• After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.

    I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.

    For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.

    From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.

    Sincerely, Jeff D.

Cat 5 Patricia - Lowest Ever 880 mb

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Amazing change in the last 30 hours this is going to get ugly for the resort areas of the Western Mexico coast. The area that takes a direct hit will be like an EF4 to EF5 hitting them.

This may also bring more rain to Texas as if they need that.
 

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I have probably a dozen suppliers and lots of friends in the path of this beast. I know the EMs at my suppliers are taking the necessary actions. Hope my friends are as well :(
 
I have probably a dozen suppliers and lots of friends in the path of this beast. I know the EMs at my suppliers are taking the necessary actions. Hope my friends are as well :(

I hope they are fine when this all passes … The coast is going to have problems and then the mountains are right there adding other concerns. Mudslides and washouts are going to be a major concern as well as the storm surge and resulting flooding. Hopefully most people get out of its path even though they have not had much warning at all due to its rapid intensification.
 
Thankfully, the storm formed rapidly so there is not a lot of time for an even larger / stronger surge to build. I wonder how many ships were caught off guard? The other positive note is that the hurricane force winds seem to only extend out for about 35 miles from the eye. I wish I could be there. Very frustrating. I can only imagine the frantic activity to secure property and move people with such short notice. Has to be an epic operation.
 
I have probably a dozen suppliers and lots of friends in the path of this beast. I know the EMs at my suppliers are taking the necessary actions. Hope my friends are as well :(
What kind of business are you in....are the maquiladoras you are referring to? Electronics, etc? I did business with Baja California, Mexico and the Guadalajara area for over two decades. It's a different world, but I enjoyed it.....with the exception of the difference in business culture and the "manana" attitude when we'd encounter it. I shipped into the USA 53 ft. 18wheelers of product monthly, and the changes in country-to-country paperwork with the advent of Homeland Security made it difficult and more expensive.
 
What kind of business are you in....are the maquiladoras you are referring to?
Hey @joel! I work in the auto industry with General Motors in Supplier Quality. Electrical "Accessories" are my responsibility and some of my suppliers include Delphi, Amphenol and Hella (electronics and lighting). So far, so good I guess. I haven't been advised (yet) of any disruptions to the supply chain.
 
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