Can anybody on the island update us as to the current weather situation?

You can see a web cam shot at www.sanpedroweather.com

The sea is rougher. Waves over the reef are creating a bit of surf. The storm surge is piling up a little. Not much wind or rain although we have an ocassional torrential downpour. It is cloudy and around 80 degrees fahrenheit.

Hi Tropicguy.....I just took a break from working and saw your post....It is not very windy, however it has been raining almost non-stop since about 9a this morning.....Our beach side windows are boarded up and we are just waiting.....We are in the Holiday Lands area about 3 miles South of town.

How funny, Amanda and I are only about 2 blocks a part.....However we have been wet all morning....Maybe we should go North a bit.....

Because it's tracking north of AC, that would bring a storm surge from the backside, right?

Probably both sides will see the storm surge. High tide could be interesting.

from a friend....

Geesh, Louise!!!! Cistern overflowing (gushing) onto back porch. Leaking into house. Leaks from ceiling in hall. Rain on roof so loud is deafening!!! Surge inside reef is surfable and this is first band of storm!!!!!! Don't know where cat is....

Aha, our local met specialist has referred to the current sea action as being the "wave train" that is being powered by the hurricane.

Shelters on the island will be opened from 2pm to 6pm. Curfew will be from 10pm to 10 am. Alcohol sales have ceased. All boats and aircraft have ceased operations. The harbour is closed. Refrain from swimming and wading. We should expect the weather conditions to worsen from 6pm til around 6am.

Ernesto has reached Hurricane status with winds of 80MPH.
Some strengthening is expected before landfall.

Track of the center of the storm is still about 40 miles north of us.
Tropical storm force winds extend out 140 miles from the center. �
Time of arrival still somewhat after midnight tonight.

Harbour is closed.
Boats are to stop running completely.
Local airlines have stopped flights.

Shelters for needy people will open at 2 PM.

NEMO will present a briefing at 1 pm on Reef TV - channel 20 on Coral Cable.
Will send further updates if this conference presents any new info.

The stronger surge (and winds) will be on the north side of the eye wall. There will still be surge south of it though.

REEF TV is currently being broadcast on the internet for all of you abroad who would like to tune in. Check it out here: http://www.mymorningmatters.com/.

The weather channel just said it was going to impact 50 miles south of cancun...so it must have gone more north- sounds more positive for belize

So far high tides/surge has been the biggest impact. Less than 3" of rain and no wind gusts over 37 mph (not even tropical storm force) yet, anyway. You can see the wind and rain stats here:

SanPedroWeather site

Huge relief!

Yep, it skirted you and the rest of my favorite island. Stay safe.

Thoughts out to our Mexican friends on the Yucatan. Dont wish it on anyone; but man I'm glad it swerved north...that little itty bitty milibar/kPa reading on the barometer has finally edged UP a notch. Keep on climbing dude!

Bear 'n Em�. We BETTER see some pics on your blog within the next day or so!

If you are curious about south of town, I have lots of pictures posted on Facebook...and will have some on my blog in a few hours!

You guys owe me big time
I paid this vodoo lady a $100 to make the storm go more
To Mexcio ,Sorry my friends in Mexcio.
HOPE ALL IS WELL FOR ALL.

*collective sigh of relief* but...instant karma going to get you for "witching" this on Mexico Jeff...Next fishing trip is nothing but needlefish! I hope they didnt fare too badly...

A few pics: http://www.sanpedroscoop.com/2012/08/hurricane-ernesto-in-san-pedro-belize.html

Bear your right hope all in mexcio are safe and out of harms way ! and needel fish taste like chicken . A CUDA TOLD ME THAT LOL.

Glad to see it was not as bad as expected.

I CUDA responded to that Skipper, but I thought better of it...

Happy everyone is safe!

Thanks azbob......AND we didn't lose power.....At least as of now....

Ask, and ye shall receive:

BeBelize survive Ernesto

Very nice pics....Thank you for sharing....Our sea side was boarded up so we did not get to see much on that side...

Thanks for all the posts. I'm sure you eased the minds of many of us that are not there now. I know you helped me out. Thanks again!

Will be down for the winter soon!

Excellent, thanks.

Great shots Cuda been worse thanks once again for taking time out to share .You both are super nice people
Warmest Regards
Cappy
[And no Caps where killed posting this ]