Hurricane Irma

[F80_M]

Originally Posted by F30lolz

School me, if a building can withstand 160 mph but say the winds are 165 mph, is it FUBAR because of only 5 mph over?

If it's 165 I'm royally F'd

[scostu]

Florida keys are gonna be obliterated .

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by gonzo

“Take it seriously, because this is the real deal,” said Maj. Jeremey DeHart, a U.S. Air Force Reserve weather officer who flew through Irma’s eye at 10,000 feet.

Saw it on CNN..

[RickFLM4]

Finished hurricane prep, had dinner and then had to rush one of my dogs to doggie emergency room. Gonna be a long night but very grateful they r open.

[elistan]

Originally Posted by D_M

Hailing from hurricane alley (caribbean raised)

Did you ever do hurricane parties? An acquaintance told me about neighborhoods in that area getting together to do a big cookout to consume the perishable food before the power went out due to a big storm. Everybody would bring what food they had, then shelter together in the stronger houses...

[EnVe46]

Checking in from Cape Coral Fl at my parents house and/or grandmothers depending on where the storm makes landfall. The E90 is safely stored in the 6th floor of my Ft Lauderdale apartment complex parking garage next to an M4. Concrete building in the corner opposite of any opening so should be good. We left Fort Lauderdale as it was suppose to hit there but it seemed to follow us across the state hahahaha I'll keep everyone updated cause we will be bunkering in with most likely the eye of the storm.

[BOOF-M3]

There's about 15 of us not including another 5 or six kids. Debating on what to do now that forecast is putting Irma right in our sights. I may be the only sober one here so yea, definitely a hurricane party but you can see the fear in some of their eyes. Knew you would find us EnVe46. Keep us updated.

[lemetier]

Irma is being SoFlo typical.

Ella se está echando fresco in la papaya...just before ringing the door bell.

[EnVe46]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

There's about 15 of us not including another 5 or six kids. Debating on what to do now that forecast is putting Irma right in our sights. I may be the only sober one here so yea, definitely a hurricane party but you can see the fear in some of their eyes. New you would find us EnVe46. Keep us updated.

Will do! You're in Tampa area right?

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by EnVe46

Will do! You're in Tampa area right?

Pinellas County. A tiny island called South Pasadena, one bridge from the barrier islands. There's a bit of panic going on here. The news was all about Miami and going up the other coast. The last few hours the focus has been Naples and us. I'm in a secure building but this is not going to be good. We are all happy for Miami if this passes them up but not wanting it here.

[wren57]

https://mobile.twitter.com/NWSKeyWes...66219304685568

NWS Key West
NWS Key West @NWSKeyWest
***THIS IS AS REAL AS IT GETS***

***NOWHERE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS WILL BE SAFE***

***YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO EVACUATE***

Please RT. #Irma

[D_M]

Originally Posted by elistan

Did you ever do hurricane parties? An acquaintance told me about neighborhoods in that area getting together to do a big cookout to consume the perishable food before the power went out due to a big storm. Everybody would bring what food they had, then shelter together in the stronger houses...

We usually save the party for after the storm, but getting rid of the perishables is the goal.

[F30lolz]

Just cruised on I-95 to Aventura and only a few cars in sight. Call me crazy but I'm gonna take the Port of Miami tunnel (if not closed) so I can listen to my exhaust. Just because the end of the world is coming, doesn't mean I can't enjoy sweet music.

[kscarrol]

Saw a story that the director of the Hemingway museum in Key West was staying with 10 other employees and 54 cats... sometimes you just can't help stupid people!

Edit: For the rest of you more inland, good luck! Having ridden out storms before it's going to be hairy!

[M_Six]

Double whammy.

http://www.goes.noaa.gov/HURRLOOPS/huirloop.html

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by F30lolz

Just cruised on I-95 to Aventura and only a few cars in sight. Call me crazy but I'm gonna take the Port of Miami tunnel (if not closed) so I can listen to my exhaust. Just because the end of the world is coming, doesn't mean I can't enjoy sweet music.

Well?

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by kscarrol

Saw a story that the director of the Hemingway museum in Key West was staying with 10 other employees and 54 cats... sometimes you just can't help stupid people!

Edit: For the rest of you more inland, good luck! Having ridden out storms before it's going to be hairy!

I just don't know. Why?
Up to 10' surge and no power for days. That's before the structure, possibly, being ripped apart. Anyone still down in the keys, is in trouble.

Reports of up to 2M, already, without power from Miami to Ft. Lauderdale.
This is going to be bad imo. That area will likely see big a big surge along with, up to, 20" of rain.


I'd like to bring up something positive but it really looks scary. If the loss of life is avoided then that is as positive as it gets, I suppose.
If you folks can get up to a second level, storm code building...do it. I have no idea how south Florida drains, so be prepared to be 'stuck' for awhile, with no power.
Water, meds, high protein dry goods, candles and patience. If possible, get a big cooler filled with ice. If without power and the sun returning, it will get hot. Leave the cooler shut until needed for heat relief. Wrap cold towels around your neck or lay them on chest. Especially helpful for the elderly.

Crazy stuff. The best of luck to you all.

[Robin_NL]

Way before that hurricane in 2005 this group had a big hit....

Cheers
Robin

[F30lolz]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Well?

Was highly dissapointed when I got on I-395 that the tunnel was closed. Ruined my night.

About to head out and pick up my cousin in Aventura. Maybe I'll take some last minute photos in South Beach on the way up (if I'm allowed in) hoping things don't change drastically in the next 24-36 hours. Will be in touch with you all during this time.

Remember, if I die, save the damn manuals.

Edit: got an email from my job that we'll be closed on Monday as well. Now I am relieved.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by gonzo

I just don't know. Why?
Up to 10' surge and no power for days. That's before the structure, possibly, being ripped apart. Anyone still down in the keys, is in trouble.

Reports of up to 2M, already, without power from Miami to Ft. Lauderdale.
This is going to be bad imo. That area will likely see big a big surge along with, up to, 20" of rain.

I'd like to bring up something positive but it really looks scary. If the loss of life is avoided then that is as positive as it gets, I suppose.
If you folks can get up to a second level, storm code building...do it. I have no idea how south Florida drains, so be prepared to be 'stuck' for awhile, with no power.

Water, meds, high protein dry goods, candles and patience. If possible, get a big cooler filled with ice. If without power and the sun returning, it will get hot. Leave the cooler shut until needed for heat relief. Wrap cold towels around your neck or lay them on chest. Especially helpful for the elderly.

Crazy stuff. The best of luck to you all.

It's more like 6,000 without power already in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale but agree on points about Keys. This is looking more and more like a bigger event for the Keys and west coast than Southeast, although there will still be at least tropical storm conditions here. Hope everyone is well prepared already and wish everyone the best.

[mbanks21]

I'm in St. Pete area. Wife left this morning with the little one to a friend's house in Virginia. We're not in a flood zone or evacuation zone, I'm mostly concerned with the high winds. I've boarded up the windows, we have a screened in patio on the north side of the house, we took all the patio furniture inside. BEST case scenario is Irma veers east and weakens to a cat 2 by the time it gets to us.

[karbonM3]

It's the creepy calm before the storm here in Jax. Hope further south are doing okay.