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[iShouldGoPro]

i was skeptical in leaving S. Florida. picking up and abandoning your home, not knowing if you'll see that same house ever again.

the more i see projections of Irma hitting Florida, the more confident i am of my decision to evacuate.

 

[Generate]

what am i lookin at here

Recon flight data

 

[Imperial Bishop]

Yeah I just finished getting everything charged up. Even old barely used tablets. Just to have something to play or look at if the power is out for days.

Tablets charged. Laptops charged. Phones charged.

One of the times I wish I had a Vita or 3DS.

 

[NihonTiger90]

https://twitter.com/philklotzbach/status/906268399918911488

Worth noting:

That last record had four storms in the Atlantic basin: Betsy (which was winding down as a Cat 1 hurricane), Carla (a Cat 5 that was less than 24 hours from plowing into the same parts of Texas that Harvey hit), Debbie (a Cat 3 storm in the eastern Atlantic), and Esther (which had just become a tropical storm and eventually would be a hurricane).

Today broke the record with one fewer storm, which tells you how insanely strong Irma and Jose are.

 

[Human Resources]

My Harvey offer extends to Irma as well. If any of you guys end up in New Orleans and need anything, toiletries or whatever, just let me know.

 

[JosiahB]

My mom and her husband live in Naples. They have bags packed and ready to go to a shelter tomorrow. She still seems to think that they might just tough it out at home but I'm like, "Mom, please."

Freaking out way more than she is. Stay safe, Florida peeps!

Live in Naples myself. Felt really erie driving home from work downtown on 41 with all the traffic lights blinking yellow in the daytime. So weird to have such a nice sunny day, knowing what's coming.

My dad's still talking about staying in our house for the thing... It's a manufactured home, so basically a trailer (a new one, but still). I said fuck that, I'm driving to a friend's house in the early morning.

 

[shira]

It's expected to become cat 5 again before landfall

Damn they can go up after days.

Momma Nature don't fuck around

 

[fluffydelusions]

Irma just finished an ERC this past hour...old eye compared to new one

 

[Gamerman1]

Hoping it turns early. Which is bad for the east. Its a clusterfuck anyway you look at it. I can only hope it weakens quick and maybe drops to low Cat 3 or high CAT 2 before it hits my general area.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

Right now, there aren't any projections of Jose hitting Florida as well, are there?

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Right now, there aren't any projections of Jose going if Florida as well, are there?

Too early, but no.

 

[Gamerman1]

Damn they can go up after days.

Momma Nature don't fuck around

This shift to the west it is doing right now from WNW really screwed over west Florida.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

Too early, but no.

I thought so. They were confident Irma was going to hit about a week before landfall, right?

 

[Captain Zyrain]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

 

[NihonTiger90]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

Your dad will have to find new renters because his current ones will be dead if they stay. This thing is barreling straight for Marathon.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

I mean...

https://twitter.com/NWSKeyWest/status/906266219304685568

 

[III-V]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

Has a good chance to die this weekend.

 

[sflufan]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

National Hurricane Center: "It's not clear that it's a survivable situation for anybody that is still there in the Keys"

https://twitter.com/StevenCejas/status/906271647426113537

 

[wenis]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

they're gunna be dead.


they don't happen to be going to that bar live streaming from the keys as the storm hits, are they?

 

[Lombax]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

Yup that's a crazy terrible idea.

 

[Alebrije]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

Did they pay advanced rent?

 

[skullmuffins]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

err yeah right now it's predicted to go right over marathon as a cat 5.

 

[Polari]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

Yeah, I mean they're probably going to drown right? Won't the storm surges there wipe out the whole area?

 

[EBreda]

Your dad will have to find new renters because his current ones will be dead if they stay. This thing is barreling straight for Marathon.

Probably a new house as well. Sorry.

 

[III-V]

Yeah, I mean they're probably going to drown right? Won't the storm surges there wipe out the whole area?

Its a real possibility, it seems.

 

[Zackat]

how anyone would stay in the keys is beyond me

 

[Dinokill]

It look like is going to hit Florida more at the center per Euro and GFS. Hopefully this bitch stay out the west as much as possible.

 

[FyreWulff]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

they're dead, they just don't know it yet

they need to get out, now

https://twitter.com/FLGovScott/status/906172777576579072

 

[Kusagari]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

The NHC basically just said anyone left in the Keys will die.

 

[Puppet Shadow]

I think it would take a decade of yearly beatdowns for this to ever gain traction.

Or insurance companies to no longer offer weather related coverage.

 

[Dany]

People Are Thirsting Over CNN's Chris Cuomo Wearing A T-Shirt While Reporting From Florida

Speaking of tidal forces

 

[Tagyhag]

So is Jose looking equally as dangerous? Is that one going to come right after Irma?

 

[Carpe Carnim]

how anyone would stay in the keys is beyond me

Maybe in one of these, but only as a last resort.

But yeah, those people are dumb AF

 

[xKilltheMx]

It's amazingly beutiful. But empty and spooky today.

Im a Planner, running a part of our Emergency Operations Center. The real heroes are eating and prepping as we speak. It's a team effort, and my part is small, but I'm proud of our team, and I hope we can make life slightly easier for our citizens and guests after this is all over.

We appreciate the thoughts though.

... This is weird. Are you full time EOC staff or are you PSC?

 

[fluffydelusions]

People Are Thirsting Over CNN's Chris Cuomo Wearing A T-Shirt While Reporting From Florida

Speaking of tidal forces

lol

 

[Captain Zyrain]

they're gunna be dead.


they don't happen to be going to that bar live streaming from the keys as the storm hits, are they?

At least that seems like a better way to go out..

Yeah, I mean they're probably going to drown right? Won't the storm surges there wipe out the whole area?

I thought 20 foot surges were expected, it seems like that would swallow the whole island? Let alone the wind and everything else. I don't get it. I don't know anything about them or whatever just the bits I'm hearing.

Fuck get the fuck out people. That NWS message is not unclear.

 

[FunkyMunkey]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

bruh with storm surge and that much rain/wind most of the keys may very well be gone/unrecognizable after this. i'd hate to say it but unless they are somehow elevated substantially, they might be 100/100 screwed unless they get out

 

[SyenceLabb]

So is Jose looking equally as dangerous? Is that one going to come right after Irma?

Too early to call it.

 

[sinkfla87]

People Are Thirsting Over CNN's Chris Cuomo Wearing A T-Shirt While Reporting From Florida

Speaking of tidal forces

LOL. I remember during Ivan people were doing the same thing for Jim Cantore. At least here they were. He looks like a different person now a days.

 

[SoundofSilence]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

Anyone staying in the Keys has a fondness for the end.

 

[Neverwinter27]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

Yes they are taking a risk with their lives.

Some folks won't know how something like an apocalyptic hurricane feels like until it actually hits them in the face.

 

[Tovarisc]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

If there is any local police etc. to contact you guys should contact them and tell about these renters. Their lives could still be saved.

I don't live in US so I have no idea about that area when it comes to things like presence of police, but what I have followed in news these renters basically chose to die....

 

[Syder]

Just found out some of the renters at my Dads house in the Keys (Marathon) decided to stay and ride it out. I can't even believe it.

He's here in California so he can't really do anything.

That.. seems like a really really bad idea, right?

Sure… just 'ride out' literal Hell on Earth…

These people are deluded.

 

[Master Yoshi]

People Are Thirsting Over CNN's Chris Cuomo Wearing A T-Shirt While Reporting From Florida

Speaking of tidal forces

I'm not be gonna lie, I was impressed by this earlier.

 

[aspiegamer]

The inner eye wall is <10 miles from the Cuban coast. It's a completely empty area throughout the barrier islands, thankfully.

edit: NOAA42

Random trivia I love sharing every hurricane: Several of the hurricane hunter wing's aircraft are named for muppets. This one is Kermit. Gonzo is a high-altitude (above/away from the storm) recon plane and Miss Piggy doesn't get that much use. There's also a Fozzie somewhere, or at least was. There's a guy live on CNN that's on a mission in Gonzo right now, actually.

People Are Thirsting Over CNN's Chris Cuomo Wearing A T-Shirt While Reporting From Florida

I've been waiting all day for memes of this. Damn that man looks good in natural light. Giving 2005 Cooper a run for his money.

 

[Carpe Carnim]

... This is weird. Are you full time EOC staff or are you PSC?

Full-time EOC. ICS Resource Lead for planning section. After the storm, lead for the damage assessment teams

 

[Kusagari]

11 hours ago, it was estimated there were still 40-50,000 people left in the Keys.

There are going to be thousands of deaths from people refusing to evacuate.

 

[SoundofSilence]

11 hours ago, it was estimated there were still 40-50,000 people left in the Keys.

There are going to be thousands of deaths from people refusing to evacuate.

What the fuck??!! 40-50,000???

 

[FunkyMunkey]

11 hours ago, it was estimated there were still 40-50,000 people left in the Keys.

There are going to be thousands of deaths from people refusing to evacuate.

are you fucking kidding me? my issue isn't with grown ass consenting adults deciding to virtually attempt suicide by staying, it's the children and pets who have no choice.

god damn it

 

[Dany]

I've been waiting all day for memes of this. Damn that man looks good in natural light. Like. Giving 2005 Cooper a run for his money.

Copper still serves IMO.