From weather.com
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/:

"...in the Atlantic Basin, Tropical Storm Dennis, located in the southeastern Caribbean, is expected to grow stronger, possibly reaching hurricane strength by Thursday morning [as] it pushes toward the WNW. Meanwhile, hurricane warnings have been posted along portions of the south coast of Hispaniola and for Jamaica. Hurricane watches are posted for the Cayman Islands and eastern Cuba. All interests in the Caribbean should closely follow the progress of Dennis. Indications are that Dennis will move into the Gulf of Mexico by the weekend, possibly at hurricane strength and may eventually threaten the US Gulf Coast."

Early indications are that its likely to hit the north coast harder than the south, but remember that Ivan's path jumped around at the last minute, so people in Treasure Beach are taking this one seriously and are preparing.

We'll keep information posted here as to the storm's status throughout the next couple of days. We ask that if you have any valid information, please post it here. Or send it to us at webmaster@treasurebeach.net and we'll see that it gets up here.

This link should give the most up to date path projections:
http://www.weather.com/maps/news/atlstorm4/projectedpath_large.html

Keep those prayers and good thoughts coming.

TBNet

It is overcast as we speak. I understand it has been raining in Kingston all night. Right now they are saying that it looks like Dennis will be a category 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds by the time it reaches Jamaica mid-day on Thursday.

As you can imagine Dennis is the talk of the town right now, bringing up some (not great) memories of Ivan. The good news is, everyone is taking the warnings seriously and will be well prepared.

Best wishes to all, and stay safe.

A couple of people in Oregon will be thinking about all of you down there!!!! Keep the head down!

We will be praying in Washington DC.

Just had a serious thunderstorm, but the sky is clearing up. They are now projecting the hurricane to be passing us tomorrow afternoon.

Everyone has been busy preparing today. The boats are up on dry land, the Pedro Cays have been evacuated and all fishermen are coming in.

The hardware stores and supermarkets are buzzing and the plywood is going back up on the windows of many houses.

I have received confirmation that all fishermen from Billy's Bay, Frenchman's Bay, Calabash Bay, and Great Bay are safely home . . . including Skibbo!!

The update at 8:00 p.m. is still predicting Dennis will be staying more towards the northeast of the island with a possibility of it being a category 2.

Scattered clouds but still seeing plenty of stars in the sky.

A THOUGHT AS WE ANTICIPATE HURRICANE DENNIS

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."

Leo Buscaglia
Author of Living, Loving and Learning

Good morning everyone. We are waking up to off and on showers with overcast skies. Once in a while a bit of wind, but not much yet. They are still predicting the hurricane will veer off towards the northeast of the island with the center of the storm arriving around later this afternoon.

Both airports are closed until further notice.

from NOAA

Update from http://www.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/:
Hurricane Dennis continues to grow stronger in the central Caribbean this morning. Hurricane warnings remain in effect for Jamaica, the southwest peninsula of Haiti and the Cayman Islands. Hurricane watches are posted for central Cuba. Dennis is expected to batter Jamaica today (possibly as strong as a Category 2), then continue along the south coast of Cuba. The mountainous areas of Jamaica could pick up between 10 and 20 inches of rain. By this weekend, Dennis may be a very dangerous hurricane plowing NNW through the eastern Gulf of Mexico. All interests along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the west coast of Florida should monitor the progress of Dennis very carefully.

Whew, thats alot of rain! Thanks for keeping us posted.

Just got the latest update and Dennis is veering northward which is good news for us. It looks like we will be getting the affects of a tropical storm with winds of approximately 80 mph.

Drizzling in Kingston, getting darker here with occasional raindrops.

This photo was taken at approx. 8:30 a.m. in Calabash Bay. As you can see the sea is still pretty calm, but the water level is high.

Thanks Rebecca, for keeping us updated. I was scheduled to fly back to Jamaica today. I've postponed to Saturday.

Wow, the water level is high. Keeping my fingers crossed and my prayers said for all of you. xoxo

Hi all-

Hope all goes well for you today with Hurricane Dennis on its way. We'll be sending positive energy your way and focusing our thoughts and prayers on your well being. We know Rebecca and her crew will keep us all well posted

If you have a high-speed Internet connection (don't bother trying with a dial-up connection), you can download wonderful software at www.hurricanesoftware.com. There's a free trial period to use the software; then, should you wish to continue, I believe it costs roughly $30 (U.S.) to purchase it.

A good -- and free -- update resource on hurricanes is
www.stormcarib.com

Ann Lyons in Whitehouse is the nearest to TB reporter on it. Good opportunity for someone in TB to become the TB correspondent on this great resource

Just starting to experience heavy rains. They are coming in from the southwest.

No wind yet.

tivertonhouse,

I'm not sure I understand your meaning about someone to become the TB correspondent. Could you elaborate?

The lastest satelite picture shows Dennis moving along the northeast coast.

http://go-jamaica.com/weather/

The clouds are looking pretty serious over the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is the view over Sandy Bank.



Just getting occasional showers so far.

The sea is coming in a northwesterly direction. The waves are not that big but any fisherman will tell you they don't like a northwestern breeze.

Just had a good thunder clap, but no rain is falling.

I'll keep in touch.

Curious: www.stormcarib.com welcomes local correspondents/reporters. With few weather reports, other than Rebecca's constant vigilance,
of St. Bess and TB available on island or off, volunteer online reporters are actively sought
by this service. See the site for details.

It has been steadily raining for a few hours now, fortunately not a heavy rain. There is no wind and the sea is still not that ruff. According to the satellite images, it looks like we will continue to get rain for several more hours.

I have heard reports of flooding throughout the northeastern part of the island and there have been scattered power outages including in Kingston. However, we still have power and phones in TB.

Ooops, me and my big mouth . . . we've just lost power.

holding TB in our thoughts and prayers ...

...Christina & Sianna in NH

viewed the satellite image, it seems to be over.... hope it wasnīt too bad....now Iīm keeping my fingers crossed for Cuba and all the other areas... itīs different of course, as I donīt know any people there personally...
Thanks Rebecca for keeping us informed...

Oh, Susi, how I wish you were right! It has been raining all night, sometimes heavy. The winds picked up around 10 p.m. and for about 20 minutes we had approximately 80 mph winds. The rest of the night we have had about 30 - 40 mph winds.

I'm sure there is flooding out there. I will call around and try to find out more and will report in.

We still do not have electricity, so I will be conserving my laptop batteries with only reporting if the weather changes or when I have news.

Treasure Beach residents, we have been tracking Dennis on the internet satellite for the last couple of days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We thought all would be well when the eye of the hurricane passed to the north of the island, but it looks like you are just now getting the worst of it. May God's hedge of protection surround you.

Thanks Rebecca for your posts.

Suzanne & Otis in West Virginia

Howdy Rebecca and everyone else,

Once again, TB net is just about the best source of information for those off island. It's great that you've gotten so good at this and a shame that you've had to. My thoughts, along with everyone else (I'm sure), go out to TB. I hope all is reasonably well in TB this morning. From a distance, this shouldn't be as bad as Ivan because all of Jamaica was on the downdraft side of the storm, but nature can be very capricious and unpredictable. I'm sure you will issue an update as soon as you can. Please let us know if off island assistance is needed.

One love,

Peyton

Rebecca,
I'm breathing a lot easier now that Dennis passed by without serious damage as Ivan. I spoke to my Grandmother in Kingston about 6:30 AM JA time and she was outside doing stuff. The rain had subsided and leaving a slight wind there. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Best wishes,
Kirk (Afghanistan)

local weather reporting on this site was very much appreciated. I tried to post updates but they were never printed. Steve Morgan

Just been out and about. The roads are filled with lots of water but are still passable. No serious flooding in TB. At first glance everybody looks to be okay, just a bit wet.

This was taken 1 hour ago in front of Natural Vibes in Frenchmans.



The sea level is high, but the waves are not so bad. There has been some beach erosion, however.

These were taken of Frenchman's Beach this morning.





The sky is just starting to lighten up and it looks like the worst is over.

The Montego Bay airport is re-opened and flights are arriving. Kingston airport is expected to open tomorrow morning.

We are very grateful that TB was spared any serious damage and our thoughts and prayers now go to those still experiencing the effects of Dennis.

Thanks to all of you who have kept us in your thoughts and prayers. As always it is appreciated!

Hi Rebecca

Thank you for all the great instant info that you provided everyone around the globe. Please keep up the excellent work that you are doing.

It is a great feeling to know the everyone back there is doing just fine.

Thanks again

JS
Bronx, N.Y

rebecca and all our friends in tb..
so glad to see that you guys weren't too badly hit..we had visions of last year again!
love to all, you're always in our thhoughts and hearts,
big love
miles and kirstenX

Thanks, Rebecca, for your postings about the hurricane. I'm glad TB has been spared a heavy hit. My thoughts are still with all of you.

GG

We've got our electricity back!

The rain has just about stopped and the sky is getting brighter by the minute.

Yippie!

Rebbecca
you rock!
It is so reassuring having you in TB keeping the rest of us informed.
Seeing the pictures you post is very comforting, as we can see for ourselves what is going on.
Glad to hear everyone is safe.
Please pass on my regards to everyone at Folichon,Vannie, Dennis, and Bernard.
I've tried to call but the phones haven't cooperated yet.
Thanks again
Peter

GLad to hear all is well, any reports about the northeast part of the island? As always, all of you are in our thoughts and prayers, please let me know of anything we can do to be proactive for the season. Jah Guide and Protect, Brian and Rebekah Carson

Great to hear from so many friends keeping us in your thoughts.

Cable & Wireless cell phones were down for a short time this morning, but are up and running again. The land lines and Digicel have been up throughout, thank God.

We are hearing of lots of rivers overflowing and flooding occurring on the northeast section of the island from parts of Clarendon around to St. Mary. A few bridges have been washed out and people have been flooded out of their homes.

We are feeling very relieved and grateful here in TB today. Our thoughts and prayers now go to the persons in the path of Dennis.

Hi, do you have infos about Parottie (Black River)?

my friend Anke called before her cell was off, she is under water,it reaches as far as the round-a-bout, I am thankful for any news posted here,
Elke from Runaway Bay St. Ann

Hey Elke, I spoke with Anke about two hours ago and she is fine. The water is high in the morass, but to the best of her knowledge no one is flooded out. The road is passable.

She and her property are all okay, just a bit water logged.

Hi Rebecca, thanks for your help, I have been in contact since with Anke and I am happy to hear, that all is on track again. After watching CVM news, I am so thankful that we were lucky once more, even though the eye of Dennis passed along the northcoast.

I'm so very lucky to have so many treasure beach friends!!...so this is to let lorna from the may day,and puss my part time son, charlie(fried chicken guru!!]donna and her boss from the fisherman,anita and tony who have THE best bar on the beach plus thier daughters janeeses and {my little mermaid!!}shaneese,ted and flora,Zeb the young good looking pup...and i could go on for ever!! from "M" from the sunset to the other "M" from the wild onion it is really good to know that this hurricane lost the "big one"...and your families are safe...the season is just starting so I will think of you all!!!...see ya soon...Wende

Glad you guys are alright! Thanks Rebecca for all of your information.

Wayne in Maryalnd, where I am getting the itch to visit again!!

With the good news that Jamaica has for the most part been spared major damage from Dennis, let's not forget the people who have lost lives, houses, and property from the hurricane. And those who are still in its path.

Haiti and Cuba has been hit hard (10 dead in each country is the latest I've heard) and the south coast of the United States is bracing for yet another powerful storm within the last 9 months.

Let's keep the prayers and best wishes coming for everyone affected by Dennis.

-Eric

Thinking of you all...we only left on Monday and have been tracking on the internet. The picture outside Natural Vibes was right where we were this time last week....still wish we were there even if we were soaked by the rain...thoughts and prayers with you all. Thanks for looking after us for a brilliant 19 days...
Barbara (England) and Bridgett (Aussie)
Love to Charlie,Wally and Collymore and evryone else who knows us!!!
God bless.

Rebecca,
Thanks again for your vigilant efforts in keeping those of us off the island in the loop. It sounds like just minor damages to the TB area. That is good news. Do you have any word on how Floyd is and Pelican Bar? 80 Mile an hour winds are a lot to bear on land, but at least there is something to break the wind there, I am curious as to how the The Pelican faired?

Thanks again Rebecca.

ooohh yes... Pelican Bar... I was thinking of that as well.... wonder if itīs still standing... hope so !!

Pelican Bar is just fine and serving up those cold Red Stripes!

hi,rebecca i love reading this web site and i miss those cold red stripe!i spoke to you over the phone when i was home but did not meet you here in naples fla is raining every day and hot i miss homeyou all have fun i will be home soon take care,rohan moxam