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Weather Forcast
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:29 am
by jimg20
I was listening to Isle 95 and they gave the weather forcast. He said there is a tropical wave that might reach the islands in the middle of next week. I don't know how that will affect our trips, but bring something to do in the villa.
JIM
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:33 am
by Gromit
Two words I really don't like to hear are "tropical wave" second only to the "H" word.
We had a tropical wave that parked over us for nearly a week one year. NOT fun.
I'll pack a couple more books along with the usual rain poncho!
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:20 pm
by Fowst
Not too happy to hear that. Can someone elaborate on what that could mean?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:28 pm
by Pia
I just checked all of my bookmarked weather sites (we have a lot that we check daily once we get into "H" season) and found no mention of it - hopefully they Isle 95 were wrong.
Pia
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:28 pm
by Gromit
This should help:
A tropical wave normally follows an area of sinking, intensely dry air, blowing northeast. After passing the trough line, the wind veers southeast, the humidity abruptly rises, and the atmosphere destabilizes. This yields widespread showers and thunderstorms, sometimes severe. As the wave moves westward, the showers gradually diminish.
For more info, including graphics:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_wave
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:29 pm
by Boston Mike
Fowst wrote:Not too happy to hear that. Can someone elaborate on what that could mean?
You'll be in a tropical depression. You'll have the blue water blues...
Sounds like a good chunk of rain coming
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:33 pm
by Fowst
104.9 the Mongoose said there is tropical wave quite a bit away, that "may figure into the weather toward the middle of next week" and produce some rain.
C'est la vie, hopefully they still serve wet patrons at Woody's and the Beach Bar!
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:34 pm
by Gromit
Well lets hope that baby keeps a movin and is gone by the time Flip and I get there on the 19th!
Just sayin!
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:35 pm
by djmom
thank you Pia for preventing a heart attack. i just checked a few sites and saw some real vague stuff about Western Caribbean and a possible wave in a few days...
let's just hope for the best. 'cause I am already nervous about the road to our villa...i don't think it is paved.
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:35 pm
by Gromit
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:46 pm
by djmom
Well I know, but I am a chicken you see. I don't like falling off cliffs. My poor husband. I have lightened up over the years though.
Let's Dance!
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:14 pm
by snorkelqueen
I suggest everyone who will be on-island next week start doing the anti-rain dance! I do not want to spend a week in the villa reading a book and drinking......I prefer to do both on the beach!
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:20 pm
by Exit Zero
DJ Mom - the USVI is not in the western Caribbean so no worries there!
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:31 pm
by jimg20
The forcast came up again and I made notes.
He said there is a tropical wave out at 31W and it figures to affect the weather in the middle of next week.
31W is about 420 miles west of Cape Verde and about 2000 miles east of STJ.
The weather.com site talks about 60% chance of rain next Wednesday.
Tuesday and Thursday are given lesser chances of rain.
Sorry if this caused undue alarm or chest pains. Just bring the poncho and a good book. That might be a villa gravity day. It would be even better if it passes overnight.
JIM
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:32 pm
by flip-flop
There will be no rain and no skeeters. PERIOD.
(Caveat: If there is rain or skeeters, Flipper will be inside drowning her sorrows with tangos, i.e. tang made with rum).
