Tracking the tropics live blog

Tracking the tropics blog

Goodevening. I live in port saint lucie. How much rain do you think we will get and will it be scattered or an all day event

by Andrew in port saint lucie 8/3/2011 9:25:14 PM
THank you Kait and Mollie

by Augie 8/3/2011 9:25:49 PM
Hi Kati. Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to do this. Very informative :)

by Matthew 8/3/2011 9:26:40 PM
How often does NOAA update their forcast. I know they do a 11PM update from watching you guys, but do they do them a few times a day, and if so at what times?

by Dave 8/3/2011 9:26:54 PM
No question here - just want to thank you both for a very informative webcast

by Gary in 561 8/3/2011 9:27:01 PM
common Molly ask her

by Brad Pitt 8/3/2011 9:27:03 PM
Could you please repeat the link for the "spaghetti line" forecasts? Thanks... and thanks for the great service you are providing?!

by Steve Case 8/3/2011 9:28:41 PM
Can we do the weather like this everyday?

by Brad Pitt 8/3/2011 9:28:56 PM
Should patio furniture be brought indoors?

by Tom 8/3/2011 9:29:17 PM
is there anything else out there worth keeping an eye on?

by burningchrome 8/3/2011 9:30:29 PM
LOL - no real question .....Should I ask my wife if I can sleep inside also?

by Gary in 561 8/3/2011 9:31:33 PM
Would you like to go to dinner ?

by Steve 8/3/2011 9:31:39 PM
Hi Molly!

by Scott from Boca Raton 8/3/2011 9:32:05 PM
Several of the models now have the storm continuing west into the gulf. Why hasn't the official track changed that much?

by Sam 8/3/2011 9:32:15 PM
Forget the weather, you are the Hottest weather chicks ever

by Brad Pitt 8/3/2011 9:33:35 PM
What are you seeing for the Juno launch from Cape Canaveral Friday?

by jensenjt 8/3/2011 9:34:25 PM
RT @LauraMajercik: @WPTV's weather graphics kick every1 elses ass @WeatherKait @Steve_Weagle

by Steve_Weagle via twitter 8/3/2011 9:34:42 PM
What will the prediced sustained winds and weather be possibly Saturday?
I have scheduled an American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aide class. I would hate to cancel the class due to the weather.

by Display Name:Bart Lawrence 8/3/2011 9:34:46 PM
Thanks!

by Sam 8/3/2011 9:34:53 PM
What is the best handheld battery operated tv to purchase for hurricane preparedness; we have a portable radio and extra batteries, but need a new digital tv. Can you recommend one?

by Jil 8/3/2011 9:36:11 PM
First - Love your work - Second - Are you sure the high is going to keep this away. Doesn't this storm depend on that?

by Scott from Boca Raton 8/3/2011 9:37:39 PM
WERE DOOMED

by Lexie P 8/3/2011 9:38:33 PM
Hi Kait, Molly! Will wptv have a mobile version of the hurricane/tropical storm watch if power and internet goes out? Thanks!--Ilana

by Ilana Jacqueline 8/3/2011 9:39:58 PM
Hi Kait, I just saw James share an app that can be used on the iPad or iPhone called interactive weather center and he said it's for free. When I just checked it says that it costs $3.99. Will you be offering it for free anytime soon or did he make a mistake about the cost? Thanks!

by Terry 8/3/2011 9:40:20 PM
Hurricane Hunter track through TS Emily right now fb.me

by Steve_Weagle via twitter 8/3/2011 9:40:57 PM
Thanks, Molly, Kait!!

by Ilana Jacqueline 8/3/2011 9:40:58 PM
I am going on a cruise tomorrow, we are going to Key West on Friday, then Mexico on Saturday, do you think we will have a direct hit, or just rocky waters?

by Lexie P 8/3/2011 9:41:22 PM
I really like the apps you have. I have a tech show and I think WPTV is very tech savvy.

by Scott from Boca Raton 8/3/2011 9:41:54 PM
thanks for your time ladies

by rob 8/3/2011 9:42:11 PM
Thanks for the answer

by Terry 8/3/2011 9:42:13 PM
Hi Ladies...great watching and learning from this live chat!

by Jane 8/3/2011 9:42:19 PM
Thanks Molly. What is the atmosphere - preparations - like around Channel 5 as South Florida sits in the cone of overtime? What can viewers expect to see in terms of converage - breaking into shows - as the storm approaches?

by jensenjt 8/3/2011 9:42:43 PM
OH - I love tours!

by Scott from Boca Raton 8/3/2011 9:43:38 PM
will you try to do this type of chat for all storms that come close to south/east florida?

by burningchrome 8/3/2011 9:43:57 PM
Ok.... thank you very much. My wife and I love your work.

by Scott from Boca Raton 8/3/2011 9:44:00 PM
That was a question. Thanks!

by We don't have to worry if... 8/3/2011 9:44:55 PM
Thanks Kait and Molly.

by jensenjt 8/3/2011 9:45:44 PM
what is the name of that app?

by Dawn Trueblood 8/3/2011 9:47:03 PM
thanks emily and kait, you guys do a great job. love watching news channel 5 weather

by tori from greenacres 8/3/2011 9:48:03 PM
This is really cool. A whole cast done on the fly on an iPad! Your great Kait!

by Scott from Boca Raton 8/3/2011 9:48:11 PM
Why does the mountainous terrain affect the storm if the storm is thousands of feet about sea level? why does it have a different effect than crossing a smooth land surface

by rob 8/3/2011 9:48:24 PM
you guys are really up on this storm stuff this year ,, makeing it fun and makes us all more at ease ! thanks

by sonny hare 8/3/2011 9:49:02 PM
Oh great! Love to see the iPad app. Thank you.

by Scott from Boca Raton 8/3/2011 9:49:19 PM
Did you see the "Hurricane Watcher" path posted by Steve? It's a perfect shape of the "big dipper" -

by Gary in 561 8/3/2011 9:49:38 PM
This quote is off of the 5:00pm NOAA statement "HOWEVER...IF THE
NORTHWARD TURN DOES NOT BEGIN SOON...THE THREAT TO THE SOUTHEASTERN
UNITED STATES WILL INCREASE. Please keep everyone informed. I feel that 5 yrs ago all weather forecasters got in trouble for being "drama queens" when forecasting storms coming into our area. Then Charlie hit and everyone complained about the lack of information that came into the area. We saw first hand what damage that caused. Keep us informed on all levels. Too much info is better than not enough info. Thanks for always being there for us.

by Gale Witt 8/3/2011 9:49:54 PM