Judge Magister Zexion
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Oh i forgot that Robert Morgan was a Shelter, I used to go there.
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Florida Gov. Declares State Of Emergency Over Hurricane Irma (Up: clean-up begins)
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Oh i forgot that Robert Morgan was a Shelter, I used to go there.
SchrodingerC
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I-4 to Tampa is freakishly clear. Good for me while driving west of the encroaching hurricane.
fluffydelusions
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My friends in Pinellas County are already getting knocks at the door with this.
https://imgur.com/a/OGlUc
https://imgur.com/a/OGlUc
kingofthedead45
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No shit lol. My parents live litteraly across the street from rmec. I would wake at like 7:10 And walk to school and still be early. What year did you graduate?
Crimson_Echidna
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Saw over on CNN that this is the outlook as of this morning:
The problem is that as I understand it, that area is the cone of uncertainty. The eye could literally go up the west coast, or it could be like a hundred miles offshore of the east coast.Saw over on CNN that this is the outlook as of this morning:
This is why trying to make an informed decision is so crazy, especially with the millions who live in Miami etc. who can't move.
For those with people, family, parents, friends in Florida and those in florida this is the Florida Emergency Hotline 1-800-342-3557. I highly suggest getting local numbers for Red Cross, police, fire and rescue but for those lost on who to contact that number should get you in contact with the appropriate people for evacuation or emergency services.
Thanks for the links guys. Not to make a morbid joke here but it's like some kid on simcity is directing the hurricane to do the maximal possible damage.
BTW, 650k people have already evacuated Miami according to the Weather Channel. But there are a lot more people there. In the coming days as the models narrow, if Miami has to evacuate I don't know if it's possible. Logistically. Gov. Scott seems to think it's possible in his briefings. But this is a lot of people and we're seeing gridlock already. They have to start now and continue evacuating for the next 3 days.
BTW, 650k people have already evacuated Miami according to the Weather Channel. But there are a lot more people there. In the coming days as the models narrow, if Miami has to evacuate I don't know if it's possible. Logistically. Gov. Scott seems to think it's possible in his briefings. But this is a lot of people and we're seeing gridlock already. They have to start now and continue evacuating for the next 3 days.
Saw over on CNN that this is the outlook as of this morning:
looks like Santa Maria in Cuba is gonna get clipped, they have the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen, hopefully it's not too bad.
Widdle Puppy
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I saw pics of home depot packed and someone said it was because people were boarding up their homes. Is looting going to be a problem?
maquiladora
Member
This guy is a scientist at the National Hurricane Center.
Looting isn't typically the concern with boarding up windows, 150 mph winds and debris that break windows and shoot things into your house are the concern.
KenzinFive
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Finally here in the cabin northwest of Atlanta. What is normally a 11-12 hour drive took 20+ hours between the traffic and the two babies, two young kids, and two elderly ladies on board. We couldn't find a hotel in Ocala so we just kept going, stopping for breakfast at 8am. We're all exhausted.
Not looking forward to the drive back. We should theoretically be able to stay at a hotel halfway instead of just driving the whole time. But I worry about not making it back in time for work (I'm a teacher). Given that the storm is going into Georgia as a Cat 1 on Tuesday, we wouldn't be able to drive until I guess Wednesday. I'm going to have to write up lesson plans for substitutes in the meantime.
Then again, there's no telling the destruction waiting back at home. School could start back up Tuesday/Wednesday or be out the whole week.
Not looking forward to the drive back. We should theoretically be able to stay at a hotel halfway instead of just driving the whole time. But I worry about not making it back in time for work (I'm a teacher). Given that the storm is going into Georgia as a Cat 1 on Tuesday, we wouldn't be able to drive until I guess Wednesday. I'm going to have to write up lesson plans for substitutes in the meantime.
Then again, there's no telling the destruction waiting back at home. School could start back up Tuesday/Wednesday or be out the whole week.
Widdle Puppy
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Oh I see that makes sense. I saw some people spraypainted stuff like keep out on them so I thought it was looting.
Rick Scott is an idiot so I wouldn't trust him on that.
Vanillalite
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So the 5 PM update has it tracking back West.
FL be fucked if that's the case.
FL be fucked if that's the case.
It's probably a partial concern I suppose, but if someone intends to loot then keep out isn't going to stop them.
Ravensmash
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Please stay safe all.
Brit here, nervously watching this on the news. Hurricanes are a fucking terrifying show of nature's force...
Brit here, nervously watching this on the news. Hurricanes are a fucking terrifying show of nature's force...
GoldenEye 007
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Boards are not to prevent looting, but to help prevent flying objects from shattering windows. A window shattering during a hurricane could lead to immediate roof failure and the roof quite literally blowing off the home.
Yeah, it's looking pretty grim if that's the case, it would engulf almost the entire state, and evacuating the entire state is NOT possible at this point. Traffic is already at a deadlock.
I know. I basically said that. The evacuations need to start now. Not a day before it hits.
BTW, this is the real Katrina NHC advisory / warning before it hit: http://web.archive.org/web/20080120...gov/data/warn_archive/LIX/NPW/0828_155101.txt
This is an Emergency Broadcasting System recreation (though I don't think this actually aired anywhere, it is just reading the advisory): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkruQZpQ2g8
The NHC may well be issuing a similar warning for Irma. It will chill us to the bones.
SchrodingerC
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Gahhh, stop it Irma, make up your damn mind already.
This is making evacuating difficult.
Zipcode is 33018, we live in Lakes on the Green, for what it's worth.
Should be far enough from waters, but the more info I get the more relieved/terrified I'll be.
Oh certainly.
BlueTsunami
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I watched that recently and man, the deadpan delivery from Shep is amazing. And your kids die too. You can tell he was over the coverage.
https://youtu.be/QYaH5nU1Ls0
Euphoria14
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I hope everyone lets Rush know what a real piece of shit he is right now.
I feel for anyone who actually listens to that man.
I feel for anyone who actually listens to that man.
Seconded from another Brit. Probably the last chance to get out now. im really worried about the gridlock when this thing makes landfall.
maquiladora
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BobNewbert31
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No mandatory evacuation notices as of yet. Pinellas started issuing some.
Yeah, I can vouch for that. Cayo Santa Maria and Cayo Coco are absolutely beautiful. This clipping by Irma could be enough to cause some severe beach damage and a huge hit locally.
So the eye could still be anywhere from coast to coast. The ride never ends!
Apparently, my mom was told that if she did not show up on Saturday, she would be fired.
At first I sort of understood: she is a CNA, and will be needed during this time.
Then I found out that she had already asked for and been granted the day off due to a funeral that was supposed to happen.
Apparently her manager is taking the unlikelihood of the funeral still happening as an excuse to renege.
This is leaving me furious because she and the rest of my family live in West Palm Beach, and I am trying to get them to come up to me at Tally.
At first I sort of understood: she is a CNA, and will be needed during this time.
Then I found out that she had already asked for and been granted the day off due to a funeral that was supposed to happen.
Apparently her manager is taking the unlikelihood of the funeral still happening as an excuse to renege.
This is leaving me furious because she and the rest of my family live in West Palm Beach, and I am trying to get them to come up to me at Tally.
cartoon_soldier
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This looks bad?
Stay safe US peeps.
ultratruman
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Does anyone know why Irma is turning north? Shouldn't it head into the Gulf where it's hot?
Follow any orders given by your city. You look to be surrounded by water and thats a concern for sure.
Notbing substantial from what I can see. My brother in Clearwater is taking tomorrow to board up as much as he can and sand bag it up. Hoping that stays true and Tampa avoids the brunt of it, my brothers house can probably take it but my mom's is much smaller with a big tree smack in the middle of the backyard. If it goes down, that'll be 40% of the house gone.
Mother and sister in law aren't allowed to leave Tampa as they work in a major hospital. If they aren't ready to show up that's their jobs. Can't say I don't find it a bit cruel though I understand why.
GoldenEye 007
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This looks bad?
Stay safe US peeps.
It's pretty much worst case.
What is that shitstain saying now?
Holy shit, her manager is a major asshole.
I'm not sure if it pulling west is better or worse for my folks in PSL. Seems like a better chance of getting hit with the NE eye wall, so maybe worse?
Karsticles
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When my wife and I moved to Colorado, they had winter storms "like never before" according to the locals. They got worse every year.
We just moved to Florida over the summer. I am certain that a few hundred years ago we would have been declared witches and hung.
We just moved to Florida over the summer. I am certain that a few hundred years ago we would have been declared witches and hung.
No because hurricanes dont just go to hot areas thats not how they work. The stronger they get, the more they are controlled by upper level atmospheric factors, such as the Atlantic Bermuda high that funnels storms along and the cold fronts and low pressure troughs that guide them upwards. Hurricanes paths can be predicted with a fair degree of accuracy at this point. Dont worry too much about this one going into the gulf outside of the cone area. It will not threaten Texas at all.
fluffydelusions
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I'm in the PNW and worst winter in 122 years here