Now down to one disturbance, Caz, and that not developing and drifting N-wards away from the Caribbean. So omens good.

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I was in a hurricane at sea in the Caribbean once, Caz. It was startling and exciting. They had to sling ropes for people to hold on to when moving about the decks and corridors and complicated gizmos were put on tables to stop everything flying about at meals. Special side-boards were added to bunks to stop you being thrown out when sleeping. There were near-tsunamis in the swimming pool! [Which was closed!]

Life seemed quite boring when it was all over.

R

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Now down to one disturbance, Caz, and that not developing and drifting N-wards away from the Caribbean. So omens good.

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I was in a hurricane at sea in the Caribbean once, Caz. It was startling and exciting. They had to sling ropes for people to hold on to when moving about the decks and corridors and complicated gizmos were put on tables to stop everything flying about at meals. Special side-boards were added to bunks to stop you being thrown out when sleeping. There were near-tsunamis in the swimming pool! [Which was closed!]

Life seemed quite boring when it was all over.

R

  It would only be exciting if I knew we’d survive it!  

When my brother experienced Irma, I was worried for him and pleased I was safe at home.  Then when he returned safely, I wished I’d been with him!  Oh for a crystal ball!  

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All quiet on this thread, which is reassuring!  

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Looks like a medicane is forecast to hit Malta tomorrow

Only really appearing on GFS and Arpege, but rapidly deepens with winds > 120-130kph

 

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Already badly affecting parts of southern Italy….

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59048809 

Forecast to continue for another day or two yet in terms of rainfall I gather.
Terrible scenes coming out of Catania.

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