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carpetbagger

(4,774 posts) Thu Oct 24, 2024, 12:10 PM Oct 24

Vote early, long-range models show tropical system.

Looks like possible tropical weather on election day in Florida per the models. It's voodoo at this point, slightly better than the Old Farmers' Almanac, but a possiblity.

https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/?model=gfs&region=watl&pkg=mslp_pcpn_frzn&runtime=2024063000&fh=6

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Vote early, long-range models show tropical system. (Original Post) carpetbagger Oct 24 OP

These "long range models" are irresponsible imo ScratchCat Oct 24 #1

poor Florida BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 24 #2

ScratchCat

(2,428 posts)

1. These "long range models" are irresponsible imo

Reply to carpetbagger (Original post)

Thu Oct 24, 2024, 12:44 PM

Oct 24

They admit on one hand that the reliability of any forecast is suspect further out than 36 to 48 hours, but still go and run these things for 10-14 days in the future knowing that what they predict today will change tomorrow.

BlueWaveNeverEnd

(10,197 posts)

2. poor Florida

Reply to carpetbagger (Original post)

Thu Oct 24, 2024, 07:02 PM

Oct 24

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