Folks,

We might be seeing the first of a series of rightward shifts to Frances. Some of the Global Dynamic models have just adjusted their tracks to the right. Satellite pics are all confirming something is up. Don't know if the NHC will do so on the next advisory but it looks like it might be trying to force itself into an upper level weakness in the ridge between Jacksonville-Savannah. Reason is the Gulf of Mexico is bottled up with the large High over Mexico and the shearing environment poleward of the SE ridge axis. S. Florida is still not out of the woods yet. However, concerns are now towards the Cocoa Beach-coastal Georgia-N. Carolina coastlines. Maybe this will take the "Fran" turn and just be a fish killer! Anything can still happen. Plan accordingly.

All boats should be off the beaches by now. Flying boats are your responsibility and you could be held accountable for the damage they cause. Do the right thing and put them away. On another note, make sure you have plenty of prescription meds with you if you require them. And, don't hesitate to empty the refrig, turn off the elec and water, and RUN for safety!!

Bob