Katrina Weather Updates

Since Katrina is making landfall right on the 26th Parallel late this afternoon, thought it would be appropriate to post some weather updates from HQ. No, I don't have a fancy schmancy webcam like Val does, but being the weather weenie that I am, I'll try to give you as much of a "visual" as possible. Stay tuned.

4:45 PM - Got home from work.

5:25 PM - Finished draining a little bit of pool water out, brought in patio furniture.

5:35 PM - Winds gusting to tropical storm force. Coconut trees bending in the wind, coconuts still on tree.

6:05 PM - Katrina close to making landfall near Ft. Lauderdale. Winds getting stronger and more steady, lights flickered, cracked open an adult beverage.

6:21 PM - Spotted the Gorton's fisherman on Val's webcam. Kinda looked like Val himself.

7:35 PM - Winds gusting over 60 mph. Lights flickering, but still have power. Thank goodness for underground cables! Not sure our good luck will last much longer. Strongest part of the storm is sitting offshore reading to move in during the next 2 hours. We'll see what happens.