I'm repeating myself by saying that yet again I've learned something new from you about the nature of storms. You're not just giving us accurate forecast information, you're also educating your audience. Thanks again!
You have been and still are the best on the Internet. Up here in the Florida panhandle many of my friends rely on you as the first and best source of tropical expertise. We appreciate you very much!
Thank you again Dr. Levi. NC here, I've always kept an eye out for your videos for insightful information on exactly what is going on with these storms and why. You were an invaluable resource during Florence.
Watching from an apartment in a water-damaged building located on the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers - still suffering from Ian's storm surge damage. Paying attention. We weren't given sufficient time to evacuate last year, so, just trying to be a bit more proactive. It does appear that Idalia will most likely make landfall a bit further north of Lee County, but, this is yet early in the season. No doubt, there will be more to come.
I'm sorry to hear your building was damaged by Ian. Here's hoping Idalia doesn't cause more damage, but be aware that even a track well north of you could cause significant water level rises in Ft. Myers. Stay safe!
As usual calm, cool and collected. Thank you for this respectful delivery of current information. When will we have all the reconnaissance information uploaded to the models?
Hurricane Hunters going in tonight 11 pm. WFLA you tube channel thinks it will hit FL Wed 2 am 100 mph near Crystal River with a 5-8 foot storm surge. This is just the model at this time. They said even Sanibel would get 2-4 ft. Storm surge.
Very great update, very interesting to see the meteorology behind this in specific detail. I’m from New Jersey and while they are rare, Hurricanes have happened up here and we should always be on the look out.
Could you make a 1-minute short that would have the most important information in that quick to consume format. I bet you're viewership would Skyrocket
There are a lot of weather forecasters out there, and some are pretty damned good. If you want the “Gold Standard” for in depth analysis for Tropical storms, it is right here. Thanks, doc.
Unfortunately Idalia is undergoing a rapid intensification cycle and has increased +20mph to 60mph. Now expected to be a hurricane by Monday afternoon.
Can't count the number of times I've listened to your videos and been impressed with the manner in which you explain the factors in play that affect hurricanes. It's allowed me to focus on making preparations and not over reacting or ignoring warnings from my local authorities. Thank you!
Thanks for the great information and update Mr. Cowan! I love the science of these storms and you always bring incredible data to these videos and discussions! I'd love to see you get on an episode of WeatherBrains with my favorite meteorologist here in the south - James Spann. Like you he presents weather in a scientific and data driven way! Keep up the meaninful and incredible work sir!
We all know it will never hit around Tallahassee....🤔 I live in Ocala and DeSantis has declared State of Emergency but my county Marion is not included. Nor is any H warnings, h watches or even TS. 🤔 ????? Prayers for all in the path. I pray Jesus destroys this storm. Thank you Levi for such accuracy and details. You are my go to man for years.
Levi, please do another video. All the rest of these so-called weather people are doing nothing but hyping it up. Give us some information brother. Thanks.
Merci beaucoup, even though I don't live in the area. But I RT this out, even though my tweets about climate and weather are throttled. Even though I have 2500+ followers, those tweets get often 20 views and if lucky one like. You offer a PSA, they should never be throttled.
I'm from Seattle and down in Port Canaveral doing the sailboat thing. Love your technical but clear explanations. We often get hurricane force winds in the PNW, but they are nothing like the hurricanes down here. I went through Ian and Nichole last year and was hoping an calmer season.
Crazy how fast hurricanes pick up warm air when they get over the Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Idalia is supposed to land in Florida as a hurricane on Tuesday.
I live in Pinellas County on the coast. I know one thing for sure. I left Pinellas County last September to get away from Ian. Drove over to Ft. Pierce for 3 days. Then Ian came across the middle of the state like it was chasing me. It did so much flooding and downed power poles and trees that it took me 8 hours zigzagging to get back home instead of the normally 3 hour trip. No more going parallel or south for me! From now on I'm heading due north and staying in southern Georgia.
You are my favorite source when it seems like Florida might be impacted. Thank you. Also, in Florida, we pronounce the storm name like the onion, sans the V in front. (-'
Knock on wood, the sooner that eye wall forms the worst stronger Idalia will get and this could very well go into a Micheal situation if everything goes right
He means its potential strength. There's little reason to think this won't reach Major status or rapidly intensify somewhere between here and Florida. Only that forecasters are sometimes hesitant to say that sort of thing.
@@flangeinspector9959 Thank you! I understand the predicament the forecasters are in, but there's very little reason to doubt this storm won't be strong, mostly because there's no land to interfere with it. I know they also have to be careful, because if stated the storm will be stronger than it is, it makes people complacent, but there still needs to be urgency. Situations like this will never get any easier. Thanks again!
I'm honestly expecting central florida. This reminds me a lot of Ian where it slowly goes east each day compared to the previous run until it hit us dead on.
Unfortunately it does seem to be shifting eastward. The longer it stays south the more risk I can see it bending east towards Tampa. And it’s staying south!
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