maryivo Posted June 14, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2010 This feels like a bad joke. My last vacation to Disney in May of 2009 I dealt with torrential rain 9 / 10 days and now they are watching tropical depression Alex. Apparantly, Alex is just north of the equator and gaining strength. The models are showing it may be named Alex later today but right now it's just a "disturbance" Still!!!! I can't believe this. I leave on the Jewel out of NYC this Saturday and I am so looking forward to this vacation with my family. I am hoping and praying this strom doesn't strengthen. Any thoughts? Anyone??:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted June 14, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I would not panic yet or even get yourself worried too much... These things change all the time and you will stress out if you worry when its that far away... By wed or Thur you will know better and even then things can change... Relax and wait it out a bit... my guess (and hope) is that you will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerchild Posted June 14, 2010 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2010 If the storm does get stronger and is in the path of the ship, the ship will change course and avert the storm. You may miss a port of call if the weather is really bad. This happened to my sister on a cruise and they completely averted the storm and saw no rain at all. They did skip a port, though. Just in case, I would bring some ponchos and umbrellas. Don't let the possible bad weather ruin your vacation. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryivo Posted June 14, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Good advise...but I prefer to make "lemon shots"...LOL ;) Thank you thou, we will enjoy nomatter what!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted June 14, 2010 #5 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Any thoughts? Anyone??:confused: Well, it is hurricane season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_Steve Posted June 14, 2010 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2010 This feels like a bad joke. My last vacation to Disney in May of 2009 I dealt with torrential rain 9 / 10 days and now they are watching tropical depression Alex. Apparantly, Alex is just north of the equator and gaining strength. The models are showing it may be named Alex later today but right now it's just a "disturbance" Still!!!! I can't believe this. I leave on the Jewel out of NYC this Saturday and I am so looking forward to this vacation with my family. I am hoping and praying this strom doesn't strengthen. Any thoughts? Anyone??:confused: Tell me. I live in Florida. Supposed to fly to Seattle for my cruise. If I get grounded because of the storm, at least my insurance kicks in. But if I choose to stay home, I'm out everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryivo Posted June 14, 2010 Author #7 Share Posted June 14, 2010 they're saying this is the earliest they've seen something gearing up into a warning since 1979. who knew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
810jw616 Posted June 14, 2010 #8 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I say, just go, enjoy yourself and ignore any rain or wind! If you get rain, consider it just another reason to stay on the ship enjoying the luxury! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocadude85 Posted June 14, 2010 #9 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I am not sure where you are getting your information from but as of right now this is just a disturbance that is heading into a high shear enviroment which means development chances are decreasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted June 14, 2010 #10 Share Posted June 14, 2010 they're saying this is the earliest they've seen something gearing up into a warning since 1979. who knew! You've misinterpreted the reports. There is no warning at this time...they are watching this area for possible development into a named storm. Tropical storms and hurricance do occur in June... there have been 80 June tropical storms and hurricanes. What is unusual about this one is where it is forming...coming off the coast of Africa, which is highly unusual for this time of year. The reference to 1979 is that the only time a named storm has formed at this time of the year in this area of the Atlantic was in 1979, Tropical Storm Ana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryivo Posted June 14, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I hope you are all right and it turns out to be nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms belp Posted June 15, 2010 #12 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Tell me. I live in Florida. Supposed to fly to Seattle for my cruise. If I get grounded because of the storm, at least my insurance kicks in. But if I choose to stay home, I'm out everything. Yeah, tell me about it. Stupid volcano in Iceland.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janabm81 Posted June 15, 2010 #13 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Looks like it's officially been downgraded from 60% to 40% chance of becoming a storm...keep hoping and praying it doesn't pick back up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryivo Posted June 15, 2010 Author #14 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thanks Jan, That's just what I wanted to hear! I really want my kids to experience the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JewlzC Posted June 15, 2010 #15 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I too will be on the same cruise....Remember that the weathermen are so excited to name the 1st storm of the season and that is why they are even talking about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted June 15, 2010 #16 Share Posted June 15, 2010 last August, we cruised during 'Bill' (amazing that it was August and they were only up to letter 'B') and there were two other tropical storms brewing as well. We had calm seas...and I mean flat like a lake, all week :) Don't worry. Just pack Bonine or Dramamine just in case. You'll be fine ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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