Start of Hurricane Season: LIVE, video web chat

Storm Team 5 Meteorologist James Wieland answers your storm-related questions in a live video web chat hosted by NewsChannel 5 Social Media Reporter Mollie Reynolds.

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by WPTV Webteam 6/1/2012 3:34:29 PM

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by Mollie Reynolds 6/1/2012 2:28:28 PM
how was hurricane track prediction improved over the past 12 months? ie. new satellites, better predictive software?

by imrj 6/1/2012 2:53:23 PM
The upper level winds in the pacific have had alot of influence on steering patterns or formation of earlier gulf storms,will this prevail again this year??

by Eric Shively 6/1/2012 3:35:43 PM
The bermuda high this year,does it look like that it will be to the north or the south?Will the bermuda high be as it has been to the north and weak?

by Eric Shively 6/1/2012 3:35:44 PM
When a hurricane approaches, should people with satellite dishes attached to their homes (like me) remove them? Or should we just leave them alone?

by Charlie Nicholas 6/1/2012 4:06:41 PM
will elnino have any effect on the season this year

by Dot Duve 6/1/2012 4:06:46 PM
Once we begin, we'll start with imrj 's question first and go up the list! Thanks for your patience.

by Mollie Reynolds 6/1/2012 4:07:38 PM
How do I get my hurricane bolts unstuck ? They need to be removed to put the track down . I have used wd40 and a white lithium spray from the Depot . About 9 are stuck in the holes . And yes , I have tried a powerful drill , and some muscular neighborhood men ! Any ideas ?

by Judi Nagy 6/1/2012 4:13:51 PM
What the prediction on upper level winds this year?

by TC71 6/1/2012 4:13:55 PM
I live in the 2nd floor of an apartment complex with a balcony. Do I need to board up my slider, or is being up high ok? I just moved here from Connecticut last year.

by Eric Simmons 6/1/2012 4:22:19 PM
I have heard that the amount of rain we get early in the season affects how active the hurricane season will be. Is this true? Also, it seems that the season has started early. What does this mean for us?

by PaIge Brennan 6/1/2012 4:29:57 PM
Paige, answering your question now. We'll post this video after the chat if you missed.

by Mollie Reynolds 6/1/2012 4:30:13 PM
Can you explain why the hurricane evacuation zones changed?

by Larry 6/1/2012 4:30:54 PM
So do we hunker down when you guys take off your suit jacket? Or does that mean open another drink?

by T.A. Kool 105-5 6/1/2012 4:35:56 PM
What day does the Cape Verde season start?

by TC71 6/1/2012 4:36:25 PM
Were the changed just for Palm Beach County or are there big changes here on the Treasure Coast as well?

by Eric Simmons 6/1/2012 4:39:45 PM
is the tv special for hurricane season on tonite 1/2 hour or one hour in length?

by TC71 6/1/2012 4:40:30 PM
We just moved here from Wisconsin. What are some ke essential items and information we should have as newbies?

by Megan 6/1/2012 4:42:59 PM
What is the best resource to find out when your power might be restored after a storm?

by Tim 6/1/2012 4:44:27 PM
Tim, try this FPL Power Tracker tool: www.fplmaps.com

by Mollie Reynolds 6/1/2012 4:46:27 PM
How much has technology for predicting hurricanes changed over the past few years?

by Larry 6/1/2012 4:46:32 PM
I have heard that most of the hurricanes originate in the Atlantic early in the season and then the Carribean/Gulf the end of the season? True?

by Vince 6/1/2012 4:49:02 PM
Will you stream over internet your regular broadcast if there is a storm? Satellite cuts out when weather is bad.

by Sheri Jackson 6/1/2012 4:49:46 PM
I live on the 2nd floor of my condo and am always told to stay downstairs in case of a hurricane. No one is around during hurricane and have to remain in my own apartment. Any suggestions?

by dee 6/1/2012 4:51:02 PM
During the approach of a hurricane, some people say to lower the water level in your pool, but I read "The Hurricane Almanac" by Bryan Norcross that says one shouldn't lower the water in your pool. What should I do and why is one option better than the other?

by Charlie Nicholas 6/1/2012 4:51:48 PM
Can't understand anything with all the static on my computer

by dee 6/1/2012 4:52:48 PM
Dee : we will post a link to this so you can watch when you are at a different computer. You can also watch us on your mobile device.

by Mollie Reynolds 6/1/2012 4:53:45 PM
Molly, Thanks for the line to The FPL Power Tracker Website. TC71 is a car i used to own a 1971 Ford Torino Cobra. :)

by TC71 6/1/2012 4:54:23 PM
You are welcome!

by Mollie Reynolds 6/1/2012 4:54:28 PM
please explain that winds are higher above gtound level ..that person just moved here from Connecticut has an idea a second floor sliding glass window would be safe!

by cunucu 6/1/2012 4:54:31 PM
They explained that to me cunucu, thank you :)

by Eric Simmons 6/1/2012 4:56:24 PM
Thank you for your answers! ;-)

by Charlie Nicholas 6/1/2012 4:56:26 PM
Link to new evacuation zones: www.pbcgov.com

by Mollie Reynolds 6/1/2012 4:57:10 PM
@Eric Simmons good!

by cunucu 6/1/2012 4:57:38 PM
@Eric Simmons I was concerned for you!

by cunucu 6/1/2012 4:58:14 PM
Not able to see the video in an iPhone, but can read all the posts.

by Tim 6/1/2012 4:59:09 PM
Tim - we will post this entire chat.

by Mollie Reynolds 6/1/2012 4:59:20 PM
See Larry! We got to you!

by Mollie Reynolds 6/1/2012 5:03:05 PM
Thanks Mollie!! Great web c
hat!!

by Larry 6/1/2012 5:05:00 PM