Mike's Weather Page... powered by Sparks Energy!

Thanks to all the supporters and sponsors of Mike's Weather Page!
Special thanks to our 'Title Sponsor' Sparks Energy.

Check out Mike's Local Weather Pages:
Mike's Local Weather Pages

Some Quickie Links on Random Stuff:
Tracking Charts / Past Tracks / History / Model Accuracy / MB's
Model Types / Legend / Storm History / Wind Barbs / How Storms Form
Hebert Box / El Nino / Watches/Warnings / Wildfire Checklist
Drought Monitor / Monsoon SW Weather / Compare Hurricanes

Information on Tropical Cyclones:
The Atlantic Hurricane Season is from June 1 - November 30
A hurricane is a tropical cyclone, which generally forms in the tropics and is accompanied by thunderstorms and a counterclockwise circulation of winds. Tropical cyclones are classified as follows:
Tropical Depression:
Organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with defined surface circulation and max sustained winds of 38 mph or less.
Tropical Storm:
Organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39-73 mph.
Hurricane:
Intense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with a well-defined surface circulation & max sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.

What should I do with a Watch or Warning?
- When a Hurricane Watch is issued for your part of the coast this indicates the possibility that you could experience hurricane conditions within 48 hours. This watch should trigger your family's disaster plan, and proactive measures should be initiated especially those actions that require extra time such as securing a boat, leaving a barrier island, etc.
- When a Hurricane Warning is issued for your part of the coast this indicates that sustained winds of at least 74 mph are expected within 36 hours. Once this warning has been issued, your family should be in the process of completing proactive actions and deciding the safest location to be during the storm.
See the Difference Betweeen a WATCH and a WARNING

What are some Hurricane Hazards?
Storm Surge:
Water that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This advancing surge combines with the normal tides to create the hurricane storm tide, which can increase the mean water level 15 feet or more.
Inland Flooding:
In the last 30 years, inland flooding has been responsible for more than half the deaths associated with tropical cyclones in the US.
High Winds:
Hurricane force winds can destroy poorly constructed buildings and mobile homes. Debris such as signs, roofing material, and small items left outside become flying missiles in hurricanes.
Tornadoes:
Hurricanes can produce tornadoes that add to the storm's destructive power. Tornados are most likely to occur in the right-front quadrant of the hurricane.

Thanks to these sites for some of their content:
iweathernet.com / accuweather.com / noaa.gov
wunderground.com / intellicast.com / moe.met.fsu.edu/cyclonephase
derecho.math.uwm.edu / tropicaltidbits.com
sfwmd.gov / weatherchannel.com / weathernerds.org

Hurricane Season Preparedness:
DialMyCalls - Emergency Notification System for Organizations
HD Supply Hurricane Preparedness Page
Bounce Hurricane Preparedness Page
Hurricanes - Evacuate or Stay?
Family and Individual disaster preparedness
Should you crack your windows?
Against the Wind - Protecting your home
Avoiding Storm Damage - Homeowners checklist
Great site with a ton of info
All about window shutters
Hurricane fact sheet
Family Home Disaster Plan and Evacutation
Hurricane disaster eating guide
Interactive wind map and chart
Homeowners guide to lightning safety
Water Damage Advisor
FloodSmart Community Resources
Red Cross Disaster Safety Checklist
How to protect your home from flood damage
Emergency Planning / Protect your pet
How to avoid flood damaged cars
STEM challenge for kids / Building flood resistant homes

What Actions Should You Take To Be Prepared:
Have a family disaster plan and disaster supply kit.
Build or identify a Safe-Room in your Home.
Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio with a tone alert feature, which allows you to receive warnings by your local NWS office.
Inquire if your Community is StormReady. And a great link sent from one of our younger fans Liam: "How to be a storm spotter from home".

Link Exchange:
westcharlottecountyweather.com / weathershack.com
coastalcouponer.com / gulfster.com / semmesbiz.com
adriansweather.com / stpeteclearwaterairportshuttle.com
forecastingmethods.net / sloutdoorsmag.com / woolcom

Live Webcams:
Canaveral / Ft. Lauderdale / Key West / Reef Cam / All of Florida

DISCLAIMER:
My website is for general information only and not to be used for any official forecast. Weather is a hobby of mine and having a site for friends and family with as many useful links for hurricane tracking and information has always been my objective. Watch local and National news for your weather making decisions. Not responsible for inaccurate maps or data on this page.

PRIVACY POLICY:
My website (www.spaghettimodels.com) uses browsing cookies and conducts others means to collect user information in order to display contextual ads.My website (www.spaghettimodels.com) uses browsing cookies and conducts others means to collect user information in order to display contextual ads.
- Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings. You can also opt out by visiting www.aboutads.info.