It seems the question hanging in mid-air is whether she will turn
out to be another
"Hard-hearted Hannah, the vamp of Savannah"
Leo Weigant
On Sep 4, 2008, at 8:18 AM, Ed Boyd wrote:
> Here's an update on the storm for those that are trying to figure
> out where to bird on Saturday. The storm track has shifted quite a
> bit east from the original track that put it over central MD at mid-
> day on Saturday. The storm is currently forecasted to make landfall
> near Myrtle Beach and then head northeast from there. At this time,
> the storm is expected to head across the extreme eastern NC
> mainland before reemerging over open water just below Norfolk, VA.
> The storm center will parallel the coast as the center then passes
> just east of Ocean City. This track should not be very favorable
> for many birds to show up inland, although there might be a few
> reports of terns here and there.
>
> On the other hand, eyes should next be on Ike as this storm is
> starting to look like it might also be an impact to the east coast
> towards the end of next week. This storm is forecasted to turn
> northwestward, reaching the Bahama Islands by Tuesday. Once again,
> the track will likely get some modification, but this is a serious
> storm. It's currently a category 4 hurricane with max winds of 145
> MPH.
>
> Ed Boyd
> Westminster, MD |