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Hurricane Idalia 2023

DeepEnigma

DeepEnigma

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Hope fellow Florida-Gaf stays safe out there. This looks like a big one already.

I always watch this channel for the major storms, fantastic coverage.

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Happosai

Happosai

Hold onto your panties
DeepEnigma said:
Hope fellow Florida-Gaf stays safe out there. This looks like a big one already.

I always watch this channel for the major storms, fantastic coverage.

They are currently live, feel free to check in and share recommended live streams as well.

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Pressure (barometric) is dropping. Still a few hours until it breaks inland.
 
Happosai

Happosai

Hold onto your panties
DeepEnigma said:
Just hit Cat 3 range in the millibar pressure measurement and still well over water for some time.
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3's going to do some damage. Most should be cleared out but some still try riding these out. I'm not far from the lower Southeastern part of the Gulf. Nothing too severe by then but it's 3-days of steady rainfall.
 
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ClanOfNone

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My area dodged the bullet again. Been dodging that bullet for 46 years now, the law of averages is gonna catch up with me eventually.
12 foot storm surge in the Bend is gonna fuck up a lotta shit. Stay safe up there kids.
 
Interfectum

Interfectum

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I live on South Carolina coast, getting hit with some shit now.

Heavy Rain Storm GIF by Family Guy
 
Pallas

Pallas

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Kilau said:
So far so good. Hope the power stays on.

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Most ridiculous thing I’ve heard on the news was a guy commenting on the tree branches coming down “Some of these trees are over a hundred years old so collectively this is thousands of years of life ending” :pie_eyeroll:
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Poor trees.
 
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ClanOfNone

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Whitecrow said:
I honestly would like to know... what do people do in this situation? : / Just.... take cover? Move?
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The storm surge and possible tornadoes are the real dangers. Coastal folk with half a brain get outta dodge if they are near the impact zone.
If you're inland most people just ride it out. Most construction down here is concrete block, and any new construction has to be built to hurricane codes which are updated frequently.
I've been through several cat 4's and haven't even lost a window. I rent though, so I really don't give a shit. I dunno how anybody affords to buy down here anymore. Prices are insane and good luck insuring it.
 
Torrent of Pork

Torrent of Pork

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Irobot82 said:
It's kinda nice being on the non-receiving end of a Florida hurricane for a change.
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Being smack in the middle of the state in Polk county I'm used to nature giving me the 'fuck eyes' every time a hurricane rolls through. I feel bad for the people in the path of the storm, but I'm alright with the bad thunderstorm I'm experiencing now.
 
Irobot82

Irobot82

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Torrent of Pork said:
Being smack in the middle of the state in Polk county I'm used to nature giving me the 'fuck eyes' every time a hurricane rolls through. I feel bad for the people in the path of the storm, but I'm alright with the bad thunderstorm I'm experiencing now.
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This season will be last, I'm moving to Tennessee in October, hopefully the hurricanes won't delay anything. :messenger_tears_of_joy:
 
DeaDPo0L84

DeaDPo0L84

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Whitecrow said:
I honestly would like to know... what do people do in this situation? : / Just.... take cover? Move?
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As someone who went through hurricane Katrina, you simply gtfo. There is really nothing you can do to "save" your house assuming it's in the path. Life is highest priority, everything else can be rebuilt, doesn't make it any less horrible but it is what it is. I remember my sister coming home to 6ft of water in her house and an alligator chilling in what was her kitchen.
 
Whitecrow

Whitecrow

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DeaDPo0L84 said:
As someone who went through hurricane Katrina, you simply gtfo. There is really nothing you can do to "save" your house assuming it's in the path. Life is highest priority, everything else can be rebuilt, doesn't make it any less horrible but it is what it is. I remember my sister coming home to 6ft of water in her house and an alligator chilling in what was her kitchen.
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And are there insurances for it?
I mean, if you lose your house, do you have any alternatives to just buy a new one? Because if not, man, life can be so unfair
 
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jason10mm

Gold Member
Whitecrow said:
And are there insurances for it?
I mean, if you lose your house, do you have any alternatives to just buy a new one? Because if not, man, life can be so unfair
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Flood insurance is usually mandatory. There are homes that have been rebuilt, time and again, because the gov underwrites the policy. You should get like 2-3 rebuilds at most before you are on your own for buying in a damned flood plain.
 
Krappadizzle

Krappadizzle

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I'm like balls deep in the direct path of the thing. But it should weaken before we get hit by the brunt of it this evening. Glad that it's moving pretty fast as the slow storms are the ones that tend to cause the most damage. Anyways, I suspect we'll lose power tonight and hopefully not suffer too terrible flooding. Glad I didn't buy Starfield. I would have been very annoyed at myself for spending money on that and then having to deal with damages from the storm. That preload has me so tempted.

Everyone, stay safe and make smart choices if you are affected. Don't drive if flooding gets too intense, cook your food now if you suspect you'll lose power. Good luck!
 
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DeaDPo0L84

DeaDPo0L84

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Whitecrow said:
And are there insurances for it?
I mean, if you lose your house, do you have any alternatives to just buy a new one? Because if not, man, life can be so unfair
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Someone already answered you and did so accurately. But yea if you live in a flood zone you have to get flood insurance. Without it you are essentially screwed, even with insurance it can be a huge pain in the ass to get the ball rolling back to rebuilding.
 
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