Hurricane season has arrived in full force. As cruisers, we spend an inordinate amount of time monitoring weather systems. The latest shows Hurricane Maria intensified into a catastrophic Category 5 storm Monday, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 kph), as it surged toward islands in the eastern Caribbean.
Projected track for Hurricane Maria, September 18, 2017
Hurricane warnings have been posted for the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Dominica, St. Kitts, Nevis and Montserrat.
A tropical storm warning was issued for Antigua and Barbuda, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, St. Lucia (where Pilots’ Discretion is currently located), Martinique and Anguilla. Many of these islands are still recovering from direct hits from hurricane Irma. (See http://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/cat-5-hurricane-maria-threatens-storm-battered-caribbean/ar-AAs6sKy?ocid=spartandhp.) We are continuing to keep all those affected in our thoughts and prayers. We will post additional updates after this storm passes.
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Prayers for your family and everyone in Maria’s path.
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Thanks guys, looks like we dodged the bullet.
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Thanks for the information. Carry on dodging the bullet. Love you guys!
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I have been worrying about you guys and I am very glad that you have made it through the terrible storms. You are in my prayers!
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Thanks Nancy, we are safe and well. We appreciate your concern.
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Thanks for the up dates. I am glad you are safe in Florida,and hope your boat is safe from the storm.
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