NEWS: Jeanne Becomes Hurricane - Kills 2

Hurricane Jeanne, the 6th hurricane in the Atlantic this year has killed 2 people in Puerto Rico so far. The eastern and northern coasts of the Dominican Republic are now under hurricane warnings. Hurricane Jeanne is currently packing 80 mph winds with even higher gusts.


The dangerous storm is forecast to reach Florida, Georgia and South Carolina by next week.

More than 200,000 people in the Dominican Republic are without running water. One victim of Hurricane Jeanne, Margarita Rivera, died when high winds flung her into the wall of her neighbors house. Arturo Roman,, 78, was killed while trying to install storm shutters on the roof of his house. Roman died instantly.

In Puerto Rico, Hurricane Jeane has pounded the area with at least 16 inches of rain.

Images Courtesy of accuweather.com
Current Position of Hurricane Jeanne


Satellite Image of Hurricane Jeanne

According to www.accuweather.com..., Hurricane Jeane's forecast eye path is straight through Florida.

Goody, a FOURTH Hurricane to get everyone all panicked...

Of course, after facing 3 MAJOR hurricanes, this one isn't even making us pay attention to it...as at BEST, it'd be Cat 1 if not a tropical wave, by the time it gets to us....

The problem is all the rain. It might not have severe wind by the time it gets to Florida, but the flooding rains cause devastating beach erosion and mass flooding. Florida has been devastated this season, I don't know how much more they can take. Wuvlove, my sister sent me this picture. I think it is fitting.

my only consolation regarding Jeanne is that she may not have the time needed to get too strong. A cat 1 or cat 2 won't be too bad, I think Floridians are prepared and can handle that, but anything higher of course would not be good for any of us.

btw, I have noticed that the National Hurricane Center forecasted path for Jeanne has her only brushing by the southeast coast of Florida but Accuweather and others put us in the direct path....why the difference?