is the storm slowing down in forward motion?

[ensho]

Key West radar doesn't show it moving very fast.

[TahitiNut]

1. WNW at 12-15 mph ... about average for that track, imho.

http://www.stormpulse.com/
http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200809.html

[ensho]

2. was wondering because they said if it slowed down enough it

would go more north then west

[TahitiNut]

4. The computer models are fairly consistent for the next 24-48 hours.

[Tangerine LaBamba]

3. I just talked to my friend in Conch Key

He said there was no rain, but the winds were about 30 mph. All utilities are on, everything is safe. But, he said, with the Keys being in what's known as the "dirty quadrant" of the hurricane, anything can happen.

This sucker, he reminded me, could very well make a U-turn and head right for the Keys.

So, he's safe at home, but I'm still nervous for him.

[ensho]

5. I'm in K.W. and the storm seems to be stuck south of us and not

moving W. very fast. - maybe I've gone storm balmy

[Tangerine LaBamba]

6. It's a waiting game now

Waiting to see what Ike does. For now, you're all right.

But these back-to-back hurricanes are wearing everyone down.

You're not balmy. You're a Democrat.................