Meteorology has always been a fascinating science. If only it didn't have such severe consequences.
In Nicaragua, officials and weather observers were very concerned about a worse-than Hurricane Mitch repeat-- the Hurricane Wilma initially had very similar features and positioning to Mitch, only it was much stronger. In Central America, international estimates put the death toll at approximately 10,000 persons, with another 9000 missing.
In the end, a weak Pacific high has caused Wilma to push the Hurricane northwards. Nevertheless, due to hurricanes' sometimes erratic behavior, weather watchers are not letting their guard down quite yet.
