storm. Have a look at this

Hurricane Dean


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Portofino Restaurant and Resort is still open. We will decide Sunday at noon what to do - 36 hours before Dean even gets close and after the storm has passed Jamaica (unless NEMO makes a decision before that). We are prepared and we know from experience that we will be ready in 4 hours - including evacuation and relocation of our guests.

So when you don't know where to dine tonight, you are more than welcome at Portofino (6:30 Free pick up at Fido's dock).

Jan van Noord
Portofino Restaurant and Resort
Call 220 5096 for reservations

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Hello

Island Ferry will remain on regular schedule until 1700 today. After 1700 today (Aug 19)privates will be available on demand until conditions prevent safe navigation. Our office will remain open and we can be reached on vhf 11 and 226 3231.


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We had guests arrive both yesterday and Friday Just sent them off this morning...one to Placencia one to Cayo. We will wait til noon as well to decide what to do.


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I'm happier than a pig in s__t...a foot on the sand...and a Belikin in my hand!
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Just checked with Google Earth and that puts it within 125-135 miles of us. There's many people walking into town carrying their bags and hammers and saws are the sound of the day. Castillo's Hardware has even opened up for the day to take care of everyone's last minute needs.

SimonB #245424 08/19/07 11:17 AM
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Here is what it looked like at Costa Maya Reef Resort the 1st of August.....Sunrise...not sure it looked like that this morning.
Take care all.

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