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alwayslearning 08-25-2011 10:17 AM

We have just had out first feeder bands from the hurricane going up the coast. My hope is that it takes a hard turn to the right and doesn't hit land anywhere.

Maggiesmom 08-25-2011 10:25 AM

Amen to that.

jljack 08-25-2011 10:39 AM

I am hoping for that also!! The people in the East have had enough to deal with this year without a hurricane to top it off!!

Hope all is well with you all!!

MisDixie 08-25-2011 10:49 AM

Question, I live a long way from the coast. What are feeder bands?

PS I hope it turns too. There has been too storms that have cause so much damage this year.

mmdquilts 08-25-2011 10:51 AM

I hope so too!

luvTooQuilt 08-25-2011 10:53 AM

everyone please stay safe.. Prayers to our coastal friends..

buddy'smom 08-25-2011 11:00 AM

I hope it turns as well, we sure seen enough damage this year. Praying for the best for all. Take care & be safe.

Murphy 08-25-2011 11:05 AM


Originally Posted by MisDixie
Question, I live a long way from the coast. What are feeder bands?

PS I hope it turns too. There has been too storms that have cause so much damage this year.

I would like to know this as well!

grammiepamie 08-25-2011 11:12 AM

bands of rain are the first thing you get before the hurricane they are circles around the storm of rain and wind. This is a really broad storm. I think they said it was 200 miles across.

alwayslearning 08-25-2011 11:13 AM


Originally Posted by MisDixie
Question, I live a long way from the coast. What are feeder bands?

PS I hope it turns too. There has been too storms that have cause so much damage this year.

Feeder bands are the outer bands of the hurricane which when they are over water draw up more energy and warm water from the warm ocean. . The hurricane swirls in a counterclockwise circle and the outer swirls are the feeder bands. Luckily for us in Florida, this storm is well off shore from us so we are only getting rains and higher than normal (but hopefully not very strong) winds.


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