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Originally Posted by Bjeanj
Ok, I have a question, as I'm from Indiana and only been here a couple of years. How does a hurricane go up the middle of Florida? I thought when it went inland, it lost all its "fuel" more or less, which makes it die out. Tuccillo seems the expert here ... Can you help me understand?
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Originally Posted by Colts Fan
Anybody able to suggest what we should expect from a hurricane that would travel over land as far as from the tip of FL to TV? Wouldn't it diminish substantially? I know it is still uncertain as to the path, and that landfall could be closer.
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Worst case scenario would be for it to go all the way up the length of Florida
slowly...while sucking moisture from both the Gulf AND Atlantic.
Just imagine rain like Houston received...from Miami to Jax.
While us in the middle of the state are not as vulnerable as say a flood prone location like Houston/NOLA/Miami/Etc....it could still be a nightmare.
Most people think of the wind damage from a hurricane, but it's the flooding...that causes much more damage and fatalities.
Hurricane Preparedness - Hazards
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Heavy Rainfall & Inland Flooding
Tropical cyclones often produce widespread, torrential rains in excess of 6 inches, which may result in deadly and destructive floods. In fact, flooding is the major threat from tropical cyclones for people living inland. Flash flooding, defined as a rapid rise in water levels, can occur quickly due to intense rainfall. Longer term flooding on rivers and streams can persist for several days after the storm. When approaching water on a roadway, always remember Turn Around Don't Drown.
Rainfall amounts are not directly related to the strength of tropical cyclones but rather to the speed and size of the storm, as well as the geography of the area. Slower moving and larger storms produce more rainfall. In addition, mountainous terrain enhances rainfall from a tropical cyclone.
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