Hurricane Elsa

Information from the National Hurricane Center

So the reason I am dog-sitting for my sister is because they are in Florida for a soccer tournament. They are near Clearwater, which is on the Gulf of Mexico side, about half way up the peninsula. From the map above, it is right next to the black dot marked “2 AM Wed”. Their plan is to fly back on Thursday, July 8th, which is after the hurricane passes. Typically you want to get out before the hurricane.

Of course, days before and after the eye of the hurricane passes, there are high winds and lots of rain, not exactly outdoor soccer weather. They do not know how the tournament will be affected, and how it will impact their schedule. I may be here at their house a few days more.

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Also, one of my staff analysts at work travelled to Miami last Thursday night. I think she is flying back Monday so maybe the effects and impact will be minimal. The last hurricane I experienced was probably when I was much younger in Taiwan so ~45 years ago?

Meanwhile, it is 90°F and not a cloud in the sky here in Irvine.