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Old 09-08-2017, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by tuccillo View Post
Based on the current forecast, I think that is a reasonable number. The max winds will be decreasing rapidly as it moves north.

The 6Z cycle of the NWS spectral code computes 5+ inches of precipitation in our area for the next 5 days. Some of that is before we start being directly impacted by Irma. If the track does come in a bit west of the NWS spectral code then higher amounts are possible. You may here even higher amounts from forecasters as they adjust the raw model output.
Tuc - how dependable is that precipitation forecast? Recently we had a storm that brought close to 4 inches in 2 hours. 5 inches over 5 days doesnt seem to be an issue.
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