Hurricane Irma

I'm consumed with coverage of this storm. I only personally know a few people in its path. I hope the millions in this storm's way are taking these warnings seriously. I'm afraid that many don't.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
I'm consumed with coverage of this storm. I only personally know a few people in its path. I hope the millions in this storm's way are taking these warnings seriously. I'm afraid that many don't.
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they have a mandatory evacuation order in some areas, and on the news people were mad and didn't want to leave. So there is that. In areas where there isn't one, I bet many are going to try to ride it out. good luck with that. The whole lower part of the state is almost at sea level, and they have built canals for sea access all over the place.
 
Professur said:
Just too bad we can't tap and store all this energy.
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We can wind and wave energy sources exist we just don't use them anywhere near their full potential.
 
I checked this to make sure it's valid - it is. Wow!

Be safe.
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FLRacingFan said:
Track keeps shifting westward. This state is going to be obliterated.
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Dude, I hope you left the Tampa area at least.

We are fully prepped here, my mom is going to be stuck at Disney until possibly Tuesday. It will probably be one of the safest places in terms of protection because Disney always takes extra precautions when it comes to their buildings. Flooding won't be an issue, but I expect the hurricane force winds to do some damage.

We will be fine, trust me.:)
 
Kiante said:
Dude, I hope you left the Tampa area at least.

We are fully prepped here, my mom is going to be stuck at Disney until possibly Tuesday. It will probably be one of the safest places in terms of protection because Disney always takes extra precautions when it comes to their buildings. Flooding won't be an issue, but I expect the hurricane force winds to do some damage.

We will be fine, trust me.:)
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Stay safe. It does look as if Irma is going to be a tremendous wind event. Hang on.
 
Kiante said:
Dude, I hope you left the Tampa area at least.

We are fully prepped here, my mom is going to be stuck at Disney until possibly Tuesday. It will probably be one of the safest places in terms of protection because Disney always takes extra precautions when it comes to their buildings. Flooding won't be an issue, but I expect the hurricane force winds to do some damage.

We will be fine, trust me.:)
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Remember to tip well
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
Hot on Irma's tail, Hurricane Jose is now a Category 4. :eek:
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Damn

Just thinking .. laws of thermodynamics. These storms are powered by heat, and earth's rotation. There's a ****load of energy being pumped out of the ocean into these storms. That energy is being spent moving masses of air, and some will be expended moving masses of water, and a not inconsiderable mass of shingles, plywood, cars, trees, etc. Friction suggests that this will heat the air, and it's also going to heat the ground .. but how much will be pumped into the upper atmosphere to radiate out to space ... how much will be locked into potential energy as 2x4s punch into tree trunks. Makes me wonder if we're looking at one more mechanism the earth has to establish a new equilibrium.
 
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Currently in Raleigh. We loaded up and tried t secure things on Tuesday, wrapped and triple wrapped pictures and some other things that might be ruined by water as much as we could. Left Wednesday at ten a.m. and headed north to Hinesville, GA where we stayed the night. Took all secondary highways and the only places we got jammed up were where secondary roads intersected with interstate nd the Florida Turnpike. Al interstates we crossed were jammed and moving slowly but our route, though longer in time and distance, was not stressful and traffic free for the most part.

We were thinking of staying in Hinesville until the path of the storm was better known but the hotel was booked until next Tuesday so we had little choice. As my Bride was getting the information on the unavailability of staying beyond the one night, our daughter and son both texted and said we could stay with them. Daughter in Raleigh, which is where we are now. I stopped every time gas tank was pegged at less than three-quarters and had no problems buying fuel until we got into South Carolina. If storm heads this way, we'll book it for northwest New Jersey and hide in the high hills with our son. Not sure what it will bring but a doublewide in Florida in the path of any storm is not the place to be and especially in this storm. Latest predictions look like it will cut close to where we live in Englewood. I feel bad for the older folks living in the same community who have limited funds or no where else to go. Some of ours friends are staying in local hotels. We'll sit here as it looks like storm will head west and hit that part of NC. Then we'll head back after checking to see if there is anything to head back to. All we can do is hope and know, this is no something we have any control over. I'm sure there are many people less fortunate who are sitting ducks.
Ironically, the lady who got us to tilt toward evacuating just texted us and said she cannot buy gas any place so they are forced to ride the storm out. At least they live in a CBS house.
 
Whizzer said:
Currently in Raleigh. We loaded up and tried t secure things on Tuesday, wrapped and triple wrapped pictures and some other things that might be ruined by water as much as we could. Left Wednesday at ten a.m. and headed north to Hinesville, GA where we stayed the night. Took all secondary highways and the only places we got jammed up were where secondary roads intersected with interstate nd the Florida Turnpike. Al interstates we crossed were jammed and moving slowly but our route, though longer in time and distance, was not stressful and traffic free for the most part.

We were thinking of staying in Hinesville until the path of the storm was better known but the hotel was booked until next Tuesday so we had little choice. As my Bride was getting the information on the unavailability of staying beyond the one night, our daughter and son both texted and said we could stay with them. Daughter in Raleigh, which is where we are now. I stopped every time gas tank was pegged at less than three-quarters and had no problems buying fuel until we got into South Carolina. If storm heads this way, we'll book it for northwest New Jersey and hide in the high hills with our son. Not sure what it will bring but a doublewide in Florida in the path of any storm is not the place to be and especially in this storm. Latest predictions look like it will cut close to where we live in Englewood. I feel bad for the older folks living in the same community who have limited funds or no where else to go. Some of ours friends are staying in local hotels. We'll sit here as it looks like storm will head west and hit that part of NC. Then we'll head back after checking to see if there is anything to head back to. All we can do is hope and know, this is no something we have any control over. I'm sure there are many people less fortunate who are sitting ducks.
Ironically, the lady who got us to tilt toward evacuating just texted us and said she cannot buy gas any place so they are forced to ride the storm out. At least they live in a CBS house.
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Glad to hear you're our of harms way and in a safe place.

Sending thoughts and prayers to any of you out there thats in it's path. Please be smart and stay safe guys.
 
Homestead is going to be underwater based on the current models... The track is in the 3-6ft or greater range.

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We are all set here in Central Fla, 160 miles north west of Miami right in the middle of the state. I have (2) generators ready, one 3000 and one 7800, windows shuttered, lots of water, lots of gas, lots of propane, lots of food, batteries, (2) chain saws ready, plastic sheeting and duck tape at the ready. Most everyone in Lake Placid Fla.(where I live) is staying. Highway 27 north, which runs through the middle of Town and only 2 red lights,has been bumper to bumper all day yesterday and today. I am in an area where we kind a look out for each other when needed. The gas stations here are all out.

Fla Highway patrol today has been escorting gas tankers all over the place trying to get relief to folks, hats off to those guys.:salute:

Please pray for all of us down here and pray the storm moves through at a fast pace.

Glad to hear @Whizzer got off the coast, Englewood is very low land.
 
sdj said:
We are all set here in Central Fla, 160 miles north west of Miami right in the middle of the state. I have (2) generators ready, one 3000 and one 7800, windows shuttered, lots of water, lots of gas, lots of propane, lots of food, batteries, (2) chain saws ready, plastic sheeting and duck tape at the ready. Most everyone in Lake Placid Fla.(where I live) is staying. Highway 27 north, which runs through the middle of Town and only 2 red lights,has been bumper to bumper all day yesterday and today. I am in an area where we kind a look out for each other when needed. The gas stations here are all out.

Fla Highway patrol today has been escorting gas tankers all over the place trying to get relief to folks, hats off to those guys.:salute:

Please pray for all of us down here and pray the storm moves through at a fast pace.

Glad to hear @Whizzer got off the coast, Englewood is very low land.
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Sounds like you got a good plan. Take care of yourselves and keep us posted when you can.
 
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Good luck SDJ. I hope you come thorough this w/o any major issues. I feel so bad for people who do not have the resources to leave of have some protection. Thanks to all for the good thoughts. My thing now is whether there will be anything to return to. I had to leave my 1993 Chevy Silverado in pristine condition behind but it is a material thing and can be replaced, Our life and those of our neighbors and others affected by this storm cannot be replaced.

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sdj said:
We are all set here in Central Fla, 160 miles north west of Miami right in the middle of the state. I have (2) generators ready, one 3000 and one 7800, windows shuttered, lots of water, lots of gas, lots of propane, lots of food, batteries, (2) chain saws ready, plastic sheeting and duck tape at the ready. Most everyone in Lake Placid Fla.(where I live) is staying. Highway 27 north, which runs through the middle of Town and only 2 red lights,has been bumper to bumper all day yesterday and today. I am in an area where we kind a look out for each other when needed. The gas stations here are all out.

Fla Highway patrol today has been escorting gas tankers all over the place trying to get relief to folks, hats off to those guys.:salute:

Please pray for all of us down here and pray the storm moves through at a fast pace.

Glad to hear @Whizzer got off the coast, Englewood is very low land.
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sdj, stay safe. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
 
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Keep a watchful eye, Johali. I'm safe so far and thinking about you and your family. Hope all is well with and for you.
 
Best of luck to all our RF friends in the path of this storm. Stay safe.
 
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Whizzer said:
Keep a watchful eye, Johali. I'm safe so far and thinking about you and your family. Hope all is well with and for you.
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You too buddy. I'm relieved that you got out safely.
 
sdj said:
We are all set here in Central Fla, 160 miles north west of Miami right in the middle of the state. I have (2) generators ready, one 3000 and one 7800, windows shuttered, lots of water, lots of gas, lots of propane, lots of food, batteries, (2) chain saws ready, plastic sheeting and duck tape at the ready. Most everyone in Lake Placid Fla.(where I live) is staying. Highway 27 north, which runs through the middle of Town and only 2 red lights,has been bumper to bumper all day yesterday and today. I am in an area where we kind a look out for each other when needed. The gas stations here are all out.

Fla Highway patrol today has been escorting gas tankers all over the place trying to get relief to folks, hats off to those guys.:salute:

Please pray for all of us down here and pray the storm moves through at a fast pace.

Glad to hear @Whizzer got off the coast, Englewood is very low land.
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Prayers going out. It looks like you've done all you can. Stay safe!
 
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