-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Florida Gov. Declares State Of Emergency Over Hurricane Irma (Up: clean-up begins)
- Thread starter fluffydelusions
- Start date
That's what I figured but somebody mentioned a Cuban restaurant being open, too far south for me since gas must be considered.
Urban Scholar
Member
Everybody closed....
Houston put too many people on edge and caused hysteria. Officials having news conferences and declaring evacuations a week out didn't help. I'm not saying you shouldn't be prepared for hurricanes (especially places like the Keys) but the messaging is important in relation to how hurricanes actually work. It sucks but models and tracks just aren't consistent or 90% accurate till a few days before it hits. I really hope this doesn't sow apathy in the future.
ultratruman
Banned
https://mobile.twitter.com/wxlada/status/906521987853451264
Cuba tore this thing up. It's going to regain strength tho.
Cuba tore this thing up. It's going to regain strength tho.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Those of us in South Florida are EXTREMELY fortunate, this is something we should be thankful for. We'll still feel the storm due to its size anyways.
THIS!
People said the same thing after Matthew but still listened to this.
Ravensmash
Member
You can't wait for the final assessment if you have 5 million people to evacuate though.
I guess we can thanks Cuba's mountains for this.
Perception is a heck of a thing. The reality is Florida has a Cat >= 3 storm heading towards it.
The perception seems to be shifting towards "we dodged a bullet", with no real reason for it since it's very hard to predict hurricane intensity.
BattleMonkey
Member
Guys even at this track, the entire state is going to get hurricane strength winds and rain, we did not dodge a bullet still, there will be flooding, power outages, and destruction. It could have been worse yes, it still might, but Irma is massive, we are still gonna get hit. Lot of people are celebrating early and acting like it's not hitting us at all.
BassForever
Member
My family just got to jacksonville safely.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
The wait is excruciating
OnionPowder
Member
Looks like Seminole county is gonna be in a good spot
Praying to the gods I dont lose power so I can play Nier all day on Monday
Praying to the gods I dont lose power so I can play Nier all day on Monday
E-Cat
Member
Curious: if it shows 125 mph for gusts, what about sustained winds?
I'm an idiot and can't read it.
The storm completely dissipated or something? Did I miss some kind of miraculous change to the fact a gigantic storm with 130 mph winds is dragging a huge storm surge into highly populated low elevation coastal areas?
CampbellzSoup
Member
People predicted Miami being obliterated..hysteria does nothing for no one.
Probably not that well. When I was there a few years ago they explained that the US trade embargo and blockade makes it difficult to get enough materials to rebuild after these things.
Taking it seriously keeps people safe.
ryutaro's mama
Member
BattleMonkey
Member
It still might be taking cat 3-4 wind/rain hit, Miami has gotten fucked up under lesser storms. Storms a little and bunch of parts are flooded on a regular basis
Alligatorjandro
Banned
It was forecasted to hit Miami. It still might.
Of course cell towers are probably going to be destroyed.
If not, hey, better load up on video!
Fake edit: Newest projection shows PSL completely out of the cone. My family is safe.
Carpe Carnim
Member
Quick update. We're expecting 10-12' surge, and perhaps a smaller surge on the tail of the storm. We're not evacuating off Marco Island. So now it's a waiting game. And the lightning alarm is going off so Im heading back inside
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
The forecast days ago was Cat 5 giving a direct hit, it was warranted. That's why it's important to watch the forecasts and act accordingly.
SoundofSilence
Member
Irma is passing into gulf waters which are the warmest in the world (88F). This is exactly what it needs to restrengthen to a Cat 4 or 5. The bizarre optimism in this thread is misplaced.
Wishmaster92
Member
Is that you, Rush?
Hi fellow Seminole County-er. I'm hoping the same... but.... I'm not betting on it. Power will be lost I'm assuming. Boo!
OnionPowder
Member
I wonder of the mail is running today. Im looking for a copy of guitar hero 2 for ps2.
Yeah, Im expecting the worst. Were gonna cook all the perishables today just in case
Yeah, Im expecting the worst. Were gonna cook all the perishables today just in case
This garbage just raised my blood pressure several points.
How long is the wait with a Fast Pass?
I just want this all to be over with. I'm hoping we are all okay. I will say that it's interesting being alive in a day and age where memes are a thing and are so popular. I honestly wasn't expecting to see all the memes I have seen in regards to the hurricane.
boredofcanada
Member
So what are you suggesting? That the government and the media ignore it until two days before, in case mass hysteria happens? Meteorologists are very clear when they say that things can change over time. They say it over and over again. This is a very unrealistic opinion.
Palacio de Los jugos is open on 87th and 8th street
Ever since Duke's acquisition I've lost all faith in the power grid.
I'm just making sure I've got all my batteries charged up first.
The Stealth Fox
Junior Member
Did things just get worse for Gainesville?
Bacardi151
Member
Seminole county resident here!
Agree with almost certain power loss. Hopefully the cleanup wont be too bad. HOWEVER, we need to stay vigilant as any small shifts can change conditions immediately. Everyone should be alert until this thing is gone.